Handlebar Or Stem Patents (Class 224/420)
  • Publication number: 20110062199
    Abstract: A handlebar attachment includes a handlebar attached to an attaching device, and a carrier having a housing member for receiving various objects and having an opening formed in a rear portion of the housing member for engaging with the attaching device and for attaching the housing member of the carrier to the attaching device and the handlebar, and the carrier includes one or more fastening devices attached to the housing member for engaging with the handlebar and for solidly attaching the housing member to the attaching device and the handlebar. The carrier includes a flexible flap extended into the opening of the housing member for engaging with the attaching device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Ying Hui Liu
  • Publication number: 20100133309
    Abstract: A basket includes a basket body and two wings pivoted on two opposite sides of the basket body respectively. The basket body has an upper opening and defines an inner space therein. The wings are able to wiggle with respect to the sides, wherein a length between a fixed end and a free end of each wing is smaller than a height of the basket body, and a sum of the lengths is a little longer than a breadth of the opening. On the free ends of the wings are disposed fasten members corresponding to and being able to connect with each other, so that the two wings bridge the opening and cover the inner space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: SHENG-KAI LEE
  • Publication number: 20100127030
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device for attaching an accessory, such as a cycling computer, navigation device, light, radio, music player, map holder or a luggage holding unit in the front region of a bicycle, to a holding section (70, 71, 72, 80), which is supported on the front part of the handlebars (1), for attachment of the accessory or the luggage holding unit. A compact construction having simple, stable installation is obtained in that the holding section (70, 71, 72, 80) is designed for tool-free attachment of the accessory or of the luggage holding unit and is integrated directly in the front part of the handlebars (1) or in the clamping clip (11) of the front part of the handlebars (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Alois Mühlberger
  • Publication number: 20100122994
    Abstract: A connecting device includes a fixture having a through slot, a block having a compartment connected to and in communication with the through slot, a neck, a hooking base extending from the neck, and a controller moveably mounted in the compartment and including a first engaging portion extending out of the through slot and being operable to move into the through slot. A connecting body is releasably mounted to the fixture and including a first end and a second end, a first groove and a second groove. When the connecting body is joined with the fixture, the hooking base is received in the first groove and the neck is received in the second groove and the first engaging portion of the controller protrudes on the first end of the connecting body for secure and stable engagement therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 7712614
    Abstract: An adapter includes a first arm and a second arm that is pivotably connected to the first arm. A first portion of the first and second arms cooperate to form a contour which generally matches a contour of a portion of a bicycle frame. A second portion of the first and second arms are constructed to engage one another such that, during a clamping process, the adapter engages the bicycle frame with a desired gripping pressure. Preferably, the gripping pressure is less than a pressure that would crush or otherwise deform the frame of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Trek Bicycle Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, Tyler Jay Pilger, Jeffrey Scott Small
  • Patent number: 7681768
    Abstract: A cushioned holder device for holding articles includes an attachment base, configured to be attached to a support structure and a holding member configured to receive and hold an article therein. The holding member is coupled to the attachment base and includes two generally upright arms which collectively define a containment area therebetween. A cushion is associated with the holder at a lower portion of the containment area to provide a cushioned interface between the article and the holder. The cushion includes an upper contact surface and an opposing lower contact surface, with an intermediate riser extending therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: All Rite Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George D. Gates, Travis D. Gates
  • Patent number: 7614535
    Abstract: A light bag rack (10) for a bicycle includes a U-shaped frame (42) having first and second rods (48, 50) extending between a closed securing end (44) and an open mounting end (46) of the rack (10) and defining a pinch point (52) between the ends (44, 46). The rods (48, 50) are sufficiently flexible to permit the open mounting end (46) to expand around first and second bicycle seat frame rails (16, 18) forward of a seat post (14) and to pass between the seat frame rails (16, 18) rearward of the seat post (14) so that the closed securing end (44) contacts the seat frame rails (16, 18) forward of the seat post (14) to secure the rack (10) to the seat frame rails (16, 18). A load portion (70) of the rack (10) supports a utility bag (84).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Raymond E. Hubbe
  • Publication number: 20090212084
    Abstract: A storage basket includes two handles pivotably connected thereto which include two L-shaped insertions extending from a rear end of the basket. A connection device includes two parallel rods and each rod includes a first hook removably engaged with two holes in the bottom of the storage basket and a second hook removably hooked to the handlebar of the bicycle. A transverse bar is connected between the two rods and includes two collars with which the two L-shaped insertions of the storage basket are removably engaged. A support member is connected between the two rods and removably secured to the head tube of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: Owen Lee
  • Publication number: 20090071992
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, an adjustable accessory mount mechanism uses two arms, a mount, and two attachment connections to the support structure. The arms are pivotably connected at the mount itself and at their attachments to the support structure. This arrangement produces an adjustable triangulated mechanism with the mount at one vertex and the existing support structure as one side of the triangle. The mount can be perpendicular or parallel to the support structure. The arms may be curved or otherwise shaped to avoid other objects. The accessory mount both spreads the load on the support structure and provides an inherently strong triangulated structure for mounting the object or accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Patrick Joseph Franz
  • Patent number: 7503573
    Abstract: A carrier device that is adapted to be attached to a bicycle or other transport vehicle for transporting preferably a skateboard or other equipment. One portion of the carrier device such as a clamp member can be connected to a bicycle, preferably the handlebar thereof. A skateboard is securely and firmly connected to a board rack or bracket of the carrier device by a securing mechanism. The board bracket can accommodate skateboards of numerous sizes or widths. In a preferred embodiment, the carrier device and skateboard are mounted so that balance of the bicycle is maintained and the rider's hands remain free to control the handlebar of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph P. Finlaw, Thomas M. Finlaw
  • Publication number: 20080257276
    Abstract: A pet transportation device is provided. The pet transportation device is provided whereby the device is easily adaptable to a mobile unit including a bicycle, scooter and/or motorcycle. In an exemplary embodiment, the pet transportation device has at least a wire basket carrier which is adapted to placement and holding of the pet during transport and at least a cover portion which encloses about the head portion of the pet and may be adapted for folding when not desired by the individual. The basket may be removably attached to at least a portion of the handlebars of a mobile unit by a clamping means and may have padded rail support incorporated thereon. Additionally, the pet transport device may additionally have a liner and/or cushion to protect the limbs of the animal from protruding away from the pet transport device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Bruce Sands White
  • Patent number: 7290690
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for securing one or a pair of article holders to a land or sea craft to facilitate the carrying of articles on the craft; the mounting bracket comprising a non-circular body with opposing flat surfaces and threaded holes extending centrally through the body; a V-notch at one end of the body extending into one flat face and holes through the body at opposite sides of the V-notch and a threaded bore in the end of the body remote from the V-notch; the threaded bores being adapted to reserve a shank of an article holder; and a channel member to fit co-operably over the non-circular body and to hold a pair of spaced apart article holders, while being secured to the body member by a bolt threaded into the body member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Stearns, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis H. Hancock
  • Patent number: 7287615
    Abstract: A load receiving pipe extends from a separate frame and has a closed portion at the extremity thereof. A meter unit is disposed immediately behind the closed portion. Accordingly, the meter unit can be accommodated in a limited space in front of a handle post cover and behind the load receiving pipe, and the probability that a load on the load receiving pipe comes into contact with the meter unit can be avoided. Therefore, the appearance of the front portion of a vehicle body can be improved while improving the load receiving capacity at the front of the vehicle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Susumu Michisaka, Masao Ogawa, Tomokatsu Suda
  • Patent number: 7275669
    Abstract: A ball carrier device (10) adapted to be suspended from the handle bars (101) of a bicycle (100) wherein, the carrier device (10) includes a main closed loop strap member (20) having an enlarged central loop (21) flanked by a pair of discrete auxiliary loops (22) (23) and a plurality of sling strap members (30) (31) (32) having opposite ends connected to the enlarged central loop portion of the main strap member (20) to form an open cradle dimensioned to receive a sports ball (200) wherein, the auxiliary loops (22) (23) are dimensioned to be slipped over the opposite ends of the bicycle handle bars (101).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Inventor: Isaac Aikens
  • Patent number: 7191924
    Abstract: A cell phone holder for mounting to bicycle handlebars. The cushion includes a front socket for receiving a cell phone positioning the cell phone in front of the face of the bicyclist when in a racing position. A left and right socket provided on the cell phone holder allow for the mounting of the cell phone adjacent the left and right ear of the bicyclist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Inventor: George M. Kilmer
  • Patent number: 7159423
    Abstract: A motorcycle helmet lock securely grasps a metal strap ring (or D ring) of a helmet strap to prevent helmet theft. The helmet lock includes a groove suitable to accept the strap ring and a locking bolt to advance through the strap ring to secure the helmet. The lock may be an integral part of a motorcycle grip or foot peg, may bolt to a common accessory attachment interface of known motorcycle grips, or include an expanding portion which expands inside a tubular handlebar end to attach the helmet lock. The lock may further be used on any type of vehicle using handlebars for foot pegs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Kewlmetal, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew N. Mrdeza, Joseph B. Gschweng
  • Patent number: 7147137
    Abstract: A support for attachment of auxiliary electronic devices on two-wheelers has a support member shaped to match an auxiliary electronic device to be inserted. An actuator is provided that has an actuator part and a locking pawl configured to lock the auxiliary device received in the support member. The actuator enables insertion and removal as well as securing of the auxiliary electronic device. A spring element acts on the actuator. The spring element is a spring steel sheet that is rotatable about a flexion point or an axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Inventors: Jochen Schanz, Herbert Schwarz
  • Patent number: 7077302
    Abstract: An apparatus attaches a first object to a second object in a manner that the first object can be located in a desired orientation with respect to the second object. The apparatus includes an engaging member detachably mounted to the second object, e.g., a bicycle handlebar. The apparatus further includes a fixing member to which the first object, e.g., a headlamp of a bicycle or cellular phone bag is attached. The headlamp or cellular phone bag can be mounted to the engaging member in a desired orientation. The engaging member remains on the handlebar when reattaching the headlamp or cellular phone bag to the engaging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 7000811
    Abstract: 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 bicycle on a rooftop carrier of an automobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventors: Keith Gilstrap, Doug Golenz
  • Patent number: 6957755
    Abstract: An ETC tag holder for motorcycles is provided. A securing case comprises a back panel with a bottom surface extending outwardly at a substantially right angle. A receptacle wall extending upwardly from the outer edges of the bottom surface, and along its length, connect with the back panel to form a hollow receptacle for removably receiving an ETC tag. The case is mounted onto a motorcycle by an engaging portion that securedly engages the back panel and a clamping portion for clamping onto a cylindrical part of a motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Inventors: Robert H. Mahoney, Kevin J. Tuminski
  • Patent number: 6953135
    Abstract: 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 first opening and a second opening. The first opening is adapted to receive a liquid and is disposed above a normal liquid level line of the liquid when present in the container. The second opening is disposed below the normal liquid level line. The first end of the tube is attachable to the container in fluid communication with the second opening. The liquid when present in the container is delivered to a mouthpiece attached to the second end of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: NRZ, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda Litton, Alexander Ilich, Joel Ecklund
  • Patent number: 6945441
    Abstract: A mounting device for use with ATVs that can be semi-permanently attached to an ATV to allow an operator to attach and detach auxiliary items to the device, and correspondingly, to the ATV. The device includes a receiving socket to temporarily receive an adapter, the receiving socket including a maintaining means for maintaining the adapter in the socket and allow the user to quickly secure and release the adapter, and a mounting assembly, coupled to the upper receiving socket and configured to be attached to the ATV. Using a plurality of adapters, each having an auxiliary item attached, provides a mounting system for quickly interchanging auxiliary items and securing them to the ATV with minimum effort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventors: George D. Gates, Travis D. Gates
  • Patent number: 6942131
    Abstract: An aftermarket beverage holder for commercial beverage cans is adapted for mounting on the handlebars of a motorcycle or bicycle. A mounting bracket is adapted to be clamped on the handlebars. An open topped cylindrical can or container is mounted on the mounting bracket. The container is adapted for receiving a commercial beverage container such as a soda can. The container may be selectively mounted on or removed from the mounting bracket. An insulating liner is slightly larger than the beverage can for hugging the can and assuring that the can does not inadvertently become dislodged from the beverage holder. The system is designed such that the container can be selectively mounted on and removed from the mounting system without removing the beverage can from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventors: Tim Trautman, Roger Goodwin
  • Patent number: 6926242
    Abstract: With an aim to provide a fixing apparatus capable of maintaining strong fixation with a simplified mechanism in a stable manner for a long time, a fixing apparatus fixing a headlamp to an object includes a plurality of arms having one end connected to each other, having free another end, and capable of changing a range of enclosure so as to grasp the object, a base member supporting the connected plurality of arms, and a nut changing a position relative to the base member, engaging to the base member, and pressing its edge against the plurality of arms to change an angle of enclosure by the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Cateye Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jacob R. Hall
  • Patent number: 6923551
    Abstract: 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 several configurations that are tailored to the mounting conditions required. For example, the bracket includes fastener, magnetic and strap mounting configurations. Further, the channel section may be mounted in a pivotable fashion to the mounting tab to allow rotation of the flashlight mounted thereto. The flashlight includes a clip on the back thereof that is slideably received in the channel section to facilitate easy mounting and dismounting of the flashlight in the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Galli
  • Patent number: 6854628
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a stopwatch 19 seated in a molded cavity 36 of a compressible foam-like block of material 18 enclosed by a cover 20 having a transparent element 22 to hold the stopwatch 19 within the cavity wherein the block of material is mounted to the handlebars 16 of a motorcycle. The stopwatch 19 has electrical connection means 24 with an on/off switch 26 that is mounted near the handlebar grip 28 whereby the stopwatch can be started and stopped by the rider using their thumb. Positioned within the top of the material 18 is the cavity 36 having an angular base for the placement therein of a timepiece 19 using mating hook and loop material 32 wherein the angular base positions the timepiece at an angle so that the timepiece is easily viewable by the rider. Also shown is a protective cover element 20 having mating hook and loop material 30 thereon forming means for closure that is wrapped around the foam-like material 18. The timepiece 19 may also have a lighted face for use in the dark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventor: Jeff G Stehr
  • Publication number: 20040217140
    Abstract: An accessory carrying apparatus adapted to be removably attached to a bicycle, an exercise machine or an ambulatory device such as a wheelchair or a walker. A central flexible panel having opposing first and second surfaces forms the central core of the carrying apparatus. A first peripheral panel is secured to the first surface of the central panel creating one or more pockets to secure therein accessories such as books, a water bottle, exercise gloves and the like. A second peripheral panel is secured to the second surface of said central panel to provide one or more additional pockets for securing additional exercise accessories defined by sizes and shapes different than those provided for by the first peripheral panel. First and second attachment straps are secured to the central panel adjacent openings formed in the first and second peripheral panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Cynthia L. Zola
  • Patent number: 6793109
    Abstract: An offset holding device configured to be attached to a support structure and to carry elongate objects, including an attachment base configured to be attached to the support structure. A holding member can be attached to the attachment base and can include a generally “U”-shaped member having two upright arms and can be open at the top so as to define a containment area configured to receive the elongate object. A plurality of resilient gripping teeth can extend from at least one of the upright arms into the containment area, the gripping teeth being configured to at least partially deflect upon insertion of the elongate object into the holding member to releasably secure the elongate object within the containment area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: All Rite Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George D. Gates, Travis D. Gates
  • Patent number: 6789712
    Abstract: An offset utility holding device configured to be attached to a cargo rack of a vehicle and to carry elongated objects includes a support base for attachment to a cargo rack of a vehicle, an offset mounting stem extending upwardly from the support base at an incline, and a holding member disposed atop the offset mounting stem. The holding member includes a “U”-shaped containment area having two upright arms which are open at the top for receiving an elongate object therein. The offset mounting stem places the holding member away from a cargo space directly above the cargo rack, such that the elongate object does not interfere with the cargo space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: All Rite Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George D. Gates, Travis D. Gates
  • Publication number: 20040108348
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a unique and novel vehicle accessory mounting device which attaches to either a left hand or right hand control body of a vehicle handlebar, and permits various orientations for attachment of multiple accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: Ted A. Barnes
  • Publication number: 20040094590
    Abstract: A child's toy caddy for use with a conveyance such as a bicycle, tricycle, or scooter, has a miniscule seat some five inches wide by four inches deep, to bar use by humans. It has a pair of handles permitting drop-on attachment to the handlebars of the conveyance, so that a child's toy such as a doll, teddy bear, raptor or like favoured toy can be strapped into the seat of the caddy, and safely transported by the child while at play with the conveyance. The caddy includes a seat pommel and safety harness with safety belt and shoulder strap, enabling a child to secure its toy to the caddy, with safe transportation for the toy, and safe use by the child of the conveyance. The caddy handles are sized to readily accommodate the brake cables of a bicycle. The caddy can be used with other environments such as a fence or seat-back, solely to accommodate a toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: Michael F. Hollick
  • Patent number: 6695183
    Abstract: An article holder particularly for use with all-terrain vehicles and comprising bifurcated arms, with or without fins or other holding structures extending between the arms and a cushioning web between the arms at the junction of the arms to provide a cushion for an article to be held between the arms and to close the arms against an inserted article when the cushioning means is depressed and including a mounting base projecting from the junction of the arms and hooks on the outer sides of the arms to accommodate a resilient strap to be hooked over an inserted article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventors: Dennis H. Hancock, Jeffery D. Hancock
  • Publication number: 20040031834
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a carrier bag for attachment to the handlebars of a bicycle, including a panel. The panel has a first axis and a second axis. The second axis is perpendicular to the first axis and intersects the first axis at an intersection point to define, a right segment of the first axis and a left segment of the first axis, and to define a forward segment of the second axis and an after segment of the second axis. A right bar strap is attached to the panel on the right segment and spaced apart from the intersection point. A left bar strap is attached to the panel on the left segment and spaced apart a suitable distance from the intersection point. A stem strap is attached to the panel on the after segment and spaced apart from the intersection point and configured to encircle a stem cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Jarrod Barr
  • Patent number: 6634530
    Abstract: The present invention for a mounted gun case, for an ATV and the like, comprises a protective gun housing with an opening on the top through which a gun may pass. The protective gun housing is connected to a mounting assembly designed to attach to handle bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: J. Michael Black
  • Patent number: 6626339
    Abstract: A holder mounted bag, comprising a flexible case configured to enclose an object and a portion of a holder upon which the object is disposed, and configured to be opened to allow access to the object while the case remains attached to the holder. The bag includes an object opening sized to receive the object therethrough, and at least one holder opening sized to receive a portion of the holder therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: All Rite Products
    Inventors: George D. Gates, Travis D. Gates
  • Publication number: 20030168485
    Abstract: An ETC tag holder for motorcycles is provided. A securing case comprises a back panel with a bottom surface extending outwardly at a substantially right angle. A receptacle wall extending upwardly from the outer edges of the bottom surface, and along its length, connect with the back panel to form a hollow receptacle for removably receiving an ETC tag. Means for mounting the case onto a motorcycle further comprise an engaging portion for securedly engaging with the back panel and a clamping portion for clamping onto a cylindrical part of a motorcycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Robert H. Mahoney, Kevin J. Tuminski
  • Patent number: 6588637
    Abstract: A utility holding device configured to be attached to a utility structure and to carry elongated objects includes a support base, a mounting stem supported by the support base, and a generally U-shaped holding member supported by the mounting stem. The U-shaped member has two upright arms which are open at the top so as to define a containment area configured to receive an elongate object. The U-shaped member further includes a plurality of alternating length gripping fins extending from at least one of the upright arms into the containment area to help hold items securely therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: All Rite Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George D. Gates, Travis D. Gates
  • Publication number: 20030106919
    Abstract: An apparatus attaches a first object to a second object in a manner that the first object can be located in a desired orientation with respect to the second object. The apparatus comprises an engaging member detachably mounted to the second object, e.g., a bicycle handlebar. The apparatus further comprises a fixing member to which the first object, e.g., a headlamp of a bicycle or cellular phone bag is attached. The headlamp or cellular phone bag can be mounted to the engaging member in a desired orientation. The engaging member remains on the handlebar when reattaching the headlamp or cellular phone bag to the engaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 6564982
    Abstract: A storage tube for fixed installation inside the handlebar of a bicycle or motorcycle, that is designed to protect stored contents from rain and debris, and to provide a convenient means for carrying a motorcycle registration and the like, and the storage function of which is designed to be inconspicuous to casual passersby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventors: Charles Vernon Woods, David Allen Woods
  • Patent number: 6561400
    Abstract: The mounting assembly includes a shaft having a mounting member mounted on a top end of the shaft. The mounting member is preferably mounted so it pivots with respect to the shaft. The shaft is insertable in a hollow cylinder on a motor vehicle. In the case of a motorcycle, a portion of the shaft is inserted in a steering stem of a steering head. A plurality of o-rings, attached to the portion of the shaft inserted in the cylinder, secure the mounting assembly in place. A Velcro™ piece, fixed to a top surface of the mounting member, clasps to a corresponding Velcro™ piece of an electronic device placed on the mounting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Lee
  • Patent number: 6557437
    Abstract: A device for mounting a bicycle display to a steering member of a bicycle includes a mounting arch. A display coupler is disposed on the mounting arch. A first mounting section with a first mounting surface is disposed at a first end of the mounting arch. The first mounting section includes an opening that receives a fastener. A second mounting section is disposed at a second end of the mounting arch. The second mounting section includes a second mounting surfaces that does not face the first mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Shimano, Inc.
    Inventors: Takuji Masui, Shigekatsu Okada
  • Patent number: 6547113
    Abstract: A universal snowmobile handlebar bag having a first larger pouch and a second smaller pouch interconnected at upper edges therof by a flexible panel sized to fit across the central portion of a snowmobile handlebar with the pouches on opposite sides of the handlebar and with the side of the handlebar to which either bag is located being determined by the configuration of the snowmobile and with the access to and interior configuration of each pouch being determined by the size of the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventors: Dennis Hancock, Jefferey D. Hancock
  • Publication number: 20030042283
    Abstract: A tool bracket for elongated tools. The tool bracket includes a mounting base having a mechanism for attaching to an external structure, a forked tool holder rotatably coupled to the mounting base and having pair of interconnected tines projecting from a neck portion, and a resilient biasing member coupled between the mounting base and the forked tool holder for urging relative rotation between the forked tool holder and the mounting base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
  • Publication number: 20030000981
    Abstract: A holder mounted bag, comprising a flexible case configured to enclose an object and a portion of a holder upon which the object is disposed, and configured to be opened to allow access to the object while the case remains attached to the holder. The bag includes an object opening sized to receive the object therethrough, and at least one holder opening sized to receive a portion of the holder therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: George D. Gates, Travis D. Gates
  • Patent number: 6484913
    Abstract: An article support bracket that will securely mount to an upwardly extending portion of a handlebar of an all terrain vehicle and that will extend upwardly from the mounting connection between and around vehicle components also attached to the vehicle handlebars, to provide a support extending above outwardly and rearwardly extending portions of the handlebar that will acommodate an article holder for an elongate article such as a long gun, tool or another piece of equipment in position extending across the vehicle handlebars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventors: Dennis H. Hancock, Jeffrey D. Hancock
  • Patent number: 6390429
    Abstract: A system for displaying an automatic toll-taking transceiver upon a motorcycle having a handlebar and a mirror assembly mounted thereupon, using a display bracket having a holder and an extension arm. The holder includes a main member which forms a u-shaped opening and has a securing strap extending transverse to the main member. The extension arm has a lower tab which secures between the handlebar and mirror assembly. The transceiver is held within the u-shaped opening, and is secured in place with the securing strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventor: Patrick Brincat
  • Patent number: 6378815
    Abstract: The mounting assembly includes a shaft having a planar member mounted on a top end of the shaft. The planar member is preferably mounted so it pivots with respect to the shaft. The shaft is insertable in a hollow cylinder on a motor vehicle. In the case of a motorcycle, a portion of the shaft is inserted in a steering stem of a steeing head. A plurality of o-rings, attached to a portion of the shaft inserted in the cylinder, secure the mounting assembly in place. A Velcro™ piece, fixed to a top surface of the planar member, clasps to a corresponding Velcro™ piece of an electronic device placed on the mounting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Lee
  • Patent number: 6328190
    Abstract: A bicycle bag having a coupling device arranged on a rear wall thereof for detachable coupling with a coupling section arranged on a bicycle. The elements of the coupling device are neither unsightly nor difficult to manipulate since the coupling device is designed with at least one window in a flat reinforcement plate which is built into the rear wall of the bicycle, is fitted on the outside with an external covering, and includes a cutout above the window, which can be closed by a cover and/or is fitted with an inner covering on the inner side of the reinforcement plate. Suspension elements are also included in the window to receive the coupling section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Lohr GmbH
    Inventor: Hans-Gerhard Löhr
  • Patent number: 6315182
    Abstract: A pouch assembly is adapted to hold a cellular phone and is adapted to be mounted on a bar. The pouch assembly includes a pouch body, an inverted U-shaped clip, a bar clamping member, a slideable coupling device, and an interlocking device. The pouch body is adapted to receive the cellular phone therein. The inverted U-shaped clip has an anchoring plate portion secured to the pouch body, a resilient engaging portion disposed behind the anchoring plate portion, and a bridging plate portion interconnecting upper ends of the anchoring and resilient engaging portions. The bar clamping member includes a base wall portion and a bar clamp portion connected to the base wall portion and adapted to clamp the bar. The slideable coupling device is formed on and couples slideably and removably the resilient engaging portion of the clip and the base wall portion of the bar clamping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Co-Union Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Li-Fong Chen
  • Publication number: 20010035478
    Abstract: The mounting assembly includes a shaft having a mounting member mounted on a top end of the shaft. The mounting member is preferably mounted so it pivots with respect to the shaft. The shaft is insertable in a hollow cylinder on a motor vehicle. In the case of a motorcycle, a portion of the shaft is inserted in a steering stem of a steering head. A plurality of o-rings, attached to the portion of the shaft inserted in the cylinder, secure the mounting assembly in place. A Velcro™ piece, fixed to a top surface of the mounting member, clasps to a corresponding Velcro™ piece of an electronic device placed on the mounting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventor: Michael Lee