Abstract: A child bicycle seat and suspension apparatus has a housing that connects to a bicycle frame only at a seat post. The child seat is mounted to a suspended swing-arm connected to the housing at a fulcrum point for motion in the vertical axis. Torque converting levers are connected to the swing-arm assembly, and a horizontal adjustable shock is connected to the levers and to the housing.

Abstract: An adult tricycle is provided comprised of a standard conventional adult tricycle and a double occupancy child seat connected with the operator's portion of the vehicle. In this configuration a child or children would be able to sit in a safe environment behind the operator's seat. The child's seat includes a padded seat with seat belts, and an enclosed front, sides, and back, in order to prevent accidental entanglement between the passengers and any of the moving parts. With the seating area being part of the operator portion of the tricycle, as opposed to a trailer-style, the tricycle achieves much greater stability and security for both operator and passengers.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a device which is mounted over the rear wheel of a bicycle which allows for a second rider. The device is generally an inverted u-shape fork which straddles the rear wheel. Foot rests extend outwardly from the wheel and are covered with anti-slip sleeves. A handle over the rear wheel provides a place for the second rider to hold onto while the bike is in operation. The device is attached to the bicycle with u-bolt assemblies.

Abstract: A children's bicycle seat for positioning of a child behind the handlebars of a conventional bicycle. The child's bicycle seat includes a pair of handlebar clamps and a handlebar support post bracket for securing a main frame structure to the handlebar of the bicycle in a three point stance. The upper frame member is adjustable in a horizontal plane allowing for the secure positioning of a children from nine months to four years of age. Adjustable foot supports also accommodate the various sized children that are positioned within the seat. The seating structure is formed from a single piece of fabric having preformed apertures allowing securement to the frame when the frame is in a disassembled state. The seat is attached to foot supports to prevent the child's legs from impacting the rotating wheel.

Abstract: A support bracket system for securing a motorcycle backrest to a motorcycle fender rail. The support bracket system has left and right support members. Each support member has a substantially flat planar member with forward and rearward mounting members located in forward and rearward mounting portions. The forward coupling member has a bolt feed slot communicating with a locking cavity. At least one bolt member assists in securing the substantially flat planar members to the motorcycle. The bolt member has an elongated shaft, at least one externally threaded portion, and a shoulder. At least one internal threaded nut with a locking shoulder portion and a stem portion cooperate with the bolt to secure the support members. The shoulder portion of the bolt and the locking shoulder portion of the internal threaded nut engage the inward and outward surfaces of the substantially planar plates.

Abstract: A cradle is supported by a frame. Two rear supports and two from supports are each rotationally affixed to the frame by a rotational shoulder connection. Each rear support has a telescoping adjustable leg, a spring shock absorber, an adjustable clamp joint, and a vice clamp. Each front support has a vice clamp attached to the rotational shoulder connection. To mount the cradle to the front of a conventional wheelchair, the vice clamps of the rear supports are atttached to a tubular frame of a leg rest normally provided with the wheelchair. The vice clamps of the front supports are then attached to tubular frames of arm rests normally provided with the wheelchair. The cradle may also be attached to the rear of the wheelchair.

Abstract: A sissy bar assembly including a backrest portion and a pair of latching mechanisms mounted on the backrest portion for securing the backrest portion to a motorcycle mount upon movement of the backrest portion toward the mount. The backrest portion includes a pair of side plates each having front recesses engageable with the front mounts, and rear recesses engageable with rear mounts. The latching mechanisms each include a latch member mounted on the side plates movable for pivotal movement between an unlatched position, in which the front recesses are engageable and disengageable with the mounts, and a latched position, in which the front recess is held in engagement with the mounts. The latching mechanisms further include a locking member movable relative to the latch member between an unlocked position, in which the latch member is movable between its latched and unlatched positions, and a locked position, in which the latch member is held in the latched position.

Abstract: A bicycle seat assembly to be mounted to a childrens bicycle. The assembly includes a seat which is mountable upon a bracket. The bracket, in turn, is mounted to the seat post of a bicycle, so that the seat is effectively mounted to the bicycle. Additionally, a second bracket, engageable with the first bracket and the bicycle, may be included to provide additional stability of the bicycle seat assembly.

Abstract: A carrier for mounting onto a bicycle that can be converted between a child carrier and a cargo carrier is disclosed. The carrier is provided with a seat panel, backrest, handle bars and footrests which may be adjusted relative to the backrest and seat panel so as to accommodate various sizes of children. Further, the carrier includes a convertible element that pivots between rear and forward positions to convert the carrier between child carrier and cargo carrier configurations, respectively. The convertible element nests within the backrest When the carrier is in its child carrier configuration. Also disclosed is a suspension element for mounting between the carrier and the bicycle to reduce road vibration and impacts.

Abstract: A support bracket for mounting a first wheel onto a second wheel in side-by-side, parallel alignment. The bracket includes a mounting hole for engaging with and securing the bracket to a tightening bolt of a wheel axle assembly of the second wheel, a positioning slot for securing the bracket in place, and an open mounting slot through which a wheel axle of the first wheel is engaged and tightened. One embodiment includes a spacer that can be positioned on the opposite side of the first wheel axle so as to take up thread slack and utilize the clamping action of the first wheel tightening bolt for mounting the wheel.

Abstract: 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-prone inactive position in the carrier. A helmet is releasably retained on the carrier body to provide head protection for the infant. A retention strap encircles the helmet to stabilize the helmet position, and to reduce the loading of the helmet on the infant's head and neck muscles. The carrier is selectively positionable on the platform to face either toward the front or the rear. The carrier is detachably mounted so that it can be used for carrying the infant when the carrier is in a detached condition.

Abstract: 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 axle and the other end of each being secured to the primary seat mounting bolt of the bicycle. Each strut, in turn, includes a shock absorber assembly for cushioning the axillary seat when the bicycle traverses a bump or other obstruction. The preferred shock absorber assembly comprises a helical compression spring retained between a sleeve coaxially and slidably engaging the bottom portion of each strut.

Abstract: A newly designed bicycle frame of the type having two wheels, a seat tube to support a seat post and seat, and a rear wheel lug assembly. This frame, called a "uniframe" has a rectangular frame member with front and rear ends. The front end of the rectangle is connected to the seat tube. The sides of the rectangle are supported by a pair of stays to the front and a pair of stays to the rear. The lower ends of the stays connect to the wheel lugs, two on each side.

Abstract: A golf cart for transporting a golfer and golf clubs about a golf course. The inventive device includes a manually powered cycle having a steerable front wheel and a pair of rear wheels. A golf bag holding assembly is secured to the cycle between the rear wheel for supporting and securing a golf bag. A drink holder and writing pad are also secured to the cycle for holding a beverage and a golf scorecard, respectively.

Abstract: A center-mounted passenger seat for mounting on either a men's or women's style adult bicycle in which the passenger is situated between the saddle and handlebars of the adult bicycle. The passenger seat comprises a seat for carrying the passenger and a supporting bracket attached to the seat. The supporting bracket is engaged with both the seat tube and the top tube of the bicycle.

Abstract: A semi-recumbent bicycle allows the rider to sit on a high-backed seat elevated above a rear wheel in a semi-recumbent position with his legs extending forward and angling downward to a pedal crank assembly. The bicycle includes an elongated relatively large hollow main frame or frame member connecting a front steering assembly and front wheel at the front end of the bike to the rear wheel and the seat at the rearward end of the bike. The pedal crank assembly is positioned in the area of the steering assembly above the front wheel. The elongated main frame member has at least one large hollow area, and an access opening with attached door to render the hollow area a convenient integral lockable storage compartment for items such as tools, books, bicycle helmets, and groceries for example.

Abstract: A novel child's bicycle seat/rack assembly is provided. The seat is capable of slidable attachment to a touring rack of the type including a substantially rectangular frame formed from struts. The seat has integrally-formed channels for slidably engaging the struts and forward and rear integrally-formed, latches adapted to releasably engage the struts so as to lock the seat member against rearward movement relative to the rack. A locking wedge is provided to secure a latch against unintentional flexing and disengagement from the strut. A child's seat may have a seat portion and a back portion pivotably attached to one another by a pair of axially aligned, hub assemblies.

Abstract: A sidecar for a bicycle comprised of an accessory rear mounting frame, four elongated mounting members an attachment for sidecar wheel and a framework for supporting a load. The accessory rear mounting frame extends from the rear axle of the bicycle to the seat post or the seat tube of the bicycle. Two elongated mounting members extend from the load supporting frame to the accessory rear mounting frame. Two more elongated mounting members extend from the load supporting frame to the forward structural tubing of the bicycle frame. And an attachment member, on the opposite side of the load supporting frame, and located forward of a line formed by extending the rear axle of the bicycle, comprises a support for an axle for the sidecar wheel. In one preferred embodiment each elongated mounting member and the accessory rear mounting frame has adjustments which allow the sidecar to be attached to various sizes of bicycle frames.

Abstract: Disclosed is a luggage carrier having two side panels pivoted to a horizontal bottom panel thereof between a vertical front panel and a vertical back panel, and a seat belt, wherein the side panels are respectively turned downwards and bilaterally suspended from the bottom panel for permitting a baby to be carried on the bottom panel and held steady by the seat belt; the side panels are respectively turned upwards and tied up by the seat belt to close two opposite side openings for permitting things to be held inside the luggage-carrier.

Abstract: An article carrier for a bicycle conforms to the shape of a bicycle and has substantially the same dimensions as the bicycle frame. The article carrier includes a waterproof base and cover which are removably assembled to protect items carried within the article carrier.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle for transporting at least two riders comprising (i) a propulsion device adapted for use by a first rider and having a brake and (ii) a go-cart adapted for use by a second rider and having steering device attached thereto, whereby the first rider provides propulsion and braking for the vehicle and the second rider provides steering for the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the propulsion device is the rear portion of a conventional bicycle. The go-cart has front and rear compartments, with the front compartment adapted for use by a forward facing rider and the rear compartment adapted for use by a rearward facing rider.

Abstract: A carrier for a bicycle including a body having two pairs of dovetails formed on a lower and front portion, and two extensions each having a pair of dovetail slots formed in an upper portion for engagement with the dovetails of the body so that the extensions can be coupled to the body, and the extensions can be disengaged from the body so that volume of the carrier can be decreased.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bicycle passenger transportation system including an auxiliary seat for mounting on the horizontal bar of the bicycle forwardly of the rider's seat, a passenger footrest and a supporting harness extending between the passenger and the rider.

Abstract: A motorcycle has a fuel tank disposed near the front end of a motor cycle body frame and positioned substantially upwardly of the body frame, a rider's seat disposed rearwardly of the fuel tank, and an engine disposed downwardly of the body frame. A receptacle for storing a crash helment, for example, is disposed rearwardly of the fuel tank, forwardly of the rider's seat, and upwardly of the engine. The receptacle is openable and closably by at least a portion of the rider's seat which is movable back and forth or pivotally movable about an end thereof.

Abstract: A bicycle seat for a child, adapted for removable engagement with a horizontal cross bar on an adult bicycle is provided. A unitary seat includes a seat portion which may be provided with a backrest, and a lap belt, and there are downwardly depending compartments in front of the seat having adjustable bottom plates to provide foot support for a child carried in the seat. A handle bar is provided in front of the child, as is a removable headrest. Locking means are provided below the seat for releasable engagement with a bicycle cross bar, between the adult seat and the handle bars thereof. The child is thus able to enjoy a secure ride in close communication with the adult bicycle rider.

Abstract: A child or infant stroller is provided which is convertible from an operative stroller position to a folded position adapted to be received by and secured on a conventional bicycle infant carrier. The stroller generally comprises a child or infant seat and a frame member supporting the infant seat. The frame member includes two pair of legs, one of which, preferably a front pair, is adapted to rotate and releasably engage with an upper portion of the frame member. The stroller can then be placed on the bicycle infant carrier and be secured by a belt included with the conventional bicycle infant carrier. A removable attachment may also be included which attaches the two pairs of legs together when the stroller is in its operative stroller position.

Abstract: An auxiliary seat for bicycles of elongated, generally cylindrical shape and having a slot running lengthwise of the seat body. The slot opens at its lower end through the material of the body and has a closed upper end, within the interior of the seat body. The auxiliary seat is mounted on the horizontal bar of a bicycle by simply slipping the slot over the bar until the closed upper end of the slot is brought into firm, embracing engagement with the bicycle bar. No special tools, brackets, or hardware are required for installation or removal of the auxiliary seat. The seat is mounted on the horizontal bar of a bicycle, forwardly of the main seat for secure and safe support of a passenger, such as a child.

Abstract: A motorcycle has a fuel tank disposed near the front end of a motor cycle body frame and positioned substantially upwardly of the body frame, a rider's seat disposed rearwardly of the fuel tank, and an engine disposed downwardly of the body frame. A receptacle for storing a crash helmet, for example, is disposed rearwardly of the fuel tank, forwardly of the rider's seat, and upwardly of the engine. The receptacle is openable and closable by at least a portion of the rider's seat which is movable back and forth or pivotally movable about an end thereof.

Abstract: An exposed type, high strength open frame for a scooter has a body frame bottom portion of endless loop form provided at the outer periphery of the lower rim of the scooter body and includes a semi-circular rear connected to opposite, laterally spaced longitudinally extending side bars which merge at the front of the scooter with a head tube having a bore for receiving a steering stem of the scooter. A lateral beam in the middle portion of the side bars connects the side bars and supports an integral, upright inverted U-shaped lateral bent beam. Integral with the lateral beam at the top thereof are a pair of laterally spaced, generally horizontal reinforcing ribs which are connected by straight, upright beams to upwardly and rearwardly directed portions of the side bars forward of the rear bar.

Abstract: A device for carrying a person and propelling a shopping cart. The device includes an easily detachable cross-bar for coupling a bicycle-like device to a shopping cart. The bicycle-like device includes a seat and pedals/sprocket assembly for propelling the shopping cart. The bicycle-like device includes dual rear wheels which enhances the stability and maneuverability of the coupled device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a motorcycle which is characterized by having a pair of handgrips positioned between the steering handle and the driver's seat for grasping by a passenger seated rearwardly of the driver. The passenger, when seated behind the driver, extends his arms to grasp on the handgrips. In this riding position, the passenger is supported by the handgrips as well as his hips and enjoys a stable riding position.

Abstract: A child's seat comprising a bottom, armrests, a backrest and footrests, as well as means for mounting the seat on a bicycle. The bottom is provided with a forward extension adapted for attachment to a rear fork of the bicycle by means of a clamping member. The seat is characterized by a substantially U-shaped bracket rotatably attached to the bottom and containing the footrests. Said bracket has forked elements adapted to coact with clamping members attached releasably to the fork legs.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, there is provided a quick release sissy bar bracket for a motorcycle having a rear fender bar on each side of the rear fender, which is rigidly attached to the motorcycle, and a sissy bar bracket plate releasably attachable to each fender bar; a forward coupling arrangement in the form of coupling bolts is rigidly attached to said rear fender bar, and a forward receiving arrangement is rigidly attached to the bracket plate for releasably receiving said forward coupling bolts and rear coupling bolts which are rigidly attached to the rear fender bar, spaced apart from the forward coupling bolts, and a rear receiving arrangement is rigidly attached to the bracket plate for releasably receiving the rear coupling bolt. A spring biased locking means in engagement with at least one of said forward and rear receiving arrangements on each bracket plate serves for releasably locking the receiving arrangement to the coupling bolts.

Abstract: A child's bicycle seat is set forth wherein an elongate split post is securable to a horizontal support shaft of an associated bicycle with forward arcuate legs surrounding an associated forward steering post of the bicycle wherein the arcuate legs terminate in securement legs oriented generally parallel to one another to receive a threaded fastener therethrough. The cylindrical seat support shaft includes a rear downwardly depending plurality of tabs for securement of a further fastener with a medially positioned downwardly depending pair of flanges spaced between the rear tabs and the forward arcuate legs secured integrally and orthogonally downwardly from the seat support shaft with an aligned pair of hexagonal apertures therethrough to receive a hexagonally cross-sectional configured bolt. The hexagonal bolt is directed through one of a series of hexagonal apertures through foot brackets to enable the foot brackets to be rotated for height and orientation relative to the seat.

Abstract: A motorcycle has a head pipe, a pair of laterally spaced main frames extending rearwardly from the head pipe, and a receptacle supported on the main frames. In order to effectively utilize a space between the main frames, the receptacle has a bottom wall positioned between the main frames, the bottom wall having at least a portion positioned below a plane including an upper surface of the main frames.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying a passenger on a bicycle in the form of a carrier having a first end and a second end and seat located intermediate said first and second ends. The apparatus is provided with locating means for locating the carrier on the frame of the bicycle. The locating means are provided at least two substantially mutually remote locations so that the carrier means is locatable on the bicycle frame substantially forward of the seat of the carrier of the rider of the bicycle.

Abstract: A ridable multi-functional wheelchair assembly, aside from being used as a general wheelchair, may be converted into a pedicab by connecting a rear wheel thereto; the pedicab may be further converted into a tread wheel by suspending the rear wheel from the ground or floor with an U-shaped supporter.

Abstract: Motor scooter comprising a monocoque body in which at least a receptacle, suitable to house at least one crash helmet is provided.

Abstract: A two wheeled passenger vehicle having a front wheel which is steerable by turning a handlebar to which the front wheel is connected, the vehicle having attached thereto a rigid carrier connected to the handlebar in such a manner as to be fixed for turning with the handlebar, the carrier extending sufficiently forward of the wheel and at an angle thereto whereby the lower end of the carrier will engage the surface on which the vehicle is supported and maintain the vehicle as a whole in substantially upright position.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for detachably coupling a wheelchair to any bicyle such that they are transportable together as a unit without the need of anything or anyone other than the sole operator of the bicycle. The device allows the bicycle to travel in tandem with the wheelchair without any hindrance on mobility or agility. The device connects the wheelchair to the bicycle via the bicycle's front fork, and the device is substituted as the steering device.

Abstract: A golf club carrier to be attached to a bicycle for transporting golf clubs and other golfing accessories comprises a main supporting frame adapted to be removably received and supported on the rear portion of the bicycle frame about the rear wheel and has a plurality of rigid outer tubular members secured to the sides of the main supporting frame at each side of the rear wheel, each of which slidably received a golf club. The supporting frame has U-shaped upper and lower frame members structurally reinforced by a pair of upright frame support members. A kick stand is mounted pivotally on the main supporting frame and movable to a down position for adjustably supporting the bicycle and frame filled with clubs in a generally upright position. Additional golf accessories may be carried in a box-like container secured on the supporting frame.

Abstract: A foldable pedicab has a foldable assembly which includes a main frame, two back frames mounted rotatably on the main frame, two seat frames mounted rotatably on the back frames respectively, two armrest members mounted rotatably on the back frames respectively, and two footrests mounted rotatably on the main frame. The seat frames are locked releasably on the main frame. The armrest frames are locked releasably on the seat frames. A swing wheel is mounted removably on leading end of the foldable assembly. Two main wheels are mounted removably on opposite sides of the foldable assembly. If necessary, a driving wheel assembly may be mounted removably on tail end of the foldable assembly so that the pedicab can be drived by a person riding on the driving wheel assembly. In absence of the driving wheel, the pedicab can form a hand-pushable wheelchair.

Abstract: A protective wheelchair cover into which a wheelchair is easily introduced, and methods of using same during the transportation or storage of a wheelchair. The cover provides a complete enclosure into which a wheelchair can be easily rolled. The cover provides protection during the transportation of a wheelchair by motor vehicle, or during storage of a wheelchair.

Abstract: A rear structure for a motor cycle having a driver's seat and a rear rider's seat, comprises a rear trunk for receiving therein articles, a pair of armrests for bearing rear driver's elbows in a natural posture. The rear trunk includes a backrest for bearing at least a part of the rear driver's back. The armrests are provided independently of said rear trunk. In addition, various utility containers are provided in the rear structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is an auxiliary support system for a bicycle passenger. A seat mount assembly (12) is affixed to the horizontal tubular frame member (48) of a bicycle between the primary seat (11) and neck (44). A conventional bicycle seat (56) is attachable to the seat mount assembly. A footrest assembly (14) is attached to the neck (44) of the bicycle frame. The footrest assembly supplies support for the passenger's feet while seated on the auxiliary seat. Quick-release harnesses (17) are incorporated into the footrest assembly in order to safely secure the passenger's feet adjacent to the footrest assembly.

Abstract: A mounting system for a shopping convenience basket, desk top or tray is provided for wheel chairs employing two mounting tubes one to the outside of and below each arm rest. Each mounting tube is mounted with two loop over brackets that are fixed in place on the respective arm rest support rails between the arm rest and the arm rest support rails held together by arm rest mount screws. Facing the wheel chair from the front the basket, desk top or tray is provided with a long rearwardly extended tubular rod mounted to the right bottom thereof to slidably extend into and be supported by the right mounting tube. A mount tube is fastened to the left bottom of the basket, desk top or tray and a rod member is slidably mounted in the left mounting tube for movement with a hand lever between forward and rear limit positions. In the forward position the rod member extends forward from the left mounting tube into the mount tube on the left bottom of the basket to give mounting support thereto.

Abstract: A pedicab with a relatively short turning radius includes a front frame with handle bars on the front end thereof, pedals and a drive sprocket in bearings beneath the handle bars, a driver's seat on the top rear end of the frame and a three-speed hub and driven sprocket on the rear bottom of the frame substantially vertically aligned with the seat, the drive and driven sprockets being connected by an endless chain. A two-wheeled cab is pivotally connected to the rear end of the front frame.

Abstract: Human-powered, front-wheel drive tricycle of a 2DS-1IS (2 driven, steerable-1 independent suspension) format having two steerable front wheels in a fully engineered front end, a multi-triangulated space frame and a single trailing rear wheel mounted in an independent swing-arm type suspension. A chain drive system (21+speeds) includes a crank assembly mounted on a prow ahead of the front wheels driving a transfer gear and differential to the split front axle. A transfer gear caliper/disc braking system ahead of the differential provides braking force equally distributed to both front wheels regardless of road conditions, resulting in anti-skid properties. Track/wheelbase ratios above 0.45 provide stability and excellent handling; FWD provides excellent traction. Preferably, all wheels are of the same 20" diameter. Rider is in a semi-recumbent, supine position with handlebars, having shift and braking controls, mounted beneath a rigid seat. Shoulder harness and seat belt system are provided.

Abstract: A supporting arrangement for mounting, for example baggage pouches on a motor cycle, includes two L-shaped brackets each having a longitudinal leg and a transverse leg. The longitudinal legs each is formed with two parallel portions offset relative to one another and provided, respectively with openings or projections. In assembly the projections of one portion of one bracket engage the openings of another portion of the second bracket so that the exposed sides of the longitudinal legs of both brackets extend in the same plane.

Abstract: A carrier for children, adaptable for use in different vehicles and for providing maximum safety for the child rider. The carrier includes a base section and backrest section. The backrest section may pivot on the base section to provide adjustable angular back support to the rider. A protective cover may be secured to the backrest section, protecting the head and upper torso of the rider. The carrier may be especially adapted to fit on a bracket arrangement mounted to a bicycle, allowing the carrier to be used effectively on a bicycle.