Cantilevered Patents (Class 224/453)
  • Patent number: 8800830
    Abstract: An electrical device mounting structure on a motorcycle which includes a resilient support member having a spring-flexural resilience and supporting an electrical device unit. The resilient support member has a first portion secured to a vehicle body or a member connected to the vehicle body. The resilient support member also has a second portion provided separate from the first portion and closer to the electrical device. The second portion is supported on the vehicle body or the member connected to the vehicle body via an elastic member having an attenuating property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomohiro Hoshi
  • Patent number: 8720758
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventors: Aldo Angeli, Michele Angeli
  • Patent number: 8646669
    Abstract: Storage unit mounting apparatus removably and lockably attachable to a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a single, cantilevered support member removably and irrotationally attachable at its proximal end to the vehicle, the distal end of the support member supporting a receiver having integral mounting means to which the storage unit is attachable. The apparatus is especially suited for vehicles such as motorcycles, all-terrain-vehicles (ATVs), bicycles and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Blackbird Dynamics, LLC
    Inventor: James W. Mann
  • Patent number: 8365969
    Abstract: A mobile carrier includes a generally planar cargo platform. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed side rails, each side rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed side rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each side rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed end rails, each end rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed end rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each end rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes a rod. A receiving structure is configured to maintain the rod at multiple respective positions relative to the receiving structure, the rod and the receiving structure being separable from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Larry A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8201719
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Li-Cheng Hsu
  • Patent number: 7614535
    Abstract: A light bag rack (10) for a bicycle includes a U-shaped frame (42) having first and second rods (48, 50) extending between a closed securing end (44) and an open mounting end (46) of the rack (10) and defining a pinch point (52) between the ends (44, 46). The rods (48, 50) are sufficiently flexible to permit the open mounting end (46) to expand around first and second bicycle seat frame rails (16, 18) forward of a seat post (14) and to pass between the seat frame rails (16, 18) rearward of the seat post (14) so that the closed securing end (44) contacts the seat frame rails (16, 18) forward of the seat post (14) to secure the rack (10) to the seat frame rails (16, 18). A load portion (70) of the rack (10) supports a utility bag (84).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Raymond E. Hubbe
  • 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
  • Patent number: 7147137
    Abstract: A support for attachment of auxiliary electronic devices on two-wheelers has a support member shaped to match an auxiliary electronic device to be inserted. An actuator is provided that has an actuator part and a locking pawl configured to lock the auxiliary device received in the support member. The actuator enables insertion and removal as well as securing of the auxiliary electronic device. A spring element acts on the actuator. The spring element is a spring steel sheet that is rotatable about a flexion point or an axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Inventors: Jochen Schanz, Herbert Schwarz
  • Patent number: 7000811
    Abstract: A wheel holding device for attaching to one or both a handlebar or a stem of a bicycle is described. In one embodiment, the device holds and secures the front wheel of a bicycle that has been removed from the bicycle's front fork for use when transporting the bicycle on a rooftop carrier of an automobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventors: Keith Gilstrap, Doug Golenz
  • Patent number: 6966471
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Inventors: Robert L. Wilson, Betty Wilson
  • Patent number: 6732892
    Abstract: An extension bed apparatus for carrying a load with a vehicle. The extension bed includes a frame connector adapted to connect to the vehicle frame, a bed wall extending upward from the frame connector, a bed base adapted to be compacted or extending for carrying different loads, and a first movement absorbing connector attaching the bed wall to the frame rack so that the shock absorbing system on the vehicle may move the frame rack mounted on the vehicle body in relation to the frame while still supporting the extension bed. Multiple racks may be used for supporting loads off of both the front and back of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: Keith Mangrum
  • Publication number: 20020121535
    Abstract: A bicycle accessory mounting apparatus for releasably securing a bicycle accessory quickly and effectively to a bicycle seat post. The bicycle accessory mounting apparatus comprises a block having two holes, two gaps, and two snap lock quick connect mechanisms at opposing ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: David B. Moore, Charles L. Moore
  • Patent number: 6398247
    Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame which has a seat tube, a crossbar, and a tubular connection part connected to and projecting upward from a rear end of the crossbar and sleeved around the seat tube. The tubular connection part has an integral first engagement block. A rack support rod has a front end face extending in a plane transverse to the rack support rod, a rear support portion to support a rack, and a second engagement block connected integrally to the front end face. A mortise-tenon engagement unit is formed in the first and second engagement blocks so as to releaseably interlock the first and second engagement blocks. The second engagement block is slidable relative to the first engagement block along a direction substantially parallel to the plane of the front end face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chang-Chung Kuo
  • Publication number: 20010035478
    Abstract: The mounting assembly includes a shaft having a mounting member mounted on a top end of the shaft. The mounting member is preferably mounted so it pivots with respect to the shaft. The shaft is insertable in a hollow cylinder on a motor vehicle. In the case of a motorcycle, a portion of the shaft is inserted in a steering stem of a steering head. A plurality of o-rings, attached to the portion of the shaft inserted in the cylinder, secure the mounting assembly in place. A Velcro™ piece, fixed to a top surface of the mounting member, clasps to a corresponding Velcro™ piece of an electronic device placed on the mounting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventor: Michael Lee
  • Patent number: 6016943
    Abstract: Injection molded components for off-road recreational and utility vehicles such as an ATV's, snowmobiles and the like. In one embodiment, the invention provides a rack having a fiber-filled plastic resin body. The body has an overall thickness substantially less than its width and length, and includes a generally flat, horizontal top having a plurality of slots. Each of the slots is defined by a flange extending downwardly the flange having a thickness that is substantially less than its height to define a downwardly extending reinforcing rib, which also provides a point of attachment for straps such as bungee cords. Preferably the rack includes integrally molded transverse reinforcing ribs extending across the slots, the reinforcing ribs having a top surface which is recessed downwardly from the top surface of the rack. In another embodiment, the invention provides an injection molded foot rest for an off-road recreational or utility vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell D. Johnson, Michael A. Klein, Matthew David Parks, Mark Thomas Karl, Patrick Johnson, Tim Spahr, Jeff Sajna, Craig Andrews, Kenneth Terry Higgins, Robert A. Lowery, Keith D. Ruby, Alton Mitchell, Rhonda L. Davis
  • Patent number: 5961136
    Abstract: A connecting cantilever structure for bicycle mud-guards, wherein, the connecting cantilever is closed die forged on a contracting annulus which is slipped over the pipe for mounting the post pipe of the bicycle seat, the connecting cantilever is forged to form an inversed "U" groove of which the bottom and the tailing end are all opened and the lateral inner side walls are all forged to form unsymmetric undulated and reinforced walls, the top surface thereof is formed to be provided with a slot having a stroke length, a screw, a gasket and a nut are locked mutually in the slot to mount a mud-guard integrately connected with a shelf, the connecting cantilever can completely absorb the stresses from the normal and deviated action force introduced at the ends of the mudguards, thus stability of the mud-guard which is mounted by single point locking can be enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Inventor: Shao-Chien Tseng
  • Patent number: 5931361
    Abstract: The bicycle rack/bag assembly comprises a rack which depends from a seat post over a rear wheel of a bicycle. A plurality of accessories, such as a pack or bag, a drawer, and a mud flap may be engaged to the rack, each individually, or in any desired combination. The rack includes a quick connect/release assembly for easily engaging the rack to a seat post of substantially any diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Inventor: Charles Martin Schwimmer
  • Patent number: 5860577
    Abstract: An elongated bicycle rack and storage device has a clamping device at one end so that it can be attached to and cantilever from the bicycle seat post. The device has an enclosable compartment for relatively small items and an external rack frame for supporting larger items when the bicycle is in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Inventor: Christopher J. Dunn
  • 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