Patents Assigned to West Coast Choppers, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20090025676
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for storing and supplying a fluid for use by a motorcycle engine includes a fluid tank assembly that can be mounted so that at least a portion of it is integral with a motorcycle frame. The assembly includes a center block that is mounted within a cavity in the motorcycle frame and two fluid reservoir housings, each mounted on opposite sides of the frame exterior and adjacent to the center block. The center block includes a hole of sufficient diameter that reservoir chambers, defined by the two reservoir housings, are in a free-flowing, fluid communication with one another via the center block hole. Moreover, the center block is a structural element thereby providing strength to the motorcycle frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: WEST COAST CHOPPERS, INC.
    Inventors: Jesse G. James, Michael Desmond
  • Publication number: 20090026729
    Abstract: A foot board assembly includes an upper plate and a lower plate forming a box-like structure that has greater strength, yet is relatively light in weight. A plurality of openings extends through the upper and lower plates and provides an aesthetically-pleasing appearance. A band is attached to the outer edges of the upper and lower plates. This provides structural strength and forms an outer wall with a plurality of upward-extending teeth thereby allowing for safety and grip for an operator's foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: WEST COAST CHOPPERS, INC.
    Inventors: Jesse G. James, Michael Desmond
  • Patent number: 7287772
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for securing and positioning an axle relative to a cycle frame are provided. An adjustor block is placed in a cavity of the cycle frame. The block can slide longitudinally within the frame cavity. An axle bolt is inserted into the cavity and seated against a bearing surface of the adjustor block for engagement with the adjustor block. The axle bolt is threadedly engaged with the axle, thereby coupling the axle to the adjustor block. An adjustor bolt is inserted into a bore in the cycle frame and used to move the adjustor block longitudinally within the frame cavity, which in turn moves the axle longitudinally relative to the frame. The frame and axle assembly are both functional and aesthetically pleasing without the use of axle covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D504090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D505367
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D507227
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D509780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D511124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D480993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D481661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D481662
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D483300
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D483302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D565486
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D483710
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D566627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D568215
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D576080
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse G. James, Michael Desmond
  • Patent number: D498179
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D616336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: West Coast Choppers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse G. James, Michael Desmond