Bicycle bag

Claim 2

A bag having right and left side panels of flexible fabric material; a rigid elongated base at the bottom of said bag coupled to said panels; said bag being sufficient in size to receive the partially disassembled components of a bicycle, including two wheels and bicycle frame thereof and said base being of a length slightly greater than the distance between the head tube and the seat tube of said bicycle frame and said bag being of a width to fit a wheel in between each side panel and a bicycle frame in side-by-side arrangement; coupling means connected to said base for holding said bicycle frame in a predetermined standing position relative to said base so that the center of gravity of said frame remains over said base; and fastening means for joining together said right and left panels to close the bag.

Claim 3

A bag having right and left side panels of flexible fabric material; a rigid elongated base at the bottom of said bag coupled to said panels; said bag being sufficient in size to receive the partially disassembled components of a bicycle, including two wheels and bicycle frame thereof and said base being of a length slightly greater than the distance between the head tube and the seat tube of said bicycle frame and said bag being of a width to fit a wheel in between each side panel and a bicycle frame in side-by-side arrangement; coupling means connected to said base for holding said bicycle frame in a predetermined standing position relative to said base so that the center of gravity of said frame remains over said base; and fastening means for joining together said right and left panels to close the bag.

Claim 4

A bag having right and left side panels of flexible fabric material; a rigid elongated base at the bottom of said bag coupled to said panels; said bag being sufficient in size to receive the partially disassembled components of a bicycle, including two wheels and bicycle frame thereof and said base being of a length slightly greater than the distance between the head tube and the seat tube of said bicycle frame and said bag being of a width to fit a wheel in between each side panel and a bicycle frame in side-by-side arrangement; coupling means connected to said base for holding said bicycle frame in a predetermined standing position relative to said base so that the center of gravity of said frame remains over said base; and fastening means for joining together said right and left panels to close the bag.

Claim 5

The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said base has a width greater than the width of said bicycle frame.

Claim 6

The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said base comprises further: a wood material of a substantially rectangular elongate geometry, a rectangular shaped compartment of flexible fabric material, said wood material being fitted within said compartment.

Claim 7

The invention as defined in claim 3 wherein said basE comprises further: means for extending the width of said base.

Claim 8

The invention as defined in claim 4 wherein said means for extending the width of said base comprises: a plurality of rods mounted to the outside bottom portion of said wood material and pivotally movable from a position underlying said wooden material to an extended position beyond the width edge of said wood material.

Claim 9

The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said fastening means comprises a zipper.

Claim 10

The invention as defined in claim 1 further comprising grip means attached to each of said panels.

Claim 11

A bag having right and left side panels of flexible fabric material; a rigid elongated base at the bottom of said bag coupled to said panels; said bag being sufficient in size to receive the partially disassembled components of a bicycle, including the wheels and bicycle frame thereof; coupling means connected to said base for holding said bicycle frame in a predetermined standing position relative to said base so that the center of gravity of said frame remains over said base; a first flap of flexible of and material attached at one end to an upper end and on the inner side of said right side panel and depending therefrom downwardly to define with said right side panel a wheel-receiving compartment; a second flap of flexible fabric material attached at one end to an upper end of and on the inner side of said left side panel and depending downwardly therefrom to define with said left side panel a second wheel-receiving compartment; and fastening means for joining together said right and left panels to close the bag.

Claim 12

A bag having right and left side panels of flexible fabric material; a rigid elongated base at the bottom of said bag coupled to said panels; said bag being sufficient in size to receive the partially disassembled components of a bicycle, including the wheels and bicycle frame thereof; coupling means connected to said base for holding said bicycle frame in a predetermined standing position relative to said base so that the center of gravity of said frame remains over said base; a first flap of flexible of and material attached at one end to an upper end and on the inner side of said right side panel and depending therefrom downwardly to define with said right side panel a wheel-receiving compartment; a second flap of flexible fabric material attached at one end to an upper end of and on the inner side of said left side panel and depending downwardly therefrom to define with said left side panel a second wheel-receiving compartment; and fastening means for joining together said right and left panels to close the bag.

Claim 13

The invention as defined in claim 8 wherein said coupling means comprises further: first and second projecting pins connected to said base and spaced from one another thereon, said first pin projecting upwardly from said base for insertion into the head tube of said bicycle frame and said second pin projecting upwardly from said base for insertion into the seat tube of said frame for supporting said bicycle frame in an inverted standing position.

Claim 14

The invention as defined in claim 8 wherein said coupling means comprises further: first means for coupling to said head tube of said frame, and second means for coupling to said seat tube of said frame for supporting said frame in an inverted standing position.

Claim 15

A bag having right and left side panels of flexible fabric material; a rigid elongated base at the bottom of said bag coupled to said panels; said bag being sufficient in size to receive the partially disassembled components of a bicycle, including the wheels and bicycle frame thereof; coupling means connected to said base for holding said bicycle frame in a predetermined standing position relative to said base so that the center of gravity of said frame remains over said base, said coupling means including: first means for coupling to said head tube of said frame, and second means for coupling to said seat tube of said frame for supporting said frame in an inverted standing position; and fastening means for joining together said right and left panels to close the bag.

Claim 16

A bag having right and left side panels of flexible fabric material; a rigid elongated base at the bottom of said bag coupled to said panels; said bag being sufficient in size to receive the partially disassembled components of a bicycle, including the wheels and bicycle frame thereof; coupling means connected to said base for holding said bicycle frame in a predetermined standing position relative to said base so that the center of gravity of said frame remains over said base, said coupling means including: first means for coupling to said head tube of said frame, and second means for coupling to said seat tube of said frame for supporting said frame in an inverted standing position; and fastening means for joining together said right and left panels to close the bag.

Claim 17

A bag having right and left side panels of flexible fabric material; a rigid elongated base at the bottom of said bag coupled to said panels; said bag being sufficient in size to receive the partially disassembled components of a bicycle, including the wheels and bicycle frame thereof; coupling means connected to said base for holding said bicycle frame in a predetermined standing position relative to said base so that the center of gravity of said frame remains over said base, said coupling means including: first and second projecting pins connected to said base and spaced from one another thereon, said first pin projecting upwardly from said base for insertion into the head tube of said bicycle frame and said second pin projecting upwardly from said base for insertion into the seat tube of said frame for supporting saiD bicycle frame in an inverted upright position; and fastening means for joining together said right and left panels to close the bag.

Claim 18

A bag having right and left side panels of flexible fabric material; a rigid elongated base at the bottom of said bag coupled to said panels; said bag being sufficient in size to receive the partially disassembled components of a bicycle, including the wheels and bicycle frame thereof; coupling means connected to said base for holding said bicycle frame in a predetermined standing position relative to said base so that the center of gravity of said frame remains over said base, said coupling means including: first and second projecting pins connected to said base and spaced from one another thereon, said first pin projecting upwardly from said base for insertion into the head tube of said bicycle frame and said second pin projecting upwardly from said base for insertion into the seat tube of said frame for supporting saiD bicycle frame in an inverted upright position; and fastening means for joining together said right and left panels to close the bag.

Claim 19

The invention as defined in claim 12 wherein each of said support pins is mounted for pivotal movement about the width axis of said base.

Claim 20

A bicycle bag for the components of a partially disassembled bicycle comprising: a bag having right and left side panels of flexible fabric material; a rigid flat base at the bottom of said bag coupled to said panels, said bag being sufficient in size to receive the components of a partially disassembled bicycle, including first and second wheels and a bicycle frame having a head tube and seat tube thereof; said base being of a length greater than the distance between said heat tube and seat tube of said bicycle frame and having a width greater than said bicycle frame; coupling means connected to said base for holding said bicycle frame in a predetermined inverted standing position on said base; a first flap of flexible fabric material attached to the inner side of said right side panel to define between said flap and said right side panel a wheel-receiving compartment and a second flap of flexible fabric material attached to said left side panel to define between said flap and said left side panel a second wheel-receiving compartment; and fastening means for joining together said left and right side panels to close the bag.

Claim 21

A bicycle bag for the components of a partially disassembled bicycle comprising: a bag having right and left side panels of flexible fabric material; a rigid flat base at the bottom of said bag coupled to said panels, said bag being sufficient in size to receive the components of a partially disassembled bicycle, including first and second wheels and a bicycle frame having a head tube and seat tube thereof; said base being of a length greater than the distance between said heat tube and seat tube of said bicycle frame and having a width greater than said bicycle frame; coupling means connected to said base for holding said bicycle frame in a predetermined inverted standing position on said base; a first flap of flexible fabric material attached to the inner side of said right side panel to define between said flap and said right side panel a wheel-receiving compartment and a second flap of flexible fabric material attached to said left side panel to define between said flap and said left side panel a second wheel-receiving compartment; and fastening means for joining together said left and right side panels to close the bag.

Claim 22

The invention as defined in claim 14 wherein said flexible fabric material comprises vinyl.

Claim 23

The invention as defined in claim 14 wherein each said flap is attached at one end to an upper end of the respective side panel so as to allow said flaps to depend therefrom toward said base.

Claim 24

The invention as defined in claim 14 wherein said coupling means comprises further: first pin means coupled to one location on said base central of said base width, and a second pin means coupled to a second location on said base spaced from said first and central of said base width, said pins being spaced apart substantially by a distance equal to the distance between said head tube and said seat tube of bicycle frame and projecting upwardly from said base for insertion within said head tube and seat tube of said bicycle frame to thereby support said bicycle frame in an inverted standing position.

Claim 25

A bag for carrying a partially disassembled bicycle, which includes a bicycle frame having a head tube and seat tube, and first and second wheels, comprising: a rigid elongated base; said base having a length at least as great as the distance between the head tube and the seat tube of said bicycle frame, and a width greater than the width of said bicycle frame; a first pin and first attaching means for attaching said pin to said base at a location proximate one end of said base and central of said base width; a second pin and attaching means for attaching said second pin to said base at a location proximate the other end of said base and central of said base width; said first pin having an outer diameter slightly less than the inner diameter of said fork tube of the subject bicycle and a length of at least two inches for insertion within said fork tube a sufficient distance to maintain said bike frame in an inverted standing position relative to said base; said second pin having an outer diameter slightly less than the inner diameter of said seat tube and a length of at least two inches for insertion within said seat tube a sufficient distance to maintain said bike frame in an inverted standing position relative to said base; right and left side panels extending from said base, each of said panels being of a flexible fabric material and each of said panels being large enough in areas to cover the right and left side areas defined by the side frame of said bicycle; each of said side panels defining further a shallow pouch for receiving, respectively, said first and second wheels; a first Flap for covering said first inner pouch, said first flap attached at one end to an upper inner side of said panel and depending therefrom; a second flap for covering said second inner pouch, said second flap attached at one end to an upper inner side of the second panel and depending therefrom; grip means coupled to said panels for providing a handle by which to carry said bag; and fastening means for joining together said panel means to close said bag and completely enclose said disassembled bicycle; said fastening means comprising a zipper.

Claim 26

A bag for carrying a partially disassembled bicycle, which includes a bicycle frame having a head tube and seat tube, and first and second wheels, comprising: a rigid elongated base; said base having a length at least as great as the distance between the head tube and the seat tube of said bicycle frame, and a width greater than the width of said bicycle frame; a first pin and first attaching means for attaching said pin to said base at a location proximate one end of said base and central of said base width; a second pin and attaching means for attaching said second pin to said base at a location proximate the other end of said base and central of said base width; said first pin having an outer diameter slightly less than the inner diameter of said fork tube of the subject bicycle and a length of at least two inches for insertion within said fork tube a sufficient distance to maintain said bike frame in an inverted standing position relative to said base; said second pin having an outer diameter slightly less than the inner diameter of said seat tube and a length of at least two inches for insertion within said seat tube a sufficient distance to maintain said bike frame in an inverted standing position relative to said base; right and left side panels extending from said base, each of said panels being of a flexible fabric material and each of said panels being large enough in areas to cover the right and left side areas defined by the side frame of said bicycle; each of said side panels defining further a shallow pouch for receiving, respectively, said first and second wheels; a first Flap for covering said first inner pouch, said first flap attached at one end to an upper inner side of said panel and depending therefrom; a second flap for covering said second inner pouch, said second flap attached at one end to an upper inner side of the second panel and depending therefrom; grip means coupled to said panels for providing a handle by which to carry said bag; and fastening means for joining together said panel means to close said bag and completely enclose said disassembled bicycle; said fastening means comprising a zipper.