Patents by Inventor Richard Valdivia

Richard Valdivia 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: 4813549
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bicycle fork protection and stability device to be used in conjunction with a bicycle frame and rear wheel when the front wheel is removed (by use of a quick release mechanism). In the situations when the front wheel is removed, in order to provide protection to the bicycle axle forks on the forward main bicycle fork, as well as stability to the remaining frame, bicycle axle fork-receiving shoes are mounted to accommodate the reception of each of the forward axle fingers the axle forks of the bicycle. An upper compartment is defined in the shoe to accommodate the axle fork, while a lower under surface has a relatively skid resistant material with a high coefficient of friction to enhance stability. The shoes function as a bicycle stand for those situations in which the owner of the bicycle wishes to park his bicycle with the front forward wheel removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Inventor: Richard Valdivia