Patents by Inventor P. Kirk Rasmussen

P. Kirk Rasmussen 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).

  • Motorcycle saddlebag
    Patent number: 6832710
    Abstract: A saddlebag includes a body and a lid pivotally attached to the body by a hinge assembly. The lid moves in a substantially translational manner to disengage and engage the body, and moves in a pivotal manner when not engaging the body. The saddlebag also includes a locking assembly selectively securing the lid in a closed position and being operable via a push-button located on an outer surface of the saddlebag body. A gas spring is interconnected between the body and the lid of the saddlebag, biasing the lid toward the open position such that depressing the push button releases the lid, allowing the gas spring to expand and fully open the saddlebag with no further intervention by the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Thomas R. Wargin, P. Kirk Rasmussen
  • Motorcycle saddlebag
    Publication number: 20030010798
    Abstract: A saddlebag includes a body and a lid pivotally attached to the body by a hinge assembly. The lid moves in a substantially translational manner to disengage and engage the body, and moves in a pivotal manner when not engaging the body. The saddlebag also includes a locking assembly selectively securing the lid in a closed position and being operable via a push-button located on an outer surface of the saddlebag body. A gas spring is interconnected between the body and the lid of the saddlebag, biasing the lid toward the open position such that depressing the push button releases the lid, allowing the gas spring to expand and fully open the saddlebag with no further intervention by the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Thomas R. Wargin, P. Kirk Rasmussen
  • Motorcycle rocker housing
    Patent number: D519418
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Samir Mesanovic, P. Kirk Rasmussen
  • Motorcycle rocker housing
    Patent number: D524701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Samir Mesanovic, P. Kirk Rasmussen