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US3924928A
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Attachment for reflectors for spoke wheels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-12
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1995-03-12
Abstract
Abstract An attachment for combination with wheel reflectors attached to and/or carried by the spokes of spoke wheels. Wheel reflectors normally provide increased visibility from only right angles to the direction of travel. The attachment, of double-faced reflectorized construction in its preferred embodiment, is carried by the wheel reflector at substantially right angles thereto and is of a size to pass between the wheel supporting frame members to which the wheel is attached. Being disposed normal to the wheel reflector, the attachment increases visibility in directions more or less parallel to the direction of travel and in use moves up and down with rotation of the wheel thereby providing the maximum degree of visibility from both forwardly and rearwardly directions-directions from which side reflectors are totally invisible.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Trimble
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/0006; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A safety device in combination with a wheel mounted reflector adapted to be carried by the spokes of a spoke wheel rotatably carried by and between two wheel supporting members, said device comprising: a. a light reflective member having an opening to receive and engage a wheel reflector, said light reflecting member having a thickness and said opening being of a size that when said light reflecting member is carried by a wheel reflector attacheD to a spoke wheel, said light reflecting member engages and is substantially held against movement by said wheel reflector and at least one spoke.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A safety device in combination with a wheel mounted reflector adapted to be carried by the spokes of a spoke wheel rotatably carried by and between two wheel supporting members, said device comprising: a. a light reflective member having an opening to receive and engage a wheel reflector, said light reflecting member having a thickness and said opening being of a size that when said light reflecting member is carried by a wheel reflector attacheD to a spoke wheel, said light reflecting member engages and is substantially held against movement by said wheel reflector and at least one spoke.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 comprising a pair of light reflecting surfaces facing in opposite directions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said opening is offset from the centers of said light reflective member and said light reflective member has a dimension normal to the greatest dimension of said opening that is less than the distance between said wheel supporting members whereby when said light reflecting member is carried by a side reflector, it will pass between said wheel supporting members during rotation of said spoke wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 3 comprising a pair of light reflecting surfaces facing in opposite directions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 4 wherein the said dimension of said light reflecting member is less than three inches to freely fit between the wheel supporting members of a front wheel bicycle fork.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said light reflecting member is of a size that when carried by a wheel reflector, it will freely fit between the wheel supporting members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said light reflecting member is substantially annular in shape and said opening is centrally located.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said light reflecting member is substantially donut shaped and of a thickness to engage and contact adjacent spokes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said light reflecting member is flexible whereby if it strikes a wheel supporting member during use it will not break or cause the wheel to cease turning.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
134 words
A safety reflector device in combination with a wheel mounted reflector having a reflective center position intermediate opposed end portions adapted for gripping attachment to respectively two adjacent spokes of a spoke wheel rotatably carried by and between two wheel support members, said device comprising: a. a light reflecting member having an elongated opening to receive a side reflector end portion and permit said end portion to pass through it, said light reflecting member having a thickness and said opening being of a length that when said light reflecting member is carried by a side reflector end portion attached to a spoke wheel said light reflecting member engages and is substantially held against movement by said side reflector and the spoke gripped by the side reflector end portion passing through said light reflecting member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
134 words
A safety reflector device in combination with a wheel mounted reflector having a reflective center position intermediate opposed end portions adapted for gripping attachment to respectively two adjacent spokes of a spoke wheel rotatably carried by and between two wheel support members, said device comprising: a. a light reflecting member having an elongated opening to receive a side reflector end portion and permit said end portion to pass through it, said light reflecting member having a thickness and said opening being of a length that when said light reflecting member is carried by a side reflector end portion attached to a spoke wheel said light reflecting member engages and is substantially held against movement by said side reflector and the spoke gripped by the side reflector end portion passing through said light reflecting member.
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) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |