Patents by Inventor Dan Labonte

Dan Labonte 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).

  • Publication number: 20050156403
    Abstract: A motorcycle kick-stand having an actuator implement therewith so as to enable a user to activate said kick-stand upon request. The powered kick-stand of the present invention comprises: a bike-attaching portion, a ground-contacting portion having; a foot beam, and two ground contacting feet, a control portion having; auto-switching means, a kick-up sensor, and a kick-down sensor, user switching means, and conductor means. Functionally, a user can thereby activate said bike stand by simply lowering the stand until bike is supported by said stand. Safety features implemented within the present invention include; anti-theft means by disabling the kick-up function when the bike's key is not inserted, and the system's easy lift capability, which prevents the user from having to lift the bike manually to mount it on said stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Dan Labonte, Jeanne Labonte