Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
211017000 | Velocipede type | 33 |
20100237026 | Bicycle Storage System - A storage system for elevating objects from a surface, such as storing a bicycle off the ground, the storage system including a first mounting plate coupled to a wheel; a second mounting plate spaced from the first mounting plate and coupled to a plurality of wheels; a first wheel assembly spaced from the first mounting plate; a second wheel assembly spaced from the second mounting plate; a cable operatively engaging each of the wheels; and a coupler extending from the first wheel assembly and a second coupler extending from the second wheel assembly. Each of the mounting plates may be made from a unitary piece of material, and each plate may include a plurality of arched channels for rotatably adjusting the mounting plates, e.g., to provide for generally linear alignment of pulley wheels when installing the system. | 09-23-2010 |
20100237027 | Bicycle Stand - A stand for supporting at least one bicycle may include a plurality of tubular frame members including a plurality of generally linear portions, a plurality of angled portions and a plurality of U-shaped portions. The stand also may include a foot having a generally planar bottom surface and an upper surface adapted for operatively engaging one of the U-shaped portions, a wall attachment for coupling a top of the stand to a wall, and a plurality of holders slidably coupled to the generally linear portions. Each of the holders may comprise a band surrounding a portion of the generally linear portions, a hook extending downward and outward from the band, and compressible portions that hold the hook at a desired position along the generally linear portion. In addition, the frame members may include swaged ends and spring-loaded pin assemblies for easy assembly and disassembly of the stand. | 09-23-2010 |
20110226709 | Combination of Fixture Member for Bicycle and Locking Apparatus for Bicycle Parking Rack - A combination of a front fork of a bicycle and a parking rack, wherein the front fork includes two shafts, each shaft having first and second ends and the parking rack includes a space receiving the front fork for parking the bicycle, the combination comprises a fixture member provided between the first and second ends of one of the shafts and facing opposite to another shaft; and a locking apparatus, which is installed to the parking rack and corresponding to the fixture member, selectively locking the fixture member to the parking rack between a locking position and an unlocking position. | 09-22-2011 |
20120024802 | BICYCLE RACK ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - In one example, the instant invention includes a bicycle rack assembly that consists of: a member; a first securing assembly, where the first securing assembly is operationally connected to the member; a second securing assembly, where the second securing assembly is operationally connected to the member; and a bicycle pulling assembly having a first part and a second part, where the first part of bicycle pulling assembly is operationally connected to the first securing assembly and the second part of bicycle pulling assembly is operationally connected to the second securing assembly; and where the bicycle pulling assembly includes a movable cable and a hanger that is operationally connected to the cable, where a plurality of bicycles are attached to the hanger so that the plurality of bicycles can be moved between the first part and the second part of bicycle pulling assembly while being hanged on the bicycle rack assembly. | 02-02-2012 |
20130299437 | SHOPPING CART CORRAL FOR DISPLAYING ONE OR MORE ADVERTISEMENTS AND METHOD OF PROVIDING SAME - Some embodiments disclose a corral configured to hold one or more shopping carts and display one or more advertisements. The corral can include: (a) an enclosure having an opening configured to receive the one or more shopping carts, the enclosure having a first side; and (b) at least one first panel located at the first side and configured to display at least a first advertisement of the one or more advertisements. The advertising panels can be configured to be coupled adjacent the opening of the corral to facilitate better visibility. | 11-14-2013 |
20140183147 | Bicycle parking apparatus - An improved bicycle parking structure is disclosed, including a parking base having a third tubular shaft and a pair of second tubular shafts, a pair of tubular shaft jackets; featuring a first tubular shaft having a tubular space adapted for extensible and collapsible movement of a second tubular shaft, a tubular shaft jacket disposed underneath a tubular shaft opening of the first tubular shaft, wherein outer diameter of an end of the jacket is slightly larger than outer diameter of first tubular shaft, outer diameter of a connector of another end occurs to match inner diameter of tubular shaft opening. Said connector is coupled to the inner wall of the tubular shaft opening, so the second tubular shaft can be locked into an expanded portion of an end of the second tubular shaft when inserted into tubular shaft opening, to therefore effectively reduce second tubular shaft length for space conservation. | 07-03-2014 |
20160023615 | Adjustable Anchor On A Load Carrier For A Bicycle Through-Axle - An anchor for releasably securing a bicycle through-axle that is installed in a wheelless front fork of a bicycle to a load carrier. The anchor is made up of an anchor body having a through-axle receiving space for receiving a bicycle through-axle therein. The anchor additionally has a movable jaw located within the anchor body and that is transitionable between a receiving configuration in which an interior of the receiving space is expanded for insertably receiving a bicycle through-axle therein, and a securing configuration in which the movable jaw is in lateral abutting engagement with a bicycle through-axle received within the interior of the receiving space. | 01-28-2016 |
211018000 | Wall mounted | 5 |
20080223799 | Storage Rack - A storage rack includes a plurality of connecting member and wall section. The connecting member includes a hexagonal base from which three engaging portions defining an engaging end project for allowing wall sections to be joined. The engaging portions are equally spaced on the base and each includes a bottom and three engaging fins. The engaging fins include engaging slots defined therebetween. The wall section includes a piece of sheet and a frame. The sheet and the frame include a bend defined thereof. The sheet includes a plurality of folded section formed thereof. The wall section is received in the engaging slot. The connecting members and wall sections can be implemented to form a plurality of hexagonal storage rooms. | 09-18-2008 |
20090178984 | SELF STORING BICYCLE DISPLAY - A display for a bicycle includes a mount, a support arm pivotally mounted to the mount for movement between a storage position and an access position, the support arm having a hanger thereon for hanging the bicycle therefrom, and a cylinder assembly including a dampening cylinder operably connected to the mount and to the support arm to dampen movement of the support arm and to return the support arm to the storage position. The cylinder assembly includes a locking member configured to lock the cylinder in a retracted position to maintain the support arm in the access position and to release the cylinder to permit the support arm to return to the storage position. A clamp arm is mounted to the support arm for pivoting between a securing position to secure the bicycle on the hanger when the support arm is in the storage position and a release position to allow for removing the bicycle from the hanger when the support arm is in the access position. An actuating element is operably connected to the cylinder assembly and to the clamp arm to pivot the clamp arm between the securing position and the release position as the support arm is moved between the storage and access positions. | 07-16-2009 |
20150034573 | WALL-MOUNTED BICYCLE RACK - A wall-mounted bicycle rack comprising a rod-like element with a wall fixing plate, inserted in a bicycle supporting arm, in the direction of the length of the latter, the bicycle supporting arm being orientable by rotation about the main axis of the rod-like element, means being further provided for the reversible locking of the angular configuration of the bicycle supporting arm with respect to the rod-like element. | 02-05-2015 |
20160198851 | DISPLAY RACK FOR DENSELY-HUNG FOLDING WALKERS | 07-14-2016 |
211019000 | Tire or wheel | 1 |
20130043198 | BICYCLE STORAGE SYSTEM - A bicycle storage system has an apparatus with a collar within which a core member is rotatably engaged and a height adjustment rail system. A pair of locking arms is pivotally attached to the core member such that each of the locking arms has an open position designed to permit insertion or withdrawal of a bicycle wheel and a closed position designed to block withdrawal of the wheel Rotation of the core member locks the locking arms in the closed position. Bicycles of various sizes can be stored in the apparatus mounted on the height adjustment rail system by inserting the front wheel into engagement with the locking arms, rotating the front wheel from a substantially vertical plane to lock the locking arms in the closed position, and elevating the front wheel above the rear wheel by moving the apparatus along the rails of the height adjustment rail system. | 02-21-2013 |
211020000 | Tire or wheel | 15 |
20080237155 | ACTUATABLE HOLDING SYSTEM - An actuatable holding system is provided for holding an object, such as a bicycle. In one exemplary embodiment of the system, first and second arms are pivotally connected to a pivot base and are actuated between an opened and closed position by an assembly that can include an actuator housing with a length and extending from the base, an arm contacting element that can slide along at least a portion of the length of the actuator housing, and a button slideably disposed on the housing, distal to the arm contacting element, and operable to releasably lock the arm contacting element in at least a first position, in which the first and second arms are in the opened position, and a second position, in which the first and second arms are in the closed position. A variety of features of actuatable holding systems, as well as methods of manufacturing such systems, are also disclosed herein. | 10-02-2008 |
20090107932 | Motorcycle vice - The present invention relates to a motorcycle vice. The motorcycle vice can be used with, for example, a lift or a ramp. The motorcycle device can be placed in a first closed position for receiving a motorcycle or in a second open position where it is out of the way. | 04-30-2009 |
20090107933 | BICYCLE RACK - A bicycle rack includes a plurality of loops attached to the post, each loop being attached at top and bottom locations to a support and defining a space with an adjacent one of the loops for receiving a bicycle wheel. Each loop extends radially from the support at about 24 degrees angular spacing, with each loop's top located about 18 inches above the ground, and a bottom about 10 inches from the ground. Each loop includes horizontal linear top and bottom segments and a horizontal linear bottom segment, which combines with the angular spacing and vertical dimensions to provide easy reach for a bicycle rider locking/unlocking their bicycle from the rack. The support for the loops can be a post, a wall or the like. | 04-30-2009 |
20110094976 | MOTORCYCLE STAND - A simple-to-use motorcycle stand does not require any moving parts, and adequately supports a motorcycle in an upright position. The motorcycle is simply pushed forward onto the stand and pulled backward off the stand causing rotational movement of at least a portion of the stand, which may include some translational movement of the stand across an underlying surface. The stand includes one or more structures that engage portions of the motorcycle as the motorcycle is pushed into the stand, thereby causing the rotational movement. As the motorcycle continues moving forward over the stand, the one or more structures engage the body of the motorcycle behind the front wheel, supporting the motorcycle in an upright position. Meanwhile an opposite side of the stand engages the ground. The entire process for engaging or disengaging the stand can be accomplished in one smooth movement of pushing the motorcycle forward or backward. | 04-28-2011 |
20110240572 | FREE-STANDING STORAGE RACK FOR ONE OR MORE BICYCLES - The present disclosure provides an aesthetically pleasing, functional, versatile solution to the problems associated with bicycle storage. The free-standing bicycle rack includes a base having at least two legs, a vertical support member projecting from the base, and a hook attached to the vertical support member for holding the wheel of a bicycle, such that the bicycle is stored in a vertical orientation. The bicycle rack is readily expandable to accommodate different numbers of bicycles, and the hook may be repositioned to different heights to accommodate bicycles of different sizes. | 10-06-2011 |
20130264297 | FREE-STANDING BICYCLE PARKING RACK THAT ACCOMMODATES DISC BRAKE EQUIPPED BICYCLES - A free-standing bicycle parking rack has multiple bicycle parking stations that accommodates most bicycles, including those equipped with disc brakes. The rack has a generally rectangular base, with two longitudinal tubular members rigidly coupled to two lateral tubular end members. Each parking station includes a pair of generally parallel, spaced-apart, interconnected V-shaped uprights which are affixed to one of the longitudinal members. A straight brace interconnects each of the uprights with the longitudinal member to which it is not directly affixed. Upright pairs can be alternately reversed so that each pair is affixed to the opposite longitudinal member, thereby facilitating parking of bicycles on both sides of the rack. A sliding collar, a tire-securing bracket, and a pair of bungee cords, which are provided for each parking station, enable the front or rear wheel of a bicycle to be securely clamped in place for transport. | 10-10-2013 |
20130334150 | BICYCLE STORAGE AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a bicycle storage and display system designed to hold a bicycle in a nearly vertical position. The system includes a footer, rear wheel brace, front wheel brace, and an optional ramp or channel. The rear wheel brace and footer hold the rear wheel of a bicycle in place while the front wheel brace holds the front wheel of the bicycle in place and elevated above the rear wheel. The front wheel is held above the rear wheel at an angle of between 25 to 34 degrees. The optional ramp or channel extends from the footer, through the rear wheel brace, and up through the front wheel brace. | 12-19-2013 |
20140083960 | Bicycle Rack With Wheel Stop - A bicycle rack has a wheel stop which has a front and back member which diverge from each other as they extend away from the vertical member, and which are connected at an acute angle to a side member. The effect of this arrangement is to incline the bicycle wheel to move to the sidewardmost position within the wheel stop such that the bicycle tilts toward the vertical member, more securely positioning it within the rack. | 03-27-2014 |
20140284288 | Bicycle Stand - A stand for maintaining a bicycle in an upright position, wherein the stand consists of non-movable parts comprising a base having a front end, a back end, and a middle portion, wherein each of the front end, back end and middle portion comprise at least one inclined member and wherein the inclined members are configured along an axis of the base that bisects the front and back ends and middle portion, and wherein the inclined members are positioned relative to each other and in a shape that allows the distal ends of the inclined members to be tangent to the circumference of the tire of one of the wheels of the bicycle and to contact different portions of the tire thereby holding the wheel in place and maintaining the bicycle in an upright position. | 09-25-2014 |
20150008197 | System For Holding In-Line Two Wheeled Vehicles - The system for holding a number of in-line two wheeled vehicles has a vertical support column. A lifting bracket has an end that engages a vertical channel of the vertical support. A counter balance system in the vertical support column is connected to the lifting bracket. A horizontal track runs perpendicular to a face of the vertical support column with the vertical channel. A horizontal bracket engages the horizontal track. A bike or other two wheel vehicle is held by the lifting bracket. Because the lifting bracket has a counter balance system a person can easily lift the bike up in the air. The horizontal bracket can also hold a bike. A bike on the horizontal bracket can be slid so that it is under the lifting bracket, which may be holding a second bike. | 01-08-2015 |
20160137244 | TWO-WHEELER STAND WITH FILLABLE BASE ELEMENT AND METHOD - The invention relates to a two-wheeler stand and also to a method for assembling the same, which two-wheeler stand is configured to support a two-wheeler parked in or on the two-wheeler stand and which comprises a base element provided with a positioning element at the upper side thereof, which positioning element defines a wheel supporting surface, a carrying element which extends upward from the base element, a support element carried by the carrying element above the wheel supporting surface, which support element supports a two-wheeler parked in the two-wheeler stand in use. The invention is characterised in that the base element is made up at least of an upper wall, a lower wall, and a circumferential wall which connects the upper wall and the lower wall, wherein the upper wall, the lower wall and the circumferential wall enclose a chamber, and wherein a filling hole is provided in the base element, so that the chamber can be filled with a medium through the filling hole. | 05-19-2016 |
211021000 | Foldable | 4 |
20090001031 | MOTORCYCLE CHOCK - A motorcycle chock includes a base plate, a pivot plate and a wheel capture plate. The pivot plate is pivotally mounted to the base plate so that the pivot plate can pivot about a pivot axis from an open position to a closed position. The wheel capture plate is mounted to the base plate opposite the pivot plate and projects upwardly from the base plate. Each of the pivot; plate and the capture plate has opposing: sides depending outwardly, from a center axis transverse to the pivot axis. The pivot plate and capture plate opposing sides define generally continuous surfaces along substantially the entire, length of the respective plate for contacting a tire disposed within the opposing sides of that plate. | 01-01-2009 |
20120241392 | MOTORCYCLE TIRE/WHEEL CHANGING TOOL - A motorcycle wheel changing tool is presented that utilizes a rolling carriage that immobilizes the front or back wheel utilizing flat steel swing arms and a tension spring that holds the wheel in place with a knockout retaining rod through the wheel. The entire unit can be rolled and/or lifted in place to work in conjunction with a motorcycle stand. There is a folding handle that expands or contracts to accommodate different size tire/wheel widths and can pull the unit. The rolling wheels can be raised or lowered for different motorcycles depending on the height of the bike in relation to the wheel stand. Additionally, four large eye hooks can be raised or lowered to secure the wheel. Two threaded rods are utilized that secure both angle ends in place to secure the unit so that it is perpendicular to the wheel and keeps the unit from flexing. | 09-27-2012 |
20130270201 | Retractable Vertical Mount Bicycle Storage Rack - The invention ( | 10-17-2013 |
20130319960 | Low Profile Motorcycle Parking Swing Station Ramp - A motorcycle parking swing station having a front wheel support member aligned with and attached to a rear wheel support member with connecting members. A rotatable support plate is located between the bottom of the front wheel support member and the ground and a plurality of axles are attached to the front and rear wheel support members. A plurality of support wheels rotationally attached to the plurality of axles trace a circular path about the center of the rotatable support plate as the motorcycle parking swing station is turned clockwise or counter clockwise. | 12-05-2013 |
211022000 | Stands | 6 |
20080223800 | Sport accessory stand - Aspects of the invention include a sport accessory support stand. In some aspects, the sport accessory support stand is configured for retaining a sport accessory. In certain embodiments, the sport accessory support stand includes a base member and a support member wherein the support member is configured for being associated with the base member. In certain embodiments, the support member includes a plurality of post elements which extend away from the base member, wherein each of the post elements are positioned relative to one another so as to form a receptacle there between for receiving a portion of a sport accessory. In certain embodiments, the receptacle comprises a first width and a second width. For instance, in certain embodiments, the receptacle comprises a first width that is configured for receiving a portion of a bicycle, e.g., a front wheel portion, and the receptacle comprises a second width that is configured for receiving a portion of a scooter, e.g., a front portion of an inline foot scooter. In certain embodiments, the support stand is collapsible. Methods of assembling and using the support stand for supporting and/or storing one or more sports accessories are also provided herein. | 09-18-2008 |
20100122958 | Bicycle Parking Rack - A bicycle parking rack comprises a base member provided on the ground and including a first flat portion and a second flat portion respectively defined at first and second ends thereof and attach the ground, and with a wheel of a bicycle disposed between the first and second flat portions; and a support member including a coupled portion formed on a first end thereof and detachably coupling to the base member and a holding portion formed on a second end thereof and extending from the coupled portion, and with the coupled portion provided between the first and second flat portions. | 05-20-2010 |
20110079564 | Bicycle parking structure - A bicycle parking structure that is adapted to be mounted on and affixed to a vertical post wherein the mechanism for affixing the parking structure to the post includes a security rod that is hidden and inaccessible. | 04-07-2011 |
20110220594 | Stand for Bicycle - A stand adapted for holding a bicycle includes a base including a compartment such that a wheel of the bicycle is adapted to be received, a holding mechanism including a first end including a retaining member for abutting against the wheel that is engaged with the stand, and a second end pivotally connected to the first seat so as to connect the holding mechanism to the base, and being moveable between a first position that is erected from the base and enables the retaining member to hold the wheel, and a second position that is lain onto the base, and further including a control switch on the first end activating its change between the first and second positions, and a plurality of support legs connected to the base and with each being moveable between a first position extended from the base, and a second position retracted in the base. | 09-15-2011 |
20120043286 | BICYCLE RACK - A bicycle rack ( | 02-23-2012 |
20120312763 | Display Apparatus - The present invention relates generally to a display apparatus. More specifically, the invention relates to an apparatus that displays large items, such as bicycles, safely and in a manner that enhances sales experience. The present invention also relates to associated kits and packages. | 12-13-2012 |