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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8074852 | Detachable collapsible bicycle basket A collapsible detachable bicycle basket is constructed so as to be easily and readily mountable upon a luggage rack of a bicycle without the use of any threaded fasteners. To facilitate such mounting, the collapsible basket has a pair of spaced hooks attached to the... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7341270 | Rear carrier rack for a folding bicycle A rear rack for a folding bicycle. The rear rack includes right and left chassis bars and a support platform positioned above the chassis bars. Rear support struts are pivotally attached at their upper ends to the chassis bars adjacent their outer ends, the support ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7275669 | Bicycle mounted ball carrier device A ball carrier device (10) adapted to be suspended from the handle bars (101) of a bicycle (100) wherein, the carrier device (10) includes a main closed loop strap member (20) having an enlarged central loop (21) flanked by ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7237749 | Collapsible mobile platform interior structure An interior structure for a mobile platform is provided. The interior structure is constructed of a lightweight collapsible frame that can be reconfigured from a compact, substantially flat collapsed state to a non-compact, substantially sprawling expanded state. In... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232105 | Method and apparatus for hanging a medical device An apparatus for hanging a medical device is provided. The apparatus includes a shaft, a mounting portion coupled to an end portion of the shaft and configured for mounting the apparatus for movement with respect to the medical device, and a hook portion positioned ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7025236 | Collapsible storage bag with collapsible support frame A collapsible storage bag for use on a vehicle such as a motorcycle, includes a collapsible support frame. In the open state, the bag is strengthened by the frame. In the collapsed state, the frame forms a compact, attractive protective cover over the storage bag. | 04/11/2006 |
| 6505765 | Expandable motorcycle saddlebag with top cover An expandable saddlebag for a motorcycle that is adjustable between a contracted condition and an expanded condition. The expandable saddlebag includes a gusset, and a gusset closure mechanism that is moveable from a closed position to an open position to... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6484911 | Luggage container Luggage container, the side walls (3) of which are flexible and at one end fixed to a top rim (2) and at the other end to the bottom (1) of the container, a limiting device (6) being detachable to and across the open top rim (2), strap members (5) being s... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6279803 | Bicycle handlebar-mounted carrier An article carrier for food and other small items that is supported forward of the junction of a bicycle handlebar and handlebar stem. The carrier is comprised of a frame, a means for stabilizing the frame, and, in the preferred embodiment, a flexible bag... | 08/28/2001 |
| 5484090 | Framed pannier and mounting arrangement for rear carrier bicycle racks A foldable, detachable, open-top bicycle pannier having a back panel (38) reinforced by a skeleton frame (50) and a bottom panel (36) supported along its forward reach by two strut wires (44) and a horizontal beam (50). An integral plastic hinge (48) join... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5482194 | Folding bicycle rack A pair of rails (1) and a pair of legs (9) comprised of rods having mounts (2), (7), (8), (12) formed at equal increment. One end of the legs and one end of the rails are pivotally secured to a central tail piece (10). The free ends of the legs are pivotl... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5350093 | Cargo binder A cargo binder for use on a cargo carrier on a vehicle having an elastic top panel, which generally extends over the top surface of the carrier, and left and right elastic side panels, which extend downward from the upper surface of the carrier. The top a... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5110020 | Tote bag A tote bag for carrying sundries and a bottle having top and bottom panels, and cooperating flaps provided with fasteners to hold the flaps and bag. The bag can also be adapted to be supported on the bar of the frame of a bicycle by provision of additiona... | 05/05/1992 |
| 4662548 | Pannier and mounting arrangement for cycles A pannier for a cycle adapted to be secured to a carrier rack mounted over a wheel. A flexible, generally rectangular bag is of sufficient size that its rear portion extends downwardly from the carrier closely adjacent to the spokes of the wheel. A rigid ... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4580706 | Saddlebag and associated mounting arrangement for cycles In one embodiment the saddlebag includes a cutaway in the forward lower corner portion thereof to provide a heel clearance for a passenger on the cycle. A substantially solid panel is affixed to the interior rear of the bag and an elongated attachment pla... | 04/08/1986 |
| 4542839 | Bicycle handlebar mounted carrier bag A carrier bag assembly for attachment to the handlebars and stern of a bicycle comprises a collapsible carrier bag, a bag frame positioned within said bag having pivotally engaged front and rear members, and a bracket assembly comprising a bracket, a secu... | 09/24/1985 |
| 4418850 | Pannier and mounting arrangement for cycles A pannier adapted to be mounted on the rear carrier rack of cycle vehicles includes a rectangular bag mounted on a flat, rigid frame and a U-shaped bar pivotally mounted on the frame and within the bag to permit collapsing of the bag. The pannier is mount... | 12/06/1983 |
| 4353490 | Pannier mounting system for cycles A pannier mounting system is disclosed for mounting pannier bags alongside the rear wheel of a bicycle. The system includes a strut supported platform mounted to the bicycle frame, which platform includes longitudinally extending channel slots adapted to ... | 10/12/1982 |
| 4345703 | Carrying bag, particularly for bicycles A collapsable carrier configured to be mounted on a bicycle includes a carrying bag that is fitted to a foldable frame having a pair of pivotable members. The bag has a contiguous carrying chamber with an upper compartment that occupies the space above th... | 08/24/1982 |
| 4295586 | Receptacle support apparatus for bicycle An apparatus adapted to be mounted over the rear wheel of a bicycle for supporting one, and preferably a pair, of upright flexible, open-topped receptacles along each side of the rear wheel. The apparatus includes a support frame and means for mounting the sup... | 10/20/1981 |
| 4174795 | Pannier mounting arrangement for cycles An arrangement for mounting panniers on the rear carrier rack of cycle vehicles such as bicycles or motorcycles, including an elongated rod permanently attached to each pannier encased within a pouch extending across the upper edge of the pannier, the rod... | 11/20/1979 |
| 4151939 | Carrier for cycles A double U-shaped frame for attachment to the fender of a cycle, a pair of wire baskets, preferably folding, and a detachable connection between the wire baskets and the double U-shaped frame.... | 05/01/1979 |
| 4125213 | Collapsible luggage for motorcycle A collapsible luggage for a motorcycle comprising three rigid panels hinged together forming the base or bottom, forward upright and top. The bottom panel is rectangular in planular outline, the forward upright panel is trapezoidal in planular outline and... | 11/14/1978 |
| 4045077 | Convertra-bike top In abstract, a preferred embodiment of the invention is a top for cycles which provides protection against the elements, enveloped by a multipurpose top cover. One feature of this invention is a transparent weather shield which is accessible for side and ... | 08/30/1977 |
| 3995803 | Foldable bicycle basket An injection molded plastic foldable bicycle basket includes a front and a rear sidewall hinged to a pair of centrally hinged end walls and closed on the bottom by a hinged bottom wall. The walls are hinged together in such a way that the bottom wall of t... | 12/07/1976 |
| 3934770 | Collapsible bicycle article carrier An article carrier which is to be mounted over the rear wheel of a bicycle and includes a pair of baskets, one each on either side of the bicycle wheel. Each basket is connected through a scissor linkage assembly to be collapsible adjacent the bicycle whe... | 01/27/1976 |