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Class 280/298 - Pivoted and extensible


Subclass of Class 280 - Land vehicles
Definition: Props which are both pivotally mounted on the vehicle and
No. of patents: 35
Last issue date: 08/23/2011


NumberTitleIssue Date
8002302Bicycle kickstand having quick release function
A kickstand for a bicycle includes a support stand, a connector detachably mounted on an upper portion of the support stand, and a quick release device releasably mounted on the connector. The quick release device is releasably locked onto a rear wheel axle of the b...
08/23/2011
7815208Structure for laterally moving a folded folding bicycle
A structure for laterally moving a folded folding bicycle includes a front assembly for wheeling laterally and a rear assembly for wheeling laterally comprising a sleeve secured to a seat stay and having a substantially J-shaped opening having an upward directed not...
10/19/2010
7364238Article of furniture
An article of furniture (10) includes a base having a front (14) and a rear (16) and a top (18) surface. A backrest assembly (20) has a front edge (22) and a rear edge (24) and is slideably arranged relative to the ba...
04/29/2008
7357416Device for stabilizing a single-track vehicle and single-track vehicle comprising such a device
The device for stabilizing a single-track vehicle comprises a supporting device (4) and an adjusting device (14) which is intended for selective lowering and raising of support elements and which can be actuated by way of a control device (10). ...
04/15/2008
7267368Stabilizer pad for vehicles
A stabilizer pad apparatus that includes a pair of plate members; and a pad assembly that is adapted for mounting from the pair of plate members. The pad assembly includes a resilient pad having at least one ground engageable work surface and a holder for the resili...
09/11/2007
7243936Foldable bicycle frame
A foldable bicycle frame includes top and bottom connecting bars respectively pivotally connected between front and rear top tubes of the bicycle, a plurality of springs supported between the top and bottom connecting bars for pushing the top and bottom connecting b...
07/17/2007
7226067Flexible training wheel assembly
A flexible training wheel assembly fitted on each side of the rear wheel (10) of a bicycle, each training wheel assembly comprising: an upper bracket (1) removeably attached to the bicycle axle (11), a visco-elastic connector (2) attached...
06/05/2007
7097191Adjustable kickstand with reinforced parking position lock
An adjustable kickstand is constructed from a fixed kickstand body (110) and an extendable leg (150). The extendable leg (150) is effectively lengthened by the use of at least one spacing element (120a–120e). When a...
08/29/2006
7059622Collapsible stand for bicycle
A collapsible stand for a bicycle includes a hooking element for hooking a down tube of the bicycle. An upper palming element is pivotally connected with the hooking element for palming a bottom bracket of the bicycle. A lower palming element is pivotally connected ...
06/13/2006
7055843Vehicle body-protecting device for two-wheeled motor vehicle
In a vehicle body-protecting device for a two-wheeled motor vehicle, in which a pair of left and right guard members are mounted to a vehicle body frame assembly to overhang laterally outwards, so that when the two-wheeled motor vehicle is turned sideways, said guar...
06/06/2006
7006901Computerized automated dynamic control system for single-track vehicles
Various methods, apparatuses, and systems in which a single-track vehicle has a retractable auxiliary-support wheel assembly and a computer control system. In an embodiment, the single-track vehicle has an elongated body. The retractable auxiliary-support wheel asse...
02/28/2006
6994394Automobile body performing decreased aerodynamic lift
Automobile body performing with reduced aerodynamic lift while speeding, and therefore having its fuselage shape of a parallelogram with acute angle. The fuselage is made with roof projected straight backward and also having its body rear plate, slanted upward towar...
02/07/2006
6942053Vehicle of novel configuration and operation
A vehicle having two primary wheels and two or more retractable wheels that may be operated in either two-wheeled or multi-wheeled configuration with a sliding panel system for open or complete enclosure, with both the wheelprint and the open/enclosed panel system b...
09/13/2005
6769708Dual mode bicycle training aid
The invention is a training aid which can be converted from training wheels to a support bar which allows a person to learn the skills necessary to operate the bicycle. The invention allows a rider to be stabilized by the ground in a first position and to allow a no...
08/03/2004
6688090Power mower with riding platform for supporting standing operator
A zero turning radius power lawn mower for operation by a standing occupant includes first and second independently driven and controlled rear drive wheels mounted on separate drive axles. A riding platform for supporting the standing occupant or operator...
02/10/2004
6533306Adjustable height anti-tip wheels for a power wheelchair
The present invention is an improved anti-tip wheel assembly for a wheelchair. The preferred embodiment of the assembly includes a cam mechanism to allow the initial height of an anti-tip wheel above ground to be adjusted dependent on the obstructions whi...
03/18/2003
6516596Power mower with riding platform for supporting standing operator
A zero turning radius power lawn mower for operation by a standing occupant includes first and second independently driven and controlled rear drive wheels mounted on separate drive axles. A riding platform for supporting the standing occupant or operator...
02/11/2003
6474670Bicycle balancing system
A bicycle balancing system for assisting in the training of a child to ride a bicycle. The bicycle balancing system includes a bracket attachable to a post of a bicycle, a connecting tube removably attached to the bracket, an adjustment tube attached to t...
11/05/2002
6327839Power mower with riding platform for supporting standing operator
A zero turning radius power lawn mower for operation by a standing occupant includes first and second independently driven and controlled rear drive wheels mounted on separate drive axles. A riding platform for supporting the standing occupant or operator...
12/11/2001
6170847High performance fully-enclosed center-tracking vehicle
A two-seat center-tracking motor vehicle with a narrow body completely enclosing the occupants designed for maximum compactness, energy efficiency, high performance in term of acceleration, speed and maneuverability, and maximum protection of the occupant...
01/09/2001
6168180Bicycle stand
A removable stand comprising a mounting block and support post supports a bicycle at an angle. The support post is nonrotatably friction fit within a socket formed in the mounting block. The mounting block is mounted upon a single frame element, such as a...
01/02/2001
6113122Stabilizer training wheel for bicycle
This invention is a side wheel attachment for removably attaching an auxiliary side wheel to a bicycle. The side wheel attachment comprises a single structural rod which is folded in the desired shape, i.e. forms a helical torsion spring. In natural unbia...
09/05/2000
6099021Accessory for supporting a wheelchair in a stable reclined position
An accessory is provided for supporting a four-wheeled wheel-chair in a stable position in which it is tilted backwards and thus enables a disabled user to assume a relaxing recumbent posture. The accessory having a swing leg (3) that swings freely in the...
08/08/2000
5791675Bicycle training device
A bicycle training device used on a bicycle provides a user or trainer with the ability to safely and effectively supervise a rider in gaining steering and balance skills. The device is generally U-shaped with a forwardly-disposed handle at the top. The U...
08/11/1998
5707069Stabilizer training wheel for bicycle
This invention is a side wheel attachment for removably attaching an auxiliary side wheel to a bicycle. The side wheel attachment comprises a single structural rod which is folded in the desired shape, i.e. forms a helical torsion spring. In natural unbia...
01/13/1998
5382040Bicycle training aid
A bicycle training aid which may be used as an aid in teaching an individual to ride a bicycle is disclosed. The aid is strapped onto the back of a novice cyclist. An instructor who walks alongside the cyclist is able to hold onto a rearwardly extending h...
01/17/1995
5118126Powered motorcycle lift/stand
A hydraulically, pneumatically, electrically, or engine operated motorcycle center stand assembly having a ground-contacting lower stand unit rotatable about an axis on an upper stand unit. Parking is accomplished by rotation of said lower stand into said...
06/02/1992
4986557Motorcycle stand
A motorcycle stand includes a spring loaded support rod slidably captured within a sleeve pivoted to the cycle frame and having an enlarged pad swingably mounted at the outer free end of the rod for fore and aft and side to side movement thereby accommoda...
01/22/1991
4917398Bicycle training handle
A handle device for bicycles provides an adjustable rider training support point for training helpers. A handle and extension member is pivotally mounted to the rear axle and the pivoting motion conveniently places the handle proximate to the rider, avoid...
04/17/1990
4897070Two-wheeled motorized toy
A two-wheeled toy includes a central housing supported on a rotatable shaft between the wheels. The diameter of the wheels is larger than the housing, with a figure mounted on the housing extending above the wheels. The housing includes a miniature electr...
01/30/1990
4747611Curb ascending and descending wheelchair
Selectively operable spiral cam wheels are positioned adjacent and rotate on a common axis with the drive wheels and are attachable to the drive wheels for progressively raising the wheelchair in response to rotation of the drive wheels in one direction a...
05/31/1988
4660847Main stand device for two-wheeled motorcycle
A main stand device for a two-wheeled motorcycle having a body frame, which has a main stand pivotally secured to the body frame for rotation between a stored state and a standing state, an actuator operatively coupled with said main stand and operably pr...
04/28/1987
4637624Hydraulic righting motorcycle kickstand
A hydraulic righting and kickstand device includes a pivotal connection to a centrally located lower frame of the motorcycle, an upper kickstand member extending downwardly toward the ground, a fluid actuated cylinder structurally connected to the upper k...
01/20/1987
4494764Motorcycle lift and method
A support leg (24) is attached to a rear portion (12) of the frame (10) of a motorcycle (2) on the same side of the frame (10) as the kickstand (8), between the kickstand (8) and the rear wheel (6). A pair of laterally spaced ears (42) project upwardly fr...
01/22/1985
4103923Bicycle holder
An elongated brace is provided having a first clamp pivotally supported from one end thereof and adapted to be semi-permanently attached to a frame bar of a bicycle and a second clamp is pivotally attached to the other end of the brace and may be releasab...
08/01/1978
 
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