Patents by Inventor Debra J McWilliams

Debra J McWilliams 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).

  • Bicycle cover adapted for use with a vehicle-mounted bicycle rack
    Patent number: 6405771
    Abstract: A bicycle cover 10 is adapted to cover one or more bicycles supported by a rack mounted on the rear of a vehicle. A preferred version of the bicycle cover provides opposed front and rear panels 20, 30 held together by a zipper 120. A pair of handlebar enclosures 40 are adapted for covering both the generally straight handlebars found on “mountain” bikes as well as the curled handlebars found on “English racer” type bikes. A hanging mesh bag 50 provides storage for the gear associated with serious bicycling. A taillight assembly 60, carried by the cover, compensates for the inability of drivers following the vehicle to see the vehicle's taillights due to the width and size of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventors: Randall J Mote, Phillip R Wilson, Debra J McWilliams