US4136782A
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Device for storing a bicycle in a building space
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-11-18
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Granted: 1979-01-30
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Expires: 1997-11-18
Abstract
Abstract A wall mounted rack for storing a bicycle or the like comprising a horizontal bracket mountable to said wall and being just wider than the tire of the bicycle to be stored, a rail perpendicular to said bracket mountable to said wall, a slide that can be adjusted along the vertical length of the rail, and a hook for suspending the bicycle with the wheels thereof placed upon the horizontal bracket hinged to said slide.
Inventors
- 👤 Kurt W. Hugel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:23
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H3/00; B62H3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A device for storing a bicycle in a building space comprising a generally horizontal wall bracket fastenable to a wall, said wall bracket comprising an upwardly open channel dimensioned barely wider than the thickness of a tire of said bicycle, said wall bracket arranged to support the two wheels of the bicycle, a generally vertical rail fastenable to the same wall extending upwardly from said horizontal wall bracket, and a swivel hook for the suspension of the bicycle interchangeably and adjustably secured along said vertical rail, said hook positionable to engage a portion of the bicycle frame when the wheels thereof are on the horizontal bracket such that the bicycle leans away from the wall and is inclined to the wall.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
A device for storing a bicycle in a building space comprising a generally horizontal wall bracket fastenable to a wall, said wall bracket comprising an upwardly open channel dimensioned barely wider than the thickness of a tire of said bicycle, said wall bracket arranged to support the two wheels of the bicycle, a generally vertical rail fastenable to the same wall extending upwardly from said horizontal wall bracket, and a swivel hook for the suspension of the bicycle interchangeably and adjustably secured along said vertical rail, said hook positionable to engage a portion of the bicycle frame when the wheels thereof are on the horizontal bracket such that the bicycle leans away from the wall and is inclined to the wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the horizontal wall bracket channel is in two parts each hinged to the lower end of the vertical rail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the swivel hook is hinged to a slide which is guided on the vertical rail and which has a releasable clamping device for the fastening of the slide to the vertical rail at an adjustable height.
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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) | 1982-01-29 | 1982-07-31 | 1983-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-29 | 1986-07-31 | 1987-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-29 | 1990-07-31 | 1991-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |