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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7281399 | Cable anti-theft device for a cycle and cycle equipped with such a device A cycle provided with a frame and an anti-theft device comprising a cable having a first end permanently fixed to the frame and a mobile second end capable of cooperating with a bolt mounted on the frame, this bolt being movable between a locking position in which i... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7273221 | Attachment system for bicycle accessories A system for attaching bicycle accessories to the frame of a bicycle is herein disclosed. The system comprises at least two of an upper mount, a lower mount, and a support arm. The upper mount is generally secured to the frame of the bicycle adjacent the junction of... | 09/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 6923551 | Flashlight mounting system A novel attachment and mounting system for a portable handheld flashlight is provided. A universal mounting bracket including a central raised channel portion and mounting tabs connected thereto is configured to slideably receive a flashlight. The bracket includes s... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6837407 | Storage container intended for placement into standard water bottle holders often found on bicycles A storage container intended for placement into standard water bottle holders often found on bicycles. The container has a door, which can be rotated open on a hinge. This can be done without removing the container from the water bottle holder. The container has a r... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6634664 | Multi-purpose mounting member for bicycle A multi-purpose mounting member for a bicycle fork, especially a front suspension fork, is provided. The multi-purpose mounting member has a rigid front support portion, a rear support portion and a recessed portion that connects the front and rear portio... | 10/21/2003 |
| 5855388 | Floating gauge mount for motorcycle A springer fork assembly is provided for use on a motorcycle having handlebars. The springer fork assembly includes a springer fork and a gauge mount. The springer fork includes a non-moving portion that does not move relative to the handlebars and a movi... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5832874 | Pet carrier A pet carrier is provided which is adapted for use with tandem wheeled vehicles such as bicycles and motorcycles and has an open box like construction with a connecting means located in the back wall for securing a fastening device to a harness on the pet... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5667118 | Panniers rack A bicycle rack for supporting panniers includes first and second laterally spaced apart frames connected to each other by a substantially U-shaped yoke. Each of the frames includes a clamp which is configured to grip a bifurcation of a steering fork of a ... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5577646 | Pet carrier for bicycle A carrier for transporting a small pet on a bicycle includes a box-like container provided with a hatch that forms the front portion of the container top. The hatch is hinged at its back side and opens upwardly to allow the pet to extend its head from the... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5542587 | Infant carrier installable on a bicycle An infant carrier is mounted on a platform located directly over the rear wheel of a bicycle, such that the infant can become a passenger along with the bicyclist. The carrier has an arcuate cradle-like configuration that causes the infant to be in a semi... | 08/06/1996 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5411190 | Luggage carrier for a two-wheeled vehicle A luggage carrier which can be adapted to different sizes of bicycle frames and shapes is provided. A supporting frame of the luggage carrier is supported in the region of the rear wheel bearing by supporting frame supports. The front end region of the su... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5383585 | Child carrier and stroller attachable to a bicycle A child carrier adapted to be removably attached to a bicycle and having a seat portion, a backrest and a footrest portion. A front wheel assembly is attached to an underside of the footrest portion and a rear wheel assembly and handle assembly are movabl... | 01/24/1995 |
| 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 |
| 5257727 | Luggage carrier for bicycles A luggage carrier for bicycles having two parallel tracks on the front in longitudinal direction connected to the seat tube by two foldable connections and a clamp and the seat stays by a link, two channel plates on two opposite bottom frames thereof adju... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5251796 | Integrated lock and storage rack for a bicycle A combination U-shaped lock and rack apparatus for attachment to a bicycle, the apparatus including a combination U-shaped bicycle lock and a storage rack whereby the two are integrated into one functional device. The rack is designed to accept the U-shap... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5244132 | Garment bag and support rack therefor for use with bicycle A garment bag and support rack therefore adopted for use on the rear portion of a bicycle, with the support rack and garment bag containing securing means to insure that the garment bag remains stable while being transported by the bicyclist.... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5234143 | Multipurpose travel bag A multipurpose traveling bag for carrying personal items and/or infant care supplies comprising a primary bag section and a removable auxiliary bag section is disclosed. The primary bag section can be hand carried or worn as a backpack with or without the... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5102021 | Tool kit assembly A tool kit assembly for motorcycles and the like preferably mounts on the front steering fork and supports the name plate. The assembly includes an outer housing and a relatively thin rigid tool box that slides into the housing and is rigidly and resilien... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5020706 | Bicycle spoke holder A spoke holder comprising a pair of identical structural members which attach to the frame of a bicycle in a variety of locations. The spoke holder, in addition to bicycle frame attachment means, has multiple channels passing therethrough, each channel be... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4964551 | Bicycle child carrier assembly A child carrier assembly for a bicycle is provided. The child carrier assembly of the invention includes a seat assembly for retaining the child, a frame assembly for supporting the seat assembly on the bicycle behind the bicycle seat, and an assembly for... | 10/23/1990 |
| 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 |
| 4840298 | Bicycle luggage carrier attachment arrangement To permit universal attachment of a luggage carrier (2) to a bicycle frame (1), and particularly to a cross element (9, 69) secured to the rear fork (6a, 6b) of the frame, a clamping element (22, 322, 422, 622) is provided for joining the end portion of t... | 06/20/1989 |
| 4762255 | Bicycle equipment carrier apparatus The bicycle equipment carrier apparatus which includes a support section adapted for mounting to a bicycle frame adjacent the rear wheel of the bicycle. The support section includes a plate portion and an elongate receptacle for accommodating items therei... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4760943 | Platform for bicycle rack A plastic platform constructed to be snapped onto a carrier rack of the type which is mounted over the front or rear wheel of a bicycle. The platform serves as a support to prevent articles from falling through the rack onto the rear tire, and also as a f... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4690420 | Vibration-resistant, self-centering accessory attachment for a cycle To provide for vibration-resistant, self-centering, and universal attachment of an accessory such as a luggage carrier (3) or a kickstand (4) to essentially parallel or slightly divergent support struts (8, 12) of a cycle, such as a bicycle, moped, and th... | 09/01/1987 |
| 4688705 | Apparatus for mounting flashlights to bicycles Apparatuses for mounting flashlights to bicycles have concave surfaces for directly supporting flashlights and which are releasibly held thereto by Velcro type material bearing straps. The apparatuses also have semi-cylindrical channels adapted to the pla... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4658998 | Bicycle luggage carrier frame A front wheel side luggage carrier (1) for bicycles comprises a strut arrangement (4) having two struts (7, 8), which when in the position of use extend substantially vertically and approximately parallel to a plane that intersects the front axle of the b... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4609084 | Travel pack A travel pack for storing and transporting equipment, clothing, food, or other supplies is provided with a lid which has operable positions of at least a closed position, a half-open position, and a fully opened position. Pockets are provided in the pack ... | 09/02/1986 |
| 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 |
| 4577261 | Lamp mounting structure for bicycle A lamp mounting structure for a bicycle, comprising a mounting unit which includes a flanged disk and a wavy plate to firmly hold therebetween a part of a bicycle, such as a seat stay. A lamp mount is detachably connected to said mounting unit, for exampl... | 03/18/1986 |
| 4537338 | Baggage carrier for two-wheeled vehicles A baggage carrier for two-wheeled vehicles includes a frame forming the supporting surface for the baggage and respective pairs of support legs at each side extending downward from the frame. The legs extending toward one another in the form of a V and se... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4487344 | Pannier carrier for bicycles A pannier carrier (23, 23') for bicycles including a frame arrangeable substantially centered with respect to an associated bicycle wheel for supporting carrying bags (70). The frame is formed by a pair of mirror-image open frameworks (26, 26') disposed o... | 12/11/1984 |
| 4460115 | Low-mount rack for panniers Apparatus is disclosed for carrying panniers on opposite sides of and beneath the top of the wheel of a cycle. A generally U-shaped bar has its opposite ends adapted to be held at a location in the area of the axle. The legs of the bar extend over the top... | 07/17/1984 |
| 4450988 | Bicycle bag system Apparatus (10, 12) for supporting a pair of bags (38) on either side of a wheel (14, 16) of a bicycle (18) or the like comprises a pair of support means which may be walls (50), means for securing a bag (38) to each wall, means for removably securing the ... | 05/29/1984 |
| 4410116 | Adjustable-drop package carrier rack for two-wheel vehicles such as bicycles A bicycle carrier rack for placement over the rear wheel of the bicycle, including a primary support member mounted in a substantially horizontal support plane and attached at one end to the seat support member of the bicycle, a secondary pivotal support ... | 10/18/1983 |
| 4408705 | Cycle carrier To facilitate manufacture of lightweight bicycle carriers, in particular the attachment of supporting struts (6, 7) to a frame (1) having longitudinal support rods (3) for example formed of aluminum, the longitudinal support rods have injection-molded att... | 10/11/1983 |
| 4390191 | Bicycle construction A single wheel-support arm depends integrally from the front and rear of a bicycle frame. Each arm has an integral spindle extending laterally from one side thereof adjacent the bottom which rotatably supports a bearing housing. The housing has a radial f... | 06/28/1983 |
