Cynthia A Cavallaro

US Patent:

56878940, Nov 18, 1997

Filed:

Jul 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/499732

Inventors:

Cynthia A. Cavallaro - Sarasota FL

International Classification:

B62J 1100

US Classification:

224457

Abstract:

A bicycle rack connectable to the rear frame of a bicycle for carrying a folded beach chair. A generally rectangular rack frame is formed of elongated strut members and extends laterally and then upwardly from each lower corner thereof to define a folded upright beach chair support means. The rack frame is connected to either the rear of the bicycle frame and/or to one side edge of a rear carrying platform disposed generally horizontally above the rear wheel as an optional existing feature of the bicycle. An alternate embodiment provides two rack frame members which extend downwardly along either side of the rear wheel and frame from an included rear carrying platform in saddle fashion where an existing rear carrying platform is not available.