Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Carrier attached to the front or rear end of vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Newhouse, Nathan J (Department: 3782)
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Carrier attached to the front or rear end of vehicle
C224S924000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07900802
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle mounted bicycle carrier for transporting non-standard bicycle frame types, such as full suspension mountain bikes. The carrier typically is mounted to the hitch structure of a vehicle and is comprised of a vertical support mast, with a top mounted horizontal bar, containing cradles for hanging bicycles from their fork crowns in a vertical position, providing independent access. The cradle design turns the fork and handlebars to a degree that prevents interference with an adjacent bicycle's handlebars, thereby allowing the closest possible spacing. Lower down on the vertical support mast is a horizontal bar for securing the bicycle rear wheels, preventing the bicycles from swinging freely on the cradles.
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Cameron IP
Newhouse Nathan J
Skurdal Corey N
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