IP Library Granted Patent US 9,498,880
Granted Patent B2
US 9,498,880 · App. 13/781,680 · Granted Nov 22, 2016

Bicycle service rack

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Patent No.
US 9,498,880
App. No.
13/781,680
Granted
Nov 22, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

An example bicycle service rack includes: a main body extending vertically from a single base; a bicycle mount coupled to the main body, the bicycle mount being configured to hold a bicycle; at least one cable coupled to the main body, the at least one cable being coupled to a bicycle tool; and an air pump coupled to the main body, the air pump being configured to pump air into a tire of the bicycle.

Claims (35)

1. A bicycle service rack, comprising:

a main body extending vertically from a single base;

a bicycle mount coupled to the main body, the bicycle mount being configured to hold a bicycle;

at least one cable coupled to the main body, the at least one cable being coupled to a bicycle tool; and

an air pump coupled to the main body, the air pump being configured to pump air into a tire of the bicycle.

2. The bicycle service rack of claim 1 , further comprising a portion configured to house the at least one cable at a point at which the at least one cable is coupled to the bicycle service rack.

3. The bicycle service rack of claim 1 , wherein the main body is cylindrical.

4. The bicycle service rack of claim 1 , wherein the main body defines an open interior in which the at least one cable is positioned.

5. The bicycle service rack of claim 1 , wherein the bicycle mount includes first and second support members, the first and second support members extending approximately horizontally from the main body and being positioned a distance apart to accommodate a seat post of a bicycle.

6. The bicycle service rack of claim 5 , wherein the at least one cable is accessible from the main body in a same direction as the direction in which the first and second support members extend from the main body.

7. The bicycle service rack of claim 6 , wherein the air pump is coupled to a side of the main body.

8. The bicycle service rack of claim 1 , wherein the air pump is coupled to the main body using one or more brackets.

9. The bicycle service rack of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the bicycle tools is coupled to the at least one cable by a swivel member that allows the bicycle tool to rotate freely relative to the at least one cable.

10. The bicycle service rack of claim 1 , wherein the air pump includes a gauge configured to indicate air pressure.

11. The bicycle service rack of claim 10 , wherein the gauge includes a protection member at least partially surrounding the gauge.

12. The bicycle service rack of claim 1 , wherein the main body is a single component extending from a support surface to the bicycle mount.

13. The bicycle service rack of claim 1 , further comprising a QR code providing service information.

14. A bicycle service rack, comprising:

a base having a footprint that is less than one and one-half feet in length;

a main body extending vertically from the base;

first and second support members coupled to the main body, the first and second support members extending horizontally from the main body and being positioned a distance apart to accommodate a seat post of a bicycle;

a plurality of cables, each of the plurality of cables being coupled to both the main body and a bicycle tool; and

an air pump coupled to the main body, the air pump being configured to pump air into a tire of the bicycle;

wherein the cables are accessible from the main body in a same direction as the first and second support members; and

wherein the air pump is coupled by one or more brackets to a side of the main body.

15. The bicycle service rack of claim 14 , further comprising a portion configured to house the cables at a point at which the cables are coupled to the main body.

16. The bicycle service rack of claim 14 , wherein the main body is substantially cylindrical.

17. The bicycle service rack of claim 16 , wherein the main body defines an open interior in which the cables are positioned.

18. The bicycle service rack of claim 14 , wherein one or more of the bicycle tools is coupled to the main body by a swivel member that allows the bicycle tool to rotate freely relative to the main body.

19. A bicycle service rack, comprising:

a single base;

an integral main body extending vertically from the base;

a bicycle mount coupled to the main body, the bicycle mount being configured to hold a bicycle;

a plurality of cables, each of the cables having a first end coupled to the main body and a second end coupled to a tool; and

an air pump coupled to the main body, the air pump being configured to pump air into a tire of the bicycle.

Assignments (7)
RELEASE OF SECOND LIEN SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 26, 2023
From: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: PORTER CORP.; EVERLAST CLIMBING INDUSTRIES, INC.; PLAYCRAFT SYSTEMS, LLC; POWER SYSTEMS (PS), LLC; SUPERIOR INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC.; PLAYCORE WISCONSIN, INC.; THE FOUNTAIN PEOPLE, INC.; HIGHLAND PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC; ULTRA PLAY SYSTEMS, INC.
Reel/Frame 064729/0739 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 29, 2017
From: PORTER CORP.; EVERLAST CLIMBING INDUSTRIES, INC.; PLAYCRAFT SYSTEMS, LLC; POWER SYSTEMS (PS), LLC; SUPERIOR INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC.; THE FOUNTAIN PEOPLE, INC.; HIGHLAND PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC; PLAYCORE WISCONSIN, INC.; ULTRA PLAY SYSTEMS, INC.
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 044183/0343 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 29, 2017
From: PORTER CORP.; EVERLAST CLIMBING INDUSTRIES, INC.; PLAYCRAFT SYSTEMS, LLC; POWER SYSTEMS (PS), LLC; SUPERIOR INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC.; THE FOUNTAIN PEOPLE, INC.; HIGHLAND PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC; PLAYCORE WISCONSIN, INC.; ULTRA PLAY SYSTEMS, INC.
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 044183/0357 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 29, 2017
From: PORTER CORP.; EVERLAST CLIMBING INDUSTRIES, INC.; PLAYCRAFT SYSTEMS, LLC; POWER SYSTEMS (PS), LLC; SUPERIOR INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC.; THE FOUNTAIN PEOPLE, INC.; HIGHLAND PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC; PLAYCORE WISCONSIN, INC.; ULTRA PLAY SYSTEMS, INC.
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 044176/0876 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 29, 2017
From: THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF IRELAND
To: PLAYCORE WISCONSIN, INC.
Reel/Frame 044061/0899 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 2, 2014
From: PLAYCORE WISCONSIN, INC.
To: THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF IRELAND
Reel/Frame 033074/0098 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 3, 2013
From: SCHOLTZ, ROLF W.; GREENBLATT, JOEL
To: EVERLAST CLIMBING INDUSTRIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 031704/0934 →