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Foldable bicycle trailer
Assignee: Yakima Products Inc
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Filing: 1995-07-27
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Granted: 1997-11-18
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Expires: 2015-07-27
Abstract
Abstract An improved foldable bicycle trailer including a foldable frame. A pair of wheels are permanently mounted in a rotatable manner to the foldable frame. The foldable frame with the wheels can fold up for storage.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee Eckroth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:56
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K27/00; B62K27/10; B62K27/12; B62K27/003; B62K27/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
An improved foldable bicycle trailer comprising: a) a foldable frame; b) a pair of wheels permanently mounted in a rotatable manner to said foldable frame, whereby said foldable frame with said wheels can fold up for storage; c) a flexible covering to be carried by said foldable frame, said flexible covering including a wraparound clear plastic window that faces forward, so that a seated child can look out of said window, and a removable visor mounted over said window, so as to block any harmful rays of the sun from entering said window; and d) a pair of removable seats connected to said foldable frame, whereby said seats face forward, so that two children can sit on said seats and be protected by said flexible covering.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
An improved foldable bicycle trailer comprising: a) a foldable frame; b) a pair of wheels permanently mounted in a rotatable manner to said foldable frame, whereby said foldable frame with said wheels can fold up for storage; c) a flexible covering to be carried by said foldable frame, said flexible covering including a wraparound clear plastic window that faces forward, so that a seated child can look out of said window, and a removable visor mounted over said window, so as to block any harmful rays of the sun from entering said window; and d) a pair of removable seats connected to said foldable frame, whereby said seats face forward, so that two children can sit on said seats and be protected by said flexible covering.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
An improved foldable bicycle trailer as recited in claim 1, wherein said foldable frame includes: a) a pair of continuous looped side rails; and b) a plurality of collapsible crossbars extending between said side rails, so that when said crossbars are collapsed said side rails will move towards each other for storage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
82 words
An improved foldable bicycle trailer as recited in claim 2, wherein each said crossbar includes: a) two pipes of equal length; b) a pair of hinge mounts, in which each said hinge mount connects a first end of one said pipe to one said side rail; and c) a latch lock attached between abutting second ends of said pipes, so that when said side rails are unfolded, said latch lock will maintain said pipes in an extended position between said side rails.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
An improved foldable bicycle trailer as recited in claim 3, further including: a) a tow bar affixed to and extending forwardly from said foldable frame; and b) means on a distal free end of said tow bar, for coupling said tow bar to a bicycle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
An improved foldable bicycle trailer as recited in claim 4, wherein said coupling means is a hitch for connecting the distal free end of said tow bar to a rear axle of the bicycle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
An improved foldable bicycle trailer as recited in claim 5, wherein said flexible covering is fabricated out of nylon material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
An improved foldable bicycle trailer as recited in claim 6, wherein each said seat includes an adjustable backrest, so that said backrest can be positioned in any angle for the comfort of the child sitting in said seat.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
An improved foldable bicycle trailer as recited in claim 7, wherein each said seat includes a harness to safely retain the child thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
An improved foldable bicycle trailer as recited in claim 1, further including: a) a tow bar affixed to and extending forwardly from said foldable frame; and b) means on a distal free end of said tow bar, for coupling said tow bar to a bicycle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
An improved foldable bicycle trailer as recited in claim 9, wherein said coupling means is a hitch for connecting the distal free end of said tow bar to a rear axle of the bicycle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
An improved foldable bicycle trailer as recited in claim 6, wherein said flexible covering is fabricated out of nylon material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
An improved foldable bicycle trailer as recited in claim 1, wherein each said seat includes an adjustable backrest, so that said backrest can be positioned in any angle for the comfort of the child sitting in said seat.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
An improved foldable bicycle trailer as recited in claim 1, wherein each said seat includes a harness to safely retain the child thereto.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-11-17 | 2001-05-19 | 2001-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-11-17 | 2005-05-19 | 2005-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-11-17 | 2009-05-19 | 2009-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |