BRIAN A GILES
Engineering in Lee, NH
License number
Massachusetts 21856
Issued Date
Feb 23, 1968
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2014
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Lee, NH 03861
Professional information
Front Mounted Bicycle Carrier
US Patent:
6045022, Apr 4, 2000
Filed:
Jan 12, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/228693
Inventors:
Brian A. Giles - Durham NH
International Classification:
B60R 910, B60R 906
US Classification:
224532
Abstract:
A carrier for transporting bicycles on the front of a motor vehicle allowing unrestricted access to vehicle trunk, rear cargo area, and top luggage rack. Carrier frame has a horizontal crossmember (10) and two vertical uprights (12). Two removable bicycle support arm assemblies (14) with safety tips extend forward from the crossmember (10). A protector sleeve (22) as part of arm assembly (14) protects bicycle finish at point of contact. An adaptable system comprised of elastic cord assemblies (42) and eyebolts (14, 16, & 18) secures bicycles to the carrier. Carrier mounts to vehicle at top surface of grill and front surface of bumper--four points, mirror image. Custom-designed mounting kits accommodate carrier to a multitude of vehicle makes and models while maintaining a low forward profile for Carrier and bicycle. Eyebolts (14, 16, and 18) serve as structural members, a system component for securing bicycles, attaching hardware, and a safety feature. An additional embodiment for frame-mounting of the Carrier is disclosed for vehicles where bumper-mounting is not practical.