US3970196A
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Method and apparatus for securing a bicycle on a bicycle rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-23
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1994-05-23
Abstract
Abstract This invention is directed to a method and an apparatus for securing a bicycle to a bicycle rack. In particular, this invention may be used to secure bicycles to a bicycle rack which mounts on a car bumper.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl N. Legge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; B60R9/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/411; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5872; Y10T70/5876; Y10T70/5881
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A combination of a bicycle mounting bar on a bicycle rack and a bicycle security retainer wherein said bicycle mounting bar comprises: a. an inner end connecting with said bicycle rack; b. a first positioning bend connecting with said inner end; c. an upward bend connecting with said first positioning bend; d. a second positioning bend connecting with said upward bend; e. an upwardly directed bend connecting with said second positioning bend; f. said bicycle security retainer comprises a first portion for fitting over said first positioning bend; g. said bicycle security retainer comprises a central portion connecting with said first portion; h. said bicycle security retainer comprises a second portion for fitting over said second positioning bend; and, i. said bicycle security retainer comprises an end portion for cooperating with said upwardly directed bend to assist in positioning said bicycle security retainer on said bicycle mounting bar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A combination of a bicycle mounting bar on a bicycle rack and a bicycle security retainer wherein said bicycle mounting bar comprises: a. an inner end connecting with said bicycle rack; b. a first positioning bend connecting with said inner end; c. an upward bend connecting with said first positioning bend; d. a second positioning bend connecting with said upward bend; e. an upwardly directed bend connecting with said second positioning bend; f. said bicycle security retainer comprises a first portion for fitting over said first positioning bend; g. said bicycle security retainer comprises a central portion connecting with said first portion; h. said bicycle security retainer comprises a second portion for fitting over said second positioning bend; and, i. said bicycle security retainer comprises an end portion for cooperating with said upwardly directed bend to assist in positioning said bicycle security retainer on said bicycle mounting bar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A combination of a bicycle mounting bar on a bicycle rack and a bicycle security retainer according to claim 1 and comprising: a. said bicycle security retainer having a passageway for fitting with said upwardly directed end to assist in positioning said bicycle security retainer on said bicycle mounting bar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A combination of a bicycle mounting bar on a bicycle rack and a bicycle security retainer according to claim 1 and comprising: a. said central portion bending into two spaced-apart legs for fitting over said upward bend to assist in positioning said bicycle security retainer on said bicycle mounting bar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A combination according to claim 1 and comprising: a. said bicycle security retainer comprises an inner portion which fits over said inner end; and, b. said inner portion bends into two spaced-apart legs to assist in positioning said bicycle security retainer on said bicycle mounting bar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
A combination according to claim 2 and comprising: a. said central portion bending into two spaced-apart legs for fitting over said upward bend to assist in positioning said bicycle security retainer and said bicycle mounting bar; b. said bicycle security retainer comprises an inner portion which fits over said inner end; and c. said inner portion bends into two spaced-apart legs to assist in positioning said bicycle security retainer on said bicycle mounting bar.
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) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |