Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices – Having non-electrical feature – And loudspeaker
Reexamination Certificate
1999-04-08
2001-04-17
Harvey, Minsun Oh (Department: 2644)
Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices
Having non-electrical feature
And loudspeaker
C381S389000, C280S288400
Reexamination Certificate
active
06219428
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to bicycle light systems and more particularly pertains to a new bicycle mounted sound system for listening to music while riding a bicycle.
2. Description of the Prior Art
The use of bicycle light systems is known in the prior art. More specifically, bicycle light systems heretofore devised and utilized are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements.
Known prior art include U.S. Pat. No. 4,754,901; U.S. Pat. No. 5,159,712; U.S. Pat. Des. No. 356,301; U.S. Pat. No. 4,445,228; U.S. Pat. No. 3,380,698; and U.S. Pat. No. 2,588,671.
In these respects, the bicycle mounted sound system according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in so doing provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of listening to music while riding a bicycle.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of bicycle light systems now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new bicycle mounted sound system construction wherein the same can be utilized for listening to music while riding a bicycle.
The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new bicycle mounted sound system apparatus and method which has many of the advantages of the bicycle light systems mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new bicycle mounted sound system which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art bicycle light systems, either alone or in any combination thereof.
To attain this, the present invention generally comprises a bicycle having a frame with a cross bar and an angled front support bar connected to the cross bar to define a pivot shaft. Such pivot shaft is adapted for receiving a fork that has attached thereto a front wheel of the bicycle. The fork has a pair of handle bars mounted thereon. An angled rear support bar is mounted between the cross bar and the front support bar to define a crank shaft for housing a pedal assembly. A rear fork assembly is connected to the rear support bar to support a rear wheel of the bicycle. The rear fork assembly includes a pair of downwardly extending members and a pair of horizontal members. A rear baggage platform has a pair of stanchions extending upwardly from the rear fork assembly for supporting the platform above the rear wheel. Mounted on a rear edge of the platform of the bicycle is a rear light for illuminating upon the receipt of power. Associated therewith is a front light having a generally cylindrical configuration. The front light is mounted on the handle bars of the bicycle along a longitudinal axis for directing light forwardly therefrom upon the receipt of power. Next provided is a tote bag including a front face, a rear face and a periphery formed therebetween for defining an interior space. The periphery includes a top opening for allowing access to an interior space thereof. The tote bag further includes a pair of laterally spaced straps mounted to the periphery of the tote bag for encompassing the handle bars. Note FIG.
2
. As such, the tote bag rests on the cross bar of the bicycle, as shown in FIG.
1
. Also included is a portable radio/cassette unit removably positioned within the tote bag. In use, the portable radio/cassette unit is adapted for transmitting audio signals from an output thereof upon the receipt of power. A speaker unit is provided including a casing mounted between the pair of downwardly extending members adjacent to the rear support bar of the bicycle. Ideally, the casing of the speaker unit is positioned along an underside of the downwardly extending members of the bicycle. The speaker unit includes an amplifier and a speaker for audibly transmitting audio signals upon the receipt thereof in combination with the receipt of power. The speaker unit is connected to the radio/cassette unit via connector wires positioned within the crossbar and one of the downwardly extending members of the bicycle. Note FIG.
1
. For powering purposes, a rechargeable battery pack is mounted on an underside of the crossbar of the bicycle adjacent to the pivot shaft thereof.
FIGS. 2 & 3
best show a switch unit that includes a small rectangular housing having a first face mounted on one of the handle bars of the bicycle. Ideally, the housing is positioned adjacent to a handle grip of the handle bar to which it is attached. A second face of the housing of the switch unit opposite the first face is directed rearwardly. Such second face of the housing of the switch unit includes a first push button toggle switch connected between the battery pack and the lights via connector wires positioned within the crossbar, one of the downwardly extending members, and the platform of the bicycle. In use, the first push button toggle switch serves to provide the lights with power upon the depression thereof. The second face of the housing of the switch unit further includes a second push button toggle switch connected between the battery pack and the portable radio/cassette unit and the speaker unit via connector wires. Similar to the previous connector wires, the present wires are positioned within the crossbar and one of the downwardly extending members of the bicycle. In operation, the second push button toggle switch serves to provide the portable radio/cassette unit and the speaker unit with power upon the depression thereof. Finally, the second face of the housing has a light connected between the second switch and the battery pack. Such light serves for illuminating upon the transmission of power to the portable radio/cassette unit and the speaker unit for indicating the same.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is either intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new bicycle mount
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