US4883205A
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Insulated bottle rack apparatus for bicycles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-02-13
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Granted: 1989-11-28
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Expires: 2009-02-13
Abstract
Abstract An insulated bottle rack apparatus for bicycles having a rack or cage with a bottle receiving area and including a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, whereby the first and second sides tightly hold against a bottle disposed therein. A foam rubber sleeve extends around the exterior of the rack for insulating a bottle being held by the rack. Structure is also provided for connecting the bottle holding rack to a bicycle.
Inventors
- 👤 William R. Saelens
- 👤 Gary L. Osborne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:35
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J11/00; B62J11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
An insulated liquid bottle rack apparatus for bicycles comprising: means for receivingly holding a bottle, said means defining an interior of a bottle receiving area and an exterior, including a first side, a second side opposite to said first side, and a bottom interconnecting the first and second sides; means connected to the first side of the bottle holding means for selectively attaching said bottle holding means to a bicycle; and insulation means completely surrounding the exterior of said bottle holding means for insulating the bottle holding area of said bottle holding means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
An insulated liquid bottle rack apparatus for bicycles comprising: means for receivingly holding a bottle, said means defining an interior of a bottle receiving area and an exterior, including a first side, a second side opposite to said first side, and a bottom interconnecting the first and second sides; means connected to the first side of the bottle holding means for selectively attaching said bottle holding means to a bicycle; and insulation means completely surrounding the exterior of said bottle holding means for insulating the bottle holding area of said bottle holding means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including a bottle disposed within said bottle holding area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said bottle is in frictional contact with said bottle receiving means for tightly holding said bottle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 3 including means for permitting said bottle to be selectively removed from and inserted into said bottle holding area of said bottle holding means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said attaching means is attached to a bicycle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said bottle is constructed of a deformable plastic material whereby the bottle can be deformed into and out from the bottle holding area.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said bottle has a removable top.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said removable top includes a slideable valve for selectively providing a small opening in said removable top.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including an insulated bottom on said insulation means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 9 including a drain hole in said insulated bottom for permitting condensation to exit the insulation means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including a pair of slots disposed across from each other on the top of said insulation means for providing easier access to said bottle holding area.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said slots are spaced from said first and second sides of said bottle holding means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said insulation means is constructed of foam rubber.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 13 wherein said insulation means comprises a closed cell polyvinylchloride.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 13 wherein said insulation means is comprised of a urethane foam material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including at least one opening in the side of said insulation means for providing access between a bicycle and the attaching means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-11-27 | 1993-05-29 | 1993-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-11-27 | 1997-05-29 | 1997-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-11-27 | 2001-05-29 | 2001-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |