Patents Assigned to ARKEL INC.
  • Patent number: 10266222
    Abstract: A cycle rack comprises a seat attachment assembly configured for attachment of the rack to rails of a seat. A seat post interface is configured to abut a seat post. A frame has a bag interfacing portion adapted to support a bag, a front end portion connected to the seat post interface, and a pair of elongated frame members extending from the front end portion to the bag interfacing portion. A pair of sliders are connected to the seat attachment assembly, each of the sliders forming a channel for each individually receiving therein a respective one of the elongated frame members so as to allow sliding movement of the elongated frame members relative to the sliders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: ARKEL INC.
    Inventor: Paul McKenzie
  • Patent number: 9187142
    Abstract: Bikes typically include a seat that has a seat member that extends along a bottom portion of the seat. A rack for such a bike includes a bracket, a platform, a clamp, and a hand operated quick connector. The bracket includes a platform side for connection to the platform. The bracket also includes a clamp side that has the clamp configured for providing a clamped connection to the seat member. The hand operated quick connector is located on the platform side and/or on the clamp side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: ARKEL INC.
    Inventor: Paul McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20120168479
    Abstract: Bikes typically include a seat that has a seat member that extends along a bottom portion of the seat. A rack for such a bike includes a platform, a bracket, and a rotatable member. The bracket is configured for at least temporary immovable connection to the seat member. The rotatable member is between the bracket and the platform. The rotatable member is configured for adjusting angle of the platform around a horizontal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: ARKEL INC.
    Inventor: Paul Mc Kenzie