US5033409A
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Dog exercising device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-08-01
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Granted: 1991-07-23
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Expires: 2010-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A device for exercising a dog from a bicycle which includes a triangular framework secured to the bicycle. The device is conveniently attachable to the bicycle and adjustable to fit bicycles of various sizes and construction.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay Sabot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:46
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K15/00; A01K15/02; A01K15/027; A01K1/00; A01K1/04; A01K27/00; A01K27/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A device adapted to secure to a bicycle and extend outward from one side thereof for exercising a dog comprising: three rigid, elongated members; a first end of each of said three members being joined together; securing means to receive the three joined first ends of said members; said securing means being adjustable whereby said members are pivotally secured together and an included angle between any two members may be varied; clamping mechanism secured to the second end of each of said three members and being slidable along the associated member; each said clamping mechanism being adapted to be received by a bicycle frame member; and releasable means to secure each clamping mechanism to a bicycle frame member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
A device adapted to secure to a bicycle and extend outward from one side thereof for exercising a dog comprising: three rigid, elongated members; a first end of each of said three members being joined together; securing means to receive the three joined first ends of said members; said securing means being adjustable whereby said members are pivotally secured together and an included angle between any two members may be varied; clamping mechanism secured to the second end of each of said three members and being slidable along the associated member; each said clamping mechanism being adapted to be received by a bicycle frame member; and releasable means to secure each clamping mechanism to a bicycle frame member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device set forth in claim 1 in which said securing means includes pivoting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device set forth in claim 2 in which said securing means further includes hinge means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 in which the clamping mechanism includes a bracket means slidable along the associated elongated member; clamp means pivotally secured to the bracket means, said clamp means having a cylindrical curve to fit against a frame member of a bicycle and strap means secured to the clamp means to hold the clamping mechanism in place on a bicycle frame member.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
128 words
A device adapted to be attached to a bicycle at one side thereof for exercising a dog comprising: three rigid, elongated members; pivoting means joining one end of each of said elongated members together; said pivoting means including hinge means whereby the three joined elongated members are each pivotable with respect to the others; clamping mechanism slidably mounted to the other end of each of said elongated members; each of said clamping mechanism including bracket means adapted to slide along the associated elongated member; clamp means adapted to fit against a frame member of a bicycle; said clamp means being pivotally secured to said bracket means; and strap means secured to said clamp means to hold the clamp means in place against the frame member of a bicycle.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
128 words
A device adapted to be attached to a bicycle at one side thereof for exercising a dog comprising: three rigid, elongated members; pivoting means joining one end of each of said elongated members together; said pivoting means including hinge means whereby the three joined elongated members are each pivotable with respect to the others; clamping mechanism slidably mounted to the other end of each of said elongated members; each of said clamping mechanism including bracket means adapted to slide along the associated elongated member; clamp means adapted to fit against a frame member of a bicycle; said clamp means being pivotally secured to said bracket means; and strap means secured to said clamp means to hold the clamp means in place against the frame member of a bicycle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device set forth in claim 5 in which the clamp means has a cylindrical curve to fit against the frame member of a bicycle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device as set forth in claim 5 in which the clamp means has a V-groove to fit against the frame member of a bicycle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-07-22 | 1995-01-21 | 1995-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-07-22 | 1999-01-21 | 1999-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-07-22 | 2003-01-21 | 2003-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |