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Bicycle conversion bar
Assignee: KIDZ FIRST Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1990-10-12
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Granted: 1992-09-22
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Expires: 2010-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A conversion bar for converting a female style bicycle to a male bicycle. The bar is comprised of two, elongated sleeve segments telescoped together for sliding, longitudinal adjustment. Mounting assemblies are pivotally attached to the free end of each sleeve segment for angular orientation as required for secure mounting to the upright seat post and either the handle bar post or the diagonal frame tube at the front end of the bicycle. When so mounted, the conversion bar extends horizontally.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard G. Nauman
- 👤 Dale E. Stenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:53
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J1/00; B62J1/14; B62J1/16; B62J1/167
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A conversion bar for converting a female-style bicycle of the type having first and second spaced apart upright posts and a tube extending diagonally therebetween to a male-style bicycle, said conversion bar comprising: first and second telescoping sleeves, each said sleeve having a free end; a first mounting means attached to said free end of said first sleeve, said first means for mounting said conversion bar to the first post; and a second mounting means attached to said free end of said second sleeve, said second means for mounting said conversion bar to the diagonal tube or said second post such that said conversion bar is disposed substantially horizontally to the riding surface; wherein said first and second mounting means each comprise: first and second spaced apart mounting member pivotally attached to its respective sleeve free end for embracing engagement with said bicycle post and diagonal tube, whereby said mounting means may be angularly adjusted with respect to said sleeves as required for attachment to said bicycle posts and diagonal tube; and shock absorbing means attached to each said mounting means for absorbing road generated shock forces and protecting its respective post or tube from damage thereby, at least one of said shock absorbing means comprising first and second cushions attached to mutually facing sides of said first and second mounting members respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A conversion bar for converting a female-style bicycle of the type having first and second spaced apart upright posts and a tube extending diagonally therebetween to a male-style bicycle, said conversion bar comprising: first and second telescoping sleeves, each said sleeve having a free end; a first mounting means attached to said free end of said first sleeve, said first means for mounting said conversion bar to the first post; and a second mounting means attached to said free end of said second sleeve, said second means for mounting said conversion bar to the diagonal tube or said second post such that said conversion bar is disposed substantially horizontally to the riding surface; wherein said first and second mounting means each comprise: first and second spaced apart mounting member pivotally attached to its respective sleeve free end for embracing engagement with said bicycle post and diagonal tube, whereby said mounting means may be angularly adjusted with respect to said sleeves as required for attachment to said bicycle posts and diagonal tube; and shock absorbing means attached to each said mounting means for absorbing road generated shock forces and protecting its respective post or tube from damage thereby, at least one of said shock absorbing means comprising first and second cushions attached to mutually facing sides of said first and second mounting members respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The conversion bar of claim 1 wherein each said cushion includes a substantially partial cylindrical mating depression for closely conforming to a post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
187 words
In combination with a female-style bicycle having first and second generally upright, spaced apart seat and handle bar posts and a tube extending diagonally therebetween, a conversion bar for converting said bicycle from a female-style of bicycle to a male-style of bicycle, said conversion bar comprising: first and second telescoping sleeves, each sleeve having a free end; a first mounting means attached to said free end of said first sleeve, said first means mounting said conversion bar to said first post; and a second mounting means attached to said free end of said second sleeve, said second means mounting said conversion bar to said diagonal tube such that said conversion bar is substantially horizontally disposed relative to a riding surface; wherein said first and second mounting means each comprise first and second spaced apart mounting members pivotally attached to its respective sleeve free end and each said mounting means includes shock absorbing means attached thereto for absorbing road generated shock forces, at least one of said shock absorbing means comprising first and second cushions attached to mutually facing sides of said first and second mounting members respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
187 words
In combination with a female-style bicycle having first and second generally upright, spaced apart seat and handle bar posts and a tube extending diagonally therebetween, a conversion bar for converting said bicycle from a female-style of bicycle to a male-style of bicycle, said conversion bar comprising: first and second telescoping sleeves, each sleeve having a free end; a first mounting means attached to said free end of said first sleeve, said first means mounting said conversion bar to said first post; and a second mounting means attached to said free end of said second sleeve, said second means mounting said conversion bar to said diagonal tube such that said conversion bar is substantially horizontally disposed relative to a riding surface; wherein said first and second mounting means each comprise first and second spaced apart mounting members pivotally attached to its respective sleeve free end and each said mounting means includes shock absorbing means attached thereto for absorbing road generated shock forces, at least one of said shock absorbing means comprising first and second cushions attached to mutually facing sides of said first and second mounting members respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein each said cushion includes a curved mating depression closely conforming to its respective post and diagonal tube.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-09-22 | 1996-03-23 | 1996-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-09-22 | 2000-03-23 | 2000-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-09-22 | 2004-03-23 | 2004-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |