US4284289A
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Device for supporting bicycle security chains and cables
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-16
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Granted: 1981-08-18
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Expires: 1999-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A device which supports and stores security chains and cables as they are wrapped around the seat post of a bicycle. It also aids in the convenience of chain and cable storage while protecting local mechanical apparatus and painted frame surfaces near the seat post.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin E. Loux
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:10
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H5/00; B62H5/003; B62J; B62J11/00; B62J11/10; B62J11/13; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/935; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5872
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A device for storing security chains and cables on a bicycle having a seat post, comprising: a tubular cylinder having a circumferential groove on the outside wall and a longitudinal compression space; a circular disc coupled in said groove at right angles to the longitudinal axis of said cylinder to create a small platform; and said cylinder and said disc being made of a resilient material, and as a unit are adapted to fit around the existing bicycle seat post.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
80 words
A device for storing security chains and cables on a bicycle having a seat post, comprising: a tubular cylinder having a circumferential groove on the outside wall and a longitudinal compression space; a circular disc coupled in said groove at right angles to the longitudinal axis of said cylinder to create a small platform; and said cylinder and said disc being made of a resilient material, and as a unit are adapted to fit around the existing bicycle seat post.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
175 words
A device for supporting and storing bicycle security chains and cables on a bicycle, having a seat post and a seat mast, comprising: (a) a grommet bearing in the form of a small tubular cylinder having an inside diameter corresponding to the outside diameter of the bicycle seat post, made of a resilient material, and having two distinct and functional shapes: (1) a longitudinal compression space along the axial wall of said grommet bearing to allow flexing and therefore to accommodate said seat post, and (2) an annular groove in the outside diameter of the wall; and (b) a disc made of a thin, resilient material and having two diameters: (1) an inside diameter adapted to be locked into the annular groove and to close the longitudinal compression space on said grommet bearing, and (2) an outside diameter extending outward less than the size of an average bicycle seat; whereby said grommet bearing and said disc as a unit are adapted to fit around the existing bicycle seat post and rest on the seat mast.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
175 words
A device for supporting and storing bicycle security chains and cables on a bicycle, having a seat post and a seat mast, comprising: (a) a grommet bearing in the form of a small tubular cylinder having an inside diameter corresponding to the outside diameter of the bicycle seat post, made of a resilient material, and having two distinct and functional shapes: (1) a longitudinal compression space along the axial wall of said grommet bearing to allow flexing and therefore to accommodate said seat post, and (2) an annular groove in the outside diameter of the wall; and (b) a disc made of a thin, resilient material and having two diameters: (1) an inside diameter adapted to be locked into the annular groove and to close the longitudinal compression space on said grommet bearing, and (2) an outside diameter extending outward less than the size of an average bicycle seat; whereby said grommet bearing and said disc as a unit are adapted to fit around the existing bicycle seat post and rest on the seat mast.
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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) | 1984-08-17 | 1985-02-16 | 1985-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-17 | 1989-02-16 | 1989-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-17 | 1993-02-16 | 1993-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |