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Apparatus for producing simulated V-twin motorcycle sound in bicycles

a technology of v-twin motorcycles and apparatus, which is applied in the direction of musical toys, cycle equipment, toys, etc., to achieve the effect of regulating the loudness of the sound

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-18
MARACCINI GINO +1
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"This patent describes a device that attaches to a bicycle to create a simulated motorcycle engine sound. It includes a balloon and a balloon support structure that prevents the balloon from twisting and rolling back from the wheel spokes. The balloon is repeatedly struck by the bicycle's spokes, resulting in a loud and resonant sound. The device also includes a balloon trap that allows the operator to adjust the loudness of the sound by increasing or decreasing the pressure of the balloon against the spokes. The invention also relates to a method for prolonging the life of the balloon by applying a lubricant and conditioner to it before use. This results in a more durable and effective device for creating a motorcycle engine sound."

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The confined space results from the application of the balloon trap to the balloon.

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[0024]FIG. 1 shows a perspective side view of a first embodiment whereby the balloon twisted ends are secured by connecting bolts 13a and 13b. The balloon trap 20 is secured to the arched support handle 10 by connecting bolts 13a and 13b. The L-support brackets 11a and 11b are not shown as in FIG. 4, but L-support brackets 11a and 11b are secured to the arched support handle 10 by connecting bolts 13a and 13b.

[0025]FIG. 1 also shows the components of balloon trap 20, which comprises trap holder rod 21 and roller brake 22 supported on trap holder rod 21.

[0026]FIG. 2 shows a perspective side limited view of attached components of arched support handle 10 with attachment C-clamps 12a and 12b, L-support brackets 11a and 11b, and connecting bolts 14a and 14b, 13a and 13b.

[0027]FIG. 3 shows a perspective side limited view of attached components of arched support handle 10 with mounting C-clamps 12a and 12b and balloon trap 20 at both ends of arched support handle 10.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a balloon and balloon-holding device and a method for conditioning the surface of the balloon for producing a simulated motorcycle engine sound similar to a V-twin motorcycle using a bicycle. The device comprises a balloon trap to cause the balloon to act as its own sound box and thereby produce a loud resonant sound. A method is disclosed to lubricate the surface of the balloon to prolong the useful life of the balloon.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit for priority purposes of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 622,452 filed Oct. 27, 2004, and entitled “APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SIMULATED V-TWIN MOTORCYCLE SOUND IN BICYCLES,” which is incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a balloon and balloon-holding device, which is attached to a bicycle to produce a simulated motorcycle engine sound by operation of the bicycle. The attachment of the device to any bicycle and operation of the bicycle wheel against the balloon results in a deep resonant sound and the bicycle sounds like a motorcycle with a V-twin engine. [0003] The motor-like sound is produced by the inflated balloon held in place by a balloon trap against the revolving spokes of the bicycle wheel, wherein contact of each spoke against the inflated trapped balloon produces a resonant sound. The repetition of the resonant boom-like...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63H5/00A63H17/34
CPCB62J3/00B62J3/06
Inventor MARACCINI, GINOMARACCINI, JEROME
Owner MARACCINI GINO