Abstract An overhead lighting apparatus for bicycles, which is removably attached to the frame of the bicycle, and comprises a vertical tubular standard, positioned behind the seat of the bicycle, and rising to an elevation above the head of the rider. The vertical standard carries a forward projection, to which is fastened a lamp holder and lamp, so that when power is supplied to the lamp it will shine down over the head of the bicycle rider and will shine on his shoulders, arms, front and back, so as to make him clearly visible to someone approaching the bicycle from the front and from the back. The forward projection of the standard also carries a small lamp showing an amber or white light to the front and a red light to the back. The conductors carrying power to the lights are carried inside of the tubular standard. The standard is provided with a plurality of hinge joints by means of which it can be quickly folded into a compact space.
Inventors
👤 Robert S. Ledterman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionUS
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-10-29 18:37
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/22; B62J6/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
An overhead lighting apparatus for bicycles, comprising: a. a vertical tubular standard, and means for removably attaching said standard to the frame of a bicycle behind the seat thereof; b. said standard having a forwardly projecting portion supporting a lamp fixture adapted to throw light downward onto the head and shoulders of the rider; c. power means, control means and conductor means passing through the inside of said standard; d. means for rapidly and simply inserting and removing said standard from said attaching means; e. a plurality of hinge means spaced along said standard, each of said hinge means comprising tongue means on one member; U shaped yoke means on the other member; hinge pin means; and tubular collar means slidable along said standard; whereby when said collar is positioned at said hinge, said hinge is locked, and when said collar is lifted above said hinge, said members can rotate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
An overhead lighting apparatus for bicycles, comprising: a. a vertical tubular standard, and means for removably attaching said standard to the frame of a bicycle behind the seat thereof; b. said standard having a forwardly projecting portion supporting a lamp fixture adapted to throw light downward onto the head and shoulders of the rider; c. power means, control means and conductor means passing through the inside of said standard; d. means for rapidly and simply inserting and removing said standard from said attaching means; e. a plurality of hinge means spaced along said standard, each of said hinge means comprising tongue means on one member; U shaped yoke means on the other member; hinge pin means; and tubular collar means slidable along said standard; whereby when said collar is positioned at said hinge, said hinge is locked, and when said collar is lifted above said hinge, said members can rotate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as in claim 1 including means on the top of said standard for showing appropriately colored lights to front and rear.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said means for inserting and removing said standard comprises an inverted U yoke means on the bottom of said standard adapted to slide into a split fixture and to be locked by bolt means.