Dual-level bicycle rack

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top view of the dual-level bicycle rack in an embodiment for four bicycles.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the dual-level bicycle rack in the embodiment for four bicycles. The back view is a mirror image of the front view with the exception that the taller bicycle locking bars are shown behind the plaque support members in the back view. The back view is therefore not shown. This view shows an embodiment which also includes a plaque or sign.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the dual-level bicycle rack in an embodiment for six bicycles.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the dual-level bicycle rack in the embodiment for six bicycles. The back view is a mirror image of the front view with the exception that the taller bicycle locking bars are shown behind the plaque support members in the back view. The back view is therefore not shown. This view shows an embodiment which also includes a plaque or sign.

FIG. 5 is a top view of the dual-level bicycle rack in an embodiment for eight bicycles.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the dual-level bicycle rack in the embodiment for eight bicycles. The back view is a mirror image of the front view with the exception that the taller bicycle locking bars are shown behind the plaque support members in the back view. The back view is therefore not shown. This view shows an embodiment which also includes a plaque or sign.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the dual-level bicycle rack. The side view of each embodiment is identical and therefore only one side view is shown. The opposite side view of each embodiment is a mirror image and therefore is not shown. The broken line showing of two bicycles stored in the rack is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the dual-level bicycle rack design in the embodiment for four bicycles. The broken line showing of two bicycles stored in the rack is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the dual-level bicycle rack design in the embodiment for six bicycles. The broken line showing of two bicycles stored in the rack is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design; and,

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the dual-level bicycle rack design in an embodiment for eight bicycles. The broken line showing of two bicycles stored in the rack is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a dual-level bicycle rack, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D543906
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 8, 2004
Date of Patent: Jun 5, 2007
Inventors: Rodney Joseph Hoadley (San Luis Obispo, CA), Matthew Dale Moore (San Luis Obispo, CA)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Linda Brooks
Attorney: Bill & MaryLou Inc.
Application Number: 29/216,723
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Cycle Support Or Holding Rack (15) (D12/115)