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Bicycle retention bracket

US6321961A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Filing dateSep 3, 1999
Grant dateNov 27, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/5872
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bicycle retention bracket system includes a bracket having an open loop end for attachment to a bicycle and a clasping end having a U-shaped seat surrounded by a living hinge clamping mechanism for releasably clasping an article, such as the locking mechanism of a bicycle lock. The article to be secured has at least one semi-circular trough for guiding and securing the lock in the U-shaped seat.

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