US3871546A
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Collapsible bicycle crate
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-02
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1993-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible shipping device or crate is disclosed which when in its fully opened position will accommodate a partially disassembled bicycle for shipping purposes. Cross support members accommodate the portions of the bicycle and also serve to hold the parts of the bicycle in a substantially firm manner. The support members also serve to give rigidity to the frame defining the crate.
Inventors
- 👤 Neale Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/68; B65D9/00; B65D9/12; B65D9/14; B65D2585/00; B65D2585/68; B65D2585/6802; B65D2585/686; B65D2585/6862
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A collapsible shipping device for protecting a partially disassembled bicycle comprising: external wall portions defining a frame member, hinge means disposed in said frame member to effect a substantially complete collapse of said frame member, at least one internal wall member extending from one of said external wall portions to another of said external wall portions, at least one opening in said internal wall member to receive portions of said bicycle and means to removably secure said portions of said bicycle within said opening of said Internal wall member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A collapsible shipping device for protecting a partially disassembled bicycle comprising: external wall portions defining a frame member, hinge means disposed in said frame member to effect a substantially complete collapse of said frame member, at least one internal wall member extending from one of said external wall portions to another of said external wall portions, at least one opening in said internal wall member to receive portions of said bicycle and means to removably secure said portions of said bicycle within said opening of said Internal wall member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The collapsible shipping device as defined in claim 1 and further comprising fastening means for securing said hinge means to said external wall portions, one of said fastening means being removable in order to disconnect one of said external wall portions at a corner of said frame member from another of said external wall portions adjacent thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The collapsible shipping device as defined in claim 1 wherein two of said internal wall members are secured in spaced apart positions within said frame members so as to extend from one of said external wall portions to another opposite thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The collapsible shipping device as defined in claim 3, wherein each of said internal wall members comprises a section hingedly connected to one of said opposite external wall portions, another section hingedly connected to the other of said opposite external wall portions, and separable fastening means connecting said one section to said other section of said internal wall member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
152 words
A collapsible shipping device for a partially disassembled bicycle comprising: a bottom wall portion, a top wall portion and two end wall portions defining a frame member; hinge means disposed in said frame member to effect a substantially complete collapse of said frame member; two internal wall members connected to said bottom and top wall portions so that one of said internal wall members will extend obliquely upward from the end of said bottom wall portion adjacent to one of said end wall portions and so that the other of said internal wall members will extend obliquely downward from the end of said top wall portion adjacent to the other of said end wall portions, each of said internal wall members having at least one opening to receive portions of said bicycle; and means to removably secure said portions of said bicycle within said opening of each of said internal wall members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
152 words
A collapsible shipping device for a partially disassembled bicycle comprising: a bottom wall portion, a top wall portion and two end wall portions defining a frame member; hinge means disposed in said frame member to effect a substantially complete collapse of said frame member; two internal wall members connected to said bottom and top wall portions so that one of said internal wall members will extend obliquely upward from the end of said bottom wall portion adjacent to one of said end wall portions and so that the other of said internal wall members will extend obliquely downward from the end of said top wall portion adjacent to the other of said end wall portions, each of said internal wall members having at least one opening to receive portions of said bicycle; and means to removably secure said portions of said bicycle within said opening of each of said internal wall members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The collapsible shipping device as defined in claim 5 wherein said means to removably secure said portions of said bicycle within said opening of each of said internal wall members is an elastic band member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The collapsible shipping device as defined in claim 5 wherein said frame member and said internal wall members are all fabricated from plywood.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |