Combined water bottle cage, mounting bracket and clamping straps for handlebar mounting

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a combined water bottle cage, mounting bracket and clamping straps for handlebar mounting in accordance with my design;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof in exploded condition, adapted for mounting to a handlebar of a bicycle which is shown in broken lines for illustrative purposes only;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged front elevation view of the water bottle cage of the design shown independently for clarity of illustration;

FIG. 4 is a side elevation view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 8 is an enlarged front elevation view of the mounting bracket of the design shown independently for clarity of illustration;

FIG. 9 is a side elevation view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevation view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 13 is an enlarged top plan view of one of the clamping straps of the design in fully open condition shown independently for clarity of illustration;

FIG. 14 is a side elevation view of FIG. 13; and

FIG. 15 is a side elevation view of the clamping strap shown in FIG. 13 in closed condition.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D264954 June 15, 1982 Blackburn
Other references
  • Palo Alto Bicycles 1978-79 Catalog, p. 22, Lambertini Steel Handlebar Cage, second box down from top left side of page. Bikecology Catalog, Spring 1979, p. 69, TA Deluxe Handlebar Cage & Aluminum Cage & Bottle Set, center of page.
Patent History
Patent number: D285186
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 18, 1983
Date of Patent: Aug 19, 1986
Inventor: Michael W. Sinyard (San Jose, CA)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Law Firm: Flehr, Hohbach, Test, Albritton & Herbert
Application Number: 6/514,837
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (14) (D12/114); D12/158