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Exercising bicycle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-01-27
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Granted: 1979-07-24
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Expires: 1998-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle is provided with wheels whose axle hubs are eccentric with respect to the wheel geometric center. A bicycle with such wheels and in forward motion will cause its rider to also oscillate up and down as the wheel axles rise and fall due to the wheel eccentricity. The purpose of such motions superposed on the forward travel motion is to exercise the rider's body more effectively by subjecting it to accelerations similar to those experienced in riding a horse.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley J. Mikina
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:19
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62L; B62L1/00; B62L1/02; B62L1/06; B62L1/10; B62K; B62K17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A bicycle adapted for foward travel and equipped with circular wheels having concentric circular hubs, eccentrically mounted axles on said hubs whose axles are displaced radially from the geometric wheel centers for the purpose of imparting a sinusoidal vertical oscillation to said axles and attached bicycle frame and its rider, these oscillations to be superposed on and to be the result of the forward motion of the bicycle, a caliper brake including movable shoes mounted so as to surround a perimetrical portion of one of said wheels, and an auxiliary rim mounted on the rim of said wheel having a braking track concentric with said wheel axles for frictional engagement by said shoes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A bicycle adapted for foward travel and equipped with circular wheels having concentric circular hubs, eccentrically mounted axles on said hubs whose axles are displaced radially from the geometric wheel centers for the purpose of imparting a sinusoidal vertical oscillation to said axles and attached bicycle frame and its rider, these oscillations to be superposed on and to be the result of the forward motion of the bicycle, a caliper brake including movable shoes mounted so as to surround a perimetrical portion of one of said wheels, and an auxiliary rim mounted on the rim of said wheel having a braking track concentric with said wheel axles for frictional engagement by said shoes.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-07-23 | 1983-01-22 | 1983-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-23 | 1987-01-22 | 1987-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-23 | 1991-01-22 | 1991-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |