Carrier For A Person Patents (Class 224/415)
  • Patent number: 11884351
    Abstract: A system for a bicycle or other vehicle to carry a golf bag, such as to, from, and on a golf course, in which the system can facilitate its use and transportation of the golf bag, such as by providing adjustability (e.g., to adjust how the golf bag is positioned), stability (e.g., to properly distribute weight and/or adapt to irregularity, softness, and/or other conditions of a ground surface), and/or other benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: FIDUCIE RICHARD SEGUIN
    Inventors: Richard Seguin, Alain Marchand
  • Patent number: 11535331
    Abstract: A bicycle mounting mechanism and battery box assembly installed in a bicycle frame of a bicycle is provided to include a battery box and a mounting mechanism. The battery box includes an abutment recess and an opening. The mounting mechanism includes a grip and a locating component unit being connected to the bicycle frame and defining therein an accommodation chamber for accommodating the battery box. The grip is pivotally connected to the locating component unit and includes an abutment end portion and a push end portion. The abutment end portion is capable of inserting into the accommodation chamber and in engagement with the opening with a rotating of the grip. The push end portion is capable of inserting into the accommodation chamber and abuts against the abutment recess with a further rotating of the grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: DONGGUAN HONG LIN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD
    Inventors: Ming-Hsien Lee, Yao-Chin Yang, Wen-Hua Xiong
  • Patent number: 11485441
    Abstract: A helmet locking assembly for securely storing motorcycle helmets on a motorcycle includes a mounting unit that is coupled to a motorcycle. A pair of locking units is each coupled to the mounting unit. Each of the locking units releasably engages a respective one of a plurality of motorcycle helmets for retaining the motorcycle helmets on the motorcycle. A pair of turn signals is coupled to the mounting unit. Each of the turn signals is turned on when respective ones of the motorcycle turn indicators is turned on. A plurality of light emitters is coupled to the mounting unit. Each of the light emitters is turned on when tail lights or brake lights of the motorcycle are turned on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: Darwin Summers
  • Patent number: 11390347
    Abstract: Bicycles and automobiles share the roads and it is imperative that a collision between a car and a bicycle be avoided. A warning system that can be placed on the back of a bicycle that extends upward to alert the general traffic in the area. The top portion of the pole will be equipped with a flag or other warning device and will also be illuminated for greater visibility. The warning system can also be extended outward to alert oncoming traffic to a bicycle in the area. When the arm is extended outward it can also rotate backwards if the warning device is struck by an obstacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventor: Wade Dallas
  • Patent number: 11352085
    Abstract: A child bike seat includes a seat body having a seat shell for accommodating a child therein and a support structure for supporting the seat shell. The support structure includes two parts, with an edge portion of the seat shell disposed between the two parts of the support structure for holding the seat shell on the support structure. A method of assembling a child bike seat includes providing a frame part, arranging a seat shell for accommodating a child therein on the frame part, mounting a cover part to the frame part such that an edge portion of the seat shell is disposed between the frame part and the cover part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Markus Nordangärd, Gustav Mauritzson, Germund Larsson, Albert Nieuwenhuis, Reinoud De Jong
  • Patent number: 10507858
    Abstract: Described is a shopping cart bagging station that is used in retail stores to dispense shopping bags while a customer of the retail store shops. The shopping cart bagging station holds and dispenses shopping bags. The shopping cart bagging station is coupled to a shopping cart so that the customer can load items they purchase into the shopping bags as they shop. The shopping cart bagging station includes a support bar, three top hooks coupled to the support bar, and three bottom hooks coupled to the support bar. The three top hooks couple the shopping cart bagging station to a shopping cart. The three bottom hooks hold shopping bags. By using the shopping cart bagging station, a customer does not have to visit a checkout station to have their purchased items bagged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
    Inventor: Yurgis Mauro Bacallao
  • Patent number: 10266222
    Abstract: A cycle rack comprises a seat attachment assembly configured for attachment of the rack to rails of a seat. A seat post interface is configured to abut a seat post. A frame has a bag interfacing portion adapted to support a bag, a front end portion connected to the seat post interface, and a pair of elongated frame members extending from the front end portion to the bag interfacing portion. A pair of sliders are connected to the seat attachment assembly, each of the sliders forming a channel for each individually receiving therein a respective one of the elongated frame members so as to allow sliding movement of the elongated frame members relative to the sliders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: ARKEL INC.
    Inventor: Paul McKenzie
  • Patent number: 9663169
    Abstract: A bicycle child seat adapted to be mounted to a bicycle. The bicycle child seat includes a seat module which is pivotally arranged to an attachment module so that the seat module can pivot between a rest position and an upraised position with respect to the attachment module. The seat module is configured to pivot along an arc portion with respect to the attachment module (30) in a rocking-chair manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Thule IP AB
    Inventors: Carl-Johan Blom, Anna Carell
  • Patent number: 8640935
    Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame with at the front end a head tube, a fork having at its upper end a steering tube extending upwardly through the head tube, and a stem attached to the handlebars. The stem has a clamp portion clamped around the steering tube. One or more spacer rings or bushings are arranged around the steering tube between the upper end of the head tube and the stem clamp portion. A mounting assembly for mounting a child seat on the bicycle is mounted around the steering tube. The mounting assembly includes a support body and a clamping element to attach the support body to the steering tube. The clamping element is coupled to the support body and is clamped around the steering tube and arranged between two of said spacer rings or between the head tube and a spacer ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Dremefa Beheer B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelm Jasper Hagedoorn
  • Patent number: 8251388
    Abstract: The teachings of the present disclosure relate to a bicycle child seat. The bicycle child seat may include a seat sized for a child, a safety harness configured to secure the child in the bicycle child seat, a bicycle frame attachment mechanism, and a seat post attachment mechanism. The seat may include a hole configured to slide over the seat post of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Bell Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos J. Sauceda, Allen C. Young
  • Publication number: 20110266320
    Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame with at the front end a head tube, a fork having at its upper end a steering tube extending upwardly through the head tube, and a stem attached to the handlebars. The stem has a clamp portion clamped around the steering tube. One or more spacer rings or bushings are arranged around the steering tube between the upper end of the head tube and the stem clamp portion. A mounting assembly for mounting a child seat on the bicycle is mounted around the steering tube. The mounting assembly includes a support body and a clamping element to attach the support body to the steering tube. The clamping element is coupled to the support body and is clamped around the steering tube and arranged between two of said spacer rings or between the head tube and a spacer ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: DREMEFA BEHEER B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelm Jasper Hagedoorn
  • Publication number: 20100237119
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting assembly for mounting a child seat on a bicycle. The mounting assembly comprises a support member and clamping means for attaching the support member to a head portion of a bicycle frame. The support member is provided with one or more assembly means, which is adapted to cooperate with assembly means provided on the child seat. The support member has a bearing portion for engaging an upper side of a substantially horizontal cross bar of the bicycle frame. The clamping means comprise a first clamping member for engaging a head post of the frame and a second clamping member for engaging a diagonal bracing bar of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: DREMEFA B.V.
    Inventor: Franciscus Arnoldus Knaven
  • Patent number: 7144024
    Abstract: A manually maneuverable, quick release ride along miniature bicycle doll carrier, for holding a doll wearing a helmet therein, is mounted on a child's bicycle frame. The bicycle doll carrier functions as an important safety teaching element for the child playing with the doll, the doll's helmet and the doll seat carrier. A front mounting clamp is rigidly attached to the bicycle seat carrier post to or receive one of the quick release elements. The doll carrier is retained to the bicycle by front and rear support rod assemblies, which compose the quick release elements. For attachment by the child, the carrier with the pre-attached front support rods and rear support rod assembly is carried to the bicycle by the child. The quick release ends of the rear rod assembly are twisted to engage the bicycle frame members. Then the front support rods are guided to engage ends within angled holes in a front mounting clamp located upon the steering post of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Inventors: Carol Falkner, Rachel Condron
  • Publication number: 20040173653
    Abstract: An all terrain vehicle has a passenger seat directly behind the driver's seat. The passenger seat comprises a contoured seat portion that serves as a back rest to the driver's seat and a foldable back rest portion. The seat portion is linked to the back rest portion so that it retracts vertically when the back rest portion is folded down, so that the back rest portion is level with the rear cargo rack and able to carry a load of cargo. The back rest may be locked in both the upright and folded position. It may be contoured to provide back support to the driver while folded, and may have an auxiliary cargo rack in its rear face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Mathieu Audet
  • Patent number: 6484914
    Abstract: A system for mounting and removing an accessory from a motorcycle. The mounting system includes a main frame and two latching frames. The latching frames each include a latching claw biased closed by spring means. The latching frames are secured to the main frame by pivot pins. Each latching frame preferably includes a finger engaging flange, while the latching frames also include tabs cooperating with retaining arms attached to lock assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventor: Barry A. Willey
  • Patent number: 6406046
    Abstract: A passenger carrier for a bicycle is mounted behind the bicycle seat to the bicycle frame. The preferred passenger carrier includes in the preferred form a pair of vertical C-shaped footrests for convenience and comfort by passengers of different heights. A passenger seat and backrest can also be attached to the passenger carrier and a storage compartment is also available beneath the passenger seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventor: Vernon Harrell
  • Patent number: 6390220
    Abstract: A motorcycle that includes a luggage rack and/or backrest secured to a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is positioned under the motorcycle seat and is secured to the rear fender of the motorcycle. Attaching the mounting bracket below the motorcycle seat conceals the mounting hardware that is used to secure the mounting bracket to the rear fender. Concealing mounting hardware on a motorcycle enhances the aesthetic appearance of the motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Brian Sucharski, Raymond W. Drea
  • Patent number: 6173980
    Abstract: A novel child's bicycle seat/rack assembly is provided. The seat is capable of slidable attachment to a touring rack of the type including a substantially rectangular frame formed from struts. The seat has integrally-formed channels for slidably engaging the struts and forward and rear integrally-formed, latches adapted to releasably engage the struts so as to lock the seat member against rearward movement relative to the rack. A locking wedge is provided to secure a latch against unintentional flexing and disengagement from the strut. A child's seat may have a seat portion and a back portion pivotably attached to one another. The seat also may have a grab bar and a seat stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Bell Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Newbold, Kenneth Mackenzie, IV
  • Patent number: 5850958
    Abstract: The present invention relates to adaptors for mounting a baby chair on a bicycle. The adaptor includes an elongated supporting structure provided with a bending channel fitted with a cushioning element to reduce the shocks and the vibrations usually transmitted from the bicycle to the child seated in the baby chair so that the child may comfortably and safely be transported on a conventional bicycle. The elongated supporting structure includes a first end to be mounted to the bicycle and a second end provided with a fixing plate, on which a baby chair is installed. Different accessories, for example, luggage racks, reflectors and flags may also be added to the adaptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Inventors: Alain Belanger, Hugo Marsolais
  • Patent number: 5845830
    Abstract: A bicycle attachable seat assembly includes a seat having a back portion, a bottom portion and a pair of opposite side portions for receiving an object therein. A pair of spaced apart vertical slits are formed in the back portion of the seat. An elongated strap passes through the vertical slits and extends behind a rear side of the back portion of the seat and has opposite first and second ends disposed in front of a front side of the back portion of the seat. The opposite ends of the strap are used to wrap around an object and thereby retain the object in the seat. An object gripping member is disposed through a centrally spaced vertical slot formed in the back portion of the seat and includes a substantially C-shaped member when viewed from a top thereof disposed over the bottom portion of the seat for making gripping contact with the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Inventor: Neal J. Dreiling
  • Patent number: 5810229
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a device which is mounted over the rear wheel of a bicycle which allows for a second rider. The device is generally an inverted u-shape fork which straddles the rear wheel. Foot rests extend outwardly from the wheel and are covered with anti-slip sleeves. A handle over the rear wheel provides a place for the second rider to hold onto while the bike is in operation. The device is attached to the bicycle with u-bolt assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventor: Vernon Harrell
  • Patent number: 5800014
    Abstract: A children's bicycle seat for positioning of a child behind the handlebars of a conventional bicycle. The child's bicycle seat includes a pair of handlebar clamps and a handlebar support post bracket for securing a main frame structure to the handlebar of the bicycle in a three point stance. The upper frame member is adjustable in a horizontal plane allowing for the secure positioning of a children from nine months to four years of age. Adjustable foot supports also accommodate the various sized children that are positioned within the seat. The seating structure is formed from a single piece of fabric having preformed apertures allowing securement to the frame when the frame is in a disassembled state. The seat is attached to foot supports to prevent the child's legs from impacting the rotating wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Inventor: Anthony F. Musso, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5725138
    Abstract: A luggage rack and backrest assembly mountable to a motorcycle. The assembly includes a luggage rack portion and a backrest. The backrest is both removably secured to the luggage rack portion and adjustable relative to the luggage rack portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventor: Phillip J. Zagrodnik
  • Patent number: 5622374
    Abstract: A carrier for mounting onto a bicycle that can be converted between a child carrier and a cargo carrier is disclosed. The carrier is provided with a seat panel, backrest, handle bars and footrests which may be adjusted relative to the backrest and seat panel so as to accommodate various sizes of children. Further, the carrier includes a convertible element that pivots between rear and forward positions to convert the carrier between child carrier and cargo carrier configurations, respectively. The convertible element nests within the backrest When the carrier is in its child carrier configuration. Also disclosed is a suspension element for mounting between the carrier and the bicycle to reduce road vibration and impacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: Family Trends, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Rudeen, Thomas Schmidt
  • Patent number: 5558260
    Abstract: A method of matching an auxiliary passenger seat, luggage rack, combination of both, to a motorcycle requires adding short spacers to fender attachment bolts of the motorcycle; providing a seat having a plurality of hooks that mate with the spacers, and a plurality of latches; engaging the hooks of the seat to the spacers of the fender attachment bolts; and engaging the latches prevent the hooks from slipping off of the spacers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Inventor: Cory A. Reichert
  • Patent number: 5542587
    Abstract: An infant carrier is mounted on a platform located directly over the rear wheel of a bicycle, such that the infant can become a passenger along with the bicyclist. The carrier has an arcuate cradle-like configuration that causes the infant to be in a semi-prone inactive position in the carrier. A helmet is releasably retained on the carrier body to provide head protection for the infant. A retention strap encircles the helmet to stabilize the helmet position, and to reduce the loading of the helmet on the infant's head and neck muscles. The carrier is selectively positionable on the platform to face either toward the front or the rear. The carrier is detachably mounted so that it can be used for carrying the infant when the carrier is in a detached condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Inventors: Jayne I. Broz, Gordon A. Broz
  • Patent number: 5529325
    Abstract: An auxiliary seat adapted to be mounted over the wheel of a conventional bicycle includes a shock absorbing support assembly. The support assembly includes a pair of struts, one end of each being fixedly secured to the bicycle frame near the bicycle wheel axle and the other end of each being secured to the primary seat mounting bolt of the bicycle. Each strut, in turn, includes a shock absorber assembly for cushioning the axillary seat when the bicycle traverses a bump or other obstruction. The preferred shock absorber assembly comprises a helical compression spring retained between a sleeve coaxially and slidably engaging the bottom portion of each strut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Inventors: Dorothy Glog, Philip W. Coderre