US3990664A
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Mounting bracket for reflectors
Assignee: Beatrice Companies Inc
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Filing: 1974-10-04
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Granted: 1976-11-09
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Expires: 1994-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A hanger for a bicycle reflector so as to maintain the reflective face of the reflector in a generally vertical position and which includes means that prevent the reflector from being incorrectly mounted on the bicycle.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen Horvath
- 👤 Henry Lindner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:07
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/65
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
Means for joining a pair of members in a single orientation wherein the first of said pair of members has a pair of spaced projections aligned on an axis, a generally U-shaped rib portion attached to said first of said pair of members and at least one of said projections mounted within said U-shaped rib portion, the second of said pair of members having a first planar portion formed with at least one opening through which said pair of spaced projections extend, and holding means mounted on at least one of said projections to join said pair of members together, wherein said second of said pair of members is L-shaped with a second planar portion forming one of said legs and attached to said first planar portion which forms the other leg, and an opening formed in said second planar portion for mounting said pair of members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
Means for joining a pair of members in a single orientation wherein the first of said pair of members has a pair of spaced projections aligned on an axis, a generally U-shaped rib portion attached to said first of said pair of members and at least one of said projections mounted within said U-shaped rib portion, the second of said pair of members having a first planar portion formed with at least one opening through which said pair of spaced projections extend, and holding means mounted on at least one of said projections to join said pair of members together, wherein said second of said pair of members is L-shaped with a second planar portion forming one of said legs and attached to said first planar portion which forms the other leg, and an opening formed in said second planar portion for mounting said pair of members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
223 words
Means for joining a pair of members in a single orientation wherein the first of said pair of members has a pair of spaced projections aligned on an axis, one of said members comprising a flat base with major and minor axes and having a reflector attached to one surface, a generally U-shaped rib portion attached to the other side of said base and encompassing the center of said base and extending in the same direction as said projections and aligned on the major axis of said base and to one side of the minor axis of the base, and at least one of said projections mounted within said U-shaped rib portion, the second of said pair of members having a first planar portion formed with at least one opening through which said pair of spaced projections extend in a single orientation of said pair of members, holding means mounted on at least one of said projections to join said pair of members together, wherein said one projection is longer than the other projection and said holding means receivable on only said one projection, wherein said holding means is a gripper nut, and wherein said pair of projections lie on said major axis and have different transverse dimensions, such that said first and second members can be joined only in a single orientation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
223 words
Means for joining a pair of members in a single orientation wherein the first of said pair of members has a pair of spaced projections aligned on an axis, one of said members comprising a flat base with major and minor axes and having a reflector attached to one surface, a generally U-shaped rib portion attached to the other side of said base and encompassing the center of said base and extending in the same direction as said projections and aligned on the major axis of said base and to one side of the minor axis of the base, and at least one of said projections mounted within said U-shaped rib portion, the second of said pair of members having a first planar portion formed with at least one opening through which said pair of spaced projections extend in a single orientation of said pair of members, holding means mounted on at least one of said projections to join said pair of members together, wherein said one projection is longer than the other projection and said holding means receivable on only said one projection, wherein said holding means is a gripper nut, and wherein said pair of projections lie on said major axis and have different transverse dimensions, such that said first and second members can be joined only in a single orientation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Means for joining according to claim 2 wherein said opening in said second of said pair of members is a slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
Means for joining according to claim 2 wherein said second of said pair of members is formed with a pair of holes through which said pair of spaced projections extend.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
Means for joining according to claim 2 wherein said second of said pair of members is formed with a cup-shaped depression into which the other of said projections extends.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
69 words
Means for joining according to claim 1 wherein the second of said pair of members is formed with a pair of legs folded to be parallel to each other and each leg formed with a pair of openings aligned with the openings of the other leg, and said second of said pair of members further includes a bracket portion to which said parallel pair of legs are pivotally attached.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
Means for holding according to claim 6 including attaching means formed on opposite ends of said bracket portion.
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) | 1979-11-09 | 1980-05-10 | 1980-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-09 | 1984-05-10 | 1984-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-09 | 1988-05-10 | 1988-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |