US4055093A
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10-Speed bicycles
Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1976-06-18
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Granted: 1977-10-25
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Expires: 1996-06-18
Abstract
Abstract The 10-speed bicycle has a single manually movable control member for all 10 speeds.
Inventors
- 👤 Haldon Ross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:00
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62M; B62M25/00; B62M25/02; B62M25/04; B62M25/045; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20018; Y10T74/20037; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20213; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
In a 10-speed bike having front and rear derailleur mechanisms, and a pair of movable cables connected at one of their ends to different ones of said mechanisms for controlling the same, the improvement of a single manual control for all 10 speeds of said bike, said improvement comprising a pair of 10-station cams mounted on a common shaft, a pair of cam follower mechanisms engaged with said cams and having the other ends of said cables connected thereto, and a single manual member for rotating said shaft to move said cams in unison, and an indicator for all 10 speeds of said bike.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a 10-speed bike having front and rear derailleur mechanisms, and a pair of movable cables connected at one of their ends to different ones of said mechanisms for controlling the same, the improvement of a single manual control for all 10 speeds of said bike, said improvement comprising a pair of 10-station cams mounted on a common shaft, a pair of cam follower mechanisms engaged with said cams and having the other ends of said cables connected thereto, and a single manual member for rotating said shaft to move said cams in unison, and an indicator for all 10 speeds of said bike.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
In a 10-speed bike as in claim 1, said single manual member comprising a knob on said shaft for rotating said shaft in either direction, and said indicator comprising a wheel on said shaft having the numerals 1 through 10 thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
In a 10-speed bike as in claim 1, said single manual member comprising a ratchet lever on said shaft for rotating said shaft in either direction, and said indicator comprising a wheel on said shaft having the numerals 1 through 10 thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
In a 10-speed bike as in claim 1, said single manual member comprising a manual operator on said shaft, said indicator comprising a dial wheel on said shaft having the numerals 1 through 10 thereon, and said single manual control comprising a unitary subassembly of said cams, shaft, cam follower mechanisms, operator and dial wheel, said subassembly being mounted at the front end of said bike.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1980-10-24 | 1981-04-25 | 1981-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-24 | 1985-04-25 | 1985-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-24 | 1989-04-25 | 1989-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |