Fluid misting deterrent system for bicycles
US9326491B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62J50/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An animal and attacker deterrent system to be mounted to a bicycle or equivalent vehicle is disclosed herein. The deterrent system in one form included: a gas cylinder; a valve coupled to the gas cylinder and mounted to the bicycle; a gas conduit having a first end coupled to the user actuated valve; and at least one fluid reservoir coupled to a second end of the gas conduit; a plurality of mist producing spray apertures fluidly coupled to at least one of the fluid reservoir(s). The system as disclosed may include a plurality of reservoirs mounted to each of the left and right front fork components of the bicycle and having spray apertures mounted thereto. Alternatively, the system may include a plurality of spray apertures mounted at a single position and directed to mist fluid to left and right sides of the bicycle therefrom.
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