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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7144024 | Ride along quick release doll carrier and doll helmet A manually maneuverable, quick release ride along miniature bicycle doll carrier, for holding a doll wearing a helmet therein, is mounted on a child's bicycle frame. The bicycle doll carrier functions as an important safety teaching element for the child playing wit... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7017922 | Stroller with accessory bridge An accessory bridge, having a storage compartment, adapted to be secured to the upper portion of the handle of a stroller, above a so-called “parent console;” and a stroller including such an accessory bridge. The accessory bridge preferably is secured at its bo... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7000811 | Handlebar/stem mounted bicycle wheel holding device A wheel holding device for attaching to one or both a handlebar or a stem of a bicycle is described. In one embodiment, the device holds and secures the front wheel of a bicycle that has been removed from the bicycle's front fork for use when transporting the bicycl... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7000812 | Bicycle wheel bag A wheel bag for enclosing a bicycle wheel and attaching to a bicycle for transport along with a method for using the bag are described. In one embodiment, the bag is configured to be secured to a bicycle at three points while the bicycle is in a rooftop carrier for ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6953135 | Liquid delivery apparatus for bicycle A liquid delivery apparatus for a bicycle includes a container adapted to contain a liquid and a tube having a first end and a second end. The container is releasably mountable to a selected one of a seat rail and a seat post of the bicycle. The container has a firs... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6227426 | Bat, ball and glove caddy for a bicycle A carrier includes supports that attach to opposite sides of the axle of a steerable wheel. Extending generally vertically from the supports are cylindrical tubes that accommodate long and narrow cargo such as baseball and softball bats. The tubes are hel... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6145715 | Belt and bicycle mountable beverage holder A washable cylindrical body, closed at the bottom and open at the top receptacle mountable on a bicycle, or tricycle which cylindrical body can be readily removed therefrom and either hand carried or secured upon a trouser's belt or pack strap, for transp... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6126052 | Canoe carrier system A canoe carrier system for allowing an individual to easily transport a canoe, kayak or other structure to a remote location with an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The inventive device includes a pair of base members, a plurality of support members extending ... | 10/03/2000 |
| 5913466 | Universal cooler bracket for bicycles A mounting bracket for attaching a cooler to an intersection of a handlebar and head tube of a bicycle. The mounting bracket is secured to a cooler and employs flexible straps to adjustably attach the bracket to the bicycle handlebar and head tube. The br... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5775559 | Bicycle basket assembly A bicycle basket assembly that includes a two-part, spherically-shaped clamshell cage assembly; an upper cage mounting bracket; and a lower cage mounting bracket; the clamshell cage assembly including a lower hemisphere cage section that is hingedly attac... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5529325 | Bicycle seat An auxiliary seat adapted to be mounted over the wheel of a conventional bicycle includes a shock absorbing support assembly. The support assembly includes a pair of struts, one end of each being fixedly secured to the bicycle frame near the bicycle wheel... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5406816 | Bicycle cooler and mounting apparatus An insulated bicycle cooler adapted for detachable mounting to a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is adapted for attachment to the head and handlebar intersection of a conventional bicycle.... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5358142 | Mouth-pressurized drinking bag A mouth-pressurized drinking bag comprises a collapsible inner bladder for holding a beverage, such as water. A long tube has a proximal end communicably attached to the lowest portion of the bladder, and a distal end extending away from the dispenser. A ... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5301858 | Combination water bottle A recreational water bottle system which includes a primary vessel for holding liquids, a watertight cap having a bottle tube extending therethrough into the primary vessel, a drinking tube for delivering liquids to a user, and an oversleeve adapter dispo... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5282554 | Bicycle cooler and mounting apparatus An insulated bicycle cooler adapted for detachable mounting to a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is adapted for attachment to the head and handlebar intersection of a conventional bicycle.... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5275319 | Bicycle rack wind deflector An airstream deflector apparatus including an elongated body formed of a rigid material and having a parting shape, that is a shape in which a forward facing edge is formed by symmetrical planes to present a streamlined shape which will divert the oncomin... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5181774 | Lamp bracket A holder to allow temporary attachment of a lamp to a body. The holder has a base which can be attached to the body. The lamp holder is removably attached to the base by the provision of a releasable joint. The invention permits the easy removal of a flas... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5119978 | Mounted multiple drinking reservoirs for bicycles and the like A drinking reservoir for a bicycle and the like consists of a housing having at least one compartment for storing a drinkable liquid therein, a mechanism for securing the housing to a portion of the bicycle and another mechanism for extracting the drinkab... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5115952 | Device for providing liquid fluid for cyclists The present invention comprises a container clamped to a forward bicycle frame member and containing at least one liquid replacer, a container cap having one tube inserted therein and extending interiorly of the container to the bottom thereof. The one tu... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5106001 | Bicycle map holder/secondary retention device A bicycle map holder (14) in combination secondary retention device (14) for the stem (20) and handlebar (19) assembly. Such combination resulting in a virtually vibration and windproof, easily viewable, lightweight map holder (14); also providing user wi... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5024359 | Bicycle cooler An insulated cooler adapted for detachable mounting to the head and handlebar intersection of a conventional bicycle. The container has connective attachment elements adapted for recess storage into the side wall of the cooler to avoid obstructive and uns... | 06/18/1991 |
| 5005661 | Motorcycle mounting for radar A motorcycle mounting for a radar speed monitor in which the monitor can be readily mounted and removed. The motorcycle mounting includes a first support member with releasable strap for holding a radar monitor in position, second support members extendin... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4958761 | Debris deflector for transported cycle A device for the protection of a transported bicycle, tricycle or motorcycle from debris is disclosed. The device is a rigid arcuate shield coextensive with the height of the cycle frame, and having hangers secured to the upper portion and brackets secure... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4917396 | Tricycle A tricycle includes a frame mounting a single large diameter rear wheel and a pair of small diameter front wheels. A pedal crank mechanism is connected through a chain and sprocket to drive the single rear wheel. The front wheels are mounted on front fork... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4817833 | Vehicle carrier A two wheeled passenger vehicle having a front wheel which is steerable by turning a handlebar to which the front wheel is connected, the vehicle having attached thereto a rigid carrier connected to the handlebar in such a manner as to be fixed for turnin... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4815635 | Cyclist water supply apparatus A water supply apparatus is utilized in conjunction with a bicycle to enable a rider to receive either a spray of cooling water or a stream for drinking purposes. A diaphragm-type pump supplies the water. Plural reservoirs enable a plurality of liquids to... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4813583 | Aerodynamic shell for bicycle luggage and bags Rigid aerodynamic shells increase the aerodynamic shear efficiency of a bicycle ladened with luggage bags, luggage racks and/or luggage attached to the luggage racks. The aerodynamic shells substantially frontally surround or enclose the luggage bags, rac... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4807813 | Bicycle mounted water toy An amusement device adapted to be mounted to a bicycle or other velocipede designed to promote enjoyment and safty. The amusement device has a fluid reservoir, a pump driven by the velocipede wheel for removing fluid from the reservoir, a conduit for conv... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4730758 | Detachable bicycle basket A basket assembly which provides for quick and easy detachment of a basket from a basket supporting bracket mounted to a bicycle includes locking elements selectively interconnecting the handle of the basket to the basket supporting bracket for releasably... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4638933 | Portable front bike pack assembly The front pack in support assembly for detachable connection to the gooseneck and handlebar intersections of the bicycle frame is disclosed. The assembly comprises a pack having support engaging members mounted on an outer surface thereof, and a plurality... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4596346 | Bicycle luggage rack A luggage supporting rack which comprises a frame defining a support surface for supporting luggage and having one end pivotally connected to the top portion of the bicycle forks and the other outer end attached to flexible tie members which are in turn a... | 06/24/1986 |
| 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 |
| 4440332 | Reinforced bicycle pack A reinforced bicycle pack includes a bag having a back, front, top, bottom and two sides, with a sleeve on each side extending from the back bottom area toward the front top area. The support frame has a lateral portion extending along the back top of the... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4313548 | Handlebar pack and support for bicycle A pack or carrier bag for attachment to the handlebars of a bicycle utilizes a specially constructed combination of a cleat fastened to the bag which is engaged by a hook which in turn engages the handlebar structure and the combination provides for rapid... | 02/02/1982 |
| 4260086 | Support device for bicycle handlebar pack An improved structure for attaching a handlebar pack to a wire support in which the wire support includes at least a member positioned adjacent the rear portion of the handlebar pack, the support attachment including spring clip members attached to the re... | 04/07/1981 |
| 4066196 | Handlebar bag A carrier bag for transporting small, portable articles along on a cycle is supported between the handlebars. Support is provided by a bent wire carrier mounted on the handlebar stem that includes a mounting loop adapted to surround the stem, two closely ... | 01/03/1978 |
| 4056219 | Bicycle handlebar pack and support therefor A bicycle handlebar pack and support frame in which the support includes a means to cantilever the pack engaging portion of the support from the gooseneck-handlebar intersection of a bicycle, the pack engaging portion preferably comprising normally substa... | 11/01/1977 |
| 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 |
| 3955728 | Handlebar bag A handlebar bag for a cycle is cylindrical in shape and has a pair of elongated straps affixed to points at the two ends of the top of the bag. The strips have hook and loop fasteners at the free ends and are adapted to be wrapped around the handlebars of... | 05/11/1976 |
| 3955729 | Carrier bag for attachment to upright handlebars of bicycle A carrier bag for attachment to a bicycle comprises an enclosure of semi-flexible material and a substantially rigid, three-dimensional frame received within the enclosure, the frame including a pair of spaced-apart legs of generally inverted J-shape posi... | 05/11/1976 |
