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US 5,292,009 AGranted
Bicycle rack
OwnerTerrance R. Smithinventor
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Abstract
A bicycle rack consisting of a channel member having a wall on one side and a stepped base, and retaining and locking means to hold a bicycle is provided. The rack permits easy entry and removal of a bicycle from a horizontal, vertical or overhead position. Means are also provided to permit locking of a bicycle to the rack. Accessories are provided to support a bicycle while being repaired, and to protect a rear bicycle fender when a bicycle is parked vertically.
Claims14
A bicycle rack comprising:
- an elongate channel adapted for securement to a supporting surface;
- bicycle retaining means adapted for engagement with said channel, and to support and retain a bicycle thereon;
- said channel having a base portion and a unitary wall extending at right angles from said base portion;
- said base portion of said channel being stepped along its length to form an inner, deeper portion adjacent said wall, and an outer, shallower portion with elongate, narrow wall therebetween;
- said outer shallower portion having a short lip extending upwardly and outwardly therealong;
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- openings in said walls and said lip of said channel adapted for engagement with said bicycle retaining means.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.