Patents Assigned to Next World Design, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6651769
    Abstract: A fender assembly and associated air transfer and dirt protection system for an off-the-road sports racing motorcycle. The fender assembly incorporates an upper portion and a lower portion which are mated to define an air transfer duct which extends from a forward region of the upper portion upper surface to an air exit opening at that same upper surface which is located adjacent the air receiving surface of an engine radiator. The fender assembly is configured for co-pivotal movement with the steering fork assembly of the motorcycle such that the duct will supply coolant air into the radiator notwithstanding the pivotal or steering movement of the forward wheel of the vehicle. A venturi restrictive region is formed within the air transfer duct to enhance the velocity of air exiting into the radiator. To control the buildup of mud at the underside of the fender, the upper portion of the fender is configured of a polymeric material, which incorporates an upwardly disposed pigmented layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Next World Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen Arthur Laivins, Kenneth Thomas Laivins