US5261683A
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Bicycle trailer with detachable child seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-01-19
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Granted: 1993-11-16
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Expires: 2013-01-19
Abstract
Abstract There is provided a bicycle trailer having a frame mounted on a wheel and axle assembly and having a hitch for attachment to the bicycle. The frame is arranged to cradle a seat of the type used in automobiles for transporting children. A mechanism for attaching the seat is mounted to the frame for releaseably securing bottom rail members of the seat to the frame. This mechanism includes a pin member for engagement of one of the bottom rails and a spring loaded pivotally mounted hook member for engagement of the other rail.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark S. Kurdziel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:25
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K27/00; B62K27/003; B62K27/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A bicycle trailer comprising: a frame mounted on a wheel and axle assembly and having a hitch for attachment to the bicycle, said frame being arranged to cradle a seat placed therein; a detachable seat for transporting children, said detachable seat having first and second bottom rail members for support thereof; and seat attachment means mounted to said frame for releaseably securing said bottom rail members of said seat to said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A bicycle trailer comprising: a frame mounted on a wheel and axle assembly and having a hitch for attachment to the bicycle, said frame being arranged to cradle a seat placed therein; a detachable seat for transporting children, said detachable seat having first and second bottom rail members for support thereof; and seat attachment means mounted to said frame for releaseably securing said bottom rail members of said seat to said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The bicycle trailer of claim 1 wherein said seat attachment means comprises a pin member projecting from said frame and arranged to engage said first rail member, and further comprises latch means for engaging said second rail member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bicycle trailer of claim 2 wherein said latch means comprises a hook member pivotally mounted to said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bicycle trailer of claim 3 further comprising spring means to urge said hook member toward a closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The bicycle trailer of claim 4 wherein said spring means comprises a coil spring positioned at the pivotal mount of said hook member.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-11-15 | 1997-05-17 | 1997-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-11-15 | 2001-05-17 | 2001-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-11-15 | 2005-05-17 | 2005-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |