Patents Assigned to Pit Bull Products, Inc.
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Publication number: 20240278862Abstract: The invention is an extension of a reversible motorcycle stand handle for the purpose of additional leverage that is itself reversible to accommodate various positions of the motorcycle stand handle. It is tailored specifically to work with a single-sided swingarm stand, known as the One-Armed Rear Stand. It addresses the unique geometry of that stand but can be used in other similar applications. It adds additional leverage to allow smaller/lighter persons to lift larger/heavier motorcycles with greater ease. It incorporates an angle such that the user's hand and fingers do not contact the ground regardless of whether it is configured for the handle to face forward or rearward with respect to the motorcycle. It incorporates a spring-loaded pin lock to allow it to be reversed 180 degrees or be removed from the motorcycle stand handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2023Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles VanValkenburgh
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Publication number: 20240023662Abstract: The present invention is directed to a helmet holder. The helmet holder allows a helmet to be safely stored in a way that does not compress the internal foam or scratch exterior painted or colored surfaces. It uses four upright, angled tabs to prevent front-to-back and side-to-side motion while allowing the bottom surface of the helmet to rest on somewhat horizontal surfaces. Each of the four tabs has a projection for hooking a bungee net, allowing the helmet to be safely constrained. The holder also has hooks for holding hangable items such as keys. It is expandable to add hooks for smaller items such as gloves and an adapter for hangers to hang jackets or full body suits.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles VanValkenburgh
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Patent number: 11794834Abstract: A system comprising a lever-actuated lock for removable motorcycle stand handle. The motorcycle stand has a removable handle configured to attach to a primary receiver extending outwardly away from a U-shaped stand frame such that when the removable handle is secured to the primary receiver the motorcycle stand is configured to lift an end of a motorcycle off a surface. The lever release mechanism positioned on an end of the removable handle and configured for a single handed release by a user, the lever release mechanism having a locking configuration configured to secure the removable handle component to the primary receiver and having an locking configuration configured to allow for the removable of the removable handle from the primary receiver post.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles VanValkenburgh
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Publication number: 20220379984Abstract: A system comprising a lever-actuated lock for removable motorcycle stand handle. The motorcycle stand has a removable handle configured to attach to a primary receiver extending outwardly away from a U-shaped stand frame such that when the removable handle is secured to the primary receiver the motorcycle stand is configured to lift an end of a motorcycle off a surface. The lever release mechanism positioned on an end of the removable handle and configured for a single handed release by a user, the lever release mechanism having a locking configuration configured to secure the removable handle component to the primary receiver and having an locking configuration configured to allow for the removable of the removable handle from the primary receiver post.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles VanValkenburgh
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Patent number: 11001484Abstract: The present invention is directed to a motorcycle axle holder assembly device for use with a motorcycle stand. The assembly device includes a plate and a cylindrical section positioned on the plate. The cylindrical section has an opening configured to be attached to a cylindrical member extending from the motorcycle stand. The device has a generally C shaped longitudinal opening with a base adjacent to the cylindrical section and a pair of arcuate arms extending from the base. The C shaped longitudinal opening is configured to suspend an end of the motorcycle axle off the surface when inserted therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles VanValkenburgh
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Publication number: 20200354205Abstract: The present invention is directed to a motorcycle axle holder assembly device for use with a motorcycle stand. The assembly device includes a plate and a cylindrical section positioned on the plate. The cylindrical section has an opening configured to be attached to a cylindrical member extending from the motorcycle stand. The device has a generally C shaped longitudinal opening with a base adjacent to the cylindrical section and a pair of arcuate arms extending from the base. The C shaped longitudinal opening is configured to suspend an end of the motorcycle axle off the surface when inserted therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2019Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles VanValkenburgh
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Publication number: 20180163755Abstract: A hanger having a base that curves into a single arm that forms a U-shaped channel. A single liner fitted within the channel designed to engage and secure onto a rod. A pair of tubes extending downwardly at an angle from a centered section and the base of the frame extends downwardly into a pair of legs that secured into the centered section of a pair of tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles VanValkenburgh
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Patent number: 9539929Abstract: A quick release anchor mechanism for tying objects to a surface. The anchor mechanism includes a bottom plate secured to a surface by a pair of riser bolts. A mounting platform defined to include a base plate with keyhole slots to fit into the riser bolts, a body extending from the base plate to a loop for attaching objects thereto, and a nape extending from the body. The nape having a spring loaded pin system that is configured to releaseably connect the mounting platform to the bottom plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles VanValkenburgh
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Publication number: 20160355118Abstract: A quick release anchor mechanism for tying objects to a surface. The anchor mechanism includes a bottom plate secured to a surface by a pair of riser bolts. A mounting platform defined to include a base plate with keyhole slots to fit into the riser bolts, a body extending from the base plate to a loop for attaching objects thereto, and a nape extending from the body. The nape having a spring loaded pin system that is configured to releaseably connect the mounting platform to the bottom plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2015Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: PIT BULL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Charles VanValkenburgh
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Publication number: 20160195200Abstract: An apparatus for engaging a rod is defined to include a frame, at least one arm extending from the frame and a liner fitted within each arm. The frame is configured to be secured to a surface. The at least one arm includes a U-shaped channel having legs curved into a base of the channel, and further includes an overhang lip extending over each leg. The liner includes a U-shaped profile defined to have a pair of legs extending into a base of the liner, and further includes an outside edge of the liner is grooved to define a pair of opposing flanges extending from the liner and configured to frictionally engage the U-shaped channel. Wherein when the liner is installed in the channel the overhang lips extending over the legs of the liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2015Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicant: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles VanValkenburgh
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Patent number: 9045184Abstract: A removable handle for a motorcycle stand that can be removed/replaced to face forward or rearward and on left or right side of motorcycle. When installed the handle is indexed at a precise angle to provide the correct angle for lifting the motorcycle. The handle is capable of being removed easily by removal of a single screw and when installed it is held tight by virtue of the mating male/female members that contain a star-shaped key section, a tapered/conical section and a cylindrical section. When the handle is removed from the motorcycle stand it is compact for shipping and/or storage.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles Van Valkenburgh
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Publication number: 20150108323Abstract: A removable handle for a motorcycle stand that can be removed/replaced to face forward or rearward and on left or right side of motorcycle. When installed the handle is indexed at a precise angle to provide the correct angle for lifting the motorcycle. The handle is capable of being removed easily by removal of a single screw and when installed it is held tight by virtue of the mating male/female members that contain a star-shaped key section, a tapered/conical section and a cylindrical section. When the handle is removed from the motorcycle stand it is compact for shipping and/or storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles Van Valkenburgh
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Patent number: 8517343Abstract: The motorcycle stand is capable of lifting the front of a motorcycle from either below the front axle or from the hollow steering stem of the motorcycle with no reconfiguration. The modular design also allows components to be removed or omitted to make it capable of lifting from one location or the other with less weight and a lower purchase cost. It's unique and innovative pivot axis uses the outside diameter of two co-linear tubes to lift from the steering stem. The inside diameter of the same tubes serve as pivots for swivel components that lift from below the front axle. A unique method of index-able, height adjustability allow the user to tailor to his/her preference for leverage or to adapt to a specific motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles N. VanValkenburgh
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Publication number: 20130200316Abstract: The motorcycle stand is capable of lifting the front of a motorcycle from either below the front axle or from the hollow steering stem of the motorcycle with no reconfiguration. The modular design also allows components to be removed or omitted to make it capable of lifting from one location or the other with less weight and a lower purchase cost. It's unique and innovative pivot axis uses the outside diameter of two co-linear tubes to lift from the steering stem. The inside diameter of the same tubes serve as pivots for swivel components that lift from below the front axle. A unique method of index-able, height adjustability allow the user to tailor to his/her preference for leverage or to adapt to a specific motorcycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: PIT BULL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Charles N. VanValkenburgh
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Publication number: 20120181776Abstract: The leverage device is intended to be installed on motorcycle stands that currently use a hex head machine screw for width adjustment. It consists of a) a female hex portion to mate with the hex head of the machine screw, b) a lever portion to be actuated by the user and c) a flat bottom to keep it captive to the machine screw. The device allows the user to loosen the screw slightly for width adjustment then re-tighten it without the use of tools. The low profile device is installed on the motorcycle stand to become a permanent part of the stand, unlike a wrench that is separate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: PIT BULL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Charles N. VanValkenburgh
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Patent number: 7694831Abstract: The present invention is a motorcycle wheel holder with the capability of holding four motorcycle wheels simultaneously. The holder is capable of being rolled around and folds into a closed configuration by rotating two arms into its main frame. The arms are lockable in the deployed or stored configuration via actuation of locking pins. The unique geometry of the invention allows it to be oriented vertically or horizontally.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles Van Valkenburgh
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Publication number: 20080223999Abstract: The present invention is a motorcycle wheel holder with the capability of holding four motorcycle wheels simultaneously. The holder is capable of being rolled around and folds into a closed configuration by rotating two arms into its main frame. The arms are lockable in the deployed or stored configuration via actuation of locking pins. The unique geometry of the invention allows it to be oriented vertically or horizontally.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: PIT BULL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Charles Van Valkenburgh
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Publication number: 20080226410Abstract: The present invention is a motorcycle restraint system utilizing a trailing member linking the rear axle of the motorcycle to the floor of the transport vehicle via two hinge joints, allowing for automatic height adjustment. The restraint system allows the motorcycle to be transported without the use of tension straps, allowing both tires to rest on the floor of the transport vehicle against only the weight of the motorcycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: PIT BULL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Charles Van Valkenburgh
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Patent number: 7343888Abstract: A poppet valve actuation system utilizing separate opening and closing cams that press against opening and closing cam followers, respectively. The opening and closing cam followers are linked to each other directly by a tension member so they move in unison. The valve is firmly connected to the opening cam follower. The opening and closing cam followers and valve are all collinear when viewed from the end of the cam shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Pit Bull Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles N VanValkenburgh
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Publication number: 20080053388Abstract: A poppet valve actuation system utilizing separate opening and closing cams that press against opening and closing cam followers, respectively. The opening and closing cam followers are linked to each other directly by a tension member so they move in unison. The valve is firmly connected to the opening cam follower. The opening and closing cam followers and valve are all collinear when viewed from the end of the cam shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: PIT BULL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Charles N. VanValkenburgh