US3907114A
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Circular bicycle rack
Assignee: Game Time Inc
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Filing: 1973-12-12
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1993-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle rack of circular configuration having a circular outer periphery and a raised inner central region. The bicycle rack is formed of sheet metal and an arcuate concave surface is defined between the outer periphery and central region upon which the bicycle tire rests. Tire retaining means consisting of a pair of spaced parallel rods extending above the concave surface receive the bicycle tire, and positioning means extending downwardly from the rods to the concave surface further aid in positioning the tire upon the rack.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald L Ewers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:56
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H3/00; B62H3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A bicycle rack comprising, in combination, a sheet metal base member, said base member having a circular outer peripheral region and a concentric circular central region having a center, an annular arcuate concave surface defined in said base member intermediate said peripheral region and said central region having a center of generation at, and symmetrical to, said central region center, said central region including an upper portion disposed at a higher vertical location than said outer peripheral region, a plurality of sets of bicycle wheel retaining rods extending between said peripheral region and said central region upper portion and vertically spaced above said arcuate concave surface, each set comprising a pair of spaced elongated rods each having an upper end supported upon said upper portion and a lower end supported at said peripheral region and a central region disposed above said arcuate surface, and tire positioning members extending between each rod central region and said arcuate surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A bicycle rack comprising, in combination, a sheet metal base member, said base member having a circular outer peripheral region and a concentric circular central region having a center, an annular arcuate concave surface defined in said base member intermediate said peripheral region and said central region having a center of generation at, and symmetrical to, said central region center, said central region including an upper portion disposed at a higher vertical location than said outer peripheral region, a plurality of sets of bicycle wheel retaining rods extending between said peripheral region and said central region upper portion and vertically spaced above said arcuate concave surface, each set comprising a pair of spaced elongated rods each having an upper end supported upon said upper portion and a lower end supported at said peripheral region and a central region disposed above said arcuate surface, and tire positioning members extending between each rod central region and said arcuate surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
In a bicycle rack as in claim 1 wherein said outer peripheral region including a flange intersecting said arcuate surface, and said base member central region upper portion includes a top portion intersecting said arcuate concave surface, wheel retaining member rod receiving holes defined in said arcuate surface adjacent said flange and top portion receiving said rods, said flange and top portion limiting axial movement of said rods within the associated holes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
In a bicycle rack as in claim 2 wherein said tire positioning members comprise L-shaped elements having a lower leg affixed to said base member at said arcuate concave surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |