Velocipede Type Patents (Class 211/17)
  • Publication number: 20120298605
    Abstract: An equipment rack assembly having a member; a first securing assembly, where the first securing assembly is operationally connected to the member; a second securing assembly, where the second securing assembly is operationally connected to the member; and an equipment pulling assembly having a first part and a second part, where the first part of equipment pulling assembly is operationally connected to the first securing assembly and the second part of equipment pulling assembly is operationally connected to the second securing assembly; and where the equipment pulling assembly includes a movable cable and a hanger that is operationally connected to the cable, where equipment is attached to the hanger so that the equipment can be moved between the first part and the second part of equipment pulling assembly while being hanged on the equipment rack assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Edward Dovner
  • Patent number: 8272491
    Abstract: An electronic lock is provided for removably securing a movable item to a structure, the electronic lock comprising first and second complementary cooperating member, each mounted to a respective one of the movable item and the structure and being engageable together in a lockable position and a securing assembly for securing the first and second connecting member together when engaged in the lockable position, wherein the securing assembly comprises inter alia a position detecting means, an electronic control means, an actuator, a locking aperture and a movable locking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Societe de Velo en Libre-Service
    Inventors: Charles Ibrahim Khairallah, Michel Dallaire
  • Patent number: 8205757
    Abstract: Some embodiments disclose a corral configured to hold one or more shopping carts and display one or more advertisements. The corral can include: (a) an enclosure having an opening configured to receive the one or more shopping carts, the enclosure having a first side; and (b) at least one first panel located at the first side and configured to display at least a first advertisement of the one or more advertisements. The advertising panels can be configured to be coupled adjacent the opening of the corral to facilitate better visibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Starlite Media, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Allen
  • Publication number: 20120024802
    Abstract: In one example, the instant invention includes a bicycle rack assembly that consists of: a member; a first securing assembly, where the first securing assembly is operationally connected to the member; a second securing assembly, where the second securing assembly is operationally connected to the member; and a bicycle pulling assembly having a first part and a second part, where the first part of bicycle pulling assembly is operationally connected to the first securing assembly and the second part of bicycle pulling assembly is operationally connected to the second securing assembly; and where the bicycle pulling assembly includes a movable cable and a hanger that is operationally connected to the cable, where a plurality of bicycles are attached to the hanger so that the plurality of bicycles can be moved between the first part and the second part of bicycle pulling assembly while being hanged on the bicycle rack assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Edward Dovner
  • Patent number: 8061499
    Abstract: An electronic lock for removably securing a movable item to a structure, the electronic lock comprising first and second complementary cooperating connecting members, each being fixedly mounted to a respective one of the movable item and the structure and being engageable together in a lockable position; and a securing assembly for securing the first and second connecting members together when engaged in the lockable position, the securing assembly comprising a movable locking member operatively associated to the first connecting member, a locking aperture defined in the second connecting member, the locking aperture being adapted for receiving the movable locking member when the connecting members are engaged together in the lockable position; an actuator operatively coupled to the movable locking member for actuating the movable locking member between an unlocked position enabling disengagement of the first and second connecting members and a locked position wherein the movable locking member engages the lo
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Societe de Velo En Libre-Service
    Inventors: Charles Ibrahim Khairallah, Michel Dallaire
  • Patent number: 8047492
    Abstract: A hanger includes a body member including two hanging ends, a pivoted portion between the hanging ends and two slide rails provided between the pivoted portion and hanging ends respectively. A fastener unit is coupled to the pivoted portion for positioning the body member in a horizontal direction. Two slide members are respectively slideably disposed on the slide rails, with each slide member including a first receiving groove inserted by the related slide rail and a second receiving groove. Two hook members are pivotally coupled to the slide members respectively, with a longitudinal direction of each hook member being perpendicular to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: Dennis H. Wang
  • Publication number: 20110226709
    Abstract: A combination of a front fork of a bicycle and a parking rack, wherein the front fork includes two shafts, each shaft having first and second ends and the parking rack includes a space receiving the front fork for parking the bicycle, the combination comprises a fixture member provided between the first and second ends of one of the shafts and facing opposite to another shaft; and a locking apparatus, which is installed to the parking rack and corresponding to the fixture member, selectively locking the fixture member to the parking rack between a locking position and an unlocking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Tammy Yen, Jan-Nan Chen
  • Patent number: 7922009
    Abstract: A motorized bicycle storage and retrieval assembly for loading, storing and unloading bikes. The storage assembly is mountable within or to the top of existing bicycle storage racks. The storage assembly has a frame, a lower track, an upper track and a motor assembly and windable cable interconnects the lower and upper trolley track. The upper track has front and rear bike wheel securement structures which secure a bike to the upper track. A plate assembly is provided to pivot the upper trolley track with respect to the lower trolley track to load and unload bikes. The motorized assembly includes a gear reduction device, a brake device, a wound cable and a switch mechanism to operate the bicycle storage assembly. Further, a safety mechanism is provided to lock the upper track to the lower track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Inventor: Roger Charles Larson
  • Patent number: 7900801
    Abstract: A multi-function vehicle-carrying frame includes a chassis, a positioning frame, a connecting rod, two first clasping poles, two second clasping poles, two third clasping poles and a support. The chassis is U-shaped. The positioning frame is reverse U-shaped and inserted into the chassis. An adjustable clipping post is disposed on a top tube of the positioning frame, and both lateral pipes are locked with a movable buffer cushion. The connecting rod is fixed between the lateral pipes of the positioning frame. The first clasping poles are pivotally connected to the lateral pipes of the positioning frame, the second clasping poles are connected to the lateral pipes of the first clasping pole or the positioning frame, and the third clasping poles are connected to the ends of the connecting rod. The support is connected to the lateral pipes of the positioning frame. Thereby, the multi-function vehicle-carrying frame is stable and practical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Huang
  • Patent number: 7896206
    Abstract: A storage device for a vehicle roof top cargo carrier includes a frame, and a rod assembly is carried by the frame. A pair of spaced apart attachment points is carried by the frame. A forward hanger is to be secured to the cargo carrier and includes a hooked end and an attachment end. A rear hanger is to be secured to the cargo carrier and includes a hooked end and an attachment end. The forward and rear hangers are to be hooked onto the rod assembly using the hooked ends, and the attachment ends are to be held in place by the pair of attachment points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey Myron, Elizabeth Myron
  • Publication number: 20100237027
    Abstract: A stand for supporting at least one bicycle may include a plurality of tubular frame members including a plurality of generally linear portions, a plurality of angled portions and a plurality of U-shaped portions. The stand also may include a foot having a generally planar bottom surface and an upper surface adapted for operatively engaging one of the U-shaped portions, a wall attachment for coupling a top of the stand to a wall, and a plurality of holders slidably coupled to the generally linear portions. Each of the holders may comprise a band surrounding a portion of the generally linear portions, a hook extending downward and outward from the band, and compressible portions that hold the hook at a desired position along the generally linear portion. In addition, the frame members may include swaged ends and spring-loaded pin assemblies for easy assembly and disassembly of the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Bruce Shaha, Marcus Bosch
  • Publication number: 20100237026
    Abstract: A storage system for elevating objects from a surface, such as storing a bicycle off the ground, the storage system including a first mounting plate coupled to a wheel; a second mounting plate spaced from the first mounting plate and coupled to a plurality of wheels; a first wheel assembly spaced from the first mounting plate; a second wheel assembly spaced from the second mounting plate; a cable operatively engaging each of the wheels; and a coupler extending from the first wheel assembly and a second coupler extending from the second wheel assembly. Each of the mounting plates may be made from a unitary piece of material, and each plate may include a plurality of arched channels for rotatably adjusting the mounting plates, e.g., to provide for generally linear alignment of pulley wheels when installing the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Bruce SHAHA, Marcus BOSCH
  • Patent number: 7631854
    Abstract: A ceiling-mounted bicycle storage hoist including a first elongated structural member (36) and a second elongated structural member (38). The first elongated structural member is connected to the second elongated structural member, forming a V-shaped structural assembly spanning at least 1220 mm in one direction, to enable attachment to ceilings comprising wooden joists spaced at 305 mm, 406 mm, 488 mm, or 610 mm intervals. A first, second, and third rope and pulley system are attached to the first and second elongated structural members. The first, second, and third rope and pulley systems converge at a location near the connection between the first and second elongated structural members, enabling a user to control the first, second, and third rope and pulley systems simultaneously. A bicycle may be attached to the first, second, and third rope and pulley systems and hoisted in a horizontal orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventor: Andrew Mountain
  • Patent number: 7604131
    Abstract: A storage rack that can be mounted to the ceiling to allow easy loading and unloading of multiple items, such as bikes. The stored items ride along a longitudinal track which allows a single item, in a row of many, to be removed without disturbing the remaining items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Inventors: John M. Clark, Stephen A. Smith
  • Patent number: 7481027
    Abstract: A multiple-level bicycle storing system includes a framework having a vertical support and a horizontal mounting frame. The framework defines a lower storing space with a lower receiver, a middle storing space with an upper receiver attached to the mounting frame with a pivot mechanism, and an upper storing space. The upper storing space includes an upper track having a horizontal rail, a shuttle movably engaging the rail, an electric shuttle motor attached to the rail and the shuttle and a power source, a cable winch incorporated into the shuttle, an electric winch motor attached to the cable winch and the power source, a control box attached between the winch motor, the shuttle motor and the power source, and a bicycle support attached to the cable winch. The pivot mechanism includes a plurality of rollers, rails, a lever and a gas spring to enable extension of the upper receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventor: Ernst Blume
  • Publication number: 20080190979
    Abstract: A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a housing and a second frame member attached to a connecting member. The connecting member is rotationally coupled to the housing to allow relative pivotal movement between the first and second frame members. A locking member is disposed within the housing and selectively movable between a first position, in which the locking member engages the connecting member to impede relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing, and a second position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the connecting member to allow relative rotational movement between the connecting member and the housing. At least one support arm is coupled to the housing and configured for sliding and pivotal movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the arm engages the housing to support a bicycle adjacent the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Duncan Robins, Joseph J. Settelmayer, Scott R. Allen
  • Publication number: 20080173597
    Abstract: A parts rack for holding automotive parts for shipping and storing parts in the course of assembling of automobiles including a three dimensional framework which is assembled from elongated members detachably connected together using steel connectors to allow shipping of the racks disassembled and to allow quicker deliveries and also readily allow reconfiguration, repairs, and salvage of components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: David C. Shiffet, Elvis Mandelli, Mohammed Mahmood
  • Publication number: 20080110841
    Abstract: A multi-function vehicle-carrying frame comprises a chassis, a positioning frame, a connecting rod, two first clasping poles, two second clasping poles, two third clasping poles and a support. The chassis is U-shaped, the positioning frame is reverse U-shaped being inserted into the chassis, an adjustable clipping post is disposed on a top tube of the positioning frame, and both lateral pipes are locked with a movable buffer cushion. The connecting rod is fixed between the lateral pipes of the positioning frame. The first clasping poles are pivotally connected to the lateral pipes of the positioning frame, the second clasping poles are connected to the lateral pipes of the first clasping pole or the positioning frame, and the third clasping poles are connected to the ends of the connecting rod. The support is connected to the lateral pipes of the positioning frame. Thereby, the present invention is stable and practical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Huang
  • Patent number: 7325785
    Abstract: A storage apparatus is disclosed. The storage apparatus comprises a mounting mechanism, a hoist system and a storage member. The hoist system, which is attached to the mounting mechanism, comprises at least one pulley. A hoist wire is disposed within each of the at least one pulleys. A hoist wire mount receives a first end of each of the hoist wires and a power source. Finally, the storage member is affixed to a second end of each of the hoist wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: The Design Society, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Krengel, Joseph T. Hudson, Paul Hatch, Troy Livingston
  • Patent number: 7290670
    Abstract: A bike rack includes two main arms, two links, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a first pivot member pivotally mounted on a first main arm, a second pivot member pivotally mounted on a second main arm and pivotally connected with the first pivot member, and a control handle secured to the second pivot member to drive the locking mechanism to expand and fold the two main arms. Thus, the control handle is held by a user' one hand to operate the locking mechanism so as to lock and unlock the bike rack, thereby facilitating the user mounting and detaching the bike rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Inventor: Chin-Sung Huang
  • Patent number: 7243804
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for supporting tools at a given height on a door jamb. The apparatus for use as a tool platform for working on stilts. The apparatus comprising a vertical support member, a fastener device extending from the doorjamb, and a wall grip mechanism. The wall grip mechanism comprising a first projection and a second projection disposed apart from one another at a first given width, and each one of the first projection and the second projection extending in a first direction away from the vertical support member. The apparatus further comprising a tool platform having a front end and a back end in opposition to one another, the tool platform forming a horizontal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventor: Rodney B. Miller
  • Patent number: 7180015
    Abstract: A scale for weighing objects in general and specifically bicycles is described. One embodiment of the scale comprises a body, a hook for suspending the item to be weighed, and an appendage extending from the body. The appendage is adapted to be firmly secured in a tube clamp of a typical bicycle repair stand to hold the scale while a bicycle or other objects are being weighed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: Douglas A. Hudson
  • Patent number: 7168575
    Abstract: A stabilizing device for supporting a motorcycle in a storage and transport position inside an enclosed trailer. A support frame is attached to the ceiling trusses of the trailer. A telescopic arm extends downward from the support frame to connect to a cross arm including hooks and straps that attach to the motorcycle to secure the motorcycle in place. A strengthening brace is interconnected between the opposite side of the support frame and an intermediate position on the telescopic arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Inventor: Ronald Paul Olsen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7093724
    Abstract: A bicycle advertising rack which is selectively attached to an existing parking meter, and which may be suitably used for locking up a bicycle in areas such as business areas having few or no bicycle racks or other objects to which the bicycle may be effectively secured. The bicycle advertising rack comprises a U-shaped tube having an upper arm and a lower arm; each having an end having a cylindrical collar affixed thereunto. The post of the parking meter extends concentrically through each of the collars, and forms a closed loop therewith, through which a chain or a U-shaped lock may be extended while “locking” a bicycle to the parking meter. The bicycle advertising rack has two flat plates for selectively displaying an advertisement thereupon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventor: Brad Kessler
  • Patent number: 7044446
    Abstract: The invention recites a cart corral for the storage of shopping carts. The cart corral including a front portion and a rear portion. A bar is coupled to the front and rear portion to at least partially define a side wall, a cart corral interior, and a cart corral exterior. A side panel is detachably mounted to the bar such that the side panel is disposed substantially within the cart corral exterior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignees: Redico, Inc., RTS Plastics
    Inventors: Rodney L. Hempen, Timothy A. Otterlee, Graham C. Lobban
  • Patent number: 7044309
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for highly flexible placement of one or more wheel chocks on a transport to thereby support one or more motorcycles. The wheel chocks are preferably mounted to the transport utilizing flexible straps. When the straps are under tension, then the wheel chock is urged in a first direction towards the motorcycle wheel. Additional straps may secure the motorcycle to the transport such that when the additional straps are under tension then the motorcycle is urged in a second direction toward the wheel chock. In a preferred embodiment, the first direction and second direction are substantially opposite so that movement of the wheel chock and motorcycle is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventor: Walter L. Raines
  • Patent number: 7028850
    Abstract: The motorcycle support stand is a compact and folding device used as an additional support to a motorcycle when parking the motorcycle in a location where firm ground is not available, specifically a muddy field or a location having unstable or uneven ground conditions not conducive to the motorcycle being supported by its own kick stand. The device, comprising a base support frame and an adjustable height pedestal with a frame engaging trough, is compact and storable, being presented in several component parts without requiring any tools, and may be adjusted to the height of any motorcycle, being adapted to any motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: Aram Sargisian
  • Patent number: 7021461
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rack for supporting a vehicle, such as a motorcycle, during shipping. In one embodiment, the rack includes selectively actuated support assemblies, each having a rotatably mounted wheel. In the actuated position, the wheels facilitate movement of the rack and vehicle together. In this and possibly another embodiment, the rack includes a protective assembly having an upstanding guard mounted on opposed sides of a base in the form of a generally rectangular frame. Each protective assembly with the upstanding guard may move between a first, retracted position adjacent to the corresponding side of the frame and a second, extended position farther away from that side of the frame. The guard is also collapsible, including when the protective assembly is in the retracted position, to provide the rack with a low profile when not in use. Related methods are also disclosed, including a method of retrofitting an existing shipping rack to include the disclosed protective and support assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Keyboard Carriage
    Inventor: Dennis P. Robey
  • Patent number: 6976593
    Abstract: A bicycle stand that supports a bicycle frame to maintain the bicycle in an upright position and method of use are provided. The bicycle stand includes a first portion that supports a frame member of the bicycle and a second portion having a front-wheel-engaging member that interacts with a front wheel of the bicycle. The second portion of the bicycle stand includes ground-engaging members that contact a surface upon which the bicycle rests. The ground-engaging members contact the surface on opposite sides of a plane defined by the frame of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventor: Bradley R. Fierstein
  • Patent number: 6951287
    Abstract: A receiver hitch mounted bike rack with an anti-rattle mechanism includes a main tube that is received in the interior of a standard receiver hitch of a vehicle. The rack includes a pair of lateral wheel rails that each receive the front wheel or fork of a bike. An upright tube corresponding to each lateral wheel rail receives the bottom bracket of the bicycle. The bottom bracket rests in a groove on a top side of the upright tube, and the pedal arm is secured in the interior of the upright tube. One side of the upright tube, the side opposite the wheel, includes an elongated slot that accommodates the pedal of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: The Productive Edge, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven J. Randazzo
  • Patent number: 6938782
    Abstract: A rack for carrying a bicycle on a vehicle. The rack includes forward and rear crossbars extending across a top surface of the vehicle and a pair of tower bodies associated with each crossbar to secure the crossbars to the vehicle. A wheel mount is attached to a first one of the crossbars. The wheel mount is adapted to support a wheel of the bicycle with a lowest point on the wheel positioned over a range of positions relative to the crossbar including with the lowest point positioned off the wheel mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory A. Dean, Scott R. Allen
  • Patent number: 6843380
    Abstract: A modular storage support device supports items suspended above a floor. The device rests upon the floor and comprises a vertical member extending upwardly which has an upper end and a lower end. A base member has a base vertical portion which receives the lower end of the vertical member and a U-shaped portion which is oriented perpendicular to the vertical member. The U-shaped portion has two leg portions extending laterally with respect to the sides thereof. Two L-shaped support legs are received in one of the leg portions and extend forward therefrom. A foot portion extends downwardly from each of the L-shaped support legs to rest upon a floor. An L-shaped wall brace is received within the upper end of the vertical member and extends upwardly and then rearwardly from vertical member to engage a vertical wall. One or more supports are sildably secured to the vertical member and the upwardly extending section of the L-shaped wall brace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Inventor: Glenn A. Fickett
  • Publication number: 20040251219
    Abstract: A rack system for a plurality of bicycles, including a first elongated base assembly having a plurality of first holes therein, a second elongated base assembly having a plurality of second holes therein and a plurality of support elements. The support elements are configured for mechanical connection to the base assemblies solely by easy mechanical attachment. The first and second end of one support element are configured for insertion into one of the first and second holes, respectively. The first and second base assembly are configured to provide a resisting force to a torque applied to one support element by one of the bicycles about a line which joins the an associated first and second hole. A spacing of the first and second holes is configured, such that every two of the support elements support one bicycle by the wheel and the bicycles are spaced apart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: Trellidor Ltd.
    Inventor: Henry Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20040226899
    Abstract: A ceiling mount bicycle rack provides for easy loading through the use of downwardly transversely opening wheel hooks that may receive the tires of a bicycle when flipped about the bicycle's upper structure by a user through a gentle arc. After installation on the rack, the bicycle may be slid along longitudinal tracks for storage in a more compact configuration in a less accessible location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: William J. Ferron
  • Patent number: 6805247
    Abstract: A modular bicycle locking stand that provides secure parking of bicycles thereon. This bicycle stand, in its preferred embodiment, is comprised of an upper toroidal member that is securely fastened to a lower semi-toroidal member that is, in turn, securely fastened to two shoes used to firmly anchor the bicycle stand to the ground in an urban setting. The bicycle locking stand thus becomes immobile. The bicycle stand can be used stand-alone or in combination as a plurality of such bicycle stands so as to provide a bicycle parking station in an urban or other setting. A plurality of these bicycle stands can also be used to protect a tree from damage due to parked bicycles by surrounding the tree with a sufficient number of modules to prevent bicycles from leaning against or being attached to the tree. This permits a number of bicycles to be parked in the vicinity of urban planted trees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: NYC Street Tree Consortium, Inc.
    Inventor: Manuel Saez
  • Publication number: 20040129656
    Abstract: Modular system for parking-storage of bicycles consisting of the use of modules formed of a base provided with horizontal and sloping runners along which the wheels of the bicycle run when it is pushed up to its inclined parking-storage position, as well as with elements that limit the end position of the pedals, when the bicycle is pushed along the runners, so that one of them remains above the axis of rotation and the other below, said modules being each housed in containers or lockers which, when juxtaposed to one another, form either linear structures, accessible from the front or back, or circular ones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Esteben Garcia Simon, Ramon Garcia Simon
  • Publication number: 20040124159
    Abstract: A rack for holding a bicycle by either its front or back wheel in an upright position on a floor. The rack includes a bracket which is adapted to be fitted on an elongate support frame. A rotatable lower brace extends outwardly from the bracket and includes spaced-apart arms which terminate in a downwardly extending lip. An upper brace extends generally upwardly from the bracket and includes spaced-apart arms. A bicycle is held on the rack by rolling the bicycle wheel directly into the lip of the lower brace and into and between the arms of the upper and lower braces respectively. A plurality of racks can be slidingly fitted onto a single support frame for holding a plurality of bicycles in spaced-apart relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Colony Incorporated
    Inventor: Kent G. West
  • Patent number: 6732984
    Abstract: A support apparatus includes a first tube, a second tube pivotally connected with the first tube, a rod telescopically connected with the first tube and a positioning device for retaining the rod in position relative to the first tube. The positioning device includes a mount secured to the first tube and a latch movably mounted on the mount between an engaging position where the latch engages with the rod and a releasing position where the latch releases the rod. The mount includes two lateral portions secured to the first tube. The latch is pivotally mounted on the lateral portions of the mount. Each of the lateral portions of the mount defines an aperture. The latch defines an aperture. A bolt is inserted through the aperture defined in each of the lateral portions of the mount and the aperture defined in the latch. The mount includes an intermediate portion formed between the lateral portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: David Tsai
  • Publication number: 20040074851
    Abstract: An inexpensive and convenient bicycle locking stand that provides secure parking of bicycles thereon. This bicycle stand, in its preferred embodiment, is comprised of an upper annular member that is securely fastened to a lower semi-annular member that is, in turn, securely fastened to two shoes used to firmly anchor the bicycle stand to the ground in an urban setting. The bicycle locking stand thus becomes immobile. The bicycle stand can be used stand-alone or in combination as a plurality of such bicycle stands so as to provide a bicycle parking station in an urban or other setting. A plurality of these bicycle stands can also be used to protect a tree from damage due to parked bicycles by surrounding the tree with a sufficient number of modules to prevent bicycles from leaning against or being attached to the tree. This has the added benefit of permitting a greater number of bicycles to be parked in the vicinity of urban planted trees than were the bicycle stands not to be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: NYC STREET TREE CONSORTIUM, INC.
    Inventor: Manuel Saez
  • Publication number: 20040060878
    Abstract: A carrier device for supporting cycles includes a track supported on a base, a bar adjustably supported on the track, and a supporting brace secured on the bar and having a stay for easily and quickly and readily supporting the cycles without additional fasteners or tools. A bracket may be used for adjustably securing the track on one or more rods of the base. The base includes a pair of posts supported on two beams, a pair of seats supported on the posts, and one or more rods secured between the seats. The seats each has a disc rotatably supported on a rotary member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: Mei Ling Ho
  • Publication number: 20040050807
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a movable rack to which bicycles can be easily attached and raised up, off the floor, for storage or display purposes. Since movement of the rack lever is accomplished by a hand crank, battery power, or electricity, a child or small adult can use the invention to store or retrieve his/her bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Dara Cheng
  • Publication number: 20040031766
    Abstract: A bicycle stand that supports a bicycle frame to maintain the bicycle in an upright position and method of use are provided. The bicycle stand includes a first portion that supports a frame member of the bicycle and a second portion having a front-wheel-engaging member that interacts with a front wheel of the bicycle. The second portion of the bicycle stand includes ground-engaging members that contact a surface upon which the bicycle rests. The ground-engaging members contact the surface on opposite sides of a plane defined by the frame of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Bradley R. Fierstein
  • Patent number: 6691878
    Abstract: A dynamic system for elevating and bracing horizontal load bearing arms carried by one or more vertical members, singularly or in pairs. The arm and brace system of the present invention is adapted to allow a load to be raised to an elevated storage position and then easily and promptly lowered for access as needed. The design is scaleable to accommodate three-dimensional specifications particular to an application, and adaptable to lifting mechanisms of various weight capacities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Ernest G. Ouitz
  • Patent number: 6637602
    Abstract: A combination of a bicycle and a display rack therefor, the bicycle has a frame and a plurality of wheels on the frame. The rack having a frame, a mount portion of the frame arranged to be coupled to a ceiling of a building, a linkage having a hanger such that the bicycle can be coupled to the hanger and wherein the linkage is moveable between a first raised position for display and a second lowered position for providing access to the hanger and a cylinder and piston within the mounting portion for retracting the linkage from the second position to the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Raymond Dueck
  • Patent number: 6601712
    Abstract: A rack for carrying a bicycle on a vehicle. The rack includes forward and rear crossbars extending across a top surface of the vehicle and a pair of tower bodies associated with each crossbar to secure the crossbars to the vehicle. A wheel mount is attached to a first one of the crossbars. The wheel mount is adapted to support a wheel of the bicycle with a lowest point on the wheel positioned over a range of positions relative to the crossbar including with the lowest point positioned off the wheel mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory A. Dean, Scott R. Allen
  • Publication number: 20030141263
    Abstract: A combination of a bicycle and a display rack therefor, the bicycle has a frame and a plurality of wheels on the frame. The rack having a frame, a mount portion of the frame arranged to be coupled to a ceiling of a building, a linkage having a hanger such that the bicycle can be coupled to the hanger and wherein the linkage is moveable between a first raised position for display and a second lowered position for providing access to the hanger and a cylinder and piston within the mounting portion for retracting the linkage from the second position to the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Raymond Dueck
  • Patent number: 6581616
    Abstract: A cart corral for receiving shopping carts in a parking lot is designed to support a roof. Four spaced apart vertical posts are defined as a left front corner post, a right front corner, a left rear corner post, and a right rear corner post. Each of the posts has substantially an equal height and an outside diameter. Each of the posts has a lower end designed to contact a support surface and an upper end designed to support the roof. Replaceable polymerized sheathing surrounds each of the posts. The sheathing has an inner diameter equal to or greater than the outer diameter of the posts and extends substantially the entire height of the posts. A first horizontal rail extends between the left rear and right rear corner posts and releasably engages the posts between the upper and lower ends. A second horizontal rail extends between the right rear and right front corner posts and releasably engages the posts between their upper and lower ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Frank Venegas, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6575310
    Abstract: A lift for raising a motorcycle positioned on a surface of the lift includes a frame defining a wheel-way and a surface along a longitudinal path on the lift. A front end lift assembly includes a drive and is mounted to the frame for lifting the front portion of the motorcycle from the surface. A rear end lift assembly is mounted to the frame and includes a drive, independent of the front end drive, for lifting the rear portion of the motorcycle from the surface. The front and rear end lift assemblies are operable independently of one another so that the front portion of the motorcycle can be raised from the surface while the rear portion is on the surface, the rear portion of the motorcycle can be raised from the surface while the front portion is on the surface, and either the front or rear portion can be raised from the surface, independently of the other, and when the other portion of the motorcycle is raised from the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: TC Development and Design
    Inventor: Teffy R. Chamoun
  • Publication number: 20030010729
    Abstract: A SUPPORT FOR PARKING BICYCLES, which is characterized by the fact that it consists of a stability base (1), made in the shape of a rectangle which has some support feet (3) on one of its sides which serve for anchoring to the ground, while on the opposite side, a fork (2) in the shape of an inverted U has been intercalated which, on its lower part, provides two additional supports and which allows, on each foot, the lateral support of a bicycle, thus achieving perfect stability thereof in its position, and by the fact that on the upper part of the fork, a plate (5) has been placed which allows for advertising.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Andres Ruiz De Gauna Lopez De Luzuriaga
  • Patent number: RE43233
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cart corral assembly of the type employed by stores, such as grocery stores, to encourage the consumer to temporarily store grocery carts in the parking lot before bringing the cart within the store structure. The cart corral includes a first set of two spaced apart vertical rails in a base support extended between these rails. The base support supports the vertical rails in an upright position. At least two spaced apart horizontal rails are provided and are removably engaged with the vertical rails in a position abut above the base support. The horizontal rails form an obtuse angle with the vertical rails. A second set of two spaced apart vertical rails are provided opposite the first set of vertical rails and are removably engaged with the horizontal rails. A second base support extends between the second set of vertical rails and supports the vertical rails in an upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Inventor: Frank Venegas, Jr.