US4151939A
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Carrier for cycles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-05
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Granted: 1979-05-01
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Expires: 1998-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A double U-shaped frame for attachment to the fender of a cycle, a pair of wire baskets, preferably folding, and a detachable connection between the wire baskets and the double U-shaped frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen Jorjorian
- 👤 Armand A. Lachance
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:33
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J9/00; B62J9/20; B62J9/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
The combination of a basket and a cycle carrier with a detachable connection between the basket and carrier, wherein the carrier includes a frame having a cross-bar, a wire frame in fixed position on the basket, said wire frame including downwardly open spaced hooks, and a pair of spaced aligned eyes spaced from the hooks, said carrier frame having a pair of spaced aligned openings spaced from the cross-bar, the eyes and openings being aligned in pairs with the hooks engaging the cross-bar, registering the wire basket frame with the carrier frame, and a locking member having aligned spaced ends for entering the eyes and openings in pairs locking the frames together in conjunction with the hooks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
The combination of a basket and a cycle carrier with a detachable connection between the basket and carrier, wherein the carrier includes a frame having a cross-bar, a wire frame in fixed position on the basket, said wire frame including downwardly open spaced hooks, and a pair of spaced aligned eyes spaced from the hooks, said carrier frame having a pair of spaced aligned openings spaced from the cross-bar, the eyes and openings being aligned in pairs with the hooks engaging the cross-bar, registering the wire basket frame with the carrier frame, and a locking member having aligned spaced ends for entering the eyes and openings in pairs locking the frames together in conjunction with the hooks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the locking member is removable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 2 including offsets on the locking member adjacent the ends thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein the locking member is pivotable on its ends, the locking member including a snap lip for snapping over a portion of the wire frame holding the locking member in position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein the snap lip is intermediate the offsets and offset from the latter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein the portion of the wire frame that the snap lip snaps on comprises a wire frame cross member located in the basket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein the locking member is of wire and is compressible to enter and remove the ends thereof relative to said eyes and openings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the basket is of wire and the main portion of the wire frame is located within the basket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein the eyes and hooks of the wire frame extend through a wall of the basket toward the carrier frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
10 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the basket is foldable.
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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) | 1982-04-30 | 1982-10-30 | 1983-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-30 | 1986-10-30 | 1987-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-30 | 1990-10-30 | 1991-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |