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Ferraiuoli Secures Patent for Bicycle Frame Adapter Plate
By Ferraiuoli LLC
On May 6, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published Patent No. 12,291,301, titled Container Adapter Plate for Use with an Attachment Apparatus for Securely Attaching Objects to a Bicycle Frame.
This newly granted patent was granted to ZAPPAWHEELS LLC and covers a modular adapter plate system designed to enhance the functionality and versatility of bicycle frames by enabling the secure attachment of a wide range of objects, such as water bottles, tool kits, cargo carriers, or electronic devices. The invention is particularly useful for cyclists who require additional storage or utility options beyond standard frame mounts, offering a more stable and adaptable solution for both recreational and professional use. Its design allows for compatibility with different frame geometries and attachment mechanisms, making it suitable for road bikes, mountain bikes, and urban commuter models.
By facilitating safer and more secure mounting, the patented technology not only improves the cycling experience but also expands possibilities for innovation in bikepacking and long-distance touring gear.
ZAPPAWHEELS LLC is a Chicago-based company dedicated to creating sustainable bicycle accessories that blend functionality with eco-conscious design. Their product line includes handmade wooden bike baskets and shelves, as well as bungee cords crafted from recycled inner tubes, all aimed at enhancing the cycling experience while minimizing environmental impact.
Ferraiuoli LLC
Ferraiuoli LLC (FLLC) was founded in 2003 by the late Blas Ferraiuoli-Martínez, Eugenio Torres-Oyola and María Marchand-Sánchez. This group was then joined in 2004 by Fernando J. Rovira-Rullán, thus forming the founding core of FLLC. FLLC has grown exponentially since its founding from a law firm with three attorneys and a support staff of three to its current size of 54 attorneys with a support staff of 38. Also, FLLC has grown from initially being known as an intellectual property and corporate law boutique law firm to a multiservice law firm that handles most matters relevant to a business while continuing to earn praise for its leading intellectual property and corporate practices.
FLLC has been ranked as a leading law firm in Puerto Rico by the professional publication Chambers Latin America in intellectual property, corporate, bankruptcy, labor & employment, real estate, and tax law. Moreover, 17 FLLC partners have been ranked as leaders in their field by the same publication. 4 FLLC partners are ranked as leaders in Intellectual Property, no other firm has more than 2. This recognition in such a short period of time is a tribute to FLLC’s business model.
FLLC prides itself in doing its work faster and more cost-efficiently yet with the same quality as that of its main competitors. The founding name partners are available at all times to attend to client matters. Their work ethic sets the tone for the rest of the firm. FLLC’s founders’ goal has been steady from the outset: become one of the premier multiservice law firms in Puerto Rico.