Patents by Inventor Kirt Gardiner

Kirt Gardiner 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: 20160075394
    Abstract: A motorcycle handlebar riser assembly and novelty accessory is provided. The assembly comprises a pair of riser members that support a handlebar therebetween and connect the handlebar to the upper triple tree of a motorcycle. Along the length of each riser member is a spring perch member and a faux suspension spring. The spring is disposed between at least one perch and the lower end of the riser member, which affixes to the triple tree. In this way, the risers support the handlebar and display a faux suspension spring thereover. The risers include a length with an aperture and removable cap at one end, and a lower end that is configured to be received by a triple tree and be secured thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventor: Kirt Gardiner
  • Publication number: 20160075396
    Abstract: A motorcycle handlebar riser assembly and novelty accessory is provided. The assembly comprises a pair of riser members that support a handlebar therebetween and connect the handlebar to the upper triple tree of a motorcycle. Along the length of each riser member is a spring perch member and a faux suspension spring. The spring is disposed between at least one perch and the lower end of the riser member, which affixes to the triple tree. In this way, the risers support the handlebar and display a faux suspension spring thereover. The risers include a length with an aperture and removable cap at one end, and a lower end that is configured to be received by a triple tree and be secured thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventor: Kirt Gardiner
  • Publication number: 20150210336
    Abstract: A motorcycle suspension accessory device is provided that updates the look of a typical motorcycle front suspension system by providing exposed faux springs that affix over the functional fork tubes of the suspension. The device comprises an upper bridge element, a lower bridge element, and a pair of coil springs disposed therebetween. The forks of the motorcycle suspension are received through aligned apertures in the upper and lower bridge elements, while the springs are disposed between the apertures and receive the forks therethrough. The springs include an inner diameter sized to receive the forks without interference, while also providing a spring rate that minimizes structural loads on the triple trees. At the same time, the springs prevent movement of the bridge elements relative to the triple trees when installed. Spring perches are optionally provided at each aperture to support the ends of the springs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Kirt Gardiner