Abstract: A storage system for holding athletic equipment comprising a body member having a first side, a second side, a back opening, and an inside surface communicating with the back opening. The inside surface has a first and second inside arcuate surface respective in the first and second side of the body member. A pair of rib members is integrally bound to the inside surface of the body member. Each rib member has a rib lip protruding therefrom. The rib lip of each rib member protrudes towards each other such as to define a rib opening there between. A lower and upper height adjustment member is slidably disposed within the body member against the first and second inside arcuate surface. A first external channel member is connected to the first side and has a first channel opening, and a second external channel member is connected to the second side and has a second channel opening.

Abstract: A bicycle rack is constructed of steel and includes a base formed by a pair of parallel rails laterally spaced from each other and joined by a laterally extending connecting link. A pair of elongated stanchions extends upwardly from the rails to converge together at an apex which is at a height greater than the length of a bicycle. The upper extremities of the stanchions are joined together by gusset plates and either one or two hooks extend transversely outwardly from the gusset plates vertically above the base. A bicycle is suspended from one or both of the hooks by one of its wheels, so that the wheels of the bicycle are disposed one above another with the weight of the bicycle acting downwardly vertically above the base.

Abstract: Disclosed is an economic easily mounted storage hanger, well suited to the storage of bicycles and ladders.The invention comprises an substantially arcuate load restraining means whose ends are fashioned into load restraining members, whereby the burden of a load is spread horizontally across said load restraining members. A bipedal clamping means whereby the arcuate load restraining means may be mounted to an exposed ceiling joist. A flush surface mounting means to which the said clamping means may be secured.The load restraining means is variously attachable to the clamping means, whereby in either ceiling or wall mounting the load restraining means may be usefully oriented.

Abstract: The bike stand is free-standing and separate from the bike. The stand includes a horizontal base or bottom portion, an about vertical middle portion, preferably conected to the front end of the bottom portion and an upper bike supporting portion connected to the middle portion. The upper portion includes a pair of laterally spaced rearwardly extending L-shaped arms connected at their upper ends by a cross-bar. The lower rungs of the arms support the bicycle or motorbike, for example, the tubular bottom portion of a motorbike frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lockable clamping apparatus for securing a bicycle to the rail of a pick-up truck bed having a generally L-shaped lengthwise extending portion. The clamping apparatus includes outer clamping means for engaging the outer facing surfaces of the truck bed rail's L-shaped portion and inner clamping means for engaging the inner facing surfaces of the truck bed rail's L-shaped portion. The inner and outer clamping means are movably, preferably pivotally, connected to each other so that they can be moved, preferably pivoted, between an open mounting position and a closed clamping position. The clamping apparatus is mounted on the truck bed rail when it is in its open mounting position. When the clamping apparatus is in its closed clamping position, the first and second clamping means tightly engage the L-shaped portion of the truck bed rail to secure the clamping apparatus thereto.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding athletic equipment having a stanchion member with a pair of outside standards and an intermediate standard to form a pair of longitudinal openings. A bifurcated member is provided having a pair of brackets. The pair of brackets slidably lodge in the pair of longitudinal openings such that the bifurcated member slidably engages the stanchion member. A support is secured to the stanchion member for supporting and retaining athletic equipment off of the ground.

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.

Abstract: A device for locking a bicycle (1) provided with a bicycle lock (18) has a stand (2) and a member (3) fixed thereon and adapted to cooperate with the bicycle lock (18) in such a manner that the member (3), together with the bicycle lock (18) in the locking position thereof, ensures locking of the bicycle (1) to the stand (2). The stand (2) has a part (5b) along which said member (3) is displaceable for vertical adjustment. Said member (3) is adapted to engage one seat stay (16) of the bicycle (1) adjacent the bicycle lock (18) in order to hold the bicycle and has a through opening (12) which is designed for receiving the locking element (17) of the bicycle lock (18).

Abstract: A clamp for use especially in securing a bicycle front wheel to the bicycle frame in order to prevent swinging of the wheel about its steering pivot as when the bicycle is transported at the rear or on top of a vehicle, the purpose being to eliminate the problem of the wheel striking the transporting vehicle. The clamp comprises a pair of J-shaped members arranged with their flat legs lengthwise and overlapping each other so that the hooks of the J face each other for engagement of one hook with the bicycle frame while the other engages a portion of the front wheel rim of the bicycle. Provision is made for lengthwise adjustment of the members to accommodate different structural relationships, and a guide is provided for keeping the members parallel to each other during adjustment.

Abstract: A foldable bicycle support device including first and second cross frame members and first and second bicycle wheel receiving channels extending crosswise of the cross frame members. First and second bicycle support members are pivotally mounted by hinge brackets to the same cross frame member for swinging movement about an axis paralleling the cross frame member, and the first and second bicycle support brackets each have a portion that converges toward a medial plane between the wheel support brackets and laterally extending upper portions that extend transverse to the plane for engaging and supporting a bicycle frame. The converging portions of the bicycle support brackets are rigidly interconnected so that the first and second support brackets form a laterally stable assembly that is movable as a unit between a lower and a raised position.

Abstract: A bicycle storage rack comprises a two-point bicycle hanging system or, alternatively, a three-point immobilizing suspension system. The hanging and suspension points can be moved reciprocally relative to one another and rotated in two directions to accommodate virtually any bicycle frame size and configuration. Also, a wedge is provided for immobilizing the front wheel.

Abstract: A support base is shown for supporting a motorcycle where the motorcycle has a footpeg on either side of the motorcycle frame for receiving the rider's foot and where each footpeg is provided with at least one opening therein. The base includes a body having a top support surface for supporting the frame of the motorcycle, a bottom surface and sidewalls therebetween. A tie-down tool is provided which includes a handle and a shank extending outwardly from the handle. The shank is of lesser relative diameter than the handle to allow the shank to pass through the footpeg opening but to restrain the handle. The outer extent of the shank opposite the handle is provided with a hook for engaging a loop on the sidewall of the body to support the motorcycle in upright fashion on the base.

Abstract: A bicycle rack for holding a bicycle in an upright position and designed to be attached to the luggage carrier on a motor vehicle. The rack includes a frame bracket with a jaw with an upwardly facing jaw which receives the crank assembly housing of the bicycle. The jaw preferably includes a fixed member and a movable member which moves arcuately with respect to the fixed member from an open position, to permit the bicycle crank assembly housing to be placed therein to a closed position which secures the housing from removal. A lever can be provided for such a multi-member jaw to facilitate the opening and closing thereof, and a lock may be incorporated into this lever to make the rack resistant to the theft of a bicycle therefrom and to prevent the accidental opening of the jaw during the transportation of a bicycle.

Abstract: A storage system for holding athletic equipment, and particularly for holding bicycles. The storage system includes two vertically adjustable longitudinal support members attached by cross support pieces. The storage system may be disposed between two substantially horizontal surfaces, such as a floor and a ceiling. A mechanism for fine adjustment of the height of the storage system is provided to achieve a tight fit of the storage system between the floor and ceiling and to compensate for non-parallelism therebetween.

Abstract: An anti-reversing tab (54) attached to a nestable cart (14) is the subject of this application. The tab (54) extends from the cart (14) proximate a second wheel (42) thereof to engage an entry end of a channel (24) which normally captures the first wheel (40) of the cart (14).

Abstract: A novel bicycle rack provides a variety of locking positions which are conveniently available to a bicycle rider who places his bicycle adjacent an elongated panel forming part of the rack. The rack includes at least one convenient locking loop through which the "U" of a shackle lock or a chain may be threaded to secure the bicycle to the rack. The elongated panel provides added protection for the bicycle by limiting the turning radius of the front wheel while cushioning the frame and other bicycle equipment from damage often caused by metal to metal contact on traditional racks. Unlike conventional racks, the wheels are not employed as the main support for holding the bicycle upight, thereby reducing the possibility of damage to the rim or spokes.

Abstract: Bumper guards are disclosed for mounting on the bumper of an automotive vehicle with provisions for carrying a bicycle, skis and other articles, and with positive locking in elevated positions and providing better support for the articles.

Abstract: Material handling system, particularly for a retail establishment having merchandise display and storage areas. The system provides equipment for handling, processing and transporting merchandise from storage to work stations and to display racks. The equipment includes a turntable attached to a flexible conveyor which abuts a conveyor table. Carts are positioned in a parking frame next to the table. Each cart is a wheeled cart having an upright end frame at one end thereof, and shelves are hingedly connected to the end frame for movement between horizontal operative positions and substantially vertical storage positions. The carts are partially nestable with one another when the shelves are in their storage positions. An attachment device is releasably attachable to the cart end frame on the opposite side thereof from the shelves. The attachment device includes an adjustable shelf and a stool.

Abstract: A vehicle attached bicycle carrier including a pair of upwardly opening channels for receiving the wheels of a bicycle mounted in relatively parallel relation on a pair of cross frame members and having bicycle support members swingably mounted on the lower ends of a respective one of the cross frame members for movement between a lower folded position between the channels and a raised support position extending upwardly from the respective cross frame member at an acute angle to the horizontal to cross each other at a location intermediate their ends, with a fastener detachably interconnecting the bicycle support members intermediate their ends at a crossing location. The cross frame members are supported adjacent their ends on side support frames.

Abstract: A portable bicycle repair rack is disclosed which suspends a bicycle from and in spaced relation to a conventional door.

Abstract: A bumper mounted carrier rack of the type having spaced downwardly extending rack legs on the bumper of a vehicle. The carrier rack is detachably mounted on the vehicle bumper by bumper mounting brackets which include tubular posts dimensioned to receive the legs of the carrier rack. The tubular posts have an outwardly flared leg on their upper end and are clamped to the bumper by a bumper clamp having an opening for receiving the post and arranged to underlie the lip to support the post at a level closely adjacent the top of the bumper. Bumper hangers secure the bumper clamp and posts to the bumper. In one embodiment, the bumper hangers are provided with multiple purpose hooks for use on flange type as well as flangeless bumpers. In another embodiment, bumper engaging hangers are provided for use on box type bumpers as well as covered bumpers.

Abstract: A rack mountable on the bumper of an automotive vehicle comprises a first frame for clamping onto the bumper of the vehicle. The first frame includes two vertical members interconnected by two horizontal members. Part of the vertical members is formed to conform to the bumper. Hook bolts and associated fasteners are provided to secure the first frame to the bumper. A separate second frame is slidably mounted on the first frame and extends upwardly therefrom. The second frame is adapted to carry a bicycle. The second frame comprises a pair of parallel U-shaped frames, having adjacent open ends with one frame overlapping the other. The U-shaped frames are connected to each other with a distance therebetween. One of the U-shaped frames has a closed end provided with more than one member extending therefrom transversly to the plane of the frame. The member has bumps formed therein for retaining a bicycle thereon.

Abstract: A device for storing bicycles in a building such as a garage where there is space over the hood of an automobile parked in a garage. The device includes brackets or means for attaching the device to the frame structure of the building, and a rack on which the bicycles are mounted, the rack being pivotally connected with the brackets so that the rack may be turned forwardly about its pivot to bring the rack and bicycles thereon from vertical to horizontal position. Another feature is means associated with the brackets and the rack to prevent the rack from turning the wrong way about its pivot. Another feature involves clamping means for grasping the inclined members of a bicycle frame near the center of gravity of the bicycle frame. Another embodiment includes means for mounting a rack such as above referred to at the rear end of an auto.

Abstract: A servicing rack for motorcycles and the like includes a base having a track supported upward therefrom with a stationary section of the track and a pivotal section of the track adapted to receive the wheels of a vehicle such as a motorcycle or the like and support the vehicle in an elevated position for servicing, with power means for lifting the pivotal section of the track and the vehicle to the elevated position. The rack includes clamping means for clamping one wheel of the vehicle in position for holding it in an upright position and for cooperating with an adjustable support stand for supporting the vehicle in a suspended position when the pivotal portion of the track is lowered to the supporting surface.

Abstract: A telescopically extendable and collapsible bumper-style bicycle carrying rack for motor vehicles. A pair of bumperette housing members disposed in spaced apart relationship are secured to or form a part of the bumper of a motor vehicle. Telescoping support members are members are mounted within the bumperette housing members and are vertically extendable therefrom. A cross brace member is transversely mounted to the tops of the vertically extendable support members for vertical movement therewith. A plurality of bicycle hanger members are adjustably positionable along the length of the cross brace member to enable rapid placement of the hangers for accommodating the size constraints of the particular bicycle to be carried thereby. The vertically telescoping support members may be manually raised and lowered, in which case manually operable latching members lock the telescoping parts in their extended operative position, or can be automatically raised and lowered by means of a motor assembly.

Abstract: An automobile bicycle carrier including a pair of upwardly opening channels for receiving the wheels of a bicycle and mounted in relatively parallel relation on a pair of cross-frame members and having a pair of bicycle support members mounted at their lower ends on respective ones of the cross-frame members and extending upwardly and relatively crossing relationship and having lateral arms at the upper ends for engaging a portion of the frame of a bicycle resting in a respective one of the channels to support the latter. The carrier including the channels, cross-frame members and bicycle support members can be disassembled to enable compact packaging for shipment or storage.

Abstract: An automobile bicycle carrier of the type including a pair of upwardly opening channels for receiving the wheels of a bicycle and a support frame for mounting the channels in spaced parallel relation on a vehicle and for engaging the frames of the bicycles resting in each of the channels to support the same in upright position. The support frame is formed of a plurality of separate and detachably connected frame members and includes a pair of front frame members that are attached to the channels and which are detachably interconnected to each other intermediate the channels and a corresponding pair of rear frame members which are connected to the channels and detachably interconnected intermediate the channels to support the channels in spaced parallel relation. One of the front and rear frame members each have a leg that extends upwardly with a laterally extending arm at its upper end for engaging and supporting the frame of the bicycle in a respective one of the channels.

Abstract: A vertically aligned triangularly cross sectioned bicycle storage cabinet having a pyramidical top and in which the bicycle is vertically suspended in the storage cabinet from a hook mounted at the apex of the pyramidical top by engagement with the front or back wheel of the bicycle. The base of the triangularly cross sectioned storage cabinet is provided with a door and lock means are provided for locking the door in a closed position.

Abstract: A device for use in securing bicycles so that they may be elevated and oriented to any desired position convenient for the repair of said bicycles, the device including means for mounting on suitable support means and means to rigidly hold bicycle frames and for positioning of said frames as desired.

Abstract: A multiple bicycle carrying rack comprising a bed or base member having raised grooved tracks of alternately staggered heights onto which bicycles are rolled and handle-bargripping clamps which are lowered from an overlying support to forceably engage the handlebars and thereby restrain the movement of the bicycles in any direction. The clamps are staggered longitudinally of the rails, which in conjunction with the vertically staggered wheel grooves permits very close lateral spacing of the bicycles, an important feature inasmuch as the rack will be made into, or transported on, a trailer. Double locking of the bicycles is accomplished by locks for the handlebar clamps and cables passing from the base member through the bicycle frames to the clamp locks.