Bicycle cover with an attachable alarm system

• US 6,040,764 A
• Filed: 04/09/1998
• Issued: 03/21/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 04/09/1998
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Frances E. Crisci
• Original Assignee: Frances E. Crisci
• Inventors: Crisci, Frances E.
• Primary Examiner(s): Lieu, Julie
• Application Number:
  US09/057,858
• Time in Patent Office: 712 Days
• Field of Search: 340/427, 340/426, 340/432, 340/571, 340/309.15, 340/693, 70/57.1, 70/233, 180/282, 180/287, 280/297, 150/167
• US Class Current: 340/432
• CPC Class Codes: B62H 5/20 indicating unauthorised use, e.g. acting on signalling devices alarm locks in general E05B45/00, e.g. alarm cable or chain lock E05B45/005
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 19/00 Parking covers for cycles
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/5004 For antitheft signaling device on protected article
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/5872 For cycles

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bicycle cover having an attachable alarm means. The cover includes a substantially elliptical bag member formed of a pair of opposing planar side panels that are peripherally joined to form a storage compartment therebetween. Sewn into the side panels are a plurality of electrically conductive cables which converge and protrude through an opening on the bag member. The external portions of the cables are intertwined and received within an elongated insulated electrical cord similar to an extension cord. The distal ends of the cables are connected to a male electrical connector on the cord which is selectively coupled with an external alarm means. The alarm means comprises a power source, a motion switch and a sound emitting means which audibly alerts a user when an unauthorized person is tampering with the bag. The cables are in communication with a second circuit including a relay and the sound emitting means for alerting a user whenever the cables are cut or the cord is disconnected from the alarm means.

Claims

1. A bicycle cover comprising:

a hollow fabric bag member including a storage compartment dimensioned to receive a bicycle, said bag member having an opening for removably inserting a bicycle into the compartment;

a housing removably attachable to said bag member, said housing having an alarm means received therein for alerting a user when an unauthorized person is tampering with said bag member, said alarm means including a first circuit path including a motion switch means for detecting movement of said bag member;

said motion switch means in communication with a timer and a sound emitting means for audibly signalling a user within a predetermined delay after said bag member and thus said motion switch means is manipulated;

a second circuit path formed with a plurality of electrically conductive cables integral with said bag member and in selective communication with said sound emitting means for audibly alerting a user when said cables are disconnected therefrom;

a display means on the exterior surface of said housing and in communication with said timer for visually indicating the status thereof.

2. A bicycle cover according to claim 1 further comprising a switch means selectively operable with a key between an on and off position for selectively delivering electricity from a power source to said first and second circuit paths.

3. A bicycle cover according to claim 1 further comprising a pair of light means on the exterior of said housing, each of said light means selectively illuminable to visually indicate the position of said switch means.

4. A bicycle cover according to claim 1 further comprising a hollow enclosable case for storing and receiving said bag member and said alarm means housing, said case having at least one strap and a pocket on the exterior thereof.

5. A bicycle cover according to claim 1 wherein said cables protrude through an opening on the bag member and are adapted to be coupled with a receptacle on the exterior of said housing, said receptacle in communication with said second circuit path.

6. A bicycle cover according to claim 1 further comprising a plurality of slits on said bag member for receiving a locking device.