Bicycle sidecar

Skip to: Description  ·  Claims  ·  References Cited  · Patent History  ·  Patent History
Description

FIG. 1 is an elevated front perspective view of a bicycle sidecar showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a right view of the bicycle sidecar of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a left view of the bicycle sidecar of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front view of the bicycle sidecar of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a back view of the bicycle sidecar of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top view of the bicycle sidecar of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a bottom of the bicycle sidecar of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a lower rear perspective view of the bicycle sidecar of FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a right side view of the bicycle sidecar of FIG. 1

FIG. 10 is a left side view of the bicycle sidecar of FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is a top view of the bicycle sidecar of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom view of the bicycle sidecar of FIG. 1.

The claimed ornamental design is shown embodied on an assembly that may be used, for example, as a connector for a bicycle connected to a dog carrier. In an illustrative example, the claimed ornamental design may operate in the general context of connecting a bicycle to a dog carrier. The even broken lines in the drawings illustrate portions of the bicycle sidecar that form no part of the claimed design. Additionally, the dash-dot broken line showing of a bicycle is provided for the purposes of illustrating environmental structure and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a bicycle sidecar, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D43678 March 1913 Rogers
1343440 June 1920 Easting
D57335 March 1921 Harley
D58037 May 1921 Lemieux et al.
D150433 August 1948 Lockman
D158453 May 1950 Glamb
D176660 January 1956 Gamaunt
2809052 October 1957 Gleissner
D188755 September 1960 Fogle
3415539 December 1968 Stevens
3596500 August 1971 Rees
3704899 December 1972 Clem, II
D237601 November 1975 Lund
3941405 March 2, 1976 Vetter
D244365 May 17, 1977 Wallick
D244844 June 28, 1977 Vetter
D245410 August 16, 1977 Kellogg
D256450 August 19, 1980 Wallick
4385770 May 31, 1983 Mitchell
D272997 March 13, 1984 Anderson
D280396 September 3, 1985 Sontag
D316236 April 16, 1991 Hannigan
5292142 March 8, 1994 Vitarelli
D578441 October 14, 2008 Kajitori
20020074763 June 20, 2002 Mixer
20030057674 March 27, 2003 Lopez
20190389532 December 26, 2019 Choi et al.
20220266707 August 25, 2022 Treadway
20240343339 October 17, 2024 Korngold
Foreign Patent Documents
2282150 March 2001 CA
85204203 November 1986 CN
85204203 November 1986 CN
2051953 January 1990 CN
2051953 January 1990 CN
203681770 July 2014 CN
203681770 July 2014 CN
2008222136 September 2008 JP
4763482 August 2011 JP
5159881 March 2013 JP
2006097000 September 2006 WO
2013095101 June 2013 WO
2013114119 August 2013 WO
Other references
  • “The Mod Easy Sidecar electric bike carries a passenger the fun, old-fashioned way.” electrek., Sep. 5, 2022 [online], [retrieved on Oct. 28, 2024]. Retrieved from the Internet <URL: https://electrek.co/2022/09/05/modbikes-easy-sidecar-electric-bike/>.
  • “EAhora M1P Sidecar Electric Motorcycle for Adult, 2000W Motor 37mph, . . . Full Suspension and Hydraulic Brakes, 2 Person Ride.” Amazon., Jan. 28, 2024 [online], [retrieved on Oct. 28, 2024]. Retrieved from the Internet <URL: https://www.amazon.com/eAhora-Electric-Motorcycle-Suspension-Hydraulic/dp/B0CNYYZ1RN/>.
  • “Mod Easy Sidecar Assembly Guide 2023.” YouTube., Dec. 5, 2023 [online], [retrieved on Oct. 28, 2024]. Retrieved from the Internet <URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHyONHJZL9w>.
  • “Learn How to Ride the Mod Easy SideCar.” YouTube., Jul. 13, 2022 [online], [retrieved on Oct. 28, 2024]. Retrieved from the Internet <URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MVGalvJRmc>.
  • “Mod Easy SideCar Electric Cruiser Packs a Lot . . . Retro-Looking Package.” Autoevolution., Sep. 6, 2022 [online], [retrieved on Oct. 28, 2024]. Retrieved from the Internet <URL: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/mod-easy-sidecar-electric-cruiser-packs-a-lot-of-muscle-in-a-cool-retro-looking-package-197885.html>.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 63/496,625, filed Apr. 17, 2023, Dor Korngold.
  • Freewheelin E-Bikes, Freewheelin Ebikes and Outdoors, retrieved from the internet, https://freewheelinebikes.com/.
  • Mod Bikes, Mod Easy—Electric Bike with Sidecar, retrieved from the internet, https://web.archive.org/web/20230317222539/https://mod-bikes.com/products/mod-easy-electric-cruiser-bike-and-sidecar.
  • Mod Bikes, Mod Easy SideCar, retrieved from the internet, https://web.archive.org/web/20220923220903/https://mod-bikes.com/products/mod-easy-electric-cruiser-bike-and-sidecar.
  • WayBack Machine, Calendar Map View, retrieved from the internet, https://web.archive.org/web/20230515000000*/https://mod-bikes.com/products/mod-easy-electric-cruiser-bike-and-sidecar.
  • Wicked Thumb, Ebike Sidecars, retrieved from the internet, https://wickedthumb.com/collections/sidecars.
  • Wicked Thumb, Wicked Thumb BLVD w/ Sidecar Ebike, retrieved from the internet, https://wickedthumb.com/products/blvd-sidecar.
  • Wicked Thumb, Wicked Thumb Destroyer w/ Sidecar, retrieved from the internet, https://wickedthumb.com/products/wicked-thumb-destroyer-sidecar.
  • Wicked Thumb, Wicked Thumb Rat w/Sidecar Ebike, retrieved from the internet, https://wickedthumb.com/products/wicked-thumb-rat-sidehack.
  • Wicked Thumb, Wicked Thumb Sidecar w/mounting kit *Bike Sold Separately*, retrieved from the internet, https://wickedthumb.com/products/sidecaronly.
  • Amazon.com, Thule Tour Rack—Bike Cargo Rack—Easy on Easy Off—Front and Rear Compatible : Everything Else, Accessed: Feb. 28, 2023, https://www.amazon.com/Thule-Pack-Pedal-Tour-Rack/dp/B01N6RORTM/ref=sr_1_27?content-id=amzn1.sym.9575273b-ecd8-4648-9bf0-15f20c657e0a&keywords=qr%2Bbeam%2Brack%2Bmtx&pd_rd_r=8234aabb-5833-4b52-9034-4fbe4cd13b60&pd_rd_w=d78KI&pd_rd_wg=I47q0&pf_rd_p=9575273b-ecd8-4648-9bf0-15f20c657e0a&pf_rd_r=0KM7HKNCVE4EAMK2T3A6&qid=1677534982&sr=8-27&th=1.
  • Amazon.com, Topeak MTX Rear Bicycle Basket : Sports & Outdoors, Accessed: Feb. 28, 2023, https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-882104-Rear-Bicycle-Basket/dp/B000FI6WXQ?th=1&psc=1.
  • KLICKfix | GTA, Accessed: Feb. 28, 2023, https://klickfix.com/en/systems/gta.
  • KLICKfix | Home, Accessed: Feb. 28, 2023, https://klickfix.com/en/.
  • KLICKfix | KorbKlip, Accessed: Feb. 28, 2023, https://klickfix.com/en/systems/korbklip.
  • KLICKfix | Rackpack, Accessed: Feb. 28, 2023, https://klickfix.com/en/systems/rackpack.
  • KLICKfix | Racktim, Accessed: Feb. 28, 2023, https://klickfix.com/en/systems/racktime.
  • KLICKfix | UniKlip, Accessed: Feb. 28, 2023, https://klickfix.com/en/systems/uniklip.
  • Mobicity, “Simply Plus—Simple & low cost : manual lock and charge,” Accessed: Feb. 27, 2023, https://www.mobicity.fr/index.php?page=produit-det&type=simply-plus.
  • Turvec, “E-Bike Charging Station.” Accessed: Feb. 27, 2023, https://turvec.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Turvec_E-Bike_Charging_Station_Data_Sheet.pdf.
  • Espace translation of WO 2006 097000 A1 (Year: 2006).
  • Office Action (Non-Final Rejection) dated Mar. 5, 2025 for U.S. Appl. No. 18/592,178 (pp. 1-17).
Patent History
Patent number: D1127649
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 27, 2024
Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
Assignee: V-CYCLE GLOBAL, LLC (Austin, TX)
Inventor: Dor Korngold (Austin, TX)
Primary Examiner: Darlington Ly
Application Number: 29/930,076
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Sidecar (D12/116)