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Bicycle spoke holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-06-11
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Granted: 1991-06-04
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Expires: 2010-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A spoke holder comprising a pair of identical structural members which attach to the frame of a bicycle in a variety of locations. The spoke holder, in addition to bicycle frame attachment means, has multiple channels passing therethrough, each channel being capable of securely and removably holding a single spoke. Two different embodiments of the spoke holder are described which may be securely attached to the bicycle frame by the adjustment of either a screw or a plastic tie.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott Birch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:00
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J9/00; B62J9/40; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1402; Y10T24/1406
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A bicycle spoke holder assembly comprising: (a) at least one frame-mountable body member containing multiple holes passing therethrough, the inside diameter of said holes being substantially the same as the outside diameter of a bicycle spoke and a thin membrane comprised of an elastomer transecting said holes; and (b) a self locking tie strap means for securing said body member to said bicycle frame member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A bicycle spoke holder assembly comprising: (a) at least one frame-mountable body member containing multiple holes passing therethrough, the inside diameter of said holes being substantially the same as the outside diameter of a bicycle spoke and a thin membrane comprised of an elastomer transecting said holes; and (b) a self locking tie strap means for securing said body member to said bicycle frame member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The spoke holder assembly of claim 1 wherein said thin membrane is easily punctured by a spoke manually pressed thereagainst.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-06-03 | 1998-12-03 | 1999-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-06-03 | 2002-12-03 | 2003-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |