Adjustable To Different Size Cycle Patents (Class 224/445)
  • Patent number: 10513299
    Abstract: A rack for use with a two or three-wheeled vehicle including a platform defining a length and a width, at least one of the length and the width of the platform being adjustable, and a platform support, operably connected to the platform, configured to be secured to the two or three-wheeled vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Inventor: Henry Gordon MacMorran
  • Patent number: 8387939
    Abstract: A mounting support for mounting an object, such as a light, flashlight or the like, to a mounting surface is disclosed. The support comprises a body to which may be coupled the object, at least two legs projecting from the body, the legs comprising opposed divergently arcuate inner surfaces each providing at least one abutment point for abutting the legs upon the mounting surface, and a fastener for maintaining the abutment. The object or light may be integrally, fixedly, pivotally or otherwise coupled to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: The Flewelling Ford Family Trust
    Inventor: Timothy D. F. Ford
  • Patent number: 8141894
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventor: Terry Alan Young
  • Patent number: 8132700
    Abstract: An accessory mounting system having a body for being removably engaged with a supporting structure. The body includes a pliable strap for securing the body to a variety of profiles. An operator is connected to the body and configured to engage the strap such that a portion of the strap removably engages the body. A cap portion is rotatably connected to the body and is configured to removably engage an accessory. Another operator interacts with the accessory such that the accessory can be selectively secured to the supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Trek Bicycle Corporation
    Inventor: Daniel Dacko
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6793109
    Abstract: An offset holding device configured to be attached to a support structure and to carry elongate objects, including an attachment base configured to be attached to the support structure. A holding member can be attached to the attachment base and can include a generally “U”-shaped member having two upright arms and can be open at the top so as to define a containment area configured to receive the elongate object. A plurality of resilient gripping teeth can extend from at least one of the upright arms into the containment area, the gripping teeth being configured to at least partially deflect upon insertion of the elongate object into the holding member to releasably secure the elongate object within the containment area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: All Rite Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George D. Gates, Travis D. Gates
  • Patent number: 6789712
    Abstract: An offset utility holding device configured to be attached to a cargo rack of a vehicle and to carry elongated objects includes a support base for attachment to a cargo rack of a vehicle, an offset mounting stem extending upwardly from the support base at an incline, and a holding member disposed atop the offset mounting stem. The holding member includes a “U”-shaped containment area having two upright arms which are open at the top for receiving an elongate object therein. The offset mounting stem places the holding member away from a cargo space directly above the cargo rack, such that the elongate object does not interfere with the cargo space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: All Rite Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George D. Gates, Travis D. Gates
  • Patent number: 6484913
    Abstract: An article support bracket that will securely mount to an upwardly extending portion of a handlebar of an all terrain vehicle and that will extend upwardly from the mounting connection between and around vehicle components also attached to the vehicle handlebars, to provide a support extending above outwardly and rearwardly extending portions of the handlebar that will acommodate an article holder for an elongate article such as a long gun, tool or another piece of equipment in position extending across the vehicle handlebars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventors: Dennis H. Hancock, Jeffrey D. Hancock
  • Patent number: 6382484
    Abstract: A gun-mounting bracket for ATV's adaptive to a variety of cargo racks generally employed by ATV's and further providing adaptability to a wide range of gun scabbards or boots designed for a variety of different type guns. The bracket includes a base plate member having a plurality of holes and slots which may be used in combination with U-bolts and clamps for attachment, an interchangeable pivotal plate member which provides a method for rotating the boot to angular positions relative to the base plate, and an interchangeable bracket member attached perpendicular thereto adapted to receive the barrel portion of the gun boot. The bracket member, having an elongated opening for receiving the barrel portion of the gun boot, is provided with a polymeric edge molding and allows the barrel portion of the gun boot to extend therethrough to a point which generally positions the boot relative to the bracket and its bar latch member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Kevin D. Savant
  • Patent number: 6179183
    Abstract: A pet carrier for use with bicycles particularly configured to allow installation at a forward position of a bicycle is presented. The particular configuration of the bottom surface of the pet carrier allows the carrier to be mounted in a forward position on a bicycle without interfering in the steering, braking, or gear shifting operations of the handlebars. Specifically, the pet carrier provides a plateaued or two-tiered surface that positions the carrier up and over the handlebars without interfering therewith. A lower bottom surface accommodates a pet's hindquarters, while the upper tiered surface accommodates the pet's forequarters. These two-tiered surfaces are separated by a sloped surface onto which the pet may rest during a bicycle ride. The carrier advantageously includes ventilation apertures or forward facing louvers to provide additional comfort to the pet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Inventor: John M. Kloster
  • Patent number: 5913466
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for attaching a cooler to an intersection of a handlebar and head tube of a bicycle. The mounting bracket is secured to a cooler and employs flexible straps to adjustably attach the bracket to the bicycle handlebar and head tube. The bracket is substantially T-shaped and includes a handlebar-engaging portion having stabilizing tabs with angled cutouts that accommodate handlebars of various diameter. A head tube-engaging portion includes an adjustable spacing foot that positions the bracket with respect to the bicycle head tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Inventor: Harry Revels
  • 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: 5842620
    Abstract: A belt-mounted tool holder device includes a support plate defining a pair of spaced apart slots for receiving therethrough a belt of a wearer, a holder member fixedly attached to the support plate and extending outwardly therefrom, and a cup attached to an outer end of the holder member for receiving a portion of a tool therein. An inner end of the holder member is fixedly attached to one of the opposite sides of the support plate below the spaced apart slots defined by the support plate. The holder member extends outwardly from the support plate at an angle lying within a range of from about 15.degree. above to about 15.degree. below a line extending perpendicular to the support plate. The cup is attached to the outer end of the holder member and has a bottom wall and an annular sidewall attached to a periphery of the bottom wall and extending upwardly therefrom. The annular sidewall defines an interior cavity and a top opening for receiving the portion of the tool into the interior cavity of the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Inventor: Stavros A. Koudakis
  • Patent number: 5779119
    Abstract: A support arm with a hinged clamp allowing it to be secured around a bicycle seat post such that a detached front wheel is carried on the bike on the seat post. The support arm has two fingers that attach to a bicycle's front wheel once it has been detached from the bicycle. The free end of the fingers are secured to the axle at the fitting where the fork had been attached. The quick-release fitting secures the fingers in place. The clamp has two c-channel clamping members that encircle the tubular seat post. The clamping members are secured together with a latching means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Inventors: Mark Talbot, Allen Aflague
  • Patent number: 5653365
    Abstract: A supporting bracket includes a bracket body which defines a tube receiving portion and lock receiving portion. The tube receiving portion includes a split socket having a bush therein. The socket further includes a split threaded extension which receives a locking knob to tighten the split socket. An adaptor and a biasing block is further received by the locking block. When the locking knob is screwed in, the adaptor and biasing block are moved in to press against the bush. Accordingly, the supporting bracket can be firmly attached to the tube with different diameter of the bicycle. The lock can be readily held by the lock receiving portion when the lock is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Simple Locksmith Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Hou Lee
  • Patent number: 5639001
    Abstract: A surfboard rack, for allowing a surfboard to be carried with a bicycle, having a pair of hooks for engaging the frame of the bicycle near the front and rear, and an adjustable bar extending between the hooks. A pair of cradle assemblies are attached to the adjustable bar near the hooks. A pair of braces extend downward from the cradle assemblies to provide support against the bicycle frame. The adjustable bar may be varied in length to alter the distance between the front and rear hooks. Matched holes extend through the adjustable bar, which allow the distance between the hooks to be fixed and the adjustable bar locked, so that the surfboard rack can also function as a bicycle anti-theft device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Inventor: William T. Brady
  • Patent number: 5579971
    Abstract: A carrier attaches an article to a support rack of a bicycle without additional tools. The carrier includes a beam fixed to the article and having a dove-tail, two hooks having, dove-tail slots for slidably engaging with the dove-tail of the beam and for hooking to the support rack. A retainer is slidably engaged on the beam and includes a catch pivotally coupled to the upper portion for engaging with the support rack. The beam can he solidly secured to the support rack without additional tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 5477997
    Abstract: A device worn by a bricklayer for carrying bricks comprises a holder dimensioned to hold four bricks or more and, optionally, a belt with a detachable harness. The brick holder has a gap in front and in back for facilitating the grasping of the bricks or, alternatively, a plurality of spacing ribs to keep the bricks away from the interior of the holder so that the bricks can be grasped easily and removed. The holder may be attached to a belt through a belt loop or may include a swivel connection to enable the holder to pivot as necessary to prevent bricks from spilling. The holder is designed for use on the left or fight side of the bricklayer or both sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Inventor: Ervin E. Weatherly