US3968912A
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Ball and racket carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-11
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Granted: 1976-07-13
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Expires: 1994-11-11
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a new and useful device for carrying a tennis or a racquet ball racket and a can of balls. The device comprises a pair of rods shaped into a figure "8" and connected together by an "L" shaped rod and is attached to a bicycle.
Inventors
- 👤 Norton Horwitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:43
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J11/00; B62J11/05; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A device for carrying a tennis or racquet ball racket and a container of balls on a bicycle, said device comprising: an upper continuous rod formed into a figure eight configuration having a pair of circular sections one larger than the other; a lower continuous rod formed into a figure eight configuration having a pair of circular sections one larger than the other, said upper and lower circular sections being equal in size and positioned such that the respective sections are coaxial with each other whereby, the larger coaxially aligned circular sections are adapted to receive the can of balls while the other circular sections are adapted to receive the handle of the racket; a connecting rod having one end attached to the upper rod and the other end attached to the lower rod, said connecting rod having an element thereof positioned across the larger circular section of the lower rod, wherein said connecting rod element inhibits the can of balls from passing through the larger circular sections of the upper and lower rods and the smaller circular sections inhibit the racket from passing therethrough; and means for coupling the device to the bicycle.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
194 words
A device for carrying a tennis or racquet ball racket and a container of balls on a bicycle, said device comprising: an upper continuous rod formed into a figure eight configuration having a pair of circular sections one larger than the other; a lower continuous rod formed into a figure eight configuration having a pair of circular sections one larger than the other, said upper and lower circular sections being equal in size and positioned such that the respective sections are coaxial with each other whereby, the larger coaxially aligned circular sections are adapted to receive the can of balls while the other circular sections are adapted to receive the handle of the racket; a connecting rod having one end attached to the upper rod and the other end attached to the lower rod, said connecting rod having an element thereof positioned across the larger circular section of the lower rod, wherein said connecting rod element inhibits the can of balls from passing through the larger circular sections of the upper and lower rods and the smaller circular sections inhibit the racket from passing therethrough; and means for coupling the device to the bicycle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device for carrying a tennis or racquet ball racket and a container of balls on a bicycle as defined in claim 1, said means for coupling the device to the bicycle comprises: a linkage having means for being attached to the device and to the bicycle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
105 words
A device for carrying a tennis or racquet ball racket and a container of balls on a bicycle as defined in claim 2 wherein said means for attaching the linkage to the device and the bicycle comprises: a plurality of bolts, each passing through an aperture, wherein a pair of apertures are positioned to enable a handlebar of a bicycle to pass therebetween and a second pair of apertures positioned to enable a section of the upper rod to pass therebetween; and a nut, positioned on each bolt after it is positioned in said aperture, securing said linkage to the device and to the bicycle.
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) | 1979-07-13 | 1980-01-12 | 1980-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-13 | 1984-01-12 | 1984-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-13 | 1988-01-12 | 1988-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |