US3837546A
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Lightweight luggage carrier for bicycles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-11
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1993-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A lightweight, detachably mounted luggage carrier for bicycles formed from one or more pieces of flexible material which, when associated with the frame of a bicycle, forms luggage carrying compartments with openings thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 A Westermann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:25
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J9/00; B62J9/20; B62J9/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A lightweight luggage carrier for bicycles having an inverted V-shaped portion, one leg of which is connected to a head post and the other leg connected to a seat, and a horizontal bar interconnecting the other leg and the head post at a position above its connection to said one leg comprising in combination: a backing strip of flexible material adapted to be folded over the horizontal bar of the frame of the bicycle and forming juxtapositioned panels, said panels substantially filling and fitting the open space of the V-shaped portion of the frame, means arranged along the juxtapositioned edges of the material forming panels for engaging over the legs of the V-shaped portion of the frame of the bicycle for releasably securing the carrier to the bicycle, means formed on the apexes of said panels for closing the space formed between said panels, an opening through one of said panels for providing an access to the interior of the carrier, and means for detachably closing said opening, whereby the carrier is utilized for transporting said luggage in its interior.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A lightweight luggage carrier for bicycles having an inverted V-shaped portion, one leg of which is connected to a head post and the other leg connected to a seat, and a horizontal bar interconnecting the other leg and the head post at a position above its connection to said one leg comprising in combination: a backing strip of flexible material adapted to be folded over the horizontal bar of the frame of the bicycle and forming juxtapositioned panels, said panels substantially filling and fitting the open space of the V-shaped portion of the frame, means arranged along the juxtapositioned edges of the material forming panels for engaging over the legs of the V-shaped portion of the frame of the bicycle for releasably securing the carrier to the bicycle, means formed on the apexes of said panels for closing the space formed between said panels, an opening through one of said panels for providing an access to the interior of the carrier, and means for detachably closing said opening, whereby the carrier is utilized for transporting said luggage in its interior.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The lightweight luggage carrier set forth in claim 1 wherein: said means formed along the juxtapositioned edges of the material forming said panels comprises a plurality of spaced eyelets and a cord laced through said eyelets for detachably securing said carrier to the bicycle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The lightweight luggage carrier set forth in claim 1 wherein: a part of said means arranged along the juxtapositioned edges of the material forming said panels engages around the head post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The lightweight luggage carrier set forth in claim 1 in further combination with: a pocket secured to the outside surface of said other of said panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The lightweight luggage carrier set forth in claim 1 wherein: said backing strip comprises canvas.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The lightweight luggage carrier set forth in claim 1 wherein: said backing strip comprises leather.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The lightweight luggage carrier set forth in claim 1 wherein: said backing strip comprises a plastic material.
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) | 1977-09-23 | 1978-03-25 | 1978-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-23 | 1982-03-25 | 1982-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-23 | 1986-03-25 | 1986-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |