With Means For Retaining Article Patents (Class 224/440)
  • Patent number: 11364964
    Abstract: A motorcycle accessory mounting system for conveniently riding with beverages and a cellphone includes a cellphone mount apparatus and a beverage mount apparatus. The cellphone mount apparatus comprises a cellphone clamp to selectively engage a handlebar of a motorcycle. A cellphone holder back is coupled to a cellphone rod. A pair of cellphone holder sides is coupled to the cellphone holder back and to selectively engage a cellphone. The beverage mount apparatus comprises a beverage clamp to selectively engage the handlebar. A beverage holder is coupled to a beverage rod and has a cup bottom, a cup sidewall coupled to the cup bottom, and an open cup top side. The beverage holder serves as a cup holder to receive a cup conforming to the cup sidewall. A lid and a straw are engageable with the open cup top side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Inventor: Darwin Summers
  • Patent number: 11358272
    Abstract: A box for transporting and/or storing small parts, tools, machines or such objects comprises a body, a lid and a receiving space formed by the body and the lid. The body has a bottom and side walls surrounding the bottom. The lid is connected to the body. The receiving space contains at least one storage container for small parts, tools, machines or such objects. The receiving space comprises a flat section facing the storage container on one side thereof and a grid formed by a plurality of protrusions. The storage container is arranged on the flat section, in a position that secures against lateral movement, using at least one, preferably a plurality of the protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: ROTHENBERGER AG
    Inventors: Thorsten Bühl, Suzanna Henkel
  • Patent number: 10166933
    Abstract: A fastening arrangement for securing a unit mount and a stabilizer mount to a vehicle component of a motor vehicle includes a bearing seat, which is provided on a side of the vehicle component, and a fastening element, which is adapted for detachable connection to the vehicle component and supporting the stabilizer mount, with the unit mount being arranged between the bearing seat and the fastening element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: AUDI AG
    Inventors: Sven Schmalzrieth, Vladimir Idelevitch
  • Patent number: 9151918
    Abstract: An opto-electronic assembly for high speed opto-electronic signal transmission which comprises: mounting plate with a top side; wherein the top side contains at least one area at a higher level and at least one area at a lower level, an electro-optical or opto-electronic transducer component with a number of transducers with the optical port of the transducer component on the top side; a micro-mirror component; an optical transmission path assigned to each transducer wherein the transmission axis of each transmission path is oriented substantially parallel to the surface of the transducer component and to the top side of the mounting plate; and a transducer component that is mounted with the bottom side on the mounting plate below a micro-mirror component that is mounted above the transducer component in such a configuration that the optical transmission path to or from each transducer is reflected at the dedicated mirror surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: VI Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Joerg-Reinhardt Kropp
  • Patent number: 8944303
    Abstract: A clamp-on saddle bag mounting system preferably includes a base plate, a first pin plate, a second pin plate and a clamp unit. The base plate is secured to a saddle bag. The first pin plate is attached to a bottom of the base plate at a first end. The first pin plate is offset to receive a first end of the clamp unit. One end of the second pin plate is attached to a bottom of the base plate at a second end. The second pin plate is offset to receive a second end of the clamp unit. First and second mounting pins are inserted through the first and second pin plates. The clamp lever is pushed down to secure the saddle bag to a motorcycle. An offset mounting bracket is used to offset the position of a mounting pin on a mounting pin base of a motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Garry L. Campbell
  • Publication number: 20130256353
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed systems are useful to participants in triathlons who wish to transport their own running shoes while bicycling. Athletic shoes are transported behind a bicycle saddle by use of an arm bracket 300 attaching to saddle rails 101. The arm bracket comprises an attachment section 307, a neck section 317 and two antler 301 styled sections. Each antler section includes an outer prong area 313 and an inner prong area 314. A shoe holder 200 attaches to each antler section wherein voids within the shoe holders match the voids found within the arm bracket components. The side components of the shoe holders assist in preventing rotational movement of a shoe. Each shoe holder further comprises a rear retainer section 208 having an upper arch edge 209, useful in allowing the shoe holder to flex inwardly or outwardly to facilitate the ingress or egress of a shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Aldo Angeli, Michele Angeli
  • Publication number: 20130248569
    Abstract: An electronic device holder for a bicycle, which consists of a fixed base, a belt body, a support unit, a left clamp and a right clamp, wherein the belt is passed through the fixed base and fixed on a bicycle handle, a first connector is set on one side of the fixed base, the first connector is connected to a second connector of the support unit, at least a chute is set on the left side and the right side of the support unit respectively that the left clamp and the right clamp may be slipped laterally along the chute, to thereby fixedly clamp a portable electronic device and achieve the purpose of using the electronic device conveniently when riding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: U-LIX IND. CO. LTD.
    Inventor: JUNG TSAN HSU
  • Publication number: 20110132949
    Abstract: The rear-mounted bike rack has a platform on which an upright post is pivotable to a stored position. The handles of grocery bags can be engaged on the post. The bike rack has skirts which hang down outside the wheel to prevent the grocery bags from engaging on the rear wheel of the bicycle. The skirts can be folded up onto the platform when not needed. An optional carrier box can be mounted on the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventor: John A. Vitanza
  • Patent number: 7886947
    Abstract: A bottle-cage supporting unit for a bicycle includes a cage support for the bottle, associated to which are a container for an electronic control unit for a motor-driven gear-shifting system with which the bicycle is equipped and a container for the electric power-supply battery for the electronic control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Campagnolo S.r.l.
    Inventor: Valentino Campagnolo
  • Patent number: 7681768
    Abstract: A cushioned holder device for holding articles includes an attachment base, configured to be attached to a support structure and a holding member configured to receive and hold an article therein. The holding member is coupled to the attachment base and includes two generally upright arms which collectively define a containment area therebetween. A cushion is associated with the holder at a lower portion of the containment area to provide a cushioned interface between the article and the holder. The cushion includes an upper contact surface and an opposing lower contact surface, with an intermediate riser extending therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: All Rite Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George D. Gates, Travis D. Gates
  • Publication number: 20090194569
    Abstract: A carrying rack for mounting on a bicycle comprises an upper support portion for mounting luggage, goods or the like, a first side supporting limb having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end being configured to be attached in use to a mounting location at a lower part of the bicycle frame; and first and second co-operating formations attached respectively to the upper support portion and the second side supporting limb, the said co-operating portions being relatively moveable thereby to adjust the distance between a side margin of the upper support portion and the second side supporting limb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Zyro Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bennison
  • Patent number: 7568600
    Abstract: A tank bag for a vehicle such as an all terrain vehicle or motorbike includes bags for placement on each side of a center ridge of the vehicle. The bags are connected by adjustable straps and a bridging panel. Hook elements are included to maintain the bag construction in a fixed position on the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz, Hai Du
  • Patent number: 7503573
    Abstract: A carrier device that is adapted to be attached to a bicycle or other transport vehicle for transporting preferably a skateboard or other equipment. One portion of the carrier device such as a clamp member can be connected to a bicycle, preferably the handlebar thereof. A skateboard is securely and firmly connected to a board rack or bracket of the carrier device by a securing mechanism. The board bracket can accommodate skateboards of numerous sizes or widths. In a preferred embodiment, the carrier device and skateboard are mounted so that balance of the bicycle is maintained and the rider's hands remain free to control the handlebar of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph P. Finlaw, Thomas M. Finlaw
  • Publication number: 20090014486
    Abstract: A golf bag system is provided for transporting a golf bag on a motorcycle, the system including an apparatus and method wherein a first bag side and a second bag side are utilized such that the first bag side is mounted on an opposing side of the motorcycle to the second bag side. When the golf bag is to be utilized to play golf, the golf bag system provides for the operative attachment of the first bag side to the second bag side to become an integral or combined golf bag. The respective golf bag sides include a framework and are mounted rearward of the first rider position on the motorcycle, and may be supported in part by foot pegs that would otherwise be utilized by a passenger on the motorcycle. There are cross supports and other means to attach the respective bag sides to and around the motorcycle and/or to each other for a balanced and comfortable operation of the motorcycle during the transport of the golf bag system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: Johnny Humphreys
  • Publication number: 20080093403
    Abstract: An article holder for individual attachment of an article to an ATV comprises an attachment base, attachable to a support structure associated with the ATV and a holding member, configured to receive and hold the article therein. The holding member extends from the attachment base and includes at least three containment arms which collectively define a containment area for containing the article. The at least three containment arms are each biased toward to a neutral position such that the arms apply a securing force to the article as the containment arms are displaced by the article from the neutral position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: George D. Gates, Travis D. Gates
  • Patent number: 7337934
    Abstract: A gripping device having a body with at least one moveable arm. The moveable arm may be selectably positionable and secured at a position by a locking pin. The gripping device may have a body selectably attached to a base having a release. Actuating the release allows the body to be removed from the base. A gripping surface on an arm may have an engagement surface and a plurality of air pockets positioned below the engagement surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alling, Mike Pelland, Greg Aper, Brendan Doorhy
  • Publication number: 20080041902
    Abstract: A motorcycle golf bag carrier includes an upper mounting attached to a motorcycle toward a rear end of a motorcycle, and a lower mounting attached below the upper mounting and toward a front of the motorcycle relative to the upper mounting. An upper golf bag support is provided that has a strap for securing an upper portion of a golf bag to the upper golf bag support. The upper golf bag support being removably mounted on the lower mounting. A lower golf bag support is provided that has a strap for securing a lower portion of the golf bag to the lower golf bag support. The lower golf bag support is removably mounted on the lower mounting, such that a golf bag supported by the upper bag support and the lower bag support is supported in an angular orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Troy J. WANCHULAK
  • Patent number: 7261227
    Abstract: A luggage rack and removable block with anti-theft lock for two-wheeled vehicles. The main body has two rigid material rods descending at two consecutive angles and with opposite openings of about 45° each, towards the back of the vehicle over the back wheel, at the upper and distal ends of the back wheel. Two washers are provided as appropriate fixing elements and the back ends are connected to a rigid material rectangular body which in turn provides the necessary supporting elements for saddlebags with a rigid material tubular handle and for a rectangular bag to be located on top of the arrangement. On both sides of the rigid rectangular body, two V-shaped rigid rods are provided with two rigid washers which serve as fastening elements that are connected to the axle of the back wheel of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Inventor: Kuon Jen Lee
  • Patent number: 6957755
    Abstract: An ETC tag holder for motorcycles is provided. A securing case comprises a back panel with a bottom surface extending outwardly at a substantially right angle. A receptacle wall extending upwardly from the outer edges of the bottom surface, and along its length, connect with the back panel to form a hollow receptacle for removably receiving an ETC tag. The case is mounted onto a motorcycle by an engaging portion that securedly engages the back panel and a clamping portion for clamping onto a cylindrical part of a motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Inventors: Robert H. Mahoney, Kevin J. Tuminski
  • Patent number: 6929223
    Abstract: An article holder comprising bifurcated arms extending upwardly from a base to receive and hold articles inserted downwardly into the holder within cushioning, resilient fingers extending inwardly from the bifurcated arms to engage the inserted article and wherein the fingers have incoming engagement surfaces connected, with an air space between, to exiting engagement surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Stearns Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Hancock, Jeffrey D. Hancock
  • Patent number: 6817502
    Abstract: A holder for securing a bicycle wheel to the frame of a bicycle for transport is described. The bracket includes a padded hook member for placement over the top tube of a bicycle frame. The holder also includes two J-clamps for securing it to the seat and down tubes. A cradle is provided for receiving the rim of the bicycle wheel. Additionally to firmly secure the wheel to the holder two clamps are provided that limit the horizontal movement of the wheel and collectively prevent the wheel from moving upwardly or downwardly. The various clamps are adjustable for fitment of the holder to frames and wheels of differing sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Keith Gilstrap
  • Publication number: 20040118888
    Abstract: A holder for a helmet including a seat strap that is attachable to a motorcycle seat; and a top piece having a central portion for placement over a motorcycle helmet. Two seat clips may be used to enable attachment of the seat strap to a motorcycle seat. Two tri-slides enable attachment of the top piece to the seat strap by means of top straps located on the sides of the central portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventor: Larry D. Russell
  • Patent number: 6561401
    Abstract: A scooter is provided with an article storage device which is formed of a base and a box body disposed slidably in the base. The base is disposed in a receiving space of the footboard of the scooter. The box body is provided in the top and in the underside with an article holding space to facilitate the storage of an article, such as a hand tool, an emergency medical aid, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: Shui-Te Tsai
  • Patent number: 6427890
    Abstract: Bicycle-used flow deflecting article cabinet mounted on a rear side of a saddle of the bicycle. The article cabinet includes a main body having a curved shape and substantially triangular lateral faces. A front end of the main body is formed with a receptacle in which personal effects of the rider can be conveniently placed. A cover board is disposed on the surface of the main body for openably covering the receptacle. Two lateral sides of the main body are respectively formed with opposite concave indentations and a C-shaped clip is inlaid in an inner wall of each of the indentations for clamping and locating a liquid container. When riding the bicycle, the curved article cabinet provides a flow deflecting effect to balance the center of gravity of the bicycle body and increase the riding speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Inventor: Horizon Garrison Peter Meng
  • Patent number: 6425510
    Abstract: A storage box apparatus (10) for use in combination with the rear rack (13) of an ATV (11) for transporting tree stands (15) and other hunting accessories and equipment to a remote location. The apparatus (10) includes a storage box unit (12) having a front portion attached to the rear rack (13) of the ATV (11) such that the rear portion of the storage box unit (12) is suspended in cantilever fashion from the rear of the ATV (11). The rear portion of the storage box unit (12) is provided with an article carry channel (22) and a carry channel cover (24) having at least one elongated support leg (26) slidably disposed in the rear portion of the storage box unit (12) for accommodating tree stands (15) having different dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Inventor: Terry Wayne King
  • Patent number: 6318590
    Abstract: A travel facial tissue holder/dispenser is disclosed which is adapted for use with cup holders typically found in vehicles. The dispenser comprises a substantially cylindrical hollow container and a plurality of dry facial tissue paper. The container has a sidewall body, a closed bottom portion attached to one end of the sidewall body and an apertured top portion attached to the opposite end. The sidewall body also has a retention means to aid in retaining the dispenser within the cup holder. The apertured top portion comprises a lid attached to the sidewall rim, and a tissue dispensing flap or panel attached to the lid and/or sidewall rim. The plurality of facial tissues are stored within the container such that the tissues can be continuously and individually retrieved through the tissue dispensing flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Lisa McMurray-Stivers
  • Patent number: 5897040
    Abstract: A cellular telephone motorcycle mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a cellular telephone to a motorcycle gas tank is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Inventor: Rod R. Ward
  • 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: 5823557
    Abstract: A platform is disclosed for detachably mounting sound equipment to a cycle frame. The platform comprises a hollow housing which is detachably mounted to the cycle frame. Shelves are provided for mounting an amplifier, a music player and at least one speaker within said housing. A door provides access to the interior of the hollow housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Inventor: Phillip Penza
  • Patent number: 5810227
    Abstract: A carrier to transport an animal such as a dog on a motorcycle. The carrier has a base that conforms to the top surface of the motorcycle so the dog has a solid feel of the motorcycle. The base is firmly seated on the top surface of the motorcycle so there is no wobbling or slippage of the base as the motorcycle moves. The carrier has a housing that holds the dog's body. The, housing is flexible to allow the dog limited movement to balance with the motorcycle yet is firm to secure the dog. A harness holds the dog in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventor: Paul Jorgensen
  • Patent number: 5752687
    Abstract: A cup holder includes a ring-shaped supporting member, a cord with a proximal end fixedly attached to the supporting member, a hook attached to the distal end of the cord, and a pair of upper and lower anchoring pins attached to the supporting member at a position opposite the proximal end of the cord. A lid retainer is attached to the cord between the ends. A conventional mounting device attached to the supporting member attaches the cup holder to a vehicle, such as on the handlebar of a bicycle. A disposable cup, such as those typically used for holding hot coffee to go, may be held in the cup holder by placing it in the supporting member, positioning the lid retainer on top of the lid, and engaging the hook on one of pins, which is selected to keep the cord in tension. Thus the lid is secured on the cup to prevent spills even when the liquid is sloshed around inside the cup, such as during a bicycle ride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Inventor: Michelle Lynch
  • Patent number: 5577646
    Abstract: A carrier for transporting a small pet on a bicycle includes a box-like container provided with a hatch that forms the front portion of the container top. The hatch is hinged at its back side and opens upwardly to allow the pet to extend its head from the container while facing forward. A pair of rails fixed to the container bottom are arranged to detachably couple to a rack that is mounted above the rear wheel, and behind the seat of a bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Inventor: Richard D. White
  • Patent number: 5551609
    Abstract: A rack for transporting things on a bicycle is configured for storing a shackle lock during use of the bicycle. The rack, which mounts above the rear wheel of a bicycle, has a horizontal platform with a nominal C-shaped cross section comprised of a top having downwardly extending and inwardly curving arms. The shackle of a lock is slidably insertable into the C-shape; the curved arms permit shackles of varying diameter and leg spacing to be stored. Outwardly deflectable arms, or leaf springs captured in lengthwise undercut grooves within the C-shape, press on the shackle to frictionally retain it. The rear end of the platform is angled so that when a shackle lock cross bar contacts it there is a downward force on the cross bar, to stop vertical shaking of the lock. The horizontal stays that hold the platform to the bicycle are slidably adjustable and locked in position by means of set screw cams in grooves running adjacent the grooves receiving the stays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Paul S. Best
  • 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