Patents by Inventor F. E. Dixon Newbold

F. E. Dixon Newbold 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).

  • Patent number: 4605289
    Abstract: A mirror assembly adaptable for use on bicycles having either drop handlebars or upright handlebars. The mirror assembly includes a rigid arm which is preferably bent at an angle between its ends to form a first member at its proximal end and a second member at its distal end, the arm having a rigid hook extending adjacent from the proximal end which is positionable around either a brake lever stem on drop handlebars or a handgrip on upright handlebars. A mirror is pivotally attached to the distal end of the arm. The mirror is mounted on the distal side of the arm when the hook is mounted over the brake lever stem on drop handlebars and the mirror is disposed on the proximal side of the arm when the hook is disposed under the handgrip of upright handlebars. The hook is preferably removably attached to either the brake lever stem or the handgrip by a flexible strap assembly which wraps around the hook and its support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1986
    Assignee: Rhode Gear USA
    Inventors: Edward H. Levine, F. E. Dixon Newbold
  • Patent number: 4542839
    Abstract: A carrier bag assembly for attachment to the handlebars and stern of a bicycle comprises a collapsible carrier bag, a bag frame positioned within said bag having pivotally engaged front and rear members, and a bracket assembly comprising a bracket, a securing member, and a bracket engaging member. The bracket is shaped to be engaged on the handlebars and stern of the bicycle and converges downward in a V-shape. The securing means comprises a tubular member and an elastic rope member to be looped around the upper frame of the bicycle. U-shaped lower ends of the bracket are removably engaged into slots in the tubular member of the securing means. A V-shaped bracket engaging member is permanently affixed to the rear wall of the carrier bag. When mounting the carrier bag on the bicycle, the bracket engaging member is slid into the V-shaped portion of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Assignee: Rhode Gear USA
    Inventors: Edward H. Levine, F. E. Dixon Newbold
  • Patent number: 4366922
    Abstract: A water bottle and holder assembly for use on a bicycle comprising a water bottle having a ribbed keystone shaped tongue. A holder having a complementary slot for receiving the tongue and a clamp for attaching the holder is secured to a bicycle frame. A bolt that secures the holder for the frame also engaging the ribs to securely hold the bottle in the holder. Finger grips integrally formed in the bottle on either side of the tongue are shaped and sized to permit simple withdrawal of the bottle from the holder by a cyclist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1983
    Assignee: Rhode Gear U.S.A.
    Inventors: Edward H. Levine, F. E. Dixon Newbold
  • Patent number: 4185850
    Abstract: The device comprises a base block of material mounted on the frame bar of a bicycle which extends downwardly and rearwardly from the front fork. The block is mounted beneath the bar at the point closest to the adjacent front wheel and tire. The block is provided with rectangular cut out portions at the bottom front end corners. The cut out portions are provided with aligned pivot openings extending laterally from each side. A heavy spring wire frame is provided with spaced parallel arms having inwardy extending bent ends adapted to enter the aligned openings to pivotally mount the frame on the block. The outer end of the frame comprises an integral arcuate loop which is bent at almost right angles to the spaced arms. Beneath each pivot opening, the block is provided with an elongated raised rib which is adapted to hold the frame arms in a horizontal position with relation to the block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1980
    Inventors: Edward H. Levine, F. E. Dixon Newbold
  • Patent number: D390904
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Talisman Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: F. E. Dixon Newbold, Daniel S. Shedd