Patents by Inventor Louis Netz

Louis Netz 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).

  • Active air intake for an engine
    Patent number: 7401590
    Abstract: An intake system for a motorcycle having an engine. The intake system includes an air box having a first opening for receiving intake air and a second opening for supplying the intake air from the air box to a throttle assembly of the engine. A filter element is disposed within the air box for separating debris from the intake air. A valve is disposed within the air box between the filter element and the second opening. The valve is movable to provide a variable restriction to intake air flow through the air box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory R. Schmidt, Everett H. Paddock, Andrew J. Stahr, Kyle G. Wick, Erick L. Gruber, David L. Zwart, Brian K. Black, Frank Savage, Louis Netz, Willie G. Davidson
  • ACTIVE AIR INTAKE FOR AN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20080083393
    Abstract: An intake system for a motorcycle having an engine. The intake system includes an air box having a first opening for receiving intake air and a second opening for supplying the intake air from the air box to a throttle assembly of the engine. A filter element is disposed within the air box for separating debris from the intake air. A valve is disposed within the air box between the filter element and the second opening. The valve is movable to provide a variable restriction to intake air flow through the air box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Gregory R. Schmidt, Everett H. Paddock, Andrew J. Stahr, Kyle G. Wick, Erick L. Gruber, David L. Zwart, Brian K. Black, Frank Savage, Louis Netz, Willie G. Davidson
  • Motorcycle rear fender cover
    Patent number: 5575528
    Abstract: A motorcycle seat has an arcuate rear portion and a front portion. A fender cover is fixed to the arcuate rear portion of the motorcycle seat and extending rearwardly therefrom. The fender cover comprising a thin section conforming generally to the contour of the upper portion of a motorcycle fender and including a base plate and a decorative top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventor: Louis Netz
  • Motorcycle
    Patent number: D517957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignees: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc., Brembo S.p.A.
    Inventors: Frank Savage, Willie G. Davidson, Louis Netz, Kirk Rasmussen, Mike Alstrin, John Myers, Joe Dennert, Doug Reichardt, Chris Fecke, Brian Scherbarth, Joshua Hedtke, Jeff Spraggon, Phil Rusch, Ben Wright, Pierluigi Belloli, Bjorn Christensen, Tom Berry, Mark DeMilio, Suzanne J. Schneider, Carminati Fabiano, Mozzati Alberto, Cereda Marco, Carlos Sena
  • Motorcycle
    Patent number: D462638
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Willie G. Davidson, Louis Netz, Kirk Rasmussen, Jeff Coughlin, Rick Pierson, Brian Campbell, Alexander Bozmoski, Anthony Senger, Jeff Romenesko, Robb Dennert, Bob Hofmann, Al Zemlicka, Mike Hamann, John Myers, Mike Nixdorf, Patrick Keller, Manfred Schuermann, Klaus Fuoss, Andreas Schneider, Thomas Geffert, Stefan Fegg, Johannes Weyandt, Wolfgang Schnepf, Alfons Linder, James McNaughton, Frank Savage, Paul Lohr, Friedrich Seiler, Chris Ojstrsek
  • Wheel
    Patent number: D536653
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk Rasmussen, Willie G. Davidson, Louis Netz
  • Motorcycle
    Patent number: D544816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Willie G. Davidson, Frank Savage, Louis Netz, Alan P. Flanders, Steven F. Clements, Richard J. Christoph, Mark Daniels, John F. Wolanski, Joshua J. Hedtke, Dominic Keogh, William E. Crowe, Jeffrey A. Kohler, Douglas D. Reichardt, Richard P. Brault, Charles J. Lamb, Gregory R. Schmidt, Everett H. Paddock, Nicholas J. LeRoy, Daniel M. Sepic
  • Motorcycle
    Patent number: D482300
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Willie G. Davidson, Louis Netz, Kirk Rasmussen, Jeff Coughlin, Rick Pierson, Brian Campbell, Alexander Bozmoski, Anthony Senger, Jeff Romenesko, Robb Dennert, Bob Hofmann, Al Zemlicka, Mike Hamann, John Myers, Mike Nixdorf, Patrick Keller, Manfred Schuermann, Klaus Fuoss, Andreas Schneider, Thomas Geffert, Stefan Fegg, Johannes Weyandt, Wolfgang Schnepf, Alfons Linder, James McNaughton, Frank Savage, Paul Lohr, Friedrich Seiler, Chris Ojstrsek
  • Portion of a motorcycle frame
    Patent number: D498182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Willie G. Davidson, Louis Netz, Kirk Rasmussen, Jeff Coughlin, Rick Pierson, Brian Campbell, Alexander Bozmoski, Anthony Senger, Jeff Romenesko, Robb Dennert, Bob Hofmann, Al Zemlicka, Mike Hamann, John Myers, Mike Nixdorf, Patrick Keller, Manfred Schuermann, Klaus Fuoss, Andreas Schneider, Thomas Geffert, Stefan Fegg, Johannes Weyandt, Wolfgang Schnepf, Alfons Linder, James McNaughton, Frank Savage, Paul Lohr, Friedrich Seiler, Chris Ojstrsek
  • Motorcycle clutch chain guard cover
    Patent number: D364130
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson, Inc.
    Inventors: William G. Davidson, Louis Netz
  • Motorcycle inspection cover
    Patent number: D367444
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson, Inc.
    Inventors: William G. Davidson, Louis Netz
  • Motorcycle brake cylinder
    Patent number: D376340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: William G. Davidson, Louis Netz
  • Motorcycle gas cap cover
    Patent number: D376565
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: William G. Davidson, Louis Netz
  • Motorcycle transmission cover emblem
    Patent number: D376566
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: William G. Davidson, Louis Netz
  • Motorcycle swing arm pivot cover
    Patent number: D376567
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: William G. Davidson, Louis Netz
  • Motorcycle axle nut cover
    Patent number: D376568
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: William G. Davidson, Louis Netz
  • Motorcycle transmission end cover
    Patent number: D377157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: William G. Davidson, Louis Netz
  • Motorcycle brake caliper cover
    Patent number: D377774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: William G. Davidson, Louis Netz
  • Motorcycle engine oil dipstick
    Patent number: D381282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: Harley Davidson
    Inventors: William G. Davidson, Louis Netz
  • Motorcycle engine oil dipstick cover
    Patent number: D382529
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: William G. Davidson, Louis Netz