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US3905151A
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Velocipede noisemaker
Assignee: ZWEIGLE ADVERTISING Inc
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Filing: 1974-04-17
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Granted: 1975-09-16
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Expires: 1994-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A noisemaker for attachment to the frame of a velocipede. A reed engages the spokes of a wheel and is held in place by fingers which partially encircle the frame. The fingers are held in place by a connector such as cord, wire or rubber bands.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D Zweigle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:10
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H5/00; B; B62; B62J; B62J3/00; B62J3/02; B62J3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A noisemaking device adapted to be attached to a velocipede support adjacent a spoked wheel which comprises a substantially planar sheet of flexible material forming a body, said body having first and second fingers, a reed extending from a first end of said body and formed by substantially parAllel slots extending from said first end and terminating near the center of said body, said reed being intermediate said fingers, first and second tabs extending from a first side of said body and aligned with the longitudinal axis of said first and second fingers respectively, said body having first and second apertures in said body, stop means on a second side of said body beyond the terminations of said slots and positioned between said tabs and apertures and a connecting element attached to said first and second tabs and engaging said first and second fingers and extending through said first and second apertures to form said first and second fingers about said support to secure said noisemaking device to said velocipede and hold said reed in position to contact spokes of said spoked wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A noisemaking device adapted to be attached to a velocipede support adjacent a spoked wheel which comprises a substantially planar sheet of flexible material forming a body, said body having first and second fingers, a reed extending from a first end of said body and formed by substantially parAllel slots extending from said first end and terminating near the center of said body, said reed being intermediate said fingers, first and second tabs extending from a first side of said body and aligned with the longitudinal axis of said first and second fingers respectively, said body having first and second apertures in said body, stop means on a second side of said body beyond the terminations of said slots and positioned between said tabs and apertures and a connecting element attached to said first and second tabs and engaging said first and second fingers and extending through said first and second apertures to form said first and second fingers about said support to secure said noisemaking device to said velocipede and hold said reed in position to contact spokes of said spoked wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 in which said stop means is a rib which extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said body and is located near the center of said body and on the side of the body in contact with the velocipede support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 in which the connecting element is made of a non-stretchable material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 in which the connecting element is made of a stretchable material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 in which the connecting element is a rubber band.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 in which the body is a plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure as defined in claim 2 in which a sounding board and reed are perpendicular to the spoke of the velocipede.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 in which the fingers are equal in length to said reed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 in which the fingers only partially encircle the velocipede support.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1978-09-15 | 1979-03-17 | 1979-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-15 | 1983-03-17 | 1983-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-15 | 1987-03-17 | 1987-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |