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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8061235 | Handlebar assemblies and vehicles including same A handlebar assembly is provided for a vehicle such as a motorcycle. The handlebar assembly includes a base, a left arm, a left handle, a right arm, and a right handle. The left and right arms are attached to the base and are rotatable with respect to the base about... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8024992 | Height adjustment device for saddles or handlebars A bicycle saddle and handlebar height adjustment device comprising a tubular element (5) provided with means (2) for its connection to said saddle (3) and presenting a portion (4) to cooperate with a support element (6, 7) for said... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7926386 | Detachable telescoping adjustable gooseneck for a bicycle My invention is an apparatus, that adjusts the vertical position of a bicycle handlebar assembly, through the use of an adjustable telescoping gooseneck; which adjusts by the use of a sliding shaft; IE gooseneck, through a sleeve, which replaces the original stem or... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7788992 | Unitary fiber reinforced plastic aerodynamic bicycle handlebar with selectable stem A unitary fiber reinforced plastic aerodynamic bicycle handlebar is molded with a one piece base bar having tubes that slidably receive forward handlebar extensions, the extensions being either locked in place with binder collars, or telescopingly mounted, and eithe... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7694606 | Ergonomic wheelchair handle An ergonomic wheelchair handle for use on a wheelchair handle bar is provided. The wheelchair handle bar has a horizontal section and a vertical section. The wheelchair handle comprises a first handle portion having a first end and a second end with the first handle... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7685904 | Adjustable riser assembly A handlebar riser assembly for use with a steering mechanism of a vehicle is disclosed. The riser assembly includes a pair of mounts for coupling a handlebar to a steering stem of a vehicle. Each mount includes a first member having an elongated slot and a protrusio... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7360963 | Motorcycle triple clamp The disclosure describes a triple clamp. The triple clamp includes a body defining a first fork clamp opposite a second fork clamp along a fork centerline. The body defines a center steering pivot. The center steering pivot includes a pivot centerline. An offset is ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7353731 | Quick release handlebar stem assembly for a bicycle A quick release handlebar stem assembly for a bicycle comprises a stem having a first pivotal connecting portion, a clamping portion formed on the stem, and a clamping member is pivotally connected to the clamping portion, the clamping member is provided with a reta... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7344329 | Adjustable riser for a motorcycle A riser for a motorcycle having a front wheel coupled to a steering assembly that is movable to pivot the front wheel and steer the motorcycle. The riser includes a first portion that is adapted to be coupled to the steering assembly and defines an axis. A carrier i... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7290776 | Extension handle apparatus for a wheeled chair An extension handle apparatus is provided for a wheeled chair which includes handle support tubes for supporting one or more wheeled-chair handles. The extension handle apparatus includes an extension support portion and an extension handle portion connected to the ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290956 | Releasable securing apparatus and method of using same A securing apparatus that releasably secures two or more mechanical elements is provided. The securing apparatus may be attached to one mechanical element and include abutment surfaces that abut at least one additional mechanical element. Forces exerted by the at le... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290805 | Pipe clip A pipe clip includes upper and lower clip members that are pivoted at one end and form upper and lower slots with a locking bar fixed in the lower slot. The upper and lower clip members form upper and lower grooves for receiving and thus engaging flanges of pipe sec... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7267314 | Monitor ceiling mount An easy to install easy to adjust mounting for holding a monitor from the ceiling is disclosed. The mounting swivels to face any direction in the room, tilts to point the monitor at any angle and has an adjustable length to fit any height ceiling or desired position... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7258039 | Handle-adjusting device for adjusting the position of a handle relative to a vehicle frame A handle-adjusting device for adjusting position of a handle relative to a vehicle frame includes a valve cylinder with a valve rod, and a control rod that is formed with a pressing face and a release face. When the control rod is operated to align the pressing face... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255359 | Bicycle The invention relates to a bicycle adjusting device, in particular an adjusting device for adjusting the height of the front wheel suspension, the rear wheel suspension, the saddle or of the steering mechanism of a bicycle, e.g. of a mountain bike, a bicycle with at... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7234558 | Motorcycle for adjustable riding postures A motorcycle construction permits a rider to assume either a first, elevated crouched racing position, or a second lowered, reclined, feet-forward “custom chopper” position. The motorcycle includes a main frame assembly having a front wheel suspension assembly a... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7226393 | Exercise bicycle A unique structure for an indoor exercise bike that provides strength in its design, as well as the flexibility to create an aesthetically appealing frame structure. The monocoque frame design, including two symmetrical halves joined together, forms a very strong, l... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7216410 | Apparatus for installing an optional element to a bicycle An apparatus is disclosed for installing an optional element to a portion of a frame of a bicycle. The apparatus includes an insert formed on the optional element and a socket extending from the portion of the frame of the bicycle in a longitudinal direction of the ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213485 | Bicycle assistive handlebar structure A bicycle assistive handlebar structure installed at the anterior extent of a front fork stem, stem clamp mount that serves as a means of conjoinment. The stem clamp mount consists of a concave section and a threaded hole that provides for the fastening of bolts ins... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210694 | Integrated front fork hinge and brake system for bicycles A bicycle comprises a frame member and a front fork member. A first hinge portion is integrated with the frame member and that has a first profile in a plane that is parallel to a plane defined by the front fork member. A second hinge portion is integrated with the ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7210705 | Inclination adjustment device for electric scooter steering assembly An adjustment device for the steering assembly of an electric scooter is provided. The adjustment device is at least composed of a body, two confining plates, an elastic element, a cam wheel member, two bearing rods, and a sliding shaft. The sliding shaft has its bo... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207237 | Dual clamp bicycle stem face plate A dual clamp bicycle stem face plate assembly for use in combination with a bicycle steering system includes a dual clamp face plate member attachable to the outside end of the extension arm of a bicycle steering assembly and which further includes an auxiliary or s... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7182359 | Motorcycle with accessory Motorcycle of the type comprising a fuel tank (15), an opening (16) situated on the tank (15) for filling up with fuel, a bulkhead flange (17) at the opening (16) for receiving a cap (18) for closing the tank and an accessor... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175570 | Exercise bicycle frame An exercise bicycle including a frame, an adjustable seat structure, and an adjustable handlebar structure. One example of the frame includes a front fork, a down tube connected with the front fork, a seat tube, and a bottom frame member. The down tube has a first s... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163224 | Motorcycle handlebar mounting assembly The invention provides an apparatus and method for providing a riser tube and a riser cap, which when operatively coupled, involve all fasteners providing the coupling to be only visible from an underside of the riser tube. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7159882 | Tricycle and steering assembly In one embodiment of the present invention, a steering mechanism for a children's toy vehicle comprises a non-circular wheel piece connectable to a wheel turning mechanism of a toy vehicle. An arcuate front portion extends along the front periphery of the wheel piec... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152501 | Bicycle crank fixing structure A bicycle crank fixing structure is arranged to fix a left crank with a mounting bore and a slit extending radially from the mounting bore to a crank axle. The mounting bore is non-rotatably coupled to the crank axle. The slit is provided with two mounting bolts tha... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150076 | Handlebar fixing device A handlebar fixing device of a motorized cart including a head tube formed on the upper section and a seat formed on the lower section, a connection tube formed with a shifter structure, a handlebar having a fan-shaped connection plate formed on the lower section wi... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7143860 | Tiltable steering apparatus and method for snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and other vehicles using handlebars as steering mechanisms The present invention provides a handlebar tilting apparatus having upper and lower pivotally attached brackets, a lever, and appropriate connectors to fasten the brackets and lever to each other in accordance with the present invention. In the embodiment shown and ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7143662 | Motorcycle cruiser bars Cruiser bars for motorcycle handlebars comprising right and left cruiser bars pivotally mounted to the motorcycle handlebars for movement in a plane between extended and folded positions at one end and having a handgrip on the opposite end. A connector bar can conne... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137640 | Motorcycle passenger safety handles A safety handles assembly is provided attachable to a motorcycle which provides a place for hands of a rear passenger to hold directly onto the motorcycle without requiring that the rear passenger hold onto the driver of the motorcycle. The assembly preferably inclu... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134359 | Adjustable handle assembly for a personal mobility vehicle An adjustable handle assembly for a personal mobility vehicle includes a mounting bracket, an adjusting device including a primary and secondary pivot post pivotally on the mounting bracket and a mechanical lock interconnecting the two pivot posts. The mechanical lo... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7131350 | Bicycle stem with stress reducing handlebar clamp A bicycle stem and front loading handlebar clamp having a pair of C-shaped cradles provided with handlebar contacting surfaces which have an edge to edge maximum extent in the direction of the handlebar greater than the inside diameter of the cradles and wherein the... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7093698 | Shock-absorbing device for a motorcycle A shock-absorbing device for a motorcycle comprises a tubular cushion made of soft materials and a cover body made of hard materials. The shock-absorbing device is mounted on the middle section of a motorcycle handlebar, whereby the recoil force by a bumpy road on t... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7080847 | Portable bicycle A portable bicycle comprises a front bar having a front end coupled to a head tube, a rear frame section including a lower seat tube extended upwardly from a bottom bracket, a upper seat tube spaced and aligned with the lower seat tube, and a hollow rear bar for sli... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077029 | Cycle handlebars and attachments with adjustable forearm pads A cycle handlebar is provided comprising a central cross piece, a pair of forearm pad supports extending from the cross piece, each of said pad supports having a length extending substantially parallel to the cross piece and a pair of laterally spaced steering arms ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070198 | Folding support member of handlebars of a cart for a person to ride on A cart has a folding support for handlebars, which includes a lower rod secured on a front part of a frame, a pivotal rod pivoted to an upper end of the lower rod, and an upper tube positioned in a linearly displaceable manner around the pivotal rod from a lower end... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7055841 | Tricycle and steering assembly In one embodiment of the present invention, a steering mechanism for a children's toy vehicle comprises a non-circular wheel piece connectable to a wheel turning mechanism of a toy vehicle. An arcuate front portion extends along the front periphery of the wheel piec... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7040192 | Adjustable handlebar mounting device for mounting a handlebar on a bicycle frame An adjustable handlebar mounting device includes a frame mounting member, a front pivot member, a rear pivot member, and a releasable fastening unit. The frame mounting member is formed with front and rear lug units. The front pivot member has a front lower section ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7032911 | Stroller handle extender A stroller handle extender for an existing stroller, for increasing the effective length of the push handles thereof, so that a taller individual may comfortably stand upright while grasping the push handles and pushing a child in the stroller, and thereby avoid str... | 04/25/2006 |
