ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,428,092, issued on Sept. 30.
"Hands free bicycle" was invented by Timothy M. Lakata (Southwick, Mass.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An electric bicycle includes a frame that has a concave or arc shape. The bicycle also includes two wheels-a front wheel and a rear wheel, with each wheel being connected with an end portion of the frame. A battery-powered electric motor may be connected with the rear wheel to drive the rear wheel and propel the bicycle forward. The battery may be rechargeable. The speed of the bicycle may be controlled by the operator moving a lever with one of their feet. A rotatable knob located on the frame may be used...