Patents by Inventor George B. Wheaton

George B. Wheaton 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).

  • Motorized bicycle conversion apparatus
    Patent number: 4267898
    Abstract: Apparatus for converting a conventional bicycle to motorized drive. An engine supporting frame assembly is positioned above the rear wheel of the bicycle, and maintained in position by attachment to existing frame members of the bicycle. Driving power is imparted from the engine to the driven wheel of the bicycle through a power train including a driven pulley which is attached to the bicycle wheel through a clamp assembly including two clamp plates engaging the hub of the bicycle wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1981
    Inventor: George B. Wheaton