Patents by Inventor Bryan D. O`Rourke

Bryan D. O`Rourke has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Two-wheeled vehicle
    Patent number: 11427277
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The engine includes an air deflector to assist in cooling a rear cylinder of a V-twin engine. An accessory windshield is also shown which may be coupled to the handlebars and front forks of the vehicle. Also, a rear accessory attachment is shown mountable to the rear fender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan D. O'Rourke, Cal W. Johnson, Chad M. Cunningham, Neil P. Quade, Steven M. Hamlin
  • Engine
    Patent number: 10371249
    Abstract: An engine is disclosed of the V-configuration having an integrated engine and transmission. The engine has an engine ventilation system communicating between the crankcase and an upper end of the valve cover, whereby blow-by gases can be returned to the air intake system to recycle the unspent fuel. The engine also includes an easily accessible/removable cam, such that the camshaft may be removed without removing the rocker arms. The engine also includes a lubrication system for lubricating components of the engine and transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Bluhm, Bryan D. O'Rourke, Craig M. Beach, G. Jay McKoskey, Sven Mueller
  • TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20150129342
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The engine includes an air deflector to assist in cooling a rear cylinder of a V-twin engine. An accessory windshield is also shown which may be coupled to the handlebars and front forks of the vehicle. Also, a rear accessory attachment is shown mountable to the rear fender.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Bryan D. O`Rourke, Cal W. Johnson, Chad M. Cunningham, Neil P. Quade, Steven M. Hamlin, Lauren E. Parnofiello, David L. Bagnariol, Joel M. Notaro, Todd M. Zinda, Richard J. Christoph, Jeffrey D. Oltmans