US3934666A
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Bike booster
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-02
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Granted: 1976-01-27
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Expires: 1994-01-02
Abstract
Abstract This invention combines a power booster unit with ready means of attachment to a bicycle, without altering the bicycle in any way, whereby the booster unit drives independently and to the rear of the bicycle through the booster wheels and may be simply detached.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W. Ellington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:39
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D59/00; B62D59/04; B62K; B62K27/00; B62K27/10; B62K27/12; B62M; B62M7/00; B62M7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
The combination of a bicycle and a rear independent booster unit, with means connecting the booster unit to the bicycle and an attaching joint, wherein the improvements comprise: in the booster unit a single axle brace fixed to a single motor base piece, said base piece providing support and fixity for a double adjustable telescoping connecting means to which an attaching universal joint allows complete unrestricted rotary movement of the booster unit with relation to the bicycle, or of the bicycle with relation to the booster unit, about three mutual closely perpendicular axes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
The combination of a bicycle and a rear independent booster unit, with means connecting the booster unit to the bicycle and an attaching joint, wherein the improvements comprise: in the booster unit a single axle brace fixed to a single motor base piece, said base piece providing support and fixity for a double adjustable telescoping connecting means to which an attaching universal joint allows complete unrestricted rotary movement of the booster unit with relation to the bicycle, or of the bicycle with relation to the booster unit, about three mutual closely perpendicular axes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
In the booster unit of claim 1, a single base piece consisting of a structural section having slotted adjustment openings through which fasteners secure the prime mover to the single base piece.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The base section of claim 2 wherein longitudinal inverted vertical edge stiffeners form a strong rigid structural section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
In the booster unit of claim 1, a rigid one piece axle brace fixed transversely to said booster unit base, to which the axle means is closely attached and of sufficient length to support the axle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
The connecting means of claim 1 consisting of an arm brace, arm and arm extension, wherein said arm brace fixes to said booster base, said arm telescopes adjustably within and fixes to said arm brace for vertical variation, said arm extension telescopes adjustably within and fixes to said arm for horizontal variation, both adjustments thereby varying for sizes of bicycles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The arm extension of claim 5 wherein the exposed extending forward end is internally threaded to accept the threaded link shank of the universal joint.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
90 words
The universal joint of claim 1 consisting of a collar, with bosses, and a link, whereby said collar is sized to fit and swing around a bicycle seat post, said link being sized to closely fit and easily and quickly detach from the bosses of said collar by a fastener passing through said bosses and link and about which said link is free to rotate, wherein the shank of said link is threaded and provides positive fixity and freedom of rotation for the threaded arm extension of the connecting means.
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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) | 1979-01-26 | 1979-07-28 | 1980-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-26 | 1983-07-28 | 1984-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-26 | 1987-07-28 | 1988-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |