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US3977720A
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Cycle storage, shipping and conveying means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-26
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1993-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A housing for storing, shipping or conveying one or more cycles in upright positions including one or more tracks into which cycle wheels can be detachably inserted, which tracks are mounted within a housing having a closure and which housing can be mounted on a supporting surface, shipped or towed.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry Schreiberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; B60R9/10; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A cycle housing comprising a housing having a bottom, opposite side walls extending normal and fixed to said bottom and a front wall extending from and between said bottom and said side walls leaving an open end and top to said housing, at least one track having a U-shaped cross-sectional configuration fixedly mounted on said bottom inside said housing and extending normal to said front wall, closure means slideably mounted on and extending between said side walls and capable of closing said housing open end and top when desired, said bottom having holes therein and attaching means extending through said bottom holes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A cycle housing comprising a housing having a bottom, opposite side walls extending normal and fixed to said bottom and a front wall extending from and between said bottom and said side walls leaving an open end and top to said housing, at least one track having a U-shaped cross-sectional configuration fixedly mounted on said bottom inside said housing and extending normal to said front wall, closure means slideably mounted on and extending between said side walls and capable of closing said housing open end and top when desired, said bottom having holes therein and attaching means extending through said bottom holes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A cycle housing as claimed in claim 1 including a tow bar, an axle, wheels on said axle and said attaching means also detachably extending through said axle and tow bar detachably retaining the same to said housing bottom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A cycle housing as claimed in claim 1 wherein said closure means comprises an accordian type closure having a section fixed to said front wall and extending between corresponding portions of said side walls and a plurality of section hinged together and to said fixed section, tracks on said side walls and rollers carried by said plurality of sections and rollably mounted in said tracks.
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) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |