US5138901A
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Bicycle lock mounting bracket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-01-10
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Granted: 1992-08-18
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Expires: 2012-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle lock having a horseshoe-shaped loop member and a keyed cross-bar member is mounted about the center of a handlebar in a forwardly orientation where it can be grabbed by the rider in a forward-bent racing position.
Inventors
- 👤 Ara N. Dabandjian
- 👤 Roberto D. Uribe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:34
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K21/00; B62K21/12; B62K21/125; B62H; B62H5/00; B62H2005/008; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/935; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5872; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20822
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
In combination with a bicycle handlebar having a central section substantially perpendicular to a bicycle direction of travel, and a bicycle lock having a horseshoe-shaped loop element including parallel, linear end-portions and a keyed, removable loop-closing cylinder having parallel transversal bores sized to capture said end-portions, a mounting assembly which comprises: a bracket having means for clamping over said central section of said handlebar and defining a cavity shaped and dimensioned to receive said loop-closing cylinder, and a pair of spaced-apart cross-channels sized and positioned to receive said end-portions in line with said bores.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
In combination with a bicycle handlebar having a central section substantially perpendicular to a bicycle direction of travel, and a bicycle lock having a horseshoe-shaped loop element including parallel, linear end-portions and a keyed, removable loop-closing cylinder having parallel transversal bores sized to capture said end-portions, a mounting assembly which comprises: a bracket having means for clamping over said central section of said handlebar and defining a cavity shaped and dimensioned to receive said loop-closing cylinder, and a pair of spaced-apart cross-channels sized and positioned to receive said end-portions in line with said bores.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said bracket projects forwardly from said central section of the handlebar, and is positioned to receive said end-portions of the loop element at a most forwardly portion of said bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 2, wherein said bracket is positioned to place said end-portions of the loop element perpendicular to said central portion of the handlebar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 3, wherein said means for clamping comprises at least one pair of adjustable reciprocating jaws capturing said central section of the handlebar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 3, wherein said bracket comprises two symmetrical half sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination of claim 3, wherein said bracket comprises: a top member and a bottom member shaped and positioned to cooperate in defining said cavity and cross-channels; and means for adjustably pressing said top and bottom members over said central of the handlebar and end-portions of the loop element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination of claim 6, wherein said means for clamping over said central section of the handlebar comprise a rear portion of said top member and an adjustable reciprocating jaw cooperating with said rear portion to capture said central section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 3, which further comprise means for mounting a bicycle accessory on said bracket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 8, wherein said means for mounting comprise an accessory supporting member installed into a hole in said bracket.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-08-18 | 1996-02-17 | 1996-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-08-18 | 2000-02-17 | 2000-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-08-18 | 2004-02-17 | 2004-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |