US4256322A
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Combined carrying and locking device for a cycle
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1979-06-08
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Granted: 1981-03-17
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Expires: 1999-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A combined autobicycle lock and carrier apparatus having a frame formed in the shape of a U with two legs, the width of which is at least larger than the width of the tire of the autobicycle. A locking bar is disposed between two free ends of the locking member carrier body. A locking device disposed within said bar integrally fastens the bar to the locking member-carrier body. Front and rear support members are attached to the autobicycle frame for affixing the locking member-carrier body in proper position on the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Norimoto Otsuka
- 👤 Osanori Godo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:33
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H5/00; B62H5/14; B62H2005/008; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/935; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5872
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A combined carrying and locking device for a cycle having a frame, said device comprising: a bracket means fixed to said frame, a substantially u-shaped carrier body including a pair of parallel spaced legs and a base portion interconnecting said legs; a bar removably receiving said legs, said bar being removably mounted on said bracket means; a supporting member fixed to said frame for removably engaging said base portion when said bar is mounted on said bracket means whereby said carrier body may carry an article to be transported by said cycle; and means disposed within said bar for selectively locking said legs to said bar whereby said carrier body and bar may be removed from said bracket means and used to encircle an element of said cycle in a locked condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A combined carrying and locking device for a cycle having a frame, said device comprising: a bracket means fixed to said frame, a substantially u-shaped carrier body including a pair of parallel spaced legs and a base portion interconnecting said legs; a bar removably receiving said legs, said bar being removably mounted on said bracket means; a supporting member fixed to said frame for removably engaging said base portion when said bar is mounted on said bracket means whereby said carrier body may carry an article to be transported by said cycle; and means disposed within said bar for selectively locking said legs to said bar whereby said carrier body and bar may be removed from said bracket means and used to encircle an element of said cycle in a locked condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 and further including a plurality of projections extending from each of said legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said bar includes apertures for removably receiving said legs.
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) | 1984-03-16 | 1984-09-15 | 1985-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-16 | 1988-09-15 | 1989-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-16 | 1992-09-15 | 1993-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |