Patent ID: 6332853
Filing Date: 2001-12-25
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
A removable, flexible cover for a drive train of a bicycle, the drive train including front and rear sprockets, derailleurs, drive chain and one foot pedal, said cover comprising:an elongated flexible pouch dimensioned and configured for completely encasing the drive train of a bicycle, the pouch having a central top opening formed in said pouch and sized to fit over the drive train of the bicycle;a single flap foldable over a portion of the drive train, said flap being integral with said pouch; andclosure means along said pouch for releasably closing said flap over the central top opening defined in said pouch;said pouch including:a first tongue extending forwardly adjacent a top rear end of said opening and having a free end releasably attached to said flap, said first tongue and said flap defining a rear opening sized and dimensioned for a rear axle of a bicycle to pass through when the free end of said first tongue is attached to said pouch and said flap is closed over the central top opening; anda second tongue extending forwardly from said flap and having a free end releasably attached to said pouch, said second tongue and said flap defining a front opening dimensioned and configured for passing a pedal crank of a bicycle through the front opening when the free end of said second tongue is attached to said pouch and said flap is closed over said central top opening.