US3760648A
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Auxiliary bicycle brake handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-18
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1992-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A braking device for use on a bicycle handle of the type used on a racing bicycle. The device includes a rigid bar or tube which connects the usual brake handle levers. This connecting bar or tube is attached to a handle extending generally toward the top of the bicycle handle bar so that the handle may be grasped by a bicycle rider while having his hands on the top of the bicycle handle bar.
Inventors
- 👤 W Hoffman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:23
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62L; B62L3/00; B62L3/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20256; Y10T74/20268; Y10T74/2028; Y10T74/20287; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20822
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A braking device for use on a racing bicycle handle of the type having a cross bar and handle portions at the ends of said cross bar extending generally transversely of said cross bar and on which pivotal brake handle levers are mounted comprising auxiliary brake handle means extending generally toward said cross bar, and mounting means mounting said auxiliary brake handle means on said pivotal brake handle levers, whereby said auxiliary brake handle means may be grasped by a rider while having his hands on said cross bar or other locations of the bicycle handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A braking device for use on a racing bicycle handle of the type having a cross bar and handle portions at the ends of said cross bar extending generally transversely of said cross bar and on which pivotal brake handle levers are mounted comprising auxiliary brake handle means extending generally toward said cross bar, and mounting means mounting said auxiliary brake handle means on said pivotal brake handle levers, whereby said auxiliary brake handle means may be grasped by a rider while having his hands on said cross bar or other locations of the bicycle handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A braking device according to claim 1 wherein said auxiliary handle means comprises a cross member extending between and secured to said brake handle levers, and extension means extending to a position between said cross bar and said cross member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A braking device according to claim 2 wherein said cross member comprises at least two elongated elements, one of which is telescopically received in the other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A braking device according to claim 2 wherein said extension means comprises a rod element disposed generally parallel to said cross bar, and means mounting said rod element between said cross bar and said cross member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A braking device according to claim 2 wherein said extension means has a T-shaped configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A braking device according to claim 2 wherein said extension means comprises a rod of arcuate configuration and having its ends secured to said cross member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
A braking device according to claim 1 wherein said mounting means comprises pivotal means providing for pivotal movement of said corss member about an axis disposed transversely of the longitudinal axis of said cross member and generally coincident with the longitudinal extent of said brake levers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
A braking device according to claim 2 wherein said mounting means comprising a bushing element disposed transversely in said cross member, fastening means accessable externally of said cross member securing said brake lever to said bushing element, and means mounting said bushing element with said cross member to provide for pivotal movement of said cross member as said bushing element turns in said cross member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A braking device according to claim 1 wherein said auxiliary handle means is provided with adjustable means adopting it to be mounted on existing bicycle handles of varying dimensions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A braking device according to claim 2 including means securing said extension means to said bicycle handle.
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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |