Patents Examined by M. Evans
  • Patent number: 5975230
    Abstract: A motorcycle frame is formed of tubular members which are hollow to provide a reservoir for oil used to lubricate the motor of the motorcycle. Fittings are provided within the tubular frame for receiving an oil filler cap, an oil spill hole, an outlet to the oil pump, an oil return inlet, an oil drain, and a crankcase vent. The seating area of the motorcycle frame is dropped closer to the ground due to the elimination of the oil reservoir normally located below the seating area of the frame, while incorporating a dampened rear wheel swing arm frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventor: Joseph Roger Bourget
  • Patent number: 4804198
    Abstract: An anti-sway system for a steerable vehicle of the type employing a torsion bar suspension system. Operatively coupled to the torsion bar for each of the vehicle's steerable wheels or skis is a mechanism for increasing the effective spring rate of the suspension upon cornering over that prevailing when steering a straight line course.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tetsuo Imai, Gregory J. Marier, Wayne L. Warnke