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Convertra-bike top

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-26
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1995-08-26
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Abstract

Abstract In abstract, a preferred embodiment of the invention is a top for cycles which provides protection against the elements, enveloped by a multipurpose top cover. One feature of this invention is a transparent weather shield which is accessible for side and frontal protection against the elements and a suspended portion thereof which protects the rear of the rider. The adjustable top grouping of this invention can be detached and converted into a table, as well as a carrier for items of lightweight. The adjustable bottom grouping can serve as a support means for other attachments to the cycle, notwithstanding support means for said top.

Inventors

  • 👤 James Milton DeVone

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 09:41
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J17/00; B62J17/08; B62J17/083

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 232 words
A multipurpose top for cycle type vehicles having a frame and a seat for a rider, comprising: a substantially rigid, elongated top frame, generally planar in construction and C-shaped at one extremity and straight at the other extremity; a pair of generally tubular, elongated, L-shaped combination shield guard and table leg members mounted generally parallel to the bottom surface of said top frame; clamp means securing said L-shaped guard members to said top frame; a plurality of detachable elongated generally divergent combination side supports and table legs vertically disposed between and attached to the vehicle frame on one end and said top frame on the other end; a plurality of detachable, elongated generally divergent tubular side arm members disposed generally horizontally and connected at one end to the vehicle seat mounting bracket and at the other end to, respectively, one of said side support members; and a combination top cover means and table top constructed of generally weatherproof material enveloping said top frame and comprising a plurality of sections including a combination weather shield and storage area at the rear of the seat of the vehicle, and a transparent weather shield extending about the sides and front of the vehicle whereby a multi-purpose top is provided which can be used as either a top or a removable table and, when in the cycle top configuration, provides a weather shield and storage area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 232 words
A multipurpose top for cycle type vehicles having a frame and a seat for a rider, comprising: a substantially rigid, elongated top frame, generally planar in construction and C-shaped at one extremity and straight at the other extremity; a pair of generally tubular, elongated, L-shaped combination shield guard and table leg members mounted generally parallel to the bottom surface of said top frame; clamp means securing said L-shaped guard members to said top frame; a plurality of detachable elongated generally divergent combination side supports and table legs vertically disposed between and attached to the vehicle frame on one end and said top frame on the other end; a plurality of detachable, elongated generally divergent tubular side arm members disposed generally horizontally and connected at one end to the vehicle seat mounting bracket and at the other end to, respectively, one of said side support members; and a combination top cover means and table top constructed of generally weatherproof material enveloping said top frame and comprising a plurality of sections including a combination weather shield and storage area at the rear of the seat of the vehicle, and a transparent weather shield extending about the sides and front of the vehicle whereby a multi-purpose top is provided which can be used as either a top or a removable table and, when in the cycle top configuration, provides a weather shield and storage area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 29 words
The top of claim 1 wherein a means is provided in said side support members for lengthening or shortening the same whereby riders of various heights may be accommodated.

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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) 1980-08-29 1981-02-28 1981-08-30 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-08-29 1985-02-28 1985-08-30 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-08-29 1989-02-28 1989-08-30 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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