Detachable To Support Structure Patents (Class 224/430)
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Patent number: 11970138Abstract: An off-road vehicle has a frame, a motor, a steering input device, a storage bin disposed forward of the steering input device, the storage bin having side walls and a bottom wall, and an accessory holder assembly connected to the storage bin. The accessory holder assembly includes a receptacle having an upwardly facing receptacle aperture for receiving an accessory. The receptacle aperture is disposed within a perimeter defined by the side walls of the storage bin. The receptacle extends below the bottom wall of the storage bin. A height of a portion of the receptacle extending below the bottom wall of the storage bin being greater than a width of the receptacle aperture and greater than a length of the receptacle aperture.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Kevin Poirier, Charles Roy, Louis-Rene Sauve
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Patent number: 11891147Abstract: A supporting and tilting kit for at least a bag of a motorcycle including a supporting frame adapted to be associated to a frame of said motorcycle, the supporting frame includes at least two tubular elements, a first tubular element and a second tubular element, supporting device mounted with said supporting frame and adapted to be separably engaged with said at least one bag, at least one tilting device including a supporting base mounted with said at least one bag and at least a hooked element having at least one spacer arm having a first end pivoted with said supporting base and a second end which includes a hook portion adapted to hook said first tubular element, said at least a hooked element being adapted to rotate pivoted from a disengaged position to a coupling position.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: GIVI S.P.A.Inventor: Giuseppe Visenzi
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Patent number: 11731722Abstract: A modular cargo system for an off-road vehicle includes a triangular center case between a right side case and a left side case, each having a base attached downwardly to a platform on the vehicle while also defining a floor plane for resting on a flat floor surface. The side cases include non-parallel side walls, each defining an interior space large enough to hold a rider's helmet. Each case includes a handle on a hinged lid, enabling the side case to be carried with a single hand while the lid is closed. The hinge is on a leading side wall of the cases, latched on a trailing side wall of the cases, and clips to hold the side cases downward to the platform are on the trailing side walls.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jason John Louden
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Patent number: 11605072Abstract: A modular ATM can include a cabinet module and a head module. The cabinet module can include an outer housing, a chest positioned in the outer housing to store notes of value, a transport mechanism to move the notes of value out of the chest, a base receiving section, and a first electrical connector forming an electrical connection to the transport mechanism. The head module can be removably engageable with the cabinet module and include a computing device, at least one user-interface device controlled by the computing device, a main structure supporting the at least one user-interface device and the computing device, a rear shroud connected to the main structure, a base supporting the main structure and the rear shroud, and a second electrical connector mounted in the base and forming an electrical connection to the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf IncorporatedInventors: David Kuchenski, Richard Harris
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Patent number: 11485439Abstract: A bike cargo rack includes a platform and a movable body movably and releasably connected to the platform. The movable body includes a first stop adapted to be restrained by a first end of the platform. The movable body includes a second stop abutted by a second end of the platform after the first end of the platform restraining the first stop. The first and the second stops are disposed on opposite ends of the movable body.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 11472506Abstract: The exemplary embodiments herein provide a motorcycle saddlebag security enclosure assembly having an enclosure with a substantially flat top panel, an access door substantially parallel to the top panel, a bottom panel positioned below the top panel, and a plurality of side panels which connect between the top panel and bottom panel. Embodiments further contain a base adapted for removable attachment to the enclosure and having a substantially flat base plate, and a plurality of legs extending downwardly from the base plate. Preferably, a hook extending upwardly from the top panel and a pass-through aperture is placed on the same side of the enclosure as the hook. A C-shaped base element is placed beneath the base and near a central portion. A U-shaped channel extends below the top panel and accepts a sidewall of the access door.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Console Vault, LLCInventors: Scott Bonvissuto, Ian Molitors, Christos Ragias
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Patent number: 11433967Abstract: A motorcycle includes left and right side cases respectively configured to be attachable to and detachable from left and right portions of a body frame, left and right rotation supporters that respectively support upper portions of the left and right side cases, and left and right rotation attenuation mechanisms that respectively attenuate rotations of the left and right side cases about first and second axes. The left and right rotation attenuation mechanisms respectively include bolts that respectively extend in directions of the first and second axes, rotation members respectively connected to lower portions of the left and right side cases and being supported by the bolts to be rotatable about third and fourth axes that are different from the first and second axes, and inner outer cylindrical dampers respectively provided between the bolts and the rotation members.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kohei Sugawara, Tomoki Onoue, Shinya Yamada, Akiyoshi Endo, Akihiro Suzuki, Yoshinori Teramoto
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Patent number: 11167813Abstract: A quick release buckle device comprises a hanger seat and a limiting unit. The hanger seat includes a first pivotal portion and is connected to a first hook. The limiting unit includes a first stopper and a first pin. An end of the first stopper is pivotably mounted to the first pivotal portion. The first stopper is swayable between a first stop position and a first release position. The first pivotal portion has a first sliding groove. The first stopper has a second sliding groove at a non-parallel angle to the first sliding groove. The first pin is slidably received in the first and second sliding grooves.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 10953944Abstract: A saddle bag mounting bracket preferably includes a base plate, clamp lever, a latch lever, a pressure adjustment device, a first pin clamp and a second pin clamp. The clamp lever is slidably engaged with the base plate. The latch lever is pivotally retained on one end of the clamp lever and biased with an extension spring. The latch lever includes a finger release, such that clamp lever may be unlatched from a latch tab extending from the base plate. One end of the pressure adjustment device is adjustably connected to the second pin clamp and an opposing end is pivotally connected to the clamp lever. The first and second pin clamps lock the base plate into first and second pins extending from a motorcycle or the like, when the clamp lever is latched. A key lock is preferably used to prevent the clamp lever from being unlatched.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Inventor: Garry L. Campbell
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Patent number: 10322765Abstract: Disclosed is a smartpack device detachably attached a bike. The smartpack device includes a housing, a locking unit, plurality of indication units, a battery unit, at least one camera, a tracking unit and a wireless communication unit, a computer and a battery unit to power peripheral electrical devices of the bike, and other components of the bike. The tracking unit monitor the movement of the bike and the wireless communication unit communicates the tracked data, processed digital content and sensed data over the communication network. The computer attached to the bike includes a memory unit to store plurality of modules, a touch display unit, and the processing unit. The plurality of modules includes a navigation module, a control module, and a monitoring module.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Inventor: Peter Cooper
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Patent number: 10118660Abstract: Disclosed is a smartpack device detachably attached to chassis of a bike. The bike includes peripheral electrical devices. The smartpack device includes a housing, a separating assembly, a locking unit, plurality of indication units, a battery unit, a door, a computer and a battery unit to power the peripheral electrical devices of the bike, computer and plurality of indication units. The plurality of indication units is configured on the housing to emit light to indicate status of each peripheral electric device of the bike. The door connected to the housing to allow access to the battery. The computer is configured on the housing includes a memory unit to store plurality of modules, a touch display unit to display processed plurality of modules and to receive touch commands from a user to access the plurality of modules and the processing unit to process the plurality of modules and is coupled to the memory unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Inventor: Peter Cooper
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Patent number: 8944303Abstract: A clamp-on saddle bag mounting system preferably includes a base plate, a first pin plate, a second pin plate and a clamp unit. The base plate is secured to a saddle bag. The first pin plate is attached to a bottom of the base plate at a first end. The first pin plate is offset to receive a first end of the clamp unit. One end of the second pin plate is attached to a bottom of the base plate at a second end. The second pin plate is offset to receive a second end of the clamp unit. First and second mounting pins are inserted through the first and second pin plates. The clamp lever is pushed down to secure the saddle bag to a motorcycle. An offset mounting bracket is used to offset the position of a mounting pin on a mounting pin base of a motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventor: Garry L. Campbell
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Patent number: 8919158Abstract: An opening/closing and hooking/releasing system of a suitcase for motorcycles is described, provided with a lower shell and an upper shell. On the bottom portion of the lower shell reversible hooking means to a support plate fixed to the motorcycle are provided. On the lower shell a plaque is made integral, on which are obtained a first release button of the suitcase with respect to the support plate, a second opening button of the upper shell and a locking block. The first and the second buttons are mobile along a predetermined direction. A rotatable under-locking ring is rigidly constrained to the locking block, said ring being provided with a pair of counter-posed protruding teeth and able to rotate in support on the side wall to shift from a first simultaneous blocking position of the first and second buttons to a second simultaneous release position of such first and second button.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2011Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Givi S.R.L. UnipersonaleInventor: Giuseppe Visenzi
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Patent number: 8864002Abstract: A side trunk mounting structure which enhances the external appearance of a two-wheeled motor vehicle. Mounting holes (113F, 113r) for mounting the side trunk (111) are formed in a rear fender (17). The side trunk mounting holes are located below a rider's seat (15).Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Rinatsu Iida, Ikuo Hara, Eiji Toriyama, Satoshi Kogo, Hirotoshi Akita, Keiichi Kaji
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Patent number: 8746522Abstract: An improved carrier system is provided for easy attachment and detachment of the carrier from a wheeled conveyance such as a bicycle or motorcycle. When not attached to the conveyance, the carrier can also be used in a fashion similar to roller luggage.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Peter Nehring
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Patent number: 8608039Abstract: A motorcycle saddlebag includes an outer panel having a forward portion that defines a forward edge, a rearward portion that defines a rearward edge, and a side portion that defines a lower edge. The outer panel includes an inner surface. The inner panel is received by the outer panel and includes a back wall and a bottom wall. The back and bottom walls define an engagement surface that engages the inner surface of the outer panel and extends along and engages the forward portion, the side portion, and the rearward portion. When the saddlebag is attached to the motorcycle, the forward and rearward edges are positioned nearer a rear fender portion than the back wall and the engagement surface, and the lower edge is positioned below the bottom wall and the engagement surface. The lid is pivotally coupled to either of the outer panel and the inner panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Dowco, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Kaczowski, Timothy J. LaFleur, Troy M. Zaskowski
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Patent number: 8579169Abstract: A mounting system for removably mounting an accessory on a fender of a motorcycle includes a mounting bracket, mounting tab, and latch. The mounting bracket is configured to be mounted on the fender. The mounting bracket includes a base plate, cover plate, standoff, mounting slot, upper recess and lower recess. The base plate is disposed upon the fender. The cover plate is configured to cover a portion of the base plate. The standoff is sandwiched between the base plate and the cover plate. The mounting slot is disposed between the base plate and the cover plate. The mounting slot is generated by the standoff being disposed between the base plate and cover plate. The upper recess is disposed at an upper edge of the mounting bracket between the base plate and the cover plate. The lower recess is disposed at a lower edge of the mounting bracket between the base plate and the cover plate. The mounting tab is configured to mate with the mounting slot. The mounting tab is affixed to a first accessory.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Indian Motorcycle CompanyInventors: Joseph Andrew Racz, Bryce Thomas Metcalf
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Patent number: 8408437Abstract: A motorcycle saddlebag storage system employs a specially configured shelf that enables a user to segment a saddlebag interior into multiple sections, each for holding articles (e.g. tools, gloves, supplies).Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Inventor: Allan Ponsaa
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Patent number: 8322583Abstract: A collapsible detachable bicycle basket is constructed so as to be easily and readily mountable upon a luggage rack of a bicycle without the use of any threaded fasteners. To facilitate such mounting, the collapsible basket has a pair of spaced hooks attached to the top edge of one side of the basket and a resilient flexible connector in the form of a loop of bungee cord attached near the bottom of the same side of the basket. The hooks of the basket are receivable over a portion of the deck of the luggage rack and the loop of the bungee cord is attachable to a lower portion of the luggage rack to secure the basket to the luggage rack.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Wald LLCInventors: Daniel B. Crum, Jr., Dennis P. Pawsat, Chad D. Williamson
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Patent number: 7870985Abstract: A carrying apparatus for a cycle-type vehicle comprises a pair of object carriers releasably mountable on corresponding transverse sides of the cycle, a pair of upper support members which extend transversely between the cycle and the object carriers to support upper portions of the object carriers, and, a pair of lower support members which extend transversely between the cycle and the object carriers to support lower portions of the object carriers.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2007Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Inventors: Steven Mark King, Glen Andrew Taylor
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Publication number: 20100224662Abstract: A collapsible detachable bicycle basket is constructed so as to be easily and readily mountable upon a luggage rack of a bicycle without the use of any threaded fasteners. To facilitate such mounting, the collapsible basket has a pair of spaced hooks attached to the top edge of one side of the basket and a resilient flexible connector in the form of a loop of bungee cord attached near the bottom of the same side of the basket. The hooks of the basket are receivable over a portion of the deck of the luggage rack and the loop of the bungee cord is attachable to a lower portion of the luggage rack to secure the basket to the luggage rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: WALD LLCInventors: Daniel B. Crum, JR., Dennis P. Pawsat, Chad D. Williamson
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Patent number: 7766201Abstract: A device for attaching a bag to a luggage carrier of a bicycle includes a beam secured to the bag, two hooks installed on the beam to hook the luggage carrier and a restraining unit. The restraining unit includes a plate formed on the beam, a cover attached to the plate, at least one latch movably installed on the plate, at least one elastic element compressed between the cover and the latch so that an end of the latch is exposed from the plate for restraining the luggage carrier, a shackle movable on the plate between a first position for keeping the end of the latch exposed from the plate and a second position for allowing the retreat of the end of the latch into the plate and a elastic element compressed between the cover and the shackle for keeping the shackle in the first position.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 7556114Abstract: A convertible motorcycle assembly has a chassis, a driver's seat, and a latch assembly which secures the driver's seat to the forward portion of the chassis. A bracket is mounted on the chassis adjacent the rearward end of the driver's seat, and selectively mounted on the chassis rearwardly of the driver's seat are interchangeable rear components comprising a passenger seat and a storage compartment. The forward end of the interchangeable rear components has at least one forwardly extending tongue engaged with the bracket, and the rear component is secured to the chassis by a second latch assembly adjacent the rear end of the rear component. This latch assembly includes a second releasable latch on the chassis and second key lock on the rear component engaged with the second latch assembly for effecting and preventing release of the second latch assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2006Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Inventor: Michael W. Hanagan
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Patent number: 7540399Abstract: Motorcycle having a holding device which is situated in the rear-end area of the motorcycle and is provided for holding a saddlebag arranged on the side of the motorcycle, whereby the holding device has at least one tooth-like and/or cog-like form-fitting element that extends upward away from the motorcycle. The saddlebag has a recess that can be placed in a form-fitting manner on the form-fitting element. The at least one form-fitting element in turn has a hole that functions as a tie-down grommet when the saddlebag is removed.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventor: Peter Reinhart
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Publication number: 20090014486Abstract: A golf bag system is provided for transporting a golf bag on a motorcycle, the system including an apparatus and method wherein a first bag side and a second bag side are utilized such that the first bag side is mounted on an opposing side of the motorcycle to the second bag side. When the golf bag is to be utilized to play golf, the golf bag system provides for the operative attachment of the first bag side to the second bag side to become an integral or combined golf bag. The respective golf bag sides include a framework and are mounted rearward of the first rider position on the motorcycle, and may be supported in part by foot pegs that would otherwise be utilized by a passenger on the motorcycle. There are cross supports and other means to attach the respective bag sides to and around the motorcycle and/or to each other for a balanced and comfortable operation of the motorcycle during the transport of the golf bag system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventor: Johnny Humphreys
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Publication number: 20080041901Abstract: A device for attaching a bag to a luggage carrier of a bicycle includes a beam secured to the bag, two hooks installed on the beam to hook the luggage carrier and a restraining unit. The restraining unit includes a plate formed on the beam, a cover attached to the plate, at least one latch movably installed on the plate, at least one elastic element compressed between the cover and the latch so that an end of the latch is exposed from the plate for restraining the luggage carrier, a shackle movable on the plate between a first position for keeping the end of the latch exposed from the plate and a second position for allowing the retreat of the end of the latch into the plate and a elastic element compressed between the cover and the shackle for keeping the shackle in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 7311232Abstract: A motorcycle saddlebag mounting device having a restricting means for staggering timings of yawing occurring in a motorcycle body and resonance caused by lateral swing of a saddlebag is provided. The restricting means is provided between a support bracket mounted to a seat rail and a saddlebag mounting frame rotatably mounted to the support bracket. Rotation of the frame with respect to the support bracket is restricted, so that resonance caused by yawing of the motorcycle body and lateral swing of the saddlebag is cancelled out.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2004Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignees: Honda Access Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuyoshi Watanabe, Hideo Ochiai, Katsumasa Mukai
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Patent number: 7290632Abstract: A motorcycle has a frame, a structure mounted on the frame, and a locking assembly locks the structure on the frame and has a latch pin mounted on the frame, and a latch housing mounted on the structure and having a passage into which the latch pin extends. A latch lever is pivotably mounted in the housing for movement into a latching position in which it engages the latch pin to prevent its retraction from the latch housing, and a spring biases the latch lever into the latching position. A key lock is mounted on the exterior of the structure and including a rotatable shaft and an arm or cable connected thereto engages the latch lever to effect its pivoting against the biasing action of the biasing means to disengage the latch lever from the latch pin and permit the structure to be disengaged from the latch pin.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Corbin Pacific, Inc.Inventor: Michael W. Hanagan
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Patent number: 7207470Abstract: A two-wheeled motor vehicle includes a saddle bag stay fixed to a vehicle body frame assembly. A saddle bag is detachably mounted to the saddle bag stay, while providing for the prevention of burglary. The saddle bag stay is provided with a locking shaft section and a locking portion, and the saddle bag is provided with a locking device switchable between the engagement and disengagement with and from the locking portion, a key-operated device for operating the locking device in a direction to release the engagement with the locking portion in response to a key operation, and an engaging portion disengageably engaging with the locking shaft section, so that it cannot be disengaged in a state in which the locking device is in engagement with the locking portion and it can be disengaged in a state in which the locking device is out of engagement with the locking portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2002Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Honda Access CorporationInventors: Hirotoshi Akita, Kazumichi Hamaguchi
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Patent number: 7036837Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus utilized to mount a motorcycle fender, as well as one or more components, directly to an upper rear portion of a motorcycle frame. The upper rear portion of the frame includes one or more rear frame rails, each having a plurality of holes defined therein. These holes are further used in securing the fender and the one or more components.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Polaris Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kathy J Bauer, Gary C. Gray, Jeffrey P. Wolf, Jason W.B. Hoeve, Michael M. Song
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Patent number: 6974007Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for protecting the luster and finish of a motorcycle saddlebag. In a preferred embodiment, an outer covering is provided that is secured around the motorcycle saddlebag in a manner that the outer covering can be utilized while driving the motorcycle through inclement weather. The outer covering is preferably readily installable and/or removable and may comprise an elastic opening that opens to fit over the saddlebag and then contracts to hold the covering in position. A layer of heat insulation material may-be provided to limit heat damage that may otherwise be caused by extensive sun exposure. An additional retainer such as retainer clips may be utilized for securing the protection apparatus in position, if necessary. The protective covering may comprise one or more pockets or holders, such as map pockets.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2003Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Inventor: Walter L. Raines
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Patent number: 6845895Abstract: A rear-mounted, removable vehicle storage device for storing and/or transporting items with a vehicle. The vehicle storage device includes a material shell defining a storage space therein. The material shell may be self-supporting or supported by an interior frame structure. The vehicle storage device may be mounted on a vehicle ladder, equalizer hitch, tire mount, or bumper. In addition, a recreational equipment carrier may be incorporated with the vehicle storage device.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2001Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Inventors: Casey C. Jones, Nola M. Samuels
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Patent number: 6840417Abstract: A trunk system which is intended for motorcycles and which, together with a luggage rack disposed in the rear area of the motorcycle, forms a plane. The result is an expanded, stable supporting surface for additional luggage.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2002Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Edgar Heinrich, Michael Eder
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Patent number: 6820782Abstract: A quick release saddlebag system includes a saddlebag and a mounting structure which enables quick removal of the saddlebag from a motorcycle without the use of tools. The mounting structure typically includes a mounting bolt attached to the motorcycle, and a mounting pin carrying the saddlebag. The mounting pin is selectively attached to the mounting bolt to enable removal of the saddlebag by simply removing the mounting pin.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2001Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Inventor: Brant Monson
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Patent number: 6729516Abstract: A readily removable storage unit for mounting on the rear fender of a motorcycle comprising a storage compartment member defining an open cavity and a cover pivotably mounted on the compartment member adjacent its front end for movement between a cavity closing position and an open position. A lock is provided on the compartment member and the cover adjacent the rear wall for securing the cover in the cavity closing position. A fastener on the bottom wall of the compartment member is engageable with the rear fender of the motorcycle, and the saddle and compartment member have a cooperating releasable tongue and bracket so that the storage unit is mounted by first engaging the saddle and then engaging the fastener in the motorcycle rear fender.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2001Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Corbin Pacific, Inc.Inventor: Michael W. Hanagan
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Publication number: 20040040992Abstract: Systems for mounting and using portable electronic devices (PEDs) on vehicles make PEDs easier to secure to, transport on, and protect from the elements while mounted on the vehicle. One embodiment of a mounting system includes a PED cabinet having a hard, weatherproofed outer shell with the PED mounted therein, a harness system which detachably mounts the PED cabinet, and an anchor system which detachably mounts the harness system to the vehicle. The harness system may include a strap which wraps around the top of the PED cabinet to firmly hold the PED cabinet in place on a harness pad part of the harness system. The anchor system may include straps which connect to the motorcycle rearward of a motorcycle's gas tank and additional straps which connect to the motorcycle forward of the motorcycle's gas tank. The PED cabinet may include adjustable speakers mounted thereon. An accessory bar can be mounted to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2002Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventor: Jeffrey Lyle Batchelor
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Patent number: 6698635Abstract: A golf bag holder that would be attached to a motorcycle is disclosed. The golf bag holder would comprise a series of support bars that would be mounted to the rear side mounts of a motorcycle, with a golf bag being placed on top of the support bars and then strapped in.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Inventor: Kenneith Brown
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Patent number: 6619522Abstract: A motorcycle golf bag carrier is used with a saddlebag mounting system in which a pair of frame-mounted brackets each having an opening are spaced from each other longitudinally of the motorcycle at approximately the same vertical elevation. A locking pin extends through the opening in each bracket, and an elongate, longitudinally extending, frame-mounted rail is disposed at a vertical elevation lower than the brackets. The carrier according to the invention includes a generally L-shaped bracket having a first, laterally extending section and a second, vertically extending section. The first section includes a longitudinally extending channel of a size and shape that approximates the size and shape of the longitudinally extending rail and which permits the bracket to be mounted to the rail. The second section has a pair of spaced openings of a size and shape to receive the pins, the openings being aligned with the openings in the brackets when the channel is mounted to the rail.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Inventor: Robert A. Schurr
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Patent number: 6547113Abstract: A universal snowmobile handlebar bag having a first larger pouch and a second smaller pouch interconnected at upper edges therof by a flexible panel sized to fit across the central portion of a snowmobile handlebar with the pouches on opposite sides of the handlebar and with the side of the handlebar to which either bag is located being determined by the configuration of the snowmobile and with the access to and interior configuration of each pouch being determined by the size of the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Inventors: Dennis Hancock, Jefferey D. Hancock
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Patent number: 6527153Abstract: A holder for a cooler (or a similar object) on a bicycle (or other vehicle), which preferably is combined with a holder for a beach chair (or a similar object). In the preferred embodiments, the bicycle has a rack behind the seat and over the rear wheel, with a holder fastened over the rack. The holder has a rectangular bottom, an open top, and front, back, left and right walls that are perpendicular to the bottom. The front and back walls are joined by rounded corners to the left and right walls. The holder is suitably dimensioned and configured to retain a rectangular cooler with rounded corners. The holder is preferably made out of rigid, smooth plastic, which will not be deformed by the weight of the cooler, but will have sufficiently low friction with the exterior surface of the cooler that the cooler can be easily removed. Different sizes of holders may be used for different sizes of coolers. The holder may be bolted to the frame, or securely retained by other suitable means.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2000Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Inventor: John Louis Manos
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Patent number: 6505765Abstract: An expandable saddlebag for a motorcycle that is adjustable between a contracted condition and an expanded condition. The expandable saddlebag includes a gusset, and a gusset closure mechanism that is moveable from a closed position to an open position to adjust the bag between the contracted and the expanded conditions, respectively. The expandable saddlebag also has a connecting device that allows for selectively opening and closing access to an interior cavity. The expandable saddlebag also includes a top cover selectively attachable to the expandable saddlebag in both the contracted and the expanded position. The expandable saddlebag also includes a saddlebag frame detachably secured to the frame of a motorcycle, and a handle to facilitate carrying the expandable saddlebag when it is detached from the motorcycle frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2000Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Patrick N. Proctor, Brian T. Nelson, Louis N. Netz, Michael J. Jarosz
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Patent number: 6499638Abstract: A readily detachable and attachable saddle bag for motorcycles and other vehicles. The saddle bag is securable to a plane defining mounting plate that matches indices on a saddle bag and quick release couplings so that the the saddle bag can be quickly attached to and detached from the mounting plate. The mounting plate is low cost and is provided with means for securing the plate to a flat surface or for attaching transition links to the mounting plate for securing the mounting plate to the irregular structures such as the frame of a motorcycle or the like. The bag is provided with detachable wheels and pulling or carrying straps and an attachment for joining two similar saddle bags together.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Inventor: Gregory L. Campbell
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Publication number: 20020148869Abstract: A locking system for removably mounting and securing a saddlebag to a motorcycle includes a support rack adapted to support the saddlebag away from the motorcycle, a locking block connected to the motorcycle and adapted to support the support rack, and a removable lock adapted to be disposed through the saddlebag and the support rack and into the locking block to secure the saddlebag to the motorcycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Jerome R. Oswald
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Publication number: 20020108981Abstract: Motorcycle luggage for removeable attachment to a motorcycle's sissy bar. The luggage has a first storage bag with a removable pocket attacheable to the first storage bag. The removable pocket securely engages the sissy bar. The pocket may be manufactured in a number of sizes to fit various size sissy bars, and may also be adjustable within a given size to fit various sissy bars. The first storage bag is collapsible when not in use. A second storage bag may be removably attached to the first storage bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventor: Duane M. Smith
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Patent number: 6378643Abstract: A saddlebag mounting system that eliminates the need for external fasteners on the rear fender and corresponding tail section. The saddlebag is mounted to the inner surface of the rear fender using a saddlebag mounting system, including a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket preferably includes an inner bracket coupled to the inner surface of the rear fender, and an outer bracket coupled to the inner bracket, the saddlebag being mounted to the outer bracket. The rear fender can be provided with an inner support mounted to the inner surface to facilitate attachment of the inner bracket. For example, the inner support can include a slotted opening, and a fastener can be used to couple the inner bracket to the inner support.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2001Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Brian Sucharski
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Publication number: 20020005421Abstract: A readily detachable and attachable saddle bag for motorcycles and other vehicles.The saddle bag is securable to a plane defining mounting plate that matches indices on a saddle bag and quick release couplings so that the the saddle bag can be quickly attached to and detached from the mounting plate. The mounting plate is low cost and is provided with means for securing the plate to a flat surface or for attaching transition links to the mounting plate for securing the mounting plate to the irregular structures such as the frame of a motorcycle or the like. The bag is provided with detachable wheels and pulling or carrying straps and an attachment for joining two similar saddle bags together.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2001Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventor: Gregory L. Campbell
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Patent number: 6293450Abstract: A quick-release mounting system for a motorcycle saddlebag and a method for retrofitting a motorcycle with the system. The system includes two or more couplings with which one can retrofit a motorcycle by replacing each bolt of the original mounting system with one of the couplings. Each coupling includes a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion that can be removably coupled and uncoupled with one another in a quick-release manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2000Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Inventor: Mathew R. Aron
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Patent number: 6179183Abstract: A pet carrier for use with bicycles particularly configured to allow installation at a forward position of a bicycle is presented. The particular configuration of the bottom surface of the pet carrier allows the carrier to be mounted in a forward position on a bicycle without interfering in the steering, braking, or gear shifting operations of the handlebars. Specifically, the pet carrier provides a plateaued or two-tiered surface that positions the carrier up and over the handlebars without interfering therewith. A lower bottom surface accommodates a pet's hindquarters, while the upper tiered surface accommodates the pet's forequarters. These two-tiered surfaces are separated by a sloped surface onto which the pet may rest during a bicycle ride. The carrier advantageously includes ventilation apertures or forward facing louvers to provide additional comfort to the pet.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Inventor: John M. Kloster
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Patent number: 6152340Abstract: The present invention concerns a fast demountable structure for the carrier basket of a stroller, which is adapted for use in mounting on or dismounting from the frame of a stroller. The carrier basket is mounted on the stroller in a demountable way. A fixture rack is installed for the fixation of the carrier basket on the frame of the stroller, and there are several clasp members being installed on the fixture rack and the frame of the stroller. By the adaptation of at least three clasp members in the relation of 3 points support, the carrier basket can be either fixed onto a clasping position on the frame or moved to a relieving position by the relief from the grasp of the clasp members, and users can take the carrier basket directly from the relieving position. The present invention is adapted for the application to strollers with the collapsible type, and especially in case that the users want to fold the stroller when the carrier basket is full of matters therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1999Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Link Treasure LimitedInventors: Er-Jui Chen, Chih-Jung Chang
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Patent number: 6092820Abstract: A cargo support device increases the cargo-carrying capacity of standard two-wheeled vehicles, such as bicycles, motorcycles, and mopeds. The cargo support device includes a base extension frame mounted to the two-wheeled vehicle. The base extension frame can be mounted to the bottom bracket shell or detachably mounted at three connection points to the bottom bracket shell or chainstays and rear wheel dropouts of the two-wheeled vehicle. The rear wheel assembly is transferred from its original dropouts to new dropouts located on the base extension frame. The original chain, rear brakes, and gear accessories, if any, are extended so as to accommodate the displacement of the rear wheel assembly of the two-wheeled vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1998Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Inventor: Ross N. Evans