US4093263A
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Safety bicycle seat reflector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-13
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Granted: 1978-06-06
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Expires: 1997-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle safety reflector extends below the seat, covers the back of the seat and seat springs, and is secured to the seat cover or seat post thereby providing a large reflecting area making the bicycle clearly visible to operators of faster moving vehicles.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter L. Rihm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:48
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J1/00; B62J1/18; B62J6/00; B62J6/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
In combination with a bicycle having a seat which includes a seat cover, springs and a post: a safety bicycle reflector secured directly to the seat and covering the back and springs of the seat, said reflector being in the form and the shape of a bib and comprising a material presenting a reflective surface on all sides and edges and in which the lower portion of the reflector extends forwardly beyond the seat post, said reflector having a securing opening in its forward lower portion for receiving the bicycle post to secure the reflector to the seat post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
In combination with a bicycle having a seat which includes a seat cover, springs and a post: a safety bicycle reflector secured directly to the seat and covering the back and springs of the seat, said reflector being in the form and the shape of a bib and comprising a material presenting a reflective surface on all sides and edges and in which the lower portion of the reflector extends forwardly beyond the seat post, said reflector having a securing opening in its forward lower portion for receiving the bicycle post to secure the reflector to the seat post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
In combination with a bicycle having a seat which includes a seat cover, springs and a post: a safety bicycle reflector secured directly to the seat and covering the back and springs of the seat, said reflector being in the form and the shape of a bib and comprising a material presenting a reflective surface on all sides and edges and in which the material of the reflector is substantially uniformly reflective throughout and in which the side edges and the top and bottom edges are flared inwardly toward the seat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
In combination with a bicycle having a seat which includes a seat cover, springs and a post: a safety bicycle reflector secured directly to the seat and covering the back and springs of the seat, said reflector being in the form and the shape of a bib and comprising a material presenting a reflective surface on all sides and edges and in which the material of the reflector is substantially uniformly reflective throughout and in which the side edges and the top and bottom edges are flared inwardly toward the seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A safety bicycle reflector as recited in claim 2 in which the reflector is integral with the seat cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
A safety bicycle reflector as recited in claim 3 in which the lower portion of the reflector extends forwardly beyond the seat post, said reflector having a securing opening in its lower forward portion for receiving the bicycle post to further secure the reflector to the bicycle seat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A safety bicycle reflector as recited in claim 2 in which the reflector has a securing means near the top for securing it to the seat cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
A safety bicycle reflector as recited in claim 5 in which the lower portion of the reflector extends forwardly beyond the seat post, said reflector having a securing opening in its forward lower portion for receiving the bicycle post to further secure the reflector to the bicycle seat.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
94 words
In combination with a bicycle having a seat which includes a seat cover, springs and a post: a safety bicycle reflector secured directly to the seat and covering the back and springs of the seat, said reflector being in the form and the shape of a bib and comprising a material presenting a reflective surface on all sides and edges and in which the material is firm and the reflector is self supporting, said reflector having a sleeve-like portion at its lower forward end encircling said post thereby securing said reflector to the seat.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
94 words
In combination with a bicycle having a seat which includes a seat cover, springs and a post: a safety bicycle reflector secured directly to the seat and covering the back and springs of the seat, said reflector being in the form and the shape of a bib and comprising a material presenting a reflective surface on all sides and edges and in which the material is firm and the reflector is self supporting, said reflector having a sleeve-like portion at its lower forward end encircling said post thereby securing said reflector to the seat.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
A safety bicycle reflector as recited in claim 7 in which the sleeve-like portion is split longitudinally to permit the reflector to be secured to the post without removing the post from the bicycle, and a securing element to clamp said sleeve-like portion around said post.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
A safety bicycle reflector as recited in claim 8 in which the material of the reflector is substantially uniformly reflective throughout and in which the side edges and the top and bottom edges are flared inwardly toward the seat.
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) | 1981-06-05 | 1981-12-05 | 1982-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-05 | 1985-12-05 | 1986-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-05 | 1989-12-05 | 1990-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |