Patent ID: 6267631
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
A watercraft accessory for a bicycle, comprising:A. a frame, the frame further comprising,i. two longitudinal pontoon rods,ii. a front transverse support coupled at each distal end to one of said two longitudinal pontoon rods by first and second connecting assemblies further comprised of two vertical rods connected to a transverse rod; andiii. two rear transverse supports, a first of said two rear transverse supports coupled to a first of said two longitudinal pontoon rods by a third connecting assembly further comprised of two vertical rods connected to a transverse rod, and a second of said two rear transverse supports coupled to a second of said two longitudinal pontoon rods by a fourth connecting assembly further comprised of two vertical rods connected to a transverse rod;B. at least one pontoon, coupled to one of the two longitudinal pontoon rods;C. front bicycle mounting hardware coupled to the transverse rods of the first and second connecting assemblies;D. rear bicycle mounting hardware coupled to coupled to the transverse rods of the third and fourth connecting assemblies of the frame; andE. a propulsion mechanism coupled to the two rear transverse supports;whereby the bicycle is mountable on the watercraft and the peddling action of the bicycle drives the propulsion mechanism.