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US4744573A
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Steer head attachment for a tricycle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-07
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Granted: 1988-05-17
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Expires: 2006-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A steer head attachment for a tricycle is described comprising a molded fiberglass or plastic shell having rearward and forward portions. The forward portion of the attachment has the appearance of a steer head and includes eyes, ears, nostril, and horns. The rearward end of the attachment is provided with a pair of spaced-apart clips which are adapted to be removably secured to the handlebars of the tricycle.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon Most
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 17:47
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K9/00; B62K9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
In combination: a velocipede having a forward and at least one rearward wheel, said forward wheel being mounted in a fork member and rotatable therein, said fork member mounted for steerable movement on the forward end of said velocipede, a center post extending upwardly from the upper end of said fork member for holding a handlebar structure, a handlebar structure mounted on said center post for steering said velocipede, said handlebar structure including right and left generally horizontal handlebars attached to said center post, an ornamental steer head having means for removably attaching said head to said handlebar structure, said removable attaching means including right and left spring clips affixed to the rearward side of said head and removably connected to said right and left handlebar, respectively, said steer head having right and left horn positions extending outwardly from said head parallel and adjacent to said right and left handlebar, respectively, and said steer head having a nose portion located lower-most on said head, said nose portion being in contact with the upper end of said fork member at the junction of said center post with said fork member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
In combination: a velocipede having a forward and at least one rearward wheel, said forward wheel being mounted in a fork member and rotatable therein, said fork member mounted for steerable movement on the forward end of said velocipede, a center post extending upwardly from the upper end of said fork member for holding a handlebar structure, a handlebar structure mounted on said center post for steering said velocipede, said handlebar structure including right and left generally horizontal handlebars attached to said center post, an ornamental steer head having means for removably attaching said head to said handlebar structure, said removable attaching means including right and left spring clips affixed to the rearward side of said head and removably connected to said right and left handlebar, respectively, said steer head having right and left horn positions extending outwardly from said head parallel and adjacent to said right and left handlebar, respectively, and said steer head having a nose portion located lower-most on said head, said nose portion being in contact with the upper end of said fork member at the junction of said center post with said fork member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
128 words
In combination: a velocipede having a movable handlebar structure thereon for steering the same, a movable fork member on the forward end of said velocipede, for holding a rotatable forward wheel, a center post connected to the upper end of said fork member for holding said handlebar structure, said handlebar structure including right and left generally horizontal handlebars attached to said center post, and an ornamental bovine head having right and left spring clips affixed to the rearward side thereof, said spring clips adapted for removable attachment to said right and left handlebars, said head being in the form of a steer head having right and left horns, the right and left horns thereof extending outwardly from said head generally parallel to said right and left handlebars, respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
128 words
In combination: a velocipede having a movable handlebar structure thereon for steering the same, a movable fork member on the forward end of said velocipede, for holding a rotatable forward wheel, a center post connected to the upper end of said fork member for holding said handlebar structure, said handlebar structure including right and left generally horizontal handlebars attached to said center post, and an ornamental bovine head having right and left spring clips affixed to the rearward side thereof, said spring clips adapted for removable attachment to said right and left handlebars, said head being in the form of a steer head having right and left horns, the right and left horns thereof extending outwardly from said head generally parallel to said right and left handlebars, respectively.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-05-17 | 1991-11-16 | 1992-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-17 | 1995-11-16 | 1996-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-17 | 1999-11-16 | 2000-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |