David A Mcclain

US Patent:

55447635, Aug 13, 1996

Filed:

Oct 3, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/317167

Inventors:

David W. McClain - Houston TX

International Classification:

A47F 700

US Classification:

211 22

Abstract:

A portable bicycle stand is provided having a base from which a support strut projects upwardly and outwardly. The upper portion of the support strut is provided with a bicycle support element having an upwardly facing recess which is adapted to receive the horizontal tube of a bicycle frame so as to support the bicycle in upright position with its wheels above the ground. The bicycle support is provided with a bicycle frame stay which enables the bicycle frame to be locked by the stay in supported assembly with the support element. The base of the bicycle stand defines a vehicle wheel engaging portion on which a vehicle wheel is to be positioned to secure the base to the ground and stabilize the bicycle stand as well as preventing theft of the bicycle stand when it is left unattended. The bicycle stand is also provided with a movable outrigger to stabilize it when not secured by a vehicle wheel and is provided with a handle bar stabilizer for securing the handle bar and front wheel assembly of the bicycle against free movement.