Patents by Inventor William H. Micklish

William H. Micklish has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5699945
    Abstract: A rack is provided for pickup trucks to mount a bicycle on top of the vertical side rails of the cargo bed. The rack includes a "C" shaped brace that attaches to and reinforces the front rail and side rail of the cargo bed. A diagonal support is attached between the two outer legs of the brace and a vertical support extends upward from the center of the diagonal support. A hollow shaft passes through the upper end of the vertical support and is reinforced with a concentric square tube. A bicycle wheel quick release is attached through the hollow shaft to enable a bicycle front fork to be attached. A channel with a "U" shaped cross section is attached to the top of the side rail at a position to receive the bicycle rear wheel which is secured with a strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Inventor: William H. Micklish