Patents by Inventor Phillip J. Zagrodnik

Phillip J. Zagrodnik has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6905234
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for adjustably supporting a turn signal from a motorcycle handlebar. The mounting assembly includes an L-shaped one-piece mounting bracket having a mounting end and a supporting end. The mounting end is coupled to the handlebar and the supporting end is spaced from the handlebar and defines a supporting bore. The supporting bore includes a reduced portion that defines a first engagement surface and a support shaft is received by the supporting bore and includes an externally threaded portion that supports the turn signal, and frusto-spherical portion that engages the first engagement surface. A set screw is received by the supporting bore and defines a second engagement surface that can be tightened against the frusto-spherical portion opposite the first engagement surface to clamp the second portion and to hold the turn signal substantially fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip J. Zagrodnik, Todd S. Schaetz, Gregory S. Hahn, William A. Scheiding
  • Publication number: 20040194571
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for adjustably supporting a turn signal from a motorcycle handlebar. The mounting assembly includes an L-shaped one-piece mounting bracket having a mounting end and a supporting end. The mounting end is coupled to the handlebar and the supporting end is spaced from the handlebar and defines a supporting bore. The supporting bore includes a reduced portion that defines a first engagement surface and a support shaft is received by the supporting bore and includes an externally threaded portion that supports the turn signal, and frusto-spherical portion that engages the first engagement surface. A set screw is received by the supporting bore and defines a second engagement surface that can be tightened against the frusto-spherical portion opposite the first engagement surface to clamp the second portion and to hold the turn signal substantially fixed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip J. Zagrodnik, Todd S. Schaetz, Gregory S. Hahn, William A. Scheiding
  • Patent number: 6053626
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) directional light bar assembly for use on a motorcycle includes a substantially rigid light bar having opposite ends. Apertures are defined generally adjacent each of the opposite ends by a rear-facing surface of the light bar. A lens is sized to fit at least partially within each aperture such that a surface of each lens is substantially flush with the rear-facing surface of the light bar. An LED pod including a plurality of LEDs is disposed adjacent each lens. Each LED includes a selected number of LED running lights wired to emit light during operation of the motorcycle, and a selected number of LED brake lights wired to emit light during operation of the motorcycle only when a motorcycle brake is applied. A retention plate or member is interconnected to the light bar generally adjacent each opposite end, and at least partially captures each LED pod and lens between the retention member and the light bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: Phillip J. Zagrodnik, Gregory S. Hahn, James L. Hofmann, Jack Kainz
  • Patent number: 5725138
    Abstract: A luggage rack and backrest assembly mountable to a motorcycle. The assembly includes a luggage rack portion and a backrest. The backrest is both removably secured to the luggage rack portion and adjustable relative to the luggage rack portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventor: Phillip J. Zagrodnik