Patents by Inventor Matthew J. Van Dyke

Matthew J. Van Dyke 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).

  • Master cylinder-mounted display for a motorcycle
    Patent number: 9434437
    Abstract: A cover for a hydraulic master cylinder. The cover includes an interface configured to sealingly engage with a master cylinder body to jointly define a hydraulic fluid reservoir. An electronic display unit is positioned at least partially within the cover and viewable from outside the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew J. Van Dyke, Benjamin P. Davis, Jeffary R. Sonnentag
  • MASTER CYLINDER-MOUNTED DISPLAY FOR A MOTORCYCLE
    Publication number: 20110017560
    Abstract: A cover for a hydraulic master cylinder. The cover includes an interface configured to sealingly engage with a master cylinder body to jointly define a hydraulic fluid reservoir. An electronic display unit is positioned at least partially within the cover and viewable from outside the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew J. Van Dyke, Benjamin P. Davis, Jeffary R. Sonnentag
  • ADJUSTABLE BACKREST ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTORCYCLE
    Publication number: 20090115231
    Abstract: An adjustable backrest assembly includes a backrest and a first frame member coupled to the backrest. The adjustable backrest assembly also includes a second frame member configured to be coupled with a motorcycle. The first frame member is slidable relative to the second frame member along an adjustment axis. The adjustable backrest assembly further includes an actuator movable in the direction of the adjustment axis or about the adjustment axis to selectively allow adjustment of the backrest relative to the second frame member along the adjustment axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Phillip Davis, Jeremy Nesthus, Matthew J. Van Dyke, Jeffrey T. Pagel