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US3965709A
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Bicycle lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-04
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1995-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle lock comprising three units, namely, a ring assembly, a wire cable and a padlock. The ring assembly includes an arcuate tubular ring having a gap therein. A solid metallic rod is slidable in the ring and has a gap therein. The ring is formed on its outer contour with a slot that is closed at both ends. A stem passes through this slot and its inner end is secured to the rod which is moveable into positions either opening or closing the gap in the ring. The ring is formed with two passages either of which is adapted to receive the hasp of the padlock. A transverse bracket on the ring is attached to the frame of a bicycle wheel. The wire cable is formed with a loop at each end. One loop is permanently attached to the ring and the other loop receives a portion of the solid rod when the latter closes the gap in the ring. In unlocked position the latter loop receives the hasp of the padlock which is passed through one of said passages.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl F. Belke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:19
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H5/00; B62H5/14; B62H5/147; B62H5/003; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5836; Y10T70/5841; Y10T70/5845; Y10T70/5872; Y10T70/5876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
278 words
In a bicycle lock for securing a wheel of the bicycle against rotation and preventing physical removal of the bicycle as an entirety, a. an interrupted tubular ring having a bore and presenting a gap of a size to accommodate the passage of the rim and tire of a bicycle therethrough, b. an arcuate rod slideable in said bore to be interposed between the spokes of a wheel and presenting a gap of an extent greater than the gap in said ring, c. an arcuate slot in said ring having an extent substantially the same as the gap in said rod, said slot having closed ends, d. a stem extending through said slot, having an inner end anchored to the rod and a tab on its outer end, e. said ring being formed with two pairs of aligned apertures which are angularly spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the angular extent of said arcuate rod, f. a transverse bracket spanning said ring and cooperating therewith to define an upper closed ring section and a lower open ring section including the gap in the ring, g. a metallic line having one end permanently secured to said closed ring section and a loop at the other end which in a locked position of the ring, receives a part of the open section of the ring or that part of the rod which closes the gap, and h. a padlock including a hasp which is adapted to be passed through either of said pair of aligned apertures to secure the ring in an adjusted position said hasp also being adapted to receive said loop at the end of said line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
278 words
In a bicycle lock for securing a wheel of the bicycle against rotation and preventing physical removal of the bicycle as an entirety, a. an interrupted tubular ring having a bore and presenting a gap of a size to accommodate the passage of the rim and tire of a bicycle therethrough, b. an arcuate rod slideable in said bore to be interposed between the spokes of a wheel and presenting a gap of an extent greater than the gap in said ring, c. an arcuate slot in said ring having an extent substantially the same as the gap in said rod, said slot having closed ends, d. a stem extending through said slot, having an inner end anchored to the rod and a tab on its outer end, e. said ring being formed with two pairs of aligned apertures which are angularly spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the angular extent of said arcuate rod, f. a transverse bracket spanning said ring and cooperating therewith to define an upper closed ring section and a lower open ring section including the gap in the ring, g. a metallic line having one end permanently secured to said closed ring section and a loop at the other end which in a locked position of the ring, receives a part of the open section of the ring or that part of the rod which closes the gap, and h. a padlock including a hasp which is adapted to be passed through either of said pair of aligned apertures to secure the ring in an adjusted position said hasp also being adapted to receive said loop at the end of said line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
The bicycle lock of claim 1 in which one of said pair of apertures is located closely adjacent to one side of the gap in the ring and between the closed end of the slot and said gap with the other pair of aligned apertures being spaced from the other side of the gap in the ring a distance equal to the extent of the gap in the rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The bicycle lock of claim 1 in which the metallic line is a wire cable having a loop at each end with the permanent connection to the closed ring section being established by one of said loops receiving the closed ring section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The bicycle lock of claim 1 in which the bracket comprises a cross bar and a tiebar having confronting concave portions which receive arms of a bicycle frame together with a bolt and nut for clamping said bars together with the frame arms therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
The bicycle lock of claim 1 which is intended for application to the front wheel of a bicycle including wheel brakes which are operated by control levers on the handlebars with the brake for the front wheel including a center bolt which mounts the brake on the bicycle frame and the bracket comprising a cross bar having a center opening receiving said bolt and concaved portions receiving frame arms of the bicycle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bicycle lock of claim 1 in which the metallic line has an extent in the order of 6 feet.
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) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |