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Bicycle safety light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-28
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1996-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A flexible light pole with a light at its tip with the pole removably mounted in a housing which in turn is supported by a contact member engageable with the bicycle fork or frame member. The contact member is apertured for axle engagement and includes an offset marginal portion which seats against the bicycle frame or fork to prevent slippage of the light during bicycle use. The light is attachable at a desired rake angle. An optional light is insertable into the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Cornell
- 👤 Tommy R. Kirk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:10
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/01; B62J6/22; B62J6/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A bicycle safety light for installation on the front or rear axle of a bicycle, said light comprising in combination. a contact member supported by the bicycle axle and biased by an axle installed nut, a housing supported on said contact member and defining a socket at its upper end, a flexible pole having a light at its upper end, and said contact member having an offset outer marginal portion including an inwardly offset abutting surface for abutment with a bicycle fork or frame to retain the light pole in a desired rake position against impact loads encountered during bicycle operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A bicycle safety light for installation on the front or rear axle of a bicycle, said light comprising in combination. a contact member supported by the bicycle axle and biased by an axle installed nut, a housing supported on said contact member and defining a socket at its upper end, a flexible pole having a light at its upper end, and said contact member having an offset outer marginal portion including an inwardly offset abutting surface for abutment with a bicycle fork or frame to retain the light pole in a desired rake position against impact loads encountered during bicycle operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The safety light claimed in claim 1 wherein said contact member is of an arcuate nature and of concavo-convex shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The safety light claimed in claim 2 wherein the outer marginal portion of the contact member has an irregular surface to assure positive locking engagement with the bicycle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The safety light claimed in claim 1 wherein said housing includes flexible electrical contact arms for biased pole retentive engagement with contacts on the lower end of said light pole, the lower end of said light pole being relieved on opposite sides to permit seating of said arms against said contacts.
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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) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |