IP Library Granted Patent US 11,084,547
Granted Patent B2
US 11,084,547 · App. 16/698,672 · Granted Aug 10, 2021

Attachment apparatus and/or system for securely attaching objects to a bicycle frame

Inventors: John Zappa (Chicago, IL); Marta Guerrero Merino (Chicago, IL); David Lopez Alonso (Denver, CO); Alejandro Herrera Perdomo (Chicago, IL); Thomas Chiang (Glencoe, IL); David Filicicchia (West Chicago, IL); David Zappa (Wexford, PA)
B62J7/04B62J7/08B62J9/26
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Patent No.
US 11,084,547
App. No.
16/698,672
Granted
Aug 10, 2021
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to an attachment apparatus and/or system for securely attaching objects to a bicycle frame that comprises a transport platform that is attachable to the top of a bicycle rack.

Claims (35)

1. An attachment apparatus for securely attaching objects to a bicycle frame, comprising:

a transport platform configured to be attached to a bicycle rack;

wherein the transport platform comprises a base with raised edges around its entire perimeter;

wherein the base includes:

a first end and a second end that are parallel to each other and have the same length,

a first side and a second side that are parallel to each other and have the same length, and

wherein the length of the first and second sides of the base is greater than the length of the first and second ends of the base;

wherein the base further includes one or more holes that cross through the surface of the base;

a single piece rail configured to be mechanically inserted or fitted into grooves at the bottom of the base;

wherein the rail includes:

a first end and a second end that are parallel to each other and have the same length,

a first side and a second side that are parallel to each other and have the same length,

wherein the length of the first and second sides of the rail is greater than the length of the first and second ends of the rail;

wherein the rail protrudes or extends beyond the perimeter of the first and second sides of the base, thus creating a cavity between the corresponding first and second sides of the base and the corresponding first and second sides of the rail;

at least one connecting strap, having a first end and a second end opposite to each other;

wherein first end of the connecting strap is fastened to the base via a first snap fastener;

wherein the first end of the connecting strap is folded over the rail;

wherein the second end of the connecting strap is looped over an attachment point in the bicycle rack, such that the midpoint of the connecting strap is securely attached to the bicycle rack;

wherein the second end of the connecting strap is folded over the rail;

wherein the second end of the connecting strap is fastened to the base via a second snap fastener;

wherein the aforementioned configuration of the connecting strap creates a triangular shape that is capable of holding a U-shaped lock in place in the x, y and z dimensions and preventing said U-shape lock from moving and rattling.

2. The attachment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more holes are configured to receive one or more cable ties in order to secure the transport platform to the bicycle rack.

3. The attachment apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising one or more diagonal holes on the first and second sides of the base that connect with corresponding holes on the bottom surface of the base.

4. The attachment apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the one or more diagonal holes are configured to receive one or more cable ties in order to secure the transport platform to the bicycle rack.

5. The attachment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more holes are configured to serve as drainage for the base.

6. The attachment apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a saddlebag or pannier attached to the transport platform.

7. The attachment apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a locking container attached to the base via the snap fasteners.

8. The attachment apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a storage container attached to the base via the snap fasteners.

9. The attachment apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a light bracket attached to the first end of the base.

10. The attachment apparatus of claim 9 , further comprising a rear light attached to the light bracket.

11. The attachment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rail includes at least one strap for providing friction.

12. The attachment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base is rectangular in shape.

13. The attachment apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the base has rounded edges.

14. The attachment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rail is rectangular in shape.

15. The attachment apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the rail has rounded edges.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 16, 2019
From: ZAPPA, JOHN; GUERRERO MERINO, MARTA; LOPEZ ALONSO, DAVID; HERRERA PERDOMO, ALEJANDRO; CHIANG, THOMAS; FILICICCHIA, DAVID; ZAPPA, DAVID
To: ZAPPAWHEELS LLC
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Continuity (1)
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