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Bicycle-mounted noise maker
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-30
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Granted: 1977-04-19
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Expires: 1995-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle noise making attachment consisting of an elongated member shaped to loosely receive a bicycle fender brace and having a slotted end lug adapted to be clampingly held by the same clamping nut employed to secure the wheel fender brace to the associated wheel axle bolt. The member itself is somewhat vibratory and has a vibratory integral noise-generating flap which extends between the wheel spokes and is vibrated by the spokes as the wheel rotates.
Inventors
- 👤 James T. Rutledge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A noise making attachment adapted to be mounted on a vehicle with at least one wheel having spokes, an elongated brace bar adjacent said wheel and mounted with a wheel axle bolt, comprising: a. a unitary member comprising a vibratory flap and an elongated, at least partially enclosed, vibratory means for vibrating in response to the vibrations of said flap so that the combined vibrations of said flap and elongated means simulate the sound of a motorcycle, said brace bar extending longitudinally through said elongated vibratory means so as to prevent said attachment from rotating when said wheel rotates; and b. a member attached to said unitary member provided with an opening therein adapted to receive the wheel axle bolt of said vehicle for mounting said noise making attachment to said vehicle in a manner such that said flap extends between said spokes, causing said flap to vibrate when said wheel rotates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A noise making attachment adapted to be mounted on a vehicle with at least one wheel having spokes, an elongated brace bar adjacent said wheel and mounted with a wheel axle bolt, comprising: a. a unitary member comprising a vibratory flap and an elongated, at least partially enclosed, vibratory means for vibrating in response to the vibrations of said flap so that the combined vibrations of said flap and elongated means simulate the sound of a motorcycle, said brace bar extending longitudinally through said elongated vibratory means so as to prevent said attachment from rotating when said wheel rotates; and b. a member attached to said unitary member provided with an opening therein adapted to receive the wheel axle bolt of said vehicle for mounting said noise making attachment to said vehicle in a manner such that said flap extends between said spokes, causing said flap to vibrate when said wheel rotates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The noise making attachment of claim 1, and wherein said elongated member is tubular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The noise making attachment of claim 2, and wherein said tubular member is substantially semi-circular in cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The noise making attachment of claim 1, and wherein said elongated member is U-shaped in cross-section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The noise making attachment of claim 1 wherein said flap means is segmented.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-04-18 | 1980-10-18 | 1981-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-18 | 1984-10-18 | 1985-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-18 | 1988-10-18 | 1989-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |