Collapsible Patents (Class 224/444)
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Patent number: 10450025Abstract: There is provided an adapter for attaching an object to a luggage carrier. The adapter comprises a hook shaped portion engageable with a first attachment member of the luggage carrier, a latch configured to engage with a second attachment member of the luggage carrier and a release portion configured to release the latch from the second attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: AtranVelo ABInventors: Krister Lindén, Roger Pettersson, Ulf Pentéus
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Patent number: 9168875Abstract: A quick release ATV rack system for allowing a user to selectively increase the amount of cargo storage space on an ATV without removal of passenger seating with a removable rack. The quick release ATV rack system comprises a base frame and a two pairs of fastener assemblies. The base frame is defined by a top tier and a bottom tier and additionally includes a proximal end configured to attach to a factory ATV rack and a distal end having an elevated backstop. The top tier provides the primary support structure and an attaching structure embodied as a pair of top fastener assemblies. The bottom tier provides an additional stabilizing aspect in the form of a pair of bottom fastener assemblies which assists the quick release ATV rack system in fastening to the factory rack on an ATV.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Inventor: Bradley Haler
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Patent number: 9004433Abstract: A folding support device and methods for constructing and using the same are provided by the present invention. A foldable support member contains a series of hinge sections and support and stress limiting members. Construction is provided enabling the device to safely collapse and stow while traveling, but to unfold and provide a gripping tension on both a support member and a support device in a reliable manner. Force analysis is provided securing the item in an upright way via a force transfer generated by the supported weight itself.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Inventor: John A. Krieger
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Patent number: 8910842Abstract: An expansible bicycle cargo rack includes a first member, a pivoting mechanism arranged on the first member, a second member arranged on the pivoting mechanism, wherein the second member is configured to rotate about the pivot mechanism between at least two positions, and an elastic member coupled between first member and the second member.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Cycling Sports Group, Inc.Inventors: Christopher P. Dodman, Heath Edwin Corbet
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Patent number: 8701951Abstract: A vehicle includes a high voltage traction battery, a front door trim including a removable trim panel, a removable/portable bag integral to the removable trim panel for storing inside the front door trim when the removable trim panel is attached to the front door trim. A charge cord kit is contained in the removable/portable bag, and includes a charge cord for connecting to an electrical power supply to charge the high voltage traction battery.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Marc Jonathon Lucas, Kathleen Pecoraro
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Publication number: 20130248570Abstract: An expansible bicycle cargo rack includes a first member, a pivoting mechanism arranged on the first member, a second member arranged on the pivoting mechanism, wherein the second member is configured to rotate about the pivot mechanism between at least two positions, and an elastic member coupled between first member and the second member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: CYCLING SPORTS GROUP, INC.Inventors: Christopher Philip Dodman, Heath Edwin Corbet
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Patent number: 8459517Abstract: A motorcycle passenger backrest has a generally U-shaped or V-shaped backrest frame that is configured for connection to a mounting bracket on the motorcycle. The inner surface of the backrest frame is configured with a recessed space having a base surface and a side surface that extends from the base surface at an angle. A carrier frame configured to fit within the recessed space is pivotally mounted to each leg of the backrest frame. The carrier frame is movable between an up, stored position, with the carrier frame in contact with the base surface of the recessed space, and a down, carrier position, with the carrier frame pivoted away from the backrest frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Kuryakyn Holdings, LLCInventor: Christopher D. Lindloff
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Patent number: 8201719Abstract: A bicycle carrier includes a main body, at least one supporting frame, at least one side frame and at least one restrainer. The main body includes a supporting plane and a plurality of slide bases. The slide bases are located on at least one side of the main body. The supporting frame connects the main body and the bicycle. The side frame includes at least one slide rod that slides and couples to the slide bases and at least one fence connected to the slide rod to define a container space. The restrainer restrains the side frame from moving relative to the main body.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Li-Cheng Hsu
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Publication number: 20100072239Abstract: A bicycle carrier includes a main body, at least one supporting frame, at least one side frame and at least one restrainer. The main body includes a supporting plane and a plurality of slide bases. The slide bases are located on at least one side of the main body. The supporting frame connects the main body and the bicycle. The side frame includes at least one slide rod that slides and couples to the slide bases and at least one fence connected to the slide rod to define a container space. The restrainer restrains the side frame from moving relative to the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventor: Li-Cheng HSU
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Patent number: 7341270Abstract: A rear rack for a folding bicycle. The rear rack includes right and left chassis bars and a support platform positioned above the chassis bars. Rear support struts are pivotally attached at their upper ends to the chassis bars adjacent their outer ends, the support struts having lower ends adapted to be pivotally attached to the rear dropout of a folding bicycle. Forward support struts are pivotally attached at their upper ends to the support platform adjacent its inner end, the lower ends adapted to be pivotally attached to the rear dropout. The forward support struts are releasably locked to the chassis bars when the rear rack is erected for carrying a load. A rear support strut is pivotally attached to the chassis bars adjacent their outer ends, and pivotally attached to the support platform.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2005Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Inventor: N. Hanz Scholz
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Patent number: 6966471Abstract: A luggage rack for a motorcycle having a shape conforming to the existing backrest on a sissy bar. The luggage rack is mounted to the existing mounting plate at brackets which may be selectively adjusted to provide the desired friction fit. The rack can be pivoted between an upright, stored position and a horizontal use position. In the stored position a stop associated with the brackets engage a portion of the rack to maintain it in a horizontal position. In one embodiment, a magnet on the rack exerts a force to retain the rack in an upright position against the sissy bar.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Inventors: Robert L. Wilson, Betty Wilson
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Patent number: 6176405Abstract: A food and beverage container holder device 10 that sets upon a tank portion of a motorcycle at a position where the rider can comfortably reach the container, includes a receiving member 12 that removably receives the container, a positioning member 14 that adjusts the receiving member 12 so as to maintain the container in a substantially vertical position, a stabilizing member 16 that “locks-in” the substantially vertical position of the container, and a securing member 18 that provides sufficient securing force to secure the device 10 and the received container therein, and that allows substantially the entire device 10 to be removably secured to the motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1999Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Inventor: Michael V. Roach