Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Carrier attached to the front or rear end of vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
Mai, Tri M. (Department: 3727)
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Carrier attached to the front or rear end of vehicle
C224S537000, C224S525000, C224S518000, C224S504000, C224S924000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07104430
ABSTRACT:
A rack for securing wheeled vehicles, particularly bicycles, includes wheel-receiving wells for receiving the front wheel of the vehicle and contacting the wheel at least at two points. A wheel-engaging arm, pivotally mounted to the rack, is pivoted upwardly and is extensible outwardly against a biasing element. The arm is adapted to engage the wheel of the bicycle at least at a third point for securely holding the vehicle.
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Mobilus 1stGeneration Stowed (Color Photo).
Mobilus 1stGeneration (Color Photo).
Mobilus 2ndGeneration Deployed (Color Photo).
Mobilus 2ndGeneration Stowed (Color Photo).
Mobilus 2ndGeneration With Arm Up (Color Photo).
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Mai Tri M.
Sportworks Northwest, Inc.
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