US4009744A
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Bicycle bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-01
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Granted: 1977-03-01
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Expires: 1995-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle storage bag includes two side panels with lower margins which are connected together to provide a weather seal on one side of the bag above the bottom of the bag. The bag is dropped over the bicycle and the margin or flap of one side panel is folded beneath the wheels and upwardly for connection to the other panel with snap fasteners. The side panels also include openings for receiving the support hooks of vehicle bicycle racks. Draw sleeves around the openings provide a weather seal. The openings in the side panels also enable a cable or chain from a bicycle lock to be extended through the opening, around the frame and out the opening to be fastened to the bike rack or other fixture.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Joslyn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; B60R9/10; B62; B62J; B62J19/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A protective enclosure for a two-wheeled cycle comprising a bag having two opposed flexible side panels, said side panels having first and second longitudinally extending margins, with said first margin forming a bottom for said enclosure and extending upwardly a sufficient distance to overlap said second margin to form a linear closure line between said panels above the bottom of said enclosure, means for detachably connecting said margins to form a weather seal along said closure line and wherein said side panels have two sets of oppositely located openings adapted to receive bicycle supporting members of a bicycle rack on a vehicle, said openings being defined by generally tubular sleeve portions formed in said side panels and extending outwardly therefrom and means to tighten said sleeves to provide a weather seal about said openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A protective enclosure for a two-wheeled cycle comprising a bag having two opposed flexible side panels, said side panels having first and second longitudinally extending margins, with said first margin forming a bottom for said enclosure and extending upwardly a sufficient distance to overlap said second margin to form a linear closure line between said panels above the bottom of said enclosure, means for detachably connecting said margins to form a weather seal along said closure line and wherein said side panels have two sets of oppositely located openings adapted to receive bicycle supporting members of a bicycle rack on a vehicle, said openings being defined by generally tubular sleeve portions formed in said side panels and extending outwardly therefrom and means to tighten said sleeves to provide a weather seal about said openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
A protective enclosure for a two-wheeled cycle comprising a bag having two opposed flexible side panels defining a bag interior, said side panels having first and second longitudinally extending margins and means for detachably connecting said margins to form a weather seal and wherein said side panels have two sets of oppositely located openings adapted to receive bicycle supporting members of a bicycle rack on a vehicle and closure means to seal the openings and the bag interior against the weather.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
A protective enclosure for a two-wheeled cycle comprising a bag having two opposed flexible side panels defining a bag interior, said side panels having first and second longitudinally extending margins and means for detachably connecting said margins to form a weather seal and wherein said side panels have two sets of oppositely located openings adapted to receive bicycle supporting members of a bicycle rack on a vehicle and closure means to seal the openings and the bag interior against the weather.
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) | 1980-02-29 | 1980-08-30 | 1981-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-29 | 1984-08-30 | 1985-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-29 | 1988-08-30 | 1989-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |