US3844146A
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Wheel lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-24
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1993-05-24
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a locking device which may be secured to the frame of a bicycle, motorcycle or other wheeled object for the purpose of selectively engaging and locking one of the wheels to prevent wheel rotation. The device includes closable jaws, a key or combination actuated lock mechanism and suitable mounting means for securing the device to the frame of the wheeled object.
Inventors
- 👤 J Fouces
- 👤 M Fouces
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:30
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H5/00; B62H5/14; B62H5/142; B62H5/144; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5836; Y10T70/5841; Y10T70/5845; Y10T70/5872
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A locking device for a wheel supported body comprising: a. mounting means for securing said locking device to said body; b. engaging means included in said locking device for engaging at least one supportive wheel of said body to prevent said one wheel from freely rotating relative to said body, said one wheel including an annular rim section and radially extending support means; c. activating means included in said locking device for moving said engaging means into and out of engagement with said one wheel to respectively prevent or permit free rotation of said one wheel relative to said body, said engaging means further including jaw means for encircling said rim section to engage said radially extending support means upon partial rotation of said one wheel, said jaw means comprises a stationary member, relative to said body, and another member, pivotable relative to said stationary member; and d. releasable lock means included in said activating means for selectively retaining said engaging means in engagement with said one wheel and for permitting said engaging means to move out of engagement with said one wheel when said lock means is released.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A locking device for a wheel supported body comprising: a. mounting means for securing said locking device to said body; b. engaging means included in said locking device for engaging at least one supportive wheel of said body to prevent said one wheel from freely rotating relative to said body, said one wheel including an annular rim section and radially extending support means; c. activating means included in said locking device for moving said engaging means into and out of engagement with said one wheel to respectively prevent or permit free rotation of said one wheel relative to said body, said engaging means further including jaw means for encircling said rim section to engage said radially extending support means upon partial rotation of said one wheel, said jaw means comprises a stationary member, relative to said body, and another member, pivotable relative to said stationary member; and d. releasable lock means included in said activating means for selectively retaining said engaging means in engagement with said one wheel and for permitting said engaging means to move out of engagement with said one wheel when said lock means is released.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A locking device as defined in claim 1 wherein said engaging means are normally biased to a position out of engagement with said one wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A locking device as defined in claim 2 wherein: a. said body comprises a bicycle; b. said mounting means includes means for securing said device to the seat support of said bicycle; and c. said one wheel comprises the rear wheel of said bicycle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A locking device as defined in claimm 1 wherein: a. said pivotable member is operatively connected with said activating means by a rack-and-pinion type mechanisms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A locking device as defined in claim 4 wherein: a. said body comprises a bicycle; b. said mounting means includes means for securing said device to the seat support of said bicycle; and c. said one wheel comprises the rear wheel of said bicycle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
A locking device as defined in claim 1 wherein: a. said body comprises a bicycle; b. said mounting means includes means for securing said device to the seat support of said bicycle; and c. said one wheel comprises the rear wheel of said bicycle.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |