US5553879A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Adjustable riding toy with an adjustable axle height connection
Assignee: Pacific Cycle LLC
•
Filing: 1995-06-02
•
Granted: 1996-09-10
•
Expires: 2015-06-02
Abstract
Abstract Adjustable riding toys are provided in both bicycle and tricycle forms. The bicycle and tricycle each have an adjustable height axle connection. Multiple axle apertures are provided on mounting arms for adjustably receiving an axle. Methods of adjusting the bicycle and tricycle are also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Duane J. Niemeyer
- 👤 Barry J. Davignon
- 👤 Christopher W. Sloss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:32
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K9/00; B62K9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection comprising: a) a body; b) at least a first and second wheel rotatably attached to the body; c) a mounting arm connected to the body, the mounting arm having a first and second prong piece, the first and second prong piece each having first and second edge cut outs, the first prong piece mounted to the second prong piece; d) at least the first wheel having an axle and being rotatably connected to the mounting arm, wherein; i) the mounting arm has at least two axle apertures, the first and second edge cut outs on the first and second prong pieces aligning to form the axle apertures; and ii) the axle is disposed within one of the axle apertures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection comprising: a) a body; b) at least a first and second wheel rotatably attached to the body; c) a mounting arm connected to the body, the mounting arm having a first and second prong piece, the first and second prong piece each having first and second edge cut outs, the first prong piece mounted to the second prong piece; d) at least the first wheel having an axle and being rotatably connected to the mounting arm, wherein; i) the mounting arm has at least two axle apertures, the first and second edge cut outs on the first and second prong pieces aligning to form the axle apertures; and ii) the axle is disposed within one of the axle apertures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 1, wherein there are three wheels, two of said wheels are rear wheels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 1, wherein the second wheel is a rear wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 1, wherein: a) the axle comprises a first and a second axle end; and b) a first and second pedal are operatively connected to the first and second axle ends respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 1, wherein the mounting arm comprises: a) a steering end; and b) a prong end having at least two prong arms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
The wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 5, wherein: a) each prong arm comprises a first and second prong piece; b) the first prong piece has at least two first edge cut outs; and c) the first prong piece is mountably connected to the second prong piece so that the first edge cut outs form the axle apertures.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
The wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 6, wherein: a) the second prong piece has at least two second edge cut outs; and b) the first prong piece mountably connects to the second prong piece with the first edge cut outs aligned with the second edge cut outs to form the axle apertures.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 6, wherein the first prong piece is mountably connected to the second prong piece with a screw.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 1, wherein one axle aperture is located above the other axle aperture.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
63 words
The wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 1, wherein: a) either the first or second wheel comprises a wave ride wheel having a center and at least two wheel axle apertures, at least one wheel axle aperture not being at the center of the wheel; and b) the axle is disposed within one of the wheel axle apertures.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
57 words
The wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 1, wherein: a) the body comprises a first and second body end, and a back end having at least one prong back end, each prong back end connected to the second body end; and b) the second wheel rotatably connects to each prong back end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 11, wherein the back end is interchangeable between a bicycle back end and a tricycle back end.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
149 words
A method of adjusting the height of a wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection comprising: i) a first wheel having an axle; ii) a riding toy having a mounting arm, the mounting arm having at least two axle apertures; and iii) the axle releasably connected to one of the axle apertures; (iv) a second wheel comprising a wave ride wheel having a center, a second axle, and at least two wheel axle apertures, at least one wheel axle aperture not being at the center of the wheel, the second wheel rotatably attached to the riding toy; b) moving the axle from one axle aperture to another axle aperture on the mounting arm, and c) moving the second axle from one wheel axle aperture to another wheel axle aperture.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
149 words
A method of adjusting the height of a wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection comprising: i) a first wheel having an axle; ii) a riding toy having a mounting arm, the mounting arm having at least two axle apertures; and iii) the axle releasably connected to one of the axle apertures; (iv) a second wheel comprising a wave ride wheel having a center, a second axle, and at least two wheel axle apertures, at least one wheel axle aperture not being at the center of the wheel, the second wheel rotatably attached to the riding toy; b) moving the axle from one axle aperture to another axle aperture on the mounting arm, and c) moving the second axle from one wheel axle aperture to another wheel axle aperture.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
115 words
The method of adjusting the height of a wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 13, wherein: a) each mounting arm comprises a first and second prong piece; b) the first prong piece has at least two first edge cut outs; c) the first prong piece is mountably connected to the second prong piece so that the first edge cut outs form the axle apertures; and d) The step of moving the axle comprises the steps of: i) unmounting the first prong piece; ii) moving the axle from one first edge cut out to another first edge cut out; and iii) mounting the first prong piece to the second prong piece.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
104 words
The method of adjusting the height of a wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 14, wherein: a) the second prong piece has at least two second edge cut outs; b) the first prong piece mountably connects to the second prong piece with the first edge cut outs aligned with the second edge cut outs to form the axle apertures; and c) the step of moving the axle from one first edge cut out to another first edge cut out comprises the further step of moving the axle from one second edge cut out to another second edge cut out.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
109 words
The method of adjusting the height of a wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 14, wherein: a) at least one screw mountably connects the first prong piece to the second prong piece; b) the step of unmounting the first prong piece comprises the steps of: i) removing the screw; and ii) removing the first prong piece from the second prong piece; and c) the step of mounting the first prong piece to the second prong piece comprises the steps of: i) placing the first prong piece adjacent to the second prong piece; and ii) placing the screw into the first and second prong pieces.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
117 words
A wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection comprising: a) a body; b) one or more wheels rotatably attached to the body; c) a mounting arm connected to the body; d) one wheel having an axle, the one wheel being rotatably connected to the mounting arm, wherein; i) the mounting arm has at least two axle apertures; and ii) the axle is disposed within one of the axle apertures; e) the one wheel comprises a wave ride wheel having a center and at least two wheel axle apertures, at least one wheel axle aperture not being at the center of the wheel; and f) the axle is disposed within one of the wheel axle apertures.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
117 words
A wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection comprising: a) a body; b) one or more wheels rotatably attached to the body; c) a mounting arm connected to the body; d) one wheel having an axle, the one wheel being rotatably connected to the mounting arm, wherein; i) the mounting arm has at least two axle apertures; and ii) the axle is disposed within one of the axle apertures; e) the one wheel comprises a wave ride wheel having a center and at least two wheel axle apertures, at least one wheel axle aperture not being at the center of the wheel; and f) the axle is disposed within one of the wheel axle apertures.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
133 words
A wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection comprising: a) a plastic body; b) one or more plastic wheels rotatably attached to the body; c) a mounting arm for steering connected to the body, the mounting arm having at least one prong arm; d) said at least one prong arm comprises a first and second prong piece, both the first and second prong piece having first and second edge cut outs; e) one wheel having an axle, the one wheel being rotatably connected to the prong arm, wherein; i) the first edge cut outs align with the second edge cut outs to form a first and second axle aperture, the first axle aperture disposed above the second axle aperture; and ii) the axle is disposed within one of the axle apertures.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
133 words
A wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection comprising: a) a plastic body; b) one or more plastic wheels rotatably attached to the body; c) a mounting arm for steering connected to the body, the mounting arm having at least one prong arm; d) said at least one prong arm comprises a first and second prong piece, both the first and second prong piece having first and second edge cut outs; e) one wheel having an axle, the one wheel being rotatably connected to the prong arm, wherein; i) the first edge cut outs align with the second edge cut outs to form a first and second axle aperture, the first axle aperture disposed above the second axle aperture; and ii) the axle is disposed within one of the axle apertures.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
30 words
The plastic wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 18, wherein the first prong piece is mountably connected to the second prong piece with a screw.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
28 words
The plastic wheeled riding toy with an adjustable height axle connection of claim 19, wherein the first prong piece has a molded plastic form for holding the screw.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US605182A
Cited
US2209804A
Cited
US2209058A
Cited
US2555480A
Cited
US2708119A
Cited
US3229988A
Cited
US3352570A
Cited
US3368823A
Cited
US3658354A
Cited
US3694004A
Cited
US3724873A
Cited
US4103921A
Cited
USD280087S
Cited
USD279464S
Cited
US4596398A
Cited
US4546991A
Cited
USD289272S
Cited
USD296774S
Cited
USD300619S
Cited
US4824131A
Cited
US4917394A
Cited
US5133569A
Cited
USD337973S
Cited
US5249847A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-09-10 | 2000-03-11 | 2000-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-09-10 | 2004-03-11 | 2004-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-09-10 | 2008-03-11 | 2008-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |