US3887075A
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Bicycle rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-09
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Granted: 1975-06-03
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Expires: 1993-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle rack in which bicycles can be supported and secured by locks which secure the two wheels as well as the frame against unauthorized removal. For each bicycle there is provided a locking bar which secures the bicycle frame and holds the front wheels secure between two parallel members extending upright of the rack. Another locking bar is provided for holding the rear wheels secure, the second locking bar being held in locking position depending on the operative position of the first locking bar (i.e., being movable from locking position only when the first locking bar is in the unlocked position). A lock is provided for one of the locking bars which has a pair of parallel cylinders. Meshing gear wheels related to the cylinders insure that the cylinders are turned together and thus two keys (one for each cylinder) are required for release of the bicycle.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack E Harvey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:52
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H3/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7446; Y10T70/7458
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A system for supporting and securing a plurality of bicycles comprising in combination: at least one bicycle rack, having at least one space of a size suitable to receive one bicycle, there being a plurality of spaces overall; means comprising a longitudinally slidable bar element associated with each said space for optionally securing a bicycle in any one of said plurality oF spaces and for optionally securing additional bicycles in others of said plurality of spaces; means comprising a separate two-key lock for each of said spaces and its associated bar element for at times preventing releasing longitudinal movement of the associated bar element, said locks each having two cylinders having separate unlike keys appropriate to each of said cylinders, and each lock having means for insuring that at least one of said keys remains in the lock at all times, one of said keys for each lock being unique for said lock and the other being a key which is operable with all of the locks of said system.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
170 words
A system for supporting and securing a plurality of bicycles comprising in combination: at least one bicycle rack, having at least one space of a size suitable to receive one bicycle, there being a plurality of spaces overall; means comprising a longitudinally slidable bar element associated with each said space for optionally securing a bicycle in any one of said plurality oF spaces and for optionally securing additional bicycles in others of said plurality of spaces; means comprising a separate two-key lock for each of said spaces and its associated bar element for at times preventing releasing longitudinal movement of the associated bar element, said locks each having two cylinders having separate unlike keys appropriate to each of said cylinders, and each lock having means for insuring that at least one of said keys remains in the lock at all times, one of said keys for each lock being unique for said lock and the other being a key which is operable with all of the locks of said system.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
170 words
A system for supporting and securing a plurality of bicycles comprising in combination: at least one bicycle rack, having at least one space of a size suitable to receive one bicycle, there being a plurality of spaces overall; means comprising a longitudinally slidable bar element associated with each said space for optionally securing a bicycle in any one of said plurality oF spaces and for optionally securing additional bicycles in others of said plurality of spaces; means comprising a separate two-key lock for each of said spaces and its associated bar element for at times preventing releasing longitudinal movement of the associated bar element, said locks each having two cylinders having separate unlike keys appropriate to each of said cylinders, and each lock having means for insuring that at least one of said keys remains in the lock at all times, one of said keys for each lock being unique for said lock and the other being a key which is operable with all of the locks of said system.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
170 words
A system for supporting and securing a plurality of bicycles comprising in combination: at least one bicycle rack, having at least one space of a size suitable to receive one bicycle, there being a plurality of spaces overall; means comprising a longitudinally slidable bar element associated with each said space for optionally securing a bicycle in any one of said plurality oF spaces and for optionally securing additional bicycles in others of said plurality of spaces; means comprising a separate two-key lock for each of said spaces and its associated bar element for at times preventing releasing longitudinal movement of the associated bar element, said locks each having two cylinders having separate unlike keys appropriate to each of said cylinders, and each lock having means for insuring that at least one of said keys remains in the lock at all times, one of said keys for each lock being unique for said lock and the other being a key which is operable with all of the locks of said system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
7 words
two cylinders each having separate unlike keys;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
7 words
two cylinders each having separate unlike keys;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
9 words
at least two cylinders, each having separate unlike keys;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
9 words
at least two cylinders, each having separate unlike keys;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
9 words
means for synchronizing the movement of said cylinders; and
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
9 words
means for synchronizing the movement of said cylinders; and
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
9 words
means for synchronizing the movement of said cylinders; and
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
9 words
means for synchronizing the movement of said cylinders; and
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
116 words
A device according to claim 1, for supporting and securing bicycles, comprising in combination: means comprising a two-key lock for each said bar element for preventing the releasing movement of said bar element; and means comprising said two keys for each lock for operating the lock to permit releasing movement of its associated bar element wherein one of said keys is fitted to operate one cylinder of any of the locks for said spaces and the other of said keys will operate a cylinder of only one of said locks of said spaces and wherein the keys must be inserted in both of the cylinders of any of said locks in order to operate said lock.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device according to claim 1, in which the means comprising the slidable bar for securing each bicycle prevents removal of the bicycle in one position of the bar but in a second position of the bar allows the bicycle to be removed.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
means for preventing the removal of more than one key at a time from the cylinders.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
means for preventing the removal of more than one key at a time from the cylinders.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
means for preventing the removal of all of the keys from the cylinders at one time, wherein the bicycle rack, the securing means and the locking means form an integral unit.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
means for preventing the removal of all of the keys from the cylinders at one time, wherein the bicycle rack, the securing means and the locking means form an integral unit.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
98 words
A device according to claim 1, in which the bicycle rack comprises a plurality of horizontal bars positioned in substantially parallel relationship; a plurality of upwardly extending bars secured to at least two of said horizontal bars and arranged in parallel relationship to each other; and there is provided in combination with said rack, means for securing a bicycle in said rack including a plurality of pairs of tubular members secured to said rack and a pair of slidable bars, one at each end of said pair of tubular members, for connecting the ends of said tubular members.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
136 words
A bicycle support and securing device having in combination: a rack which comprises a pair of horizontal bars, one positioned above the other in parallel relationship, a plurality of upwardly extending bars extending between and secured to said horizontal bars and arranged in parallel relationship to each other; a plurality of pairs of tubular members associated with said rack, said tubular members being parallel to each other and having a lower base portion and upwardly extending end portions; and slidable bars at each end of each said pair of tubular members movable to and from a position which closes the otherwise open ends of the pair of tubular members, in which means is provided for holding one of said slidable bars in a closed position whenever the other slidable bar is moved to a closed position.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
136 words
A bicycle support and securing device having in combination: a rack which comprises a pair of horizontal bars, one positioned above the other in parallel relationship, a plurality of upwardly extending bars extending between and secured to said horizontal bars and arranged in parallel relationship to each other; a plurality of pairs of tubular members associated with said rack, said tubular members being parallel to each other and having a lower base portion and upwardly extending end portions; and slidable bars at each end of each said pair of tubular members movable to and from a position which closes the otherwise open ends of the pair of tubular members, in which means is provided for holding one of said slidable bars in a closed position whenever the other slidable bar is moved to a closed position.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
139 words
A device for supporting and securing and locking a bicycle having a front wheel and a rear wheel comprising in combination a support and restraining means for the front wheel of said bicycle, effective when the rear wheel is secured and locked, for preventing removal of said front wheel; and means for locking said rear wheel, including a longitudinally sliding bar element movable from a position in which it does not interfere with said rear wheel to a position in which it extends through the circumference of said rear wheel, and a lock for at times preventing releasing movement of said bar element, said lock having two cylinders, having a separate unlike key associated with and operative with each of said cylinders, and having means for insuring that at least one key remains in the lock at all times.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
139 words
A device for supporting and securing and locking a bicycle having a front wheel and a rear wheel comprising in combination a support and restraining means for the front wheel of said bicycle, effective when the rear wheel is secured and locked, for preventing removal of said front wheel; and means for locking said rear wheel, including a longitudinally sliding bar element movable from a position in which it does not interfere with said rear wheel to a position in which it extends through the circumference of said rear wheel, and a lock for at times preventing releasing movement of said bar element, said lock having two cylinders, having a separate unlike key associated with and operative with each of said cylinders, and having means for insuring that at least one key remains in the lock at all times.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
33 words
A device for supporting and securing a plurality of bicycles comprising: a. a bicycle rack; b. means for securing bicycles to said rack; and c. locking means for said securing means comprised of
Claim 25
Independent Claim
33 words
A device for supporting and securing a plurality of bicycles comprising: a. a bicycle rack; b. means for securing bicycles to said rack; and c. locking means for said securing means comprised of
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-06-02 | 1978-12-02 | 1979-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-02 | 1982-12-02 | 1983-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-02 | 1986-12-02 | 1987-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |