US4189274A
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Two-wheeled cycle bumper carrier for motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-14
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Granted: 1980-02-19
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Expires: 1998-06-14
Abstract
Abstract An improved carrier to facilitate the loading and unloading of two-wheeled cycles from motor vehicle bumpers having an adjustable ramp assembly and mechanism for linear as well as rotational movement of the track assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest M. Shaffer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; B60R9/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A two-wheeled cycle bumper carrier apparatus comprising: a track assembly provided with guide rails that permit the track assembly to move in a linear direction upon a set of free-wheeling sleeves and tilt into an inclined ramp position which is most convenient to wheel-up and load a two-wheeled cycle; said track assembly and set of sleeves are adjustable to accommodate various tire widths; said set of sleeves are mounted on each of two cantilevered rod members solidly attached and reinforced to and supported by a single horizontal structural member supported by two bumper bracket attachments; said cantilevered members are substantially in alignment with bumper brackets for a direct load transfer to the bumper; said track assembly has a cutout to permit the front tire of a cycle to drop into and adjustable brackets to support and brace the front tire; said horizontal structural member has a series of holes providing attachment and adjustment along its length for a vertical member with an adjustable crank lock mechanism that is clampable onto various cycle pedal cranks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A two-wheeled cycle bumper carrier apparatus comprising: a track assembly provided with guide rails that permit the track assembly to move in a linear direction upon a set of free-wheeling sleeves and tilt into an inclined ramp position which is most convenient to wheel-up and load a two-wheeled cycle; said track assembly and set of sleeves are adjustable to accommodate various tire widths; said set of sleeves are mounted on each of two cantilevered rod members solidly attached and reinforced to and supported by a single horizontal structural member supported by two bumper bracket attachments; said cantilevered members are substantially in alignment with bumper brackets for a direct load transfer to the bumper; said track assembly has a cutout to permit the front tire of a cycle to drop into and adjustable brackets to support and brace the front tire; said horizontal structural member has a series of holes providing attachment and adjustment along its length for a vertical member with an adjustable crank lock mechanism that is clampable onto various cycle pedal cranks.
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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) | 1983-02-18 | 1983-08-20 | 1984-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-18 | 1987-08-20 | 1988-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-18 | 1991-08-20 | 1992-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |