CA2132022A1 - Hide-away bar flag - Google Patents
Hide-away bar flagInfo
- Publication number
- CA2132022A1 CA2132022A1 CA002132022A CA2132022A CA2132022A1 CA 2132022 A1 CA2132022 A1 CA 2132022A1 CA 002132022 A CA002132022 A CA 002132022A CA 2132022 A CA2132022 A CA 2132022A CA 2132022 A1 CA2132022 A1 CA 2132022A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- safety device
- cyclist
- safety
- side handlebar
- mountain bicycle
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 claims description 8
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 125000000391 vinyl group Chemical group [H]C([*])=C([H])[H] 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920002554 vinyl polymer Polymers 0.000 claims description 2
- 244000261422 Lysimachia clethroides Species 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62J6/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cycles; Mounting or supporting thereof; Circuits therefor
- B62J6/20—Arrangement of reflectors, e.g. on the wheel spokes ; Lighting devices mounted on wheel spokes
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Steering Devices For Bicycles And Motorcycles (AREA)
Abstract
A safety device for use on mountain bicycles extending laterally from the left side handlebar warning other vehicles to maintain a prescribed distance while passing cyclist.
When this safety device is not utilized by the cyclist, it conveniently inserts into the left side of the handlebar for storage, thereby establishing it's "hide-away"
novelty/function.
When this safety device is not utilized by the cyclist, it conveniently inserts into the left side of the handlebar for storage, thereby establishing it's "hide-away"
novelty/function.
Description
Specification This invention relates to a manually operable safety device for mountain bicycles which provides a warning for vehicles to maintain a prescribed distance when passing the cyclist.
It is common in previous safety devices to be secured onto the frame of the bicycle. Although the purpose of these safety devices [t-o provide a prescribed safety distance for passing vehicles] is appreciated by the cyclist, the problem of consumer acceptance occurs when the safety device is "stored" or "not in use". Simply put, many consumers do not appreciate the unsightly appearance of these safety devices on their bicycles.
I believe that by designing a safety device which inserts fully and hides-away completely into the left side handlebar of a mountain bicycle when "not in use" or "in storage", Will succeed in ~limin~ting the above mentioned consumer unacceptance problem.
It is common in previous safety devices to be secured onto the frame of the bicycle. Although the purpose of these safety devices [t-o provide a prescribed safety distance for passing vehicles] is appreciated by the cyclist, the problem of consumer acceptance occurs when the safety device is "stored" or "not in use". Simply put, many consumers do not appreciate the unsightly appearance of these safety devices on their bicycles.
I believe that by designing a safety device which inserts fully and hides-away completely into the left side handlebar of a mountain bicycle when "not in use" or "in storage", Will succeed in ~limin~ting the above mentioned consumer unacceptance problem.
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-Drawings ln drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention, FIGURE 1 identifies the components required of the safety device in relation to the left side handlebar of a mountain bicycle, FIGURE 2 identifies how the safety device would be utilized in relation to the left side handlebar of a mountain bicycle, FIGURE 3 identifies how the ~Irolled up" safety device would be positioned inserted into the left side handlebar of a mountain bicycle.
The safety device illustrated comprises a plastic rod [1] which extends left laterally when utilized and inserts right laterally when stored inside the left side handlebar of a mountain bicycle. A reflective circular sticker/material [2] allows the safety device to function during daytime or night-time hours,and is attached to a triangular safety flag [3] comprised from a light vinyl fluorescent material. A plastic clip [4] secures the triangular safety flag [3] in its "rolled up" while stored inside the left side handlebar. A plastic plug [5] allows the safety device to be attached effectively to the left side handlebar of amountain bicycle.
The left side handlebar [A] and gooseneck stem [B] of a mountain bicycle are identified in the drawings only to clearly illustrate where and how the safety device operates,attaches, and stores in relation to the mountain bicycle. These two components [A] and [B] are not part of the safety device.
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-Drawings ln drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention, FIGURE 1 identifies the components required of the safety device in relation to the left side handlebar of a mountain bicycle, FIGURE 2 identifies how the safety device would be utilized in relation to the left side handlebar of a mountain bicycle, FIGURE 3 identifies how the ~Irolled up" safety device would be positioned inserted into the left side handlebar of a mountain bicycle.
The safety device illustrated comprises a plastic rod [1] which extends left laterally when utilized and inserts right laterally when stored inside the left side handlebar of a mountain bicycle. A reflective circular sticker/material [2] allows the safety device to function during daytime or night-time hours,and is attached to a triangular safety flag [3] comprised from a light vinyl fluorescent material. A plastic clip [4] secures the triangular safety flag [3] in its "rolled up" while stored inside the left side handlebar. A plastic plug [5] allows the safety device to be attached effectively to the left side handlebar of amountain bicycle.
The left side handlebar [A] and gooseneck stem [B] of a mountain bicycle are identified in the drawings only to clearly illustrate where and how the safety device operates,attaches, and stores in relation to the mountain bicycle. These two components [A] and [B] are not part of the safety device.
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Claims
1.) A manually operable safety device which provides a warning for vehicles to maintain a prescibed distance when passing the cyclist, comprising of a plastic rod which extends left laterally when utilized and inserts right laterally when stored in the left side handlebar of a mountain bicycle, a fluorescent triangular vinyl safety flag which mounts securely onto the plastic rod, a circular reflective sticker/material attached onto the center portion of the triangular safety flag, a plastic clip which mounts onto the plastic rod and secures the triangular safety flag during the "rolled up" storage position, and a plastic plug which allows the safety device to be attached to the left side handlebar of a mountain bicycle, and which allows the safety device to extend left laterally from the left side handlebar of a mountain bicycle when utilized by the cyclist,and which allows the safety device to be inserted inside the left side handlebar of a mountain bicycle when stored by the cyclist.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002132022A CA2132022A1 (en) | 1994-09-08 | 1994-09-08 | Hide-away bar flag |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002132022A CA2132022A1 (en) | 1994-09-08 | 1994-09-08 | Hide-away bar flag |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2132022A1 true CA2132022A1 (en) | 1996-03-09 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002132022A Abandoned CA2132022A1 (en) | 1994-09-08 | 1994-09-08 | Hide-away bar flag |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
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| CA (1) | CA2132022A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2000076837A1 (en) * | 1999-06-13 | 2000-12-21 | Willi Foldenauer | Safety steering system for play equipment and vehicles for children which permit the children to keep to the correct side of the road in a controlled manner |
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1994
- 1994-09-08 CA CA002132022A patent/CA2132022A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2000076837A1 (en) * | 1999-06-13 | 2000-12-21 | Willi Foldenauer | Safety steering system for play equipment and vehicles for children which permit the children to keep to the correct side of the road in a controlled manner |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZDE | Discontinued |