US3739609A
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Bicycle lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-04
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1992-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle lock assembly, which is secured to the ground or bicycle stand, having a strap metal retainer, locks around the bicycle frame and pedal sprocket, making unauthorized removal of the bicycle extremely difficult.
Inventors
- 👤 E Kaufmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:55
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B71/00; B; B62; B62H; B62H3/00; B62H3/10; B62H5/00; B62H5/08; B62H5/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5872; Y10T70/5876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A bicycle lock assembly comprising a. an upright member arranged to be secured to supporting ground construction; b. an elongated member inclusive of means secured by one end at the upper end of said upright member for variable placement positioning, whereby said elongated member may be placed over the frame and pedal sprocket of a bicycle placed against said upright member; and c. means cooperative with free end of said elongated member for locking the free end of said elongated member to said upright member and thereby secure a bicycle in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A bicycle lock assembly comprising a. an upright member arranged to be secured to supporting ground construction; b. an elongated member inclusive of means secured by one end at the upper end of said upright member for variable placement positioning, whereby said elongated member may be placed over the frame and pedal sprocket of a bicycle placed against said upright member; and c. means cooperative with free end of said elongated member for locking the free end of said elongated member to said upright member and thereby secure a bicycle in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A bicycle lock assembly according to claim 1 wherein said upright is tubular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A bicycle lock assembly according to claim 2 wherein said elongated member is a U-shaped member having an enlarged head, and said upright member includes an elongated slot for accommodating and enlarged head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A bicycle lock assembly according to claim 3 wherein said U-shaped member includes a hinge permitting angular movement of the upper leg in relation to the remainder of said U-shaped member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A bicycle lock assembly according to claim 1 wherein said elongated member is a cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A bicycle lock assembly according to claim 1 wherein said upright member includes a plurality of locking positions cooperative with said free end of said elongated member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A bicycle lock assembly according to claim 6 wherein said locking means includes a bore in the lower end of said elongated member alignable with one hole of a series of holes in said upright for accepting a locking assembly.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |