US5092504A
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Bicycle rack for pick-up truck
Assignee: Graber Products Inc
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Filing: 1990-12-28
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Granted: 1992-03-03
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Expires: 2010-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle rack is provided for the cargo compartment of a pickup truck. The rack includes an extendable longitudinal bar on which mounting brackets are provided for mounting of one or more a bicycles and detached front bicycle wheels. Means to extend the longitudinal bar such as a turnbuckle or rod having reverse threads on opposite ends thereof is provided so that the bar may be firmly clamped between the side walls of the pickup truck cargo compartment. A security sysetm is provided in the form of a movable sleeve which envelopes a portion of said longitudinal bar and which can be locked in place over the turnbuckle or similar extending means. The sleeve is provided with a projecting tab which mates with a similar tab located on one end of the longitudinal bar. Aligned holes are provided in the two tabs for insertion of a padlock or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth J. Hannes
- 👤 Mark A. Cowles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; B60R9/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A rack for securing bicycles in the cargo compartment of a pickup truck comprising an elongated cross-member of adjustable length adapted to engage and clamp, by outward pressure, between the interior surfaces of a pickup truck cargo box, said cross-member being formed of at least two members which are longitudinally extendable relative to each other, locking means between the extendable members to adjustably secure said members at a desired length, one of said longitudinally extendable members having a first tab extending outwardly therefrom and having an opening therein, a movable sleeve enveloping a portion of said longitudinally extendable cross-member and being of sufficient length to enclose a space between said two extendable members, a second tab extending from said sleeve, said tab being in alignment with the first tab and having an opening which aligns with the opening in said first tab, to permit locking of said sleeve over said space, at least one pair of aligned projecting arms extending perpendicularly from said cross-member and adapted to secure a bicycle wheel thereto, and at least one bracket on said crossmember which carries means to receive and lock onto the front fork of a bicycle from which the wheel has been removed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A rack for securing bicycles in the cargo compartment of a pickup truck comprising an elongated cross-member of adjustable length adapted to engage and clamp, by outward pressure, between the interior surfaces of a pickup truck cargo box, said cross-member being formed of at least two members which are longitudinally extendable relative to each other, locking means between the extendable members to adjustably secure said members at a desired length, one of said longitudinally extendable members having a first tab extending outwardly therefrom and having an opening therein, a movable sleeve enveloping a portion of said longitudinally extendable cross-member and being of sufficient length to enclose a space between said two extendable members, a second tab extending from said sleeve, said tab being in alignment with the first tab and having an opening which aligns with the opening in said first tab, to permit locking of said sleeve over said space, at least one pair of aligned projecting arms extending perpendicularly from said cross-member and adapted to secure a bicycle wheel thereto, and at least one bracket on said crossmember which carries means to receive and lock onto the front fork of a bicycle from which the wheel has been removed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A rack according to claim 1 wherein said locking means comprises a shaft having a but centrally secured integrally thereto and having right-hand threads on one end thereof and left-hand threads on the other end thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A rack according to claim 1 wherein a cable is provided for locking one or more bicycles to said rack.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A rack according to claim 1 wherein said projecting arms are pivotally attached to a bracket secured to said cross-member, and means are provided to secure said arms in extended position, said means being releasable to permit said arms to be pivoted downwardly when not in use.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
233 words
A rack for securing bicycles in the cargo compartment of a pickup truck comprising an elongated cross-member of adjustable length adapted to engage and clamp, by outward pressure, between the interior surfaces of a pickup truck cargo box, said cross-member being formed of three hollow tubular segments which are longitudinally extendable relative to each other, two of said segments being telescoped together and being provided with means to adjustably secure them together at a desired length, means between the end of one of said two segments and an end of the third segment to adjustably secure said segments at a variably extendable length, said third segment having a first tab extending outwardly therefrom which has an opening therethrough, a movable sleeve enveloping a portion of said longitudinally extendable cross-member and being of sufficient length to enclose the means to adjustably secure said segments, a second tab integral with and extending from said sleeve, said second tab being in alignment with the first tab and having an opening which aligns with the opening in said first tab, to permit locking of said tabs together, at least one pair of aligned projecting arms extending perpendicularly from said cross-member and adapted to secure a bicycle wheel thereto, and at least one bracket on said crossmember which carries means to receive and lock onto the front fork of a bicycle from which the wheel has been removed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
233 words
A rack for securing bicycles in the cargo compartment of a pickup truck comprising an elongated cross-member of adjustable length adapted to engage and clamp, by outward pressure, between the interior surfaces of a pickup truck cargo box, said cross-member being formed of three hollow tubular segments which are longitudinally extendable relative to each other, two of said segments being telescoped together and being provided with means to adjustably secure them together at a desired length, means between the end of one of said two segments and an end of the third segment to adjustably secure said segments at a variably extendable length, said third segment having a first tab extending outwardly therefrom which has an opening therethrough, a movable sleeve enveloping a portion of said longitudinally extendable cross-member and being of sufficient length to enclose the means to adjustably secure said segments, a second tab integral with and extending from said sleeve, said second tab being in alignment with the first tab and having an opening which aligns with the opening in said first tab, to permit locking of said tabs together, at least one pair of aligned projecting arms extending perpendicularly from said cross-member and adapted to secure a bicycle wheel thereto, and at least one bracket on said crossmember which carries means to receive and lock onto the front fork of a bicycle from which the wheel has been removed.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-03-03 | 1995-09-02 | 1996-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-03-03 | 1999-09-02 | 2000-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-03-03 | 2003-09-02 | 2004-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |