Patents by Inventor Lawayne L. Matthies

Lawayne L. Matthies 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).

  • Patent number: 8047594
    Abstract: A detachable body for a motorcycle trike has a rigid trunk section with an interior volume, the body being configured for location between rear wheel assemblies of the trike. A door adjacent the volume is operable to allow access to the volume. At least two attachment features provide for releasably attaching the body to a frame of the trike, the attachment features being operable without the use of tools for attaching and detaching the body from the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: Lawayne L. Matthies
  • Patent number: 5669660
    Abstract: A portable detachable and inflatable motorcycle seat which is adapted for temporary attachment to a motorcycle. It includes an outer case of flexible water repellent material having a longitudinally disposed zipper along one side to provide ready access to the interior. Within the interior there is an inflatable bladder having a connected air passage for introducing or evacuating air therefrom, while on the exterior of one major surface of the case there are disposed a plurality of suction cups for attachment to the motorcycle. Extensions from the suction cups extend into and through the inflatable bladder to strengthen the assembly and to provide reliable attachment. When the seat is not in use, air may be evacuated from the bladder so that the seat can be collapsed and folded into a very small and compact article to enhance portability and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Inventor: Lawayne L. Matthies
  • Patent number: D502893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: Lawayne L. Matthies
  • Patent number: D596993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Inventor: Lawayne L. Matthies
  • Patent number: D347810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Inventor: Lawayne L. Matthies
  • Patent number: D349079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1994
    Inventor: Lawayne L. Matthies
  • Patent number: D355269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Inventor: Lawayne L. Matthies
  • Patent number: D368682
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Inventor: Lawayne L. Matthies
  • Patent number: D375568
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Inventor: Lawayne L. Matthies
  • Patent number: D376661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Inventor: Lawayne L. Matthies
  • Patent number: D428832
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventor: Lawayne L. Matthies