Walls Of Container Formed By Wire Patents (Class 224/434)
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Patent number: 11801909Abstract: Presented is a multipurpose vehicle capable of being used by a user for travelling related purposes. The multipurpose vehicle comprises a vehicle frame comprising a vehicle rack and a plurality of connector portions, a plurality of swing arms, a plurality of lever arms, a plurality of hinge arms, a plurality of wing board(s) and a plurality of side boards. Each lever arm comprises a connector arrangement for removably connecting the lever arm to the vehicle rack. A handle is connected to a connector portion of the vehicle frame and the handle is manually operable to enable adjustment of the rotation of at least two swing arm(s). The multipurpose vehicle could be positioned in multiple operating modes by operating at least one of the handle and/or connector arrangement(s).Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Yuba International, Inc.Inventors: Duncan Ledingham, Timothy de la Fuente, Benjamin Sarrazin
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Patent number: 11772734Abstract: A bicycle water bottle system is provided. The system includes a mount having a mounting base and a mounting plate extending substantially perpendicular to the mounting base. The mounting base may be configured to connect to a bicycle frame using two fixed pre-formed mounting screw holes. The system also includes a water bottle having a slot formed in one side of the water bottle. The mounting plate is shaped and sized to fit tightly into the slot of the water bottle and the slot is correspondingly shaped and sized to receive the mounting plate to secure the water bottle to the mounting plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Inventor: Paul Michael Farrell
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Patent number: 9090299Abstract: A device that houses and mounts transponders on a motorcycle, allowing the motorcycle to pass through an ETC system without the need to stop and pay the toll, thus reducing the dangers and traffic slowdowns often associated with motorcycles and ETC systems, is disclosed. The device is configured to house an ETC system transponder that can be detachably mounted on a motorcycle. The device does not require permanent mountings to be placed on the motorcycle. A component of the device can serve as a wallet or a drink holder when not mounted on the motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Inventor: Geraldine Weiss
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Patent number: 8646670Abstract: A lockable glovebox cover unit is configured for mating engagement with a frame mounted on a motorcycle. The unit includes a rigid cover element presenting a front and back. Portions of the back extend outward. A locking apparatus is received through the cover and includes a rotatable latch on the back of the cover element. When the latch is placed in the locked position access to the interior of the glovebox is not possible. A keyhole is formed on the front of the cover element for access to the interior of the glovebox. Additionally, the cover unit may also be removed from the frame when unlocked. The cover element is preferably made of a synthetic resin. In particularly preferred embodiments the cover unit includes a metal flange affixed to lower portions on the back of the cover. The flange is adapted for mating, gripping engagement to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Inventor: James R. Carpenter
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Patent number: 8398103Abstract: An auxiliary frame is adapted to be mounted on a rear end of a bicycle. The auxiliary frame includes two horizontally spaced apart lateral propping members, a plank member, and a supporting frame. The plank member extends between the lateral propping members and is disposed at an end of each of the lateral propping members. The supporting frame is connected to and disposed behind the plank member.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Nuna International B.V.Inventors: Imre Peter Jacobs, Sander van Oosterum, Therese Johansson, Maurits Homan
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Patent number: 8322583Abstract: A collapsible detachable bicycle basket is constructed so as to be easily and readily mountable upon a luggage rack of a bicycle without the use of any threaded fasteners. To facilitate such mounting, the collapsible basket has a pair of spaced hooks attached to the top edge of one side of the basket and a resilient flexible connector in the form of a loop of bungee cord attached near the bottom of the same side of the basket. The hooks of the basket are receivable over a portion of the deck of the luggage rack and the loop of the bungee cord is attachable to a lower portion of the luggage rack to secure the basket to the luggage rack.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Wald LLCInventors: Daniel B. Crum, Jr., Dennis P. Pawsat, Chad D. Williamson
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Patent number: 8141894Abstract: An invention apparatus designed to serve as a functional add-on accessory for V-twin cylinder motorcycle engines. The invention Custom Cylinder Grate Assembly (CCGA) is configured to perform three functions simultaneously as the invention protects V-twin engine cylinders from damage, reduces the risk potential burn injuries to motorcycle operators and provides an attractive custom appearance for the V-twin engine cylinders. Components of the invention are designed to encircle the V-twin engine cylinders shielding the cylinders from damage caused by flying road debris and exposure to environmental elements. The invention serves as a physical barrier between hot V-twin engine cylinders and the motorcycle operator. The inventions barrier prohibits the motorcycle rider from direct contact with the hot V-twin engine cylinders, mitigating the risk of burns or injury to the rider.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Inventor: Terry Alan Young
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Patent number: 8028876Abstract: A lockable glovebox cover unit is configured for mating engagement with a frame mounted on a motorcycle. The unit includes a rigid cover element presenting a front and back. Portions of the back extend outward. A locking apparatus is received through the cover and includes a rotatable latch on the back of the cover element. When the latch is placed in the locked position access to the interior of the glovebox is not possible. A keyhole is formed on the front of the cover element for access to the interior of the glovebox. Additionally, the cover unit may also be removed from the frame when unlocked. The cover element is preferably made of a synthetic resin. In particularly preferred embodiments the cover unit includes a metal flange affixed to lower portions on the back of the cover. The flange is adapted for mating, gripping engagement to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Inventor: James Carpenter
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Patent number: 8011634Abstract: The oxygen tank accessory apparatus provides a basket with accompanying hand-operated clamps for affixing the apparatus to an existing supported oxygen tank, such as those attached to vehicles like wheelchairs. The components of the apparatus are made of appropriate materials that meet medical standards and medical environment standards. Both the clamps and the basket are designed to be lightweight. The clamp's opposing convex clamp members, for example, have central cutouts to further save weight. The clamp members are interiorly lined with a frictional material for best tank retention until removal is desirable. The levers with curved extensions provide for a user to easily lever the clamp members away from an oxygen tank so that the apparatus can be easily applied and removed without tools or inordinate physical effort.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Inventor: Dale A. Johnson
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Publication number: 20100224662Abstract: A collapsible detachable bicycle basket is constructed so as to be easily and readily mountable upon a luggage rack of a bicycle without the use of any threaded fasteners. To facilitate such mounting, the collapsible basket has a pair of spaced hooks attached to the top edge of one side of the basket and a resilient flexible connector in the form of a loop of bungee cord attached near the bottom of the same side of the basket. The hooks of the basket are receivable over a portion of the deck of the luggage rack and the loop of the bungee cord is attachable to a lower portion of the luggage rack to secure the basket to the luggage rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: WALD LLCInventors: Daniel B. Crum, JR., Dennis P. Pawsat, Chad D. Williamson
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Publication number: 20020179662Abstract: A bicycle accessory transport system having two stacked structures is disclosed. The structures are adapted to receive an accessory item such as a water bottle, a battery, or a repair kit and to hold such item securely and safely during a bike ride. The two structures are attached to each other in such a way that the back of the upper one is in contact with the front of the lower one, while the back of the lower one is attached to a suitable place on a bike frame. An item being inserted into the lower structure is guided into place by the back of the upper structure. In one embodiment of the invention, the spacing between the two structures may be varied by the user due to the presence of a pivot or other adjustment mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Allen C. Young, Paige E. Young
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Patent number: 6273391Abstract: A bicycle fishing pole holder comprised of a plurality of parallel rings or wire type hoops serially connected to a main shaft aligned to receive a fishing pole handle. The first end of a cylindrical mounting rod is attached to the main shaft and the second end is formed into a half round section designed to be inserted into a universal mounting bracket. The cylindrical mounting rod is bent or angled close to the second end to act as a stop which prevents the rod from completely passing through the mounting bracket The mounting rod is also angled near the first end to position the main shaft vertically and perpendicular to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1998Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Inventor: Grady M. Engolia
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Patent number: 6196433Abstract: A basket for bicycles having a coupling device to detachably suspend it on a coupling element fitted on handlebars. The basket has a simple design and is easy to handle because of rigidly integrating a coupling plate in the sidewall of the basket that faces the coupling element. In the coupling plate, suspension elements adapted to the coupling element are formed by at least one correspondingly shaped window in a plane of the coupling plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Löhr GmbHInventor: Hans-Gerhard Lohr
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Patent number: 6079600Abstract: An improved basket assembly includes a supporting bracket for mounting on a motorcaddy used by golfers to transport their clubs around a golf course and a basket releasably secured to the bracket. The bracket has a pair of arms extending from its upper end whose ends are provided with axially aligned openings for receiving a threaded fastener for attachment to the motorcaddy. The basket has a handle with portions which serve to secure the basket to the bracket. These portions have a particular angular relationship which accommodates parts of the motorcaddy which tend to project directly above the basket itself.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1999Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Inventors: Harold Frederick Linker, Kevin Lane Linker
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Patent number: 6062053Abstract: A quick-release locking device for locking an article basket on a bicycle handle bar, including a fastener body and a main body. The fastener body is a double-layer plate body formed with insertion slots and a fixing slot for engaging with the main body. One end of the main body is disposed with latch arms for engaging with the fastener body and a resilient engaging section for engaging with a slope engaging block of a push button. Lower edges of two sides of the other end of the main body are respectively disposed with clamping passages in which the bicycle handle bar is clamped and fixed. The locking device serves to lock the article basket on the bicycle with a quick-release function, whereby the basket or bag can be directly taken out from the bicycle for shopping or preventing the article placed in the article basket from being stolen.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1999Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Inventor: Kuo-Ping Ho
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Patent number: 5839632Abstract: A water bottle holder for a bicycle which employs a flexible spring-operated cage with tension, that allows for the easy removal and replacement of the bottle by the rider, as well as in holding the bottle securely while retained in the cage during a ride. The mechanism is designed to remain safely operable even after multiple usages. The holder itself comprises a cage element with main and front support members. The cage element is mounted on the frame of a bicycle such that it is rotatable right and left, in a horizontal plane over and parallel to the frame. In this manner, the bottle retained in the holder may be easily removed for use during the ride, without loss of concentration or duress to the rider.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1997Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Inventor: Yohai Koday
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Patent number: 5775559Abstract: A bicycle basket assembly that includes a two-part, spherically-shaped clamshell cage assembly; an upper cage mounting bracket; and a lower cage mounting bracket; the clamshell cage assembly including a lower hemisphere cage section that is hingedly attached to an upper hemisphere cage section; the lower hemisphere cage section including a lower circular opening, a circular-shaped lower rim portion and a lower locking hasp member; the upper hemisphere cage section including an upper circular opening, a circular-shaped upper rim portion and an upper locking hasp member; the upper cage mounting bracket having a first upper bracket end and a second upper bracket end, the first upper bracket end extending from a portion of the circular-shaped lower rim portion of the lower hemisphere cage section, the second upper bracket end having a goose neck insertion passageway formed therethrough that is sized to receive therethrough the goose neck portion of a bicycle handlebar support; the lower cage mounting bracket inclType: GrantFiled: June 5, 1997Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Inventors: Joseph M. Mechanic, Victoria Mechanic
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Patent number: 5622374Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 1, 1995Date of Patent: April 22, 1997Assignee: Family Trends, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Rudeen, Thomas Schmidt