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Portable bicycle repair stand
Assignee: VERDE VALLEY SUPPLY
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Filing: 1991-11-12
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Granted: 1993-06-29
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Expires: 2011-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A portable bicycle stand repair capable of being removably attached to a smooth and approximately vertical surface such as the side of a motor vehicle. The portable bicycle repair stand incorporates at least one suction cup capable of being removably and securely attached to a smooth surface such as a sheet metal or glass vehicle surface. The lower end of the bicycle repair stand rests on the surface of the ground. A rotatably attached bicycle frame clamp is used to securely and releasably grip a bicycle frame and allows the bicycle to be rotated into a desired position and locked into place. The portable bicycle stand optionally incorporates height adjusting means.
Inventors
- 👤 David J. Myers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:04
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H5/00; B25H1/00; B25H1/0007; B25H1/0014; B62; B62H; B62H3/00; B62H3/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A portable bicycle repair stand capable of being removably attached to a smooth and approximately vertical surface, comprising: a) a vertical support member having an upper and a lower end; b) a U-shaped cross member having two ends and a midpoint, the U-shaped cross member lying in a horizontal plane, the midpoint of the U-shaped cross member attached to the vertical support member near the upper end of the vertical support member; c) a suction cup attached to each of the two ends of the U-shaped cross member; d) a horizontal bicycle support member having first and second ends, the first end of the horizontal bicycle support member attached to the upper end of the vertical support member, the second end of the horizontal bicycle support member pointing away from ends of the U-shaped cross member; e) a bicycle frame clamp, rotatably attached to the second end of the horizontal bicycle support member; and f) means for locking the bicycle frame clamp into any rotational position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A portable bicycle repair stand capable of being removably attached to a smooth and approximately vertical surface, comprising: a) a vertical support member having an upper and a lower end; b) a U-shaped cross member having two ends and a midpoint, the U-shaped cross member lying in a horizontal plane, the midpoint of the U-shaped cross member attached to the vertical support member near the upper end of the vertical support member; c) a suction cup attached to each of the two ends of the U-shaped cross member; d) a horizontal bicycle support member having first and second ends, the first end of the horizontal bicycle support member attached to the upper end of the vertical support member, the second end of the horizontal bicycle support member pointing away from ends of the U-shaped cross member; e) a bicycle frame clamp, rotatably attached to the second end of the horizontal bicycle support member; and f) means for locking the bicycle frame clamp into any rotational position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A portable bicycle repair stand according to claim 1 wherein the vertical support member incorporates means for height adjusting.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A portable bicycle repair stand according to claim 2 wherein the means for height adjusting incorporates a smaller diameter tube fitted telescopically within the lower end of the vertical support member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A portable bicycle repair stand according to claim 1 wherein the horizontal support member is removable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A portable bicycle repair stand according to claim 1 wherein a pair of supporting feet are attached to the lower end of the vertical support member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A portable bicycle repair stand according to claim 1 wherein a horizontal center member is substantially perpendicularly attached to the vertical support member, and further having an additional suction cup attached to the horizontal center member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A portable bicycle repair stand according to claim 1 wherein the U-shaped cross member is removably attached to the vertical support member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A portable bicycle repair stand according to claim 7 wherein the U-shaped cross member may be attached at adjustable heights to the vertical support member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A portable bicycle repair stand according to claim 1 wherein the suction cups are swivelably attached to the two ends of the U-shaped cross member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A portable bicycle repair stand according to claim 1 wherein the U-shaped cross member is swivelably and lockably attached to the vertical support member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
209 words
A portable bicycle repair stand capable of being removably attached to a smooth and approximately vertical surface, comprising: a) a vertical support member having an upper and a lower end; b) a U-shaped cross member having two ends and a midpoint, the U-shaped cross member lying in a horizontal plane, the midpoint of the U-shaped cross member attached to the vertical support member near the upper end of the vertical support member; c) a horizontal center member substantially perpendicularly attached at one end to the vertical support member at about the midpoint of the U-shaped cross member, and having a suction cup attached to the opposite end of the horizontal support member; d) extendable pads attached with swivels to each of the two ends of the U-shaped cross member; e) a horizontal bicycle support member having first and second ends, the first end of the horizontal bicycle support member attached to the upper end of the vertical support member, the second end of the horizontal bicycle support member pointing away from the two ends of the U-shaped cross member; f) a bicycle frame clamp, rotatably attached to the second end of the horizontal bicycle support member; and g) means for locking the bicycle frame clamp into any rotational position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
209 words
A portable bicycle repair stand capable of being removably attached to a smooth and approximately vertical surface, comprising: a) a vertical support member having an upper and a lower end; b) a U-shaped cross member having two ends and a midpoint, the U-shaped cross member lying in a horizontal plane, the midpoint of the U-shaped cross member attached to the vertical support member near the upper end of the vertical support member; c) a horizontal center member substantially perpendicularly attached at one end to the vertical support member at about the midpoint of the U-shaped cross member, and having a suction cup attached to the opposite end of the horizontal support member; d) extendable pads attached with swivels to each of the two ends of the U-shaped cross member; e) a horizontal bicycle support member having first and second ends, the first end of the horizontal bicycle support member attached to the upper end of the vertical support member, the second end of the horizontal bicycle support member pointing away from the two ends of the U-shaped cross member; f) a bicycle frame clamp, rotatably attached to the second end of the horizontal bicycle support member; and g) means for locking the bicycle frame clamp into any rotational position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A portable bicycle repair stand according to claim 11 wherein the vertical support member incorporates means for height adjusting.
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