| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 070233000 | For cycles | 20 |
| 20090188285 | Auto lock system for bicycles - An auto lock system for bicycles includes a leveling detection member for detecting level status of the bicycle, a locking member for locking a rotational part of the bicycle, at least one detection member for detecting one of the rotational parts of the bicycle, and a control member which receives information from the leveling detection member and the at least one detection member so as to activate the locking member. The locking member can be installed to lock the front or rear wheels or the handlebar. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100154492 | Retractable wheel lock - The retractable wheel lock has a wheel axle assembly that includes a hub forming a housing with an opening. The hub is freely rotatable about the axle. A retractable cable including a male locking element is coiled in the hub and can be retractably paid out from the hub, guided through a frame of an attached bicycle, around a bike rack, pole, or the like, and then back into a female lock socket affixed to the hub to conveniently secure the bicycle in a theft resistant manner. Alternative embodiments allow a rim to rotate freely around the hub. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100206021 | BICYCLE PARTS ANTI-THEFT DEVICE - An anti-theft device for a bicycle that includes wheels disposed on a front fork and on a rear stay by a nut or bolt system and a saddle tube whose clamping axis comprises a nut or a bolt. The device includes a nut or bolt fitted with at least one ratchet notch; a support washer defining a peripheral surface including a raised portion; a saddle collar or clamp; at least one pin that is configured to move inside at least one guide passage defined in the support washer or the saddle collar or clamp; at least one mobile guided pin, configured to configured to move between first and second positions under the weight and rotation of the device, the first position being one in which the bicycle is in a vertical position stood on its two wheels, in which the device permits the tightening/screwing of the nut or the bolt but prevents loosening/unscrewing thereof, the second position being a position one in which the bicycle is stood upside down on its handlebars and saddle, in which the nut or bolt may freely rotate in both directions around its axis, and a seal configured to protect the mobile guided pins against environmental factors. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100206022 | THEFT PREVENTION DEVICE FOR TWO-WHEELED VEHICLES - Theft prevention device for enabling to lock the handlebar grip and the brake-lever of a two-wheeled vehicle, where the brake-lever is movably connected to the handlebar, to prevent stealing of the vehicle. The device may comprise a housing comprising at least two openings; a handlebar cuff that enables slidably attaching to the housing through the openings and cuffing of the handlebar grip therein; a brake-lever cuff that enables slidably attaching to the housing through the openings and, cuffing of the brake-lever therein; and a lock assembly that is operatively associated with the cuffs. The lock assembly enables locking the cuffs in a position where the cuffs cuff the handlebar grip and the brake-lever. To install the theft prevention device the cuffs should be approximate to one another, and then the user may lock the cuffs in the approximated cuffing position, using the lock assembly. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100212380 | ANTITHEFT-QUICK LOCK DEVICE FOR BICYCLE PARTS - A combination antitheft-quick lock device for the wheels or saddle rod of a bicycle includes a lever connected to an eccentric and at least one rod having a threaded end for receiving a bearing washer and a nut. The eccentric bears upon and is rotationally linked to the bearing washer and to the threaded rod extending through the hub of the wheel. A guiding channel for at least one ball is formed as a blind channel in the lever, forming an obtuse angle relative to the longitudinal axis thereof. A bore is formed in the axis and opening into the channel and has a shoulder defining a widened recess. An eccentric reversible locking means includes a widened head configured for displacement in the widened recess and a rod guided by the channel and abutting the ball. A spring is disposed between the widened head and the bore shoulder. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100223967 | STEERING LOCK STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE WITH SADDLE - A steering lock structure for a vehicle with a saddle includes a steering lock mechanism and left and right frame members. The steering lock mechanism is disposed rearwardly with respect to a head pipe to lock and unlock a rotation of a steering system. The left and right frame members extend in a vehicle rearward direction from the head pipe. The steering lock mechanism is disposed between the left and right frame members. The steering lock mechanism is configured to cause a lock pin to carry out a stroke movement along a vehicle upward and downward direction. The steering lock mechanism is configured to cause the lock pin to be brought into and out of engagement with a top bridge of the steering system which is supported on the head pipe. Thereby, locking and unlocking of the rotation of the steering system are allowed. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100313614 | Municipal bicycle sharing system - A bike share system with the flexibility to anchor the rental bike anywhere at the end of the trip employs a remotely operable lockbox which incorporates a wireless communication card with a GPS receiver. The lock system includes a scissor clamp for grasping the bicycle seat support post and a pair of extended fingers of the scissor clamp which are retained by the clamshell halves of the lockbox. One arm of a U-shaped retainer can be extended into throughbores of first and second ears positioned on opposing sides of the bicycle wheel to lock the wheel against rotation. A mechanical locking device has teeth which engage with protrusions on the other arm of the U-shaped retainer to prevent its movement relative to the lockbox maintaining the other arm in wheel immobilizing position. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110154870 | Plate lock - The invention relates to a plate lock having a lock body and a hinged bar hoop. A first end of the hinged bar hoop is permanently secured to the lock body and a second end of the hinged bar hoop can be latched to the lock body. The hinged bar hoop has a plurality of hinged bars which are pivotally connected to one another via a respective hinged connection. The hinged bars have a first eye and a second eye, wherein the respective hinged connection between two hinged bars has at least one hinged pin in order to connect the first eye of the one hinged bar to the second eye of the other hinged bar. The respective hinged bar has at least one bent metal wire or at least one folded sheet metal part which extends between the first eye and the second eye. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110179837 | AUTOMATIC BIKE LOCKING CHARGING MACHINE - An automatic bike locking charging machine is provided. By operating a control member and a slot of a panel, a control circuit board drives a control unit to open or close a swing rod connected with a rotary rod of a decelerating device with respect to a casing, such that the frame of a bike is restrained between a hooking rod of the casing and the swing rod of the rotary rod of the decelerating device to park the bike and to provide an anti-theft function. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110209508 | Public Facility Bicycle Lock - A bicycle lock device for public use is disclosed. The device is comprised of an enclosure, a retractable reel with a retractable cable, a lock/unlock device having a first member attached to the cable free end, and a second member secured in the enclosure, and a lock control device. The user accesses the device by inserting a payment such as a coin or credit card in a user interface of the device. If the payment is accepted, the user then enters a user-specified key code in a keypad on the lock control device. The lock control device unlocks the lock/unlock device. The retractable cable may then be extended. The user weaves the cable through the bicycle components and then enters the cable free end into the lock/unlock device, thereby locking the lock/unlock device and securing the bicycle. When the user later enters the key-code, the device unlocks the cable. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20120111070 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A MOVABLE ITEM TO A STRUCTURE - An electronic lock is provided for removably securing a movable item to a structure, the electronic lock comprising first and second complementary cooperating member, each mounted to a respective one of the movable item and the structure and being engageable together in a lockable position and a securing assembly for securing the first and second connecting member together when engaged in the lockable position, wherein the securing assembly comprises inter alia a position detecting means, an electronic control means, an actuator, a locking aperture and a movable locking member. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120131966 | Apparatus for Locking a Saddle Post of to a Seat Tube of a Bicycle - Disclosed is an apparatus for locking a saddle post to a seat tube. The saddle post is movably inserted in the seat tube. The apparatus includes a quick release clamp and a lock. The quick release clamp includes a ferrule, a lug and a handle. The ferrule is provided around the seat tube. The lug is formed on the ferrule. The handle is operable to tighten the ferrule on the seat tube. The handle includes a slot defined therein. The lock includes a portion that can be inserted through the lug after the lug is inserted though the slot defined in the handle. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120192601 | LATCHING SYSTEM FOR A BICYCLE - A latching system | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120312058 | Seat Post Bicycle Lock - The invention provides a bicycle lock with three rigid lock rods, either separable or articulating, which together provide an adaptable secure frame-to-wheel-to-security-object bicycle locking mechanism in conjunction with a removable seat post. One rod is inserted partially into the removed seat post, and the other rods extend outward from the first rod and then back toward the seat post for locking to a seat post clamp thereon, thus forming a closed triangular lock. The lock can be passed through the bicycle frame and wheel and around a bike rack or other external structure before closing to secure both the frame, wheel and seat post to the structure to prevent theft of any one or more of these components. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120324966 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A MOVABLE ITEM TO A STRUCTURE - An electronic lock is provided for removably securing a movable item to a structure, the electronic lock comprising first and second complementary cooperating member, each mounted to a respective one of the movable item and the structure and being engageable together in a lockable position and a securing assembly for securing the first and second connecting member together when engaged in the lockable position, wherein the securing assembly comprises inter alia a position detecting means, an electronic control means, an actuator, a locking aperture and a movable locking member. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20150075234 | Separate Front and Rear Bicycle Bike Bolt Locks and Combination Locking Mechanism - A deadbolt lock is utilized to lock a turned wheel in place at an angle from its ordinary orientation. Perforations in the holy smoke tube match perforation in the head tube whereupon the bolt from the keyed lock may be inserted upon turning of a key. A rear wheel friction lock is provided having a member having a deadbolt lock that extends a frictional rubber device to make contact and block further rotation of the tire. Finally, a dual rack and pinion system has a key lock activated pinion articulating oppositely operating rack members; a pin or bolt lock blocks front tire and wheel movement and a hinged friction lock blocks rear tire and wheel motion. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20160059918 | BICYCLE PEDAL WITH INTEGRATED SECURITY SYSTEM - A locking bicycle pedal includes a ratcheting coiled cable with a male locking plug that mates with a female locking port. A lock, such as a resettable combination lock, secures and releases a catch that secures and releases the plug in the port. When locked in the port, the plug depresses a plunger which constrains a pawl that engages teeth of a toothed wheel of the spool. An optional tracker wirelessly emits GPS location data if a theft is detected. | 03-03-2016 |
| 070236000 | Drive | 3 |
| 20110107801 | Theftproof Device for the Clutch of a Motorcycle - A theftproof device for a motorcycle includes a housing, a slide movably mounted in the housing, a first clutch line having a first end secured on the slide and a second end protruding from the housing, a second clutch line having a first end secured on the slide and a second end protruding from the housing, and a locking member movably mounted in the housing and movable to abut the slide to stop movement of the slide, the first clutch line and the second clutch line. Thus, the locking member is moved upward to lock the slide so that the first clutch line and the second clutch line are locked and cannot be moved to prevent the clutch lever of the motorcycle from being operated so as to achieve a clutch theftproof function. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110113836 | SECURITY DEVICE FOR A PEDAL VEHICLE - A security device can be secured to a pedal vehicle to prevent the vehicle being pedalled. The security device includes a receiving means and a securing means. The receiving means may include a through-hole means for receiving part of a frame and a pedal crank arm of the vehicle and may have an open configuration in which the frame part and a part of the crank can be placed in the through-hole means, and a closed configuration in which a frame part and crank arm are held in the through-hole means against relative movement therebetween. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20130298615 | SECURITY DEVICE FOR A PEDAL VEHICLE - A security device can be secured to a pedal vehicle to prevent the vehicle being pedalled. The security device includes a receiving means and a securing means. The receiving means may include a through-hole means for receiving part of a frame and a pedal crank arm of the vehicle and may have an open configuration in which the frame part and a part of the crank can be placed in the through-hole means, and a closed configuration in which a frame part and crank arm are held in the through-hole means against relative movement therebetween. | 11-14-2013 |
