Motorcycle Or Bicycle Patents (Class 150/167)
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Patent number: 6120083Abstract: A shield device for a motorcycle windscreen which reduces reflected or refracted light from an unshielded windscreen to an operator, especially at night and aids in deflecting air and airborne road material without scratching or otherwise damaging the windscreen.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1996Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Inventor: John Charles Gunther
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Patent number: 6062601Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for covering and protecting the forward surface of the fuel tank mounted to a motor vehicle. The protective device is adapted for a motorcycle framework, which may include a fork assembly in the vicinity of the mounted fuel tank. The apparatus has coverings, which may be flexible material, sized and adapted to cover the exposed areas of the forward surface of the fuel tank. The apparatus comprises several embodiments configured to cover different selected portions of the fuel tank with connecting assemblies to accommodate the motorcycle frame and fork assemblies where the fuel tank is attached. A first connecting assembly spans a portion of the forward surface of the fuel tank and interconnects the first and second cover portions when mounted to the tank. A second connecting assembly extends rearwardly from the covering sections to operatively engage a portion of the motorcycle. Each of the cover portions is generally triangular in shape having two linear sides and an arcuate side.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1999Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Inventors: Dale D. Willie, Tracy L. Steele, Paul B. Miller
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Patent number: 5921389Abstract: A portable cover encloses a wheeled vehicle, such as a motorcycle, bicycle, wheelbarrow or a lawnmower. The portable cover is designed with light weight material. The cover includes a base made of a rubber or rubber like, plastic or plastic like material, or other pliable type material that is waterproof and weather proof. The cover material is fastened by a zipper, latch, VELCRO.RTM., or other securing device. The fastener may optionally include a lock. The protective cover is approximately 70-90 inches in length. The protective cover protects the wheeled vehicle, such as a motorcycle, from the elements of the outdoors and it is portable and compact in nature.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1998Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignees: John Zoffer, John GoodgerInventor: John Zoffer
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Patent number: 5884380Abstract: A motorcycle gas tank cover comprising a sheet of material shaped to cover a stock gas tank to modify the appearance of the size and shape of the tank. The gas tank cover is attachable to the gas tank by connectors and fasteners which secure the gas tank in place. The appearance of the gas tank is modified without removing or replacing the gas tank. The present invention provides a method and apparatus to frequently modify the appearance of motorcycle gas tank and the total look of the motorcycle that does not require replacing any motorcycle parts.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1995Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Inventor: Kenneth R. Thurm
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Patent number: 5820200Abstract: A retractable motorcycle covering system for protecting a motorcycle from various weather conditions every place the user operates the motorcycle without reducing storage space on the motorcycle. The inventive device includes a storage structure, a mounting bracket securing the storage structure to the front of a motorcycle, a spring coil and a shaft secured within the storage structure, and a cover sheet secured to the shaft retracting the cover sheet into the storage container.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1996Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Inventors: Edward L. Zubillaga, James Bumb
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Patent number: 5795009Abstract: A removable sun shade for motorcycles includes a fabric sheet for generally taut extension over the upper part of the motorcycle, thereby forming an air-circulating region between the motorcycle and the sheet, the sheet including a plurality of attachment members disposed at spaced intervals around its periphery for placement about selected parts of the motorcycle to maintain the sheet in place over the motorcycle. A storage pouch is affixed to the sheet and is adapted for detachable connection to the motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1997Date of Patent: August 18, 1998Inventors: James W. Sack, James H. Shorten
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Patent number: 5725933Abstract: A working protection cover 1, 8 for preventing a vehicle body from becoming damaged during an automobile assembly line operation is free from the possibility of easily slipping off position upon mere contact of an operator with the cover, and has good durability. The working protection cover 1, 8 comprises a thermoplastic resin sheet 9 and a cloth-made sheet 10 bonded to the back of the thermoplastic resin sheet 9. The working protection cover 1, 8 has a non-slip tape 17 bonded to the back thereof, the non-slip tape 17 being made from a foam material made from a polyolefin resin and a synthetic rubber in combination. The working protection cover 1, 8 is fitted with a locking element 24, 40 for locking the cover 1, 8 to a vehicle body.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1996Date of Patent: March 10, 1998Inventor: Hidetoshi Nishiyama
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Patent number: 5676288Abstract: A portable protective cover for a bicycle adapted to be connected to the handlebars and seat of a bicycle. The protective cover is made of waterproof or water resistant materials to protect various bicycle components from the elements. The protective cover includes an elastic material design to secure the protective cover to the bicycle. The protective cover can include an integrated storage pouch to conveniently and compactly store the protective covering when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1996Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Inventor: Jessica A. E. Spirk
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Patent number: 5562139Abstract: A stretchable cover for providing a tight aerodynamic fit on a cycle to protect against the elements and windy conditions while the cycle is at rest or being transported. The cover is stretched over the front structure, the cycle frame and seat structure, attached to the front structure and seat structure and secured to the cycle's foot pegs to retain the cover on the cycle. Spaced openings in the cover receive opposed side mirrors of the cycle.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1995Date of Patent: October 8, 1996Inventor: Thomas G. Cseri
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Patent number: 5520584Abstract: A removable flexible chain cover assembly for enclosing the drivetrain of a bicycle during storage and transport and protecting the surroundings from contact with the grease and dirt and sharp components of the drivetrain.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1994Date of Patent: May 28, 1996Assignee: Thomas G. Brown, IIIInventor: Thomas G. Brown, III
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Patent number: 5511822Abstract: This invention comprises apparatus and methods for extending the useful life of paint on a motorcycle by removably securing a tank pad, bra, and/or skin that is manufactured from a magnetic sheet material, to a metallic motorcycle gas tank and thereby protect the paint from abrasion and destructive elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1993Date of Patent: April 30, 1996Inventor: Daniel B. Wolanski
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Patent number: 5490549Abstract: A fuel tank cover to temporarily cover the top and sides of the fuel tank of a motorcycle. The fuel tank cover has an upper panel that is solid and intended to cover the entire upper portion of the fuel tank. Two side panels are adapted to snugly cover the sides of the fuel tank and a forward panel member is adapted to cover the forward portion of the fuel tank.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1994Date of Patent: February 13, 1996Assignee: 607541 Saskatchewan Inc.Inventor: Douglas A. Biette
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Patent number: 5445200Abstract: A bicycle protective cover comprised of a fabric or plastic flexible material that conveniently and easily wraps around and completely encloses a bicycle. The cover is provided in a single piece having pockets contoured to comfortably fit the bicycle seat and the handlebars. Each of these pockets is closed by a hook and loop fastener. Circular portions at each end of the cover are provided with flexible elastic borders allowing them to be stretched around and retained on the front and rear wheels. The remaining panel of the cover then folds over the bicycle to completely seal and enclose the bicycle. The closing panel is provided with an elastic cord around the periphery of its border to draw the cover tight once it is completely wrapped around the bicycle. The cover includes webbing appropriately placed to aid in conveniently aligning the cover with the wheels, the seat, or the handlebars.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1993Date of Patent: August 29, 1995Inventors: Mario Celestino, Barbara C. Inglehart
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Patent number: 5372169Abstract: A water resistant cover in the form of a sack for wheeled vehicles is described. The cover accommodates wheeled vehicles such as bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, or the like. The sack packs into itself by means of a sleeve opening attached to the cover and therefore does not require a separate pouch for storage. This sleeve can be snugly closed around a lock to prevent moisture from entering into the interior of the sack while it covers the vehicle. A cable is attached to the interior of the sack which may be pulled through the sleeve opening to provide a means of locking the packed cover to the vehicle. This cable also provides a means of securing the cover to the vehicle while it is covering the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1994Date of Patent: December 13, 1994Inventors: Merritt Norton, Sigrid L. Norton
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Patent number: 5282502Abstract: A protective cover is provided for a bicycle or the like. The cover is adapted for use with several types of bicycles, such as multispeed road, hybrid or mountain bikes, for protective purposes. The cover has side wall members extending over and substantially covering the side of the wheel and tire portions of the bicycle. The cover also a center panel which is mounted extending between the side wall members to fit over and cover the seat and handlebars. The center panel is shaped for use with various seat and handlebar arrangements. The cover may also be provided with a cover sleeve or fitting for aero bars, the arm rests or weight supports provided for use with bicycles in competitive cycling events.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1992Date of Patent: February 1, 1994Assignee: Proteq Partners, Ltd.Inventor: Michael C. Ballard
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Patent number: 5193724Abstract: A bag like main cover has side wall panels closed at the rear but open at the bottom and front. The top is closed from the rear to a point short of the front, leaving open top edges adjacent the front to fit around the upright gooseneck of the bicycle handlebars. Matching Velcro strips are attached to the side walls in the areas of the open portions thereof for releasably securing edges of the cover to lower portions of the bicycle and also to hold weather tight folds of the cover around the gooseneck. A hood-like auxiliary cover is shaped to releasably fit on and protect the handlebars and also receives the main cover therein for storing it when not in use. The auxiliary cover also has Velcro sealing strips that hold it on handlebars when in use and also strap it and the enclosed main cover to a bicycle portion when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1991Date of Patent: March 16, 1993Inventor: Donald M. Robbins
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Patent number: 5062560Abstract: A flexible protective cover constructed of elastic stretchable material to continously cover a bicycle seat, crossbar, handle bars and the front fork of a bicycle when mounted on a car top carrier. The cover can be provided to fit the bicycle either with or without the front bicycle wheel attached to the bicycle.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1989Date of Patent: November 5, 1991Inventor: Kent J. Wasden
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Patent number: 5018564Abstract: A fabric is cut, sewn, and furnished with Velcro or other hook and loop fastener portions to become a cover to be removably positioned about a drive mechanism of a bicycle to protect this drive mechanism from the accumulation of dirt. A back elevational side of this fabric cover has spaced circular cuts with access cuts to these spaced circular cuts, thereby forming an access flap. These cuts accommodate the fitting of this back elevational side about both the rear axle and the pedal axle, and alongside the drive chain and the sprocket of a bicycle. After the fitting of this back elevational side about a rear axle and a pedal axle, Velcro fastener portions are used to keep the access cuts closed together when this cover is in use. A front side, which is continuous throughout, is thereafter secured to the back elevational side, where not previously initially sewn together to make this cover, by using components of Velcro fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1990Date of Patent: May 28, 1991Inventors: Gregory V. Anglin, Robert W. Richmond
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Patent number: 4976389Abstract: A cover is provided to protect a bicycle from exposure to environmental conditions during transport on a roof-top rack of automobile. Fasteners are used to secure the cover about bicycle. An aperture is located at the rear of the cover, i.e., the aperture opens in a direction opposite the forward motion of automobile as represented by arrow. As a result of a difference in air pressures between the interior and exterior of the cover, a pressure drop occurs at aperture which in turn creates a suctioning effect to inhibit undesirable buffeting and possible tearing of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1989Date of Patent: December 11, 1990Assignee: Cyclone Products CorporationInventors: Michael F. McLellan, Reza S. Abhari
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Patent number: 4944340Abstract: A unique travel and storage cover for covering wheeled vehicles, such as bicycles. The present invention discloses such a cover that form fits a wheeled vehicle and is sufficiently aerodynamic that the cover can be used when transporting the bicycle by motor vehicle. The cover is constructed such that it fits tightly around the wheels, pedals, frame, handle bars, and seat of the bicycle. The cover may be constructed in one piece. Alternatively, a separate seat cover may be provided such that the seat is tightly covered. Alternatively, the cover may comprise multiple pieces, each designed for covering a particular component of the vehicle.The cover is provided with zippers, VELCRO, or other suitable means of attachment at all locations comprising openings in the cover. This allows the bicycle or other vehicle to be easily placed inside the cover. Once inside the cover, the cover is secured by closing the zipper or zippers. This provides a tight, form fit which holds the cover snugly about the bicycle.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1989Date of Patent: July 31, 1990Inventor: Rainey Tortorich