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Quick-release bicycle stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-04-22
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Granted: 1998-06-30
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Expires: 2016-04-22
Abstract
Abstract A Bicycle storage or display rack comprising: A telescopic Main Body Member comprised of a Lower Body Member and an Upper Body Member whereby the Upper Member is slidably disposed within the Lower Member thereby allowing the Main Body to be telescopically extended or retracted. A Locking or Clamping Device is provided whereby the overall length of the Main Body can be rigidly secured at any length of extension or retraction. Resilient-Pressure End Caps, located at the opposing ends of the Main Body, allow the rigidly secured Main Body Member to be effectively compressed or wedged between two opposing mounting surfaces. Bicycle suspension means, adapted for attachment to said Main Body Member, allow effective suspension of bicycles from the Main Body Member. Said bicycle suspension means include a Perpendicular Wheel-Hook Assembly, comprised of at least two sets of Wheel Hook Apertures, wherein one set is drilled substantially perpendicular and substantially staggered relative to the other set. Said suspension means further comprising at least one Wheel Hook adapted for positioning in any of said Wheel Hook Apertures allowing suspension of one or more bicycles in a variety of configurations, including the significant storage of two bicycles in a corner. An adjustable Lower Tire Rest is also included whereby the lower wheel of a suspended bicycle is retained.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Ivan Sopcisak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:57
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H3/00; B62H3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A bicycle storage or display rack comprising; a) a telescopic main body member comprised of at least two interengaging body members whereby said telescopic main body member can be telescopically extended or retracted, b) securing means, including a quick release clamp, whereby said telescopic main body member is rigidly and fixedly secured at any length of extension or retraction, c) resilient pressure end caps, positioned substantially at the opposing ends of said telescopic main body member, whereby the main body member, rigidly secured at a length that is substantially greater than the distance between two opposing mounting surfaces, is shifted into a substantially vertical position thereby compressing said resilient pressure end caps between the rigid main body and the mounting surfaces thereby allowing adequate support for suspension of one or more bicycles, d) at least one suspension means for efficiently storing or displaying one or more bicycles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A bicycle storage or display rack comprising; a) a telescopic main body member comprised of at least two interengaging body members whereby said telescopic main body member can be telescopically extended or retracted, b) securing means, including a quick release clamp, whereby said telescopic main body member is rigidly and fixedly secured at any length of extension or retraction, c) resilient pressure end caps, positioned substantially at the opposing ends of said telescopic main body member, whereby the main body member, rigidly secured at a length that is substantially greater than the distance between two opposing mounting surfaces, is shifted into a substantially vertical position thereby compressing said resilient pressure end caps between the rigid main body and the mounting surfaces thereby allowing adequate support for suspension of one or more bicycles, d) at least one suspension means for efficiently storing or displaying one or more bicycles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The bicycle rack of claim 1 wherein said securing means includes a quick release clamp comprised of a collar, a release cam lever, and an adjustment bolt assembly, whereby said telescopic main body member is quickly and easily secured at any length of extension or retraction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The bicycle rack of claim 1 wherein said resilient pressure end caps are positioned substantially at the outer ends of said telescopic main body member whereby the resilient pressure end caps can be effectively compressed between the extended and rigidly secured main body and two opposing mounting surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The bicycle rack of claim 3 further including thrust washers thereby allowing even distribution of resilient pressure across the opposing ends of said telescopic main body member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The bicycle rack of claim 1 wherein said suspension means includes a perpendicular wheel hook assembly whereby one or more bicycles can be suspended in a variety of configurations, including the efficient suspension of two bicycles in a corner of a room.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The bicycle rack of claim 5 wherein said perpendicular wheel hook assembly includes at least two sets of wheel hook apertures and a pair of wheel hooks whereby a variety of bicycle suspension configurations is provided.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The bicycle rack of claim 6 wherein the wheel hook aperture sets comprise two distinct sets of apertures drilled at predetermined intervals lengthwise along the main body, and wherein one set is positioned substantially perpendicular and substantially staggered relative to the other set.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The bicycle rack of claim 6 wherein said wheel hook comprises a u bolt, a spacer, a retaining nut, and a wheel protector, whereby said wheel hook is positioned in said wheel hook adjustment apertures thereby facilitating effective suspension of a bicycle from the main body member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The bicycle rack of claim 1 further including a lower tire rest, comprised of a tire tray and a tube clasp, slidably disposed on the main body member whereby the lower wheel of a suspended bicycle of any various wheel base is retained.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
146 words
An article storage or display rack comprising; a) a telescopic main body member including at least two interengaging body members whereby said telescopic main body member can be telescopically extended or retracted, b) securing means, including a quick release clamp, whereby said telescopic main body member is rigidly and fixedly secured at any length of extension or retraction, c) resilient pressure end caps, positioned substantially at the opposing ends of said telescopic main body member, whereby the main body member, rigidly secured at a length that is substantially greater than the distance between two opposing mounting surfaces, is shifted into a substantially vertical position thereby compressing said resilient pressure end caps between the rigid main body and the mounting surfaces thereby allowing adequate support for suspension of one or more bicycles, d) at least one suspension means for efficiently storing or displaying one or more articles.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
146 words
An article storage or display rack comprising; a) a telescopic main body member including at least two interengaging body members whereby said telescopic main body member can be telescopically extended or retracted, b) securing means, including a quick release clamp, whereby said telescopic main body member is rigidly and fixedly secured at any length of extension or retraction, c) resilient pressure end caps, positioned substantially at the opposing ends of said telescopic main body member, whereby the main body member, rigidly secured at a length that is substantially greater than the distance between two opposing mounting surfaces, is shifted into a substantially vertical position thereby compressing said resilient pressure end caps between the rigid main body and the mounting surfaces thereby allowing adequate support for suspension of one or more bicycles, d) at least one suspension means for efficiently storing or displaying one or more articles.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
The storage rack of claim 10 wherein said securing means includes a quick release clamp comprised of a collar, a release cam lever, and an adjustment bolt assembly, whereby said telescopic main body member is quickly and easily secured at any length of extension or retraction.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
48 words
The storage rack of claim 10 wherein said resilient pressure end caps are positioned substantially at the outer ends of said telescopic main body member whereby the resilient pressure end caps can be effectively compressed between the extended and rigidly secured main body and two opposing mounting surfaces.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The storage rack of claim 12 further including thrust washers thereby allowing even distribution of resilient pressure across the opposing ends of said telescopic main body member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
The storage rack of claim 10 wherein said suspension means includes a perpendicular wheel hook assembly whereby one or more bicycles can be suspended in a variety of configurations, including the efficient suspension of two bicycles in a corner of a room.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
36 words
The storage rack of claim 14 wherein said perpendicular wheel hook assembly comprises at least two sets of wheel hook apertures and a pair of wheel hooks whereby a variety of bicycle suspension configurations is provided.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
43 words
The storage rack of claim 15 wherein the wheel hook aperture sets comprise two distinct sets of apertures drilled at predetermined intervals lengthwise along the main body, and wherein one set is positioned substantially perpendicular and substantially staggered relative to the other set.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
47 words
The storage rack of claim 15 wherein said wheel hook comprises a u bolt, a spacer, a retaining nut, and a wheel protector, whereby said wheel hook is positioned in said wheel hook adjustment apertures thereby facilitating effective suspension of a bicycle from the main body member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
43 words
The storage rack of claim 10 further including a lower tire rest, comprised of a tire tray and a tube clasp, slidably disposed on the main body member whereby the lower wheel of a suspended bicycle of any various wheel base is retained.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
155 words
A method for storing or displaying articles comprising the steps of: a) providing a telescopic main body member including at least two interengaging body members whereby said telescopic main body member can be telescopically extended or retracted, b) providing securing means, including a quick release clamp, for rigidly securing said telescopic main body member at any length of extension or retraction, c) providing resilient pressure end caps substantially at the opposing ends of said telescopic main body member, d) extending and rigidly securing said telescopic main body member at a predetermined length and angle between two opposing mounting surfaces, e) pulling the rigidly extended and secured main body member upright into a substantially vertical position thereby effectively compressing the resilient pressure end caps between the rigidly extended main body member and the two opposing mounting surfaces, f) providing at least one suspension means whereby one or more articles are effectively suspended from the main body.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
155 words
A method for storing or displaying articles comprising the steps of: a) providing a telescopic main body member including at least two interengaging body members whereby said telescopic main body member can be telescopically extended or retracted, b) providing securing means, including a quick release clamp, for rigidly securing said telescopic main body member at any length of extension or retraction, c) providing resilient pressure end caps substantially at the opposing ends of said telescopic main body member, d) extending and rigidly securing said telescopic main body member at a predetermined length and angle between two opposing mounting surfaces, e) pulling the rigidly extended and secured main body member upright into a substantially vertical position thereby effectively compressing the resilient pressure end caps between the rigidly extended main body member and the two opposing mounting surfaces, f) providing at least one suspension means whereby one or more articles are effectively suspended from the main body.
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