Patents by Inventor Michael Samarzja

Michael Samarzja 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).

  • Movable tailrack for a motorcycle
    Publication number: 20060244291
    Abstract: A tailrack for a motorcycle suited to carrying at least one rider and luggage. The tailrack includes an attachment member that has a first end adapted to attach to the motorcycle. A support member is coupled to the attachment member and is movable between a first position in which the support member is positioned to support the luggage and a second position different from the first position in which the support member is positioned to support the luggage and a third position in which the support member is substantially vertical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Applicant: Buell Motorcycle Company
    Inventors: Erik Buell, Michael Samarzja, Anthony Stefanelli, John Fox, Matthew Sheahan
  • Protective device for a motorcycle
    Publication number: 20060061062
    Abstract: A protective device for a motorcycle. The protective device protects portions of the motorcycle, such as the frame and body panels, from damage due to a tip-over incident or a sliding incident. The protective device of some embodiments includes a shell and a cushion designed to disperse and absorb impact energy. The shell is coupled to the motorcycle with an adhesive. The adhesive has a high shear strength to prevent removal of the shell during a sliding incident.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicant: Buell Motorcycle Company
    Inventors: Erik Buell, Michael Samarzja, Brian Sucharski, Stephen Fiacchino
  • Translucent body panel for a motorcycle
    Publication number: 20060060404
    Abstract: A motorcycle having one or more translucent body panels, such as an airbox cover and a flyscreen. The translucent body panels can be sufficiently opaque to mask the components positioned behind the body panel when the motorcycle is viewed from a distance, but yet allow visual inspection of those components when viewed from a position adjacent the motorcycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicant: Buell Motorcycle Company
    Inventors: Erik Buell, Michael Samarzja, Charles Hirsch