Posts in Category: Patents / Trademarks
Monkee’s Velocipede
I was watching an old episode of the Monkees from 1966. In the theme song they are riding what looks like at first glance to be skatebikes.
From “Monkee vs. Machine” (Sep 26, 1966)
I found a page on The Cabe: I’m Looking For Information About “The Monkees” Unicycles
AXL Skatebike
Worlds Of Wonder files for a US Trademark for “AXL Skatebike” on 1990-05-29
Worlds Of Wonder, Inc.
4209 Technology Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Serial Number: 74063815
Timeline
1990-04-19: AXL Skatebike Press Release distributed
1990-05-29: Application Filed
1992-07-07: Published for Opposition
1993-03-30: Abandon
1993-03-30: Status: Dead/Abandoned
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- AXL Skatebike
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- Max Skate Bike
AXL Skatebikes appear to be a rebranded MAX Skatebike. A chain guard is added and the labels are changed. Both use a 12″ plastic wheel.
Skate Bike America/Minson – Trademarks
From what I can find it looks like Skate Bike America was the original company. They created Minson Enterprises and trademarked “Minson” and “Skate Bike.”
Skate Bike America, Inc.
Incorporated in the US on Sept 16, 1983.
Company Number: G60525
Current Status: Inactive
Minson Enterprises (U.S.A.) Inc.
Incorporated in California
Suite H
4943 McConnell Ave.
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES 90066
MINSON Trademark
U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for MINSON
by Minson Enterprises (U.S.A) Inc
Mark Identification: Minson
Filing Date: 7/29/1983
Serial Number: 73436921
First Use: 12/20/1982
Use in Commerce: 2/7/1983
Status/Status Date: Cancelled. 3/19/1991
Minson 73436921 Trademark Status & Document Retrieval USPTO.gov
Minson Trademark Certificate
SKATE BIKE Trademark
U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for SKATE BIKE.
by Minson Enterprises (U.S.A.) Inc.
Word mark: SKATE BIKE
Filing Date: 9/23/1983
Serial Number: 73444980
First Use Anywhere: 9/15/1983
First Use In Commerce: 9/20/1983
Status/Status Date: ABANDONED – FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE 10/19/1984
Skate Bike 73441849 Trademark Status & Document Retrieval USPTO.gov
Skate Bike Trademark Certificate
Rodeocycle Trademark
On Thursday, December 17, 1981, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for RODEOCYCLE. The USPTO has given the RODEOCYCLE trademark serial number of 73342102. The current federal status of this trademark filing is CONTINUED USE NOT FILED WITHIN GRACE PERIOD, UN-REVIVABLE. The RODEOCYCLE trademark is filed in the category of Vehicles and Products for locomotion by land, air or water . The description provided to the USPTO for RODEOCYCLE is Bicycles and Structural Parts Therefor.
Word mark: RODEOCYCLE
Status/Status Date: CONTINUED USE NOT FILED WITHIN GRACE PERIOD, UN-REVIVABLE
4/26/1989
Serial Number: 73342102
Filing Date: 12/17/1981
Registration Number: 1217470
Registration Date: 11/23/1982
Goods and Services: Bicycles and Structural Parts Therefor
Type Of Mark: TradeMark
Published For Opposition Date: 8/31/1982
Last Applicant/Owner: Ateliers de la Motobecane S.A., Pantin F-93502
Mark Drawing Code: Drawing with Words in Stylized form (25% Redcution of drawing size)
Application number: 0479557
Filed: 1981-12-11
Abandoned: 1983-01-29
Registrant: ATELIERS DE LA MOTOBECANE, UNE SOCIETE ANONYME, 16, RUE LESAULT, 93502 PANTIN, FRANCE
Max Skatebike Trademark – Australia
MAX SKATEBIKE – 516470
Owner: Sicommerce AG
Type: Word
Description: MAX SKATEBIKE
MAX SKATEBIKE with trademark number 516470 was lodged on 07/08/1989 and has a status of Lapsed/Not Protected. The applicant/owner of the trademark is registered as Sicommerce AG. They used the trademark attorney firm Shelston IP to file this trademark.
07-AUG-1989: New Trademark Application
14-NOV-1990: Adverse Report – Approved
03-DEC-1996: Transfer CPI details to DEAD CPI File
Auxiliary Device of Monocycle Patent – Other
Abstract
An auxiliary device of a monocycle has an auxiliary body connected to a monocycle. The main fork of the monocycle has a main sleeve. A detachable auxiliary body is connected to the main sleeve. Thereby, the auxiliary body can be installed to or detachable from the monocycle. The auxiliary body is mainly formed by a front head and a frame tube. The front head has a handle frame, a sub-wheel body and a sub-fork. The frame tube is connected to the monocycle. A front end of the monocycle is installed with a sub-sleeve which is formed at an upper end of the sub-fork so as to be formed as a monocycle with an auxiliary wheel.
Skate bike Patent – Other
Abstract
A skate bike including a frame; a spring seat saddle connected to an upper part of the frame; a wheel having a central axle connected to a lower part of the frame; a pair of pedals provided on either side of the wheel; a pair of supporting shafts pivotally provided on the frame at suitable position to define a support for feet of a passenger; and an auxiliary wheel set provided on the frame at a suitable position. The skate bike is effective as an unicycle and also effective as an ice scooter or a grass scooter when used in conjunction with a pair of ski poles.
Wheeled Vehicle Patent – Other
Abstract
A new and unique wheeled vehicle comprising a unicycle-like device. The device employs the same general elements as a unicycle including a single large drive wheel, a pair of pedals, a seat, and a pair of forks to support the seat. Attached to the rear of the device is an additional set of support wheels. The support wheels are attached through a support frame which extends generally rearwardly and downwardly from the center of the drive wheel. The support wheels are attached to one another by an axle, which is in turn attached to the support frame in such a manner that the support wheels pronate and track through turns as the drive wheel is turned to the right or left. Under normal conditions the support wheels remain on the ground at all times. This device provides the rider with additional longitudinal stability without adding a significant increment of lateral stability.
Minson Skate Bike Patent
Abstract
This invention relates to a roller bicycle having rollers rotably mounted on the front wheel shaft and a single rear wheel for a common use as a sporting and playing apparatus on which one can ride forward and backward by keeping his balance, thereby improving his agility and developing his physical strength.
While exploring the history of the Minson skate bike I found the original US patent for a “Roller bicycle“.
If you view the patent, under References Cited is the Garel patent 4,417,743
View patent US4523770
Google patent site of US4523770
Filed: Mar 14, 1983 Granted: Jun 18, 1985 Status: Lapsed
Garel Original Patent
The original patent for the Garel skatebike. The Garel patent was granted on Nov 29, 1983. This patent is the basis of the Garel, LeRun and Max Skatebikes.
Self orientable vehicle propelled by a system of pedals actuating a chain
Abstract
A velocipede having a single driving wheel which is powered by rotating pedals that rotate a sprocket that is connected to the driving wheels by a chain. A roller assembly comprises small diameter rollers having a roller axis that is disposed lower than and in front of the pedal axis. The rollers are connected to the velocipede frame by a bearing member so that the rollers can be articulated allowing the rider to lean on the velocipede thereby controlling the direction of movement.
View Patent US4417743