IP Library Granted Patent US 7,370,874
Granted Patent B1
US 7,370,874 · App. 11/137,211 · Granted May 13, 2008

Light-weight pivoting frame for bicycles/unicycles/tricycles

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Patent No.
US 7,370,874
App. No.
11/137,211
Granted
May 13, 2008
Kind
B1
Abstract

A light-weight mechanical frame an accessory for harnessing together a multiple of bicycles, unicycles, tricycles or other human-powered vehicles and toys, consisting of a center-of-frame 360° horizontal pivot with four or more unequal length arms radiating horizontally outward therefrom FIG. 1 . At each arm, member, outer extremity extend lineally downward legs. Although the legs can descend at any angle, at their extreme lower ends are verticle axels, or pintles which are 360° pivoting connections for the cycles. Cycles thus mounted to a frame are harnessed and interconnected into symbiotic action capable of executing intricate riding patterns. Lone cycle riding becomes a team effort, all for one and one for all. The frame and cycles cannot start, turn or stop without coordinated teamwork—and leadership. The frame can be used by all ages and abilities, from extreme sporters to family outings where toddlers cycle can inter-connect with bigger siblings and parents cycles to socializing, touring and excercising seniors. The whole rig resembles a huge spider clutching cycles by the nap of their necks. Of course the unicycle frame is much shorter, requiring much less operating space and is more maneuverable.

Claims (5)

1. A light-weight mechanical device as accessory means for simultaneously interconnecting and synchronizing the movement of a plurality of human powered vehicles when attached thereto, comprising:

A frame of at least two hollow members of unequal lengths, each having a horizontal portion with a leg at each end, the hollow members are attached crosswise to one another at their respective midpoints by a vertical bolt passing through bushings in each member to rotate 360 degrees relative to the other on a horizontal plane, a mounting assembly placed on the end of each leg of the hollow members, the mounting assembly comprising:

a half-round mounting plate bolted to a front wheel yoke of each human powered vehicle,

a bracket socket connected to the mounting plate by a bracket web, and

a pintle installed in the bracket socket.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 13, 2018
From: HEADWATERS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION GROUP, INC.
To: HYDROCARBON TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION, LLC
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