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US4313548A
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Handlebar pack and support for bicycle
Assignee: Bellwether Inc
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Filing: 1981-01-05
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Granted: 1982-02-02
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Expires: 2001-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A pack or carrier bag for attachment to the handlebars of a bicycle utilizes a specially constructed combination of a cleat fastened to the bag which is engaged by a hook which in turn engages the handlebar structure and the combination provides for rapid placement of the pack in position. Flexible fasteners connecting a bag with the bicycle structure assures stability of the pack and maintains its position on the handlebars while the bicycle is in motion.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack Edelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:58
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J7/00; B62J7/02; B62J7/06; B62J9/00; B62J9/20; B62J9/21; B62J9/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A handlebar pack and support for a bicycle comprising: a pack of generally rectangular configuration; a rigid reinforcing member positioned around the interior of said pack and fixedly attached to the interior walls thereof; a cleat in the form of a channel having its bottom flat section positioned horizontally on an exterior wall of said pack; said cleat being characterized by: means for fastening said cleat to said reinforcing member through said wall of said pack; a pair of holes through the horizontally projecting legs of said channel oppositely spaced adjacent the ends thereof; a curved hook having a clamping central section engaging a gooseneck supporting the handlebars of said bicycle; said hook having a pair of vertical prongs at the end thereof; said prongs engaging the holes in said channel legs; resilient fastening means detachably engaging said pack and the frame of said bicycle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A handlebar pack and support for a bicycle comprising: a pack of generally rectangular configuration; a rigid reinforcing member positioned around the interior of said pack and fixedly attached to the interior walls thereof; a cleat in the form of a channel having its bottom flat section positioned horizontally on an exterior wall of said pack; said cleat being characterized by: means for fastening said cleat to said reinforcing member through said wall of said pack; a pair of holes through the horizontally projecting legs of said channel oppositely spaced adjacent the ends thereof; a curved hook having a clamping central section engaging a gooseneck supporting the handlebars of said bicycle; said hook having a pair of vertical prongs at the end thereof; said prongs engaging the holes in said channel legs; resilient fastening means detachably engaging said pack and the frame of said bicycle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
167 words
A handlebar pack and support for a bicycle comprising: a pack of generally rectangular configuration; a rigid reinforcing member positioned around the interior of said pack and fixedly attached to the interior walls thereof; a cleat in the form of a channel having its bottom flat section positioned horizontally on an exterior wall of said pack; said cleat being characterized by: means for fastening said cleat to said reinforcing member through said wall of said pack; a pair of holes through the horizontally projecting legs of said channel oppositely spaced adjacent the ends thereof; a pair of eyes fixedly positioned on the lower horizontally projecting legs of said channel at opposite ends thereof; a curved hook having a clamping central section engaging a gooseneck supporting the handlebars of said bicycle; said hook having a pair of vertical prongs at the end thereof; said prongs engaging the holes in said channel legs; resilient fastening means detachably engaging said eyes on said channel and the frame of said bicycle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
167 words
A handlebar pack and support for a bicycle comprising: a pack of generally rectangular configuration; a rigid reinforcing member positioned around the interior of said pack and fixedly attached to the interior walls thereof; a cleat in the form of a channel having its bottom flat section positioned horizontally on an exterior wall of said pack; said cleat being characterized by: means for fastening said cleat to said reinforcing member through said wall of said pack; a pair of holes through the horizontally projecting legs of said channel oppositely spaced adjacent the ends thereof; a pair of eyes fixedly positioned on the lower horizontally projecting legs of said channel at opposite ends thereof; a curved hook having a clamping central section engaging a gooseneck supporting the handlebars of said bicycle; said hook having a pair of vertical prongs at the end thereof; said prongs engaging the holes in said channel legs; resilient fastening means detachably engaging said eyes on said channel and the frame of said bicycle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The device of claim 1 or claim 2 including: a pair of rings attached to opposite ends of said pack; a pair of resilient fastening means each having one end detachably engaging each of said rings; said fastening means having opposite ends each detachably engaging an opposite end of a front axle of said bicycle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 or claim 2 in which said resilient fastening means detachably engages the ends of said vertical prongs of said hook.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 1 or claim 2 in which said pack is equipped with a removable cover said cover being attached to the body of said pack by means of a zipper fastener.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 or claim 2 in which said pack is made of nylon and is equipped with a plastic liner.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
A handlebar pack and support for a bicycle comprising: a pack; a cleat fastened to an exterior wall of said pack; a pair of generally vertical holes through said cleat; a curved hook having a central section for engaging the handlebars of said bicycle; said hook having a pair of generally vertical prongs at the end thereof disposed to engage the holes in said cleat; resilient fastening means detachably engaging said pack and the frame of said bicycle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
A handlebar pack and support for a bicycle comprising: a pack; a cleat fastened to an exterior wall of said pack; a pair of generally vertical holes through said cleat; a curved hook having a central section for engaging the handlebars of said bicycle; said hook having a pair of generally vertical prongs at the end thereof disposed to engage the holes in said cleat; resilient fastening means detachably engaging said pack and the frame of said bicycle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 7 in which said cleat is shorter than the horizontal length of said pack and said prongs are spaced apart a distance less than the length of said pack.
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