Patents by Inventor Thomas Plackis

Thomas Plackis 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).

  • Publication number: 20090272215
    Abstract: A heel shifter for a motorcycle has a pivotable pedal so that the pedal may be pivoted up out of the way to give more room for the rider's foot on the left floor board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas Plackis
  • Patent number: 5713629
    Abstract: A convertible seat for a motorcycle in which a solo seat optionally conceals a passenger seat within a cavity. The passenger seat may be wholly enclosed within the solo seat or withdrawn and secured to the motorcycle fender for use. A pair of tracks may be included for maintaining the passenger seat in position when extended. A fastener permits securing the passenger seat to a fender of the motorcycle, and the passenger seat is configured to preclude accidental total withdrawal from the solo seat. The solo seat may include a flexible flap for enclosing and concealing the passenger seat within the operator seat when the passenger seat is not in use. Alternatively, the rear end of the passenger seat may be shaped to conform to the rear opening in the operator seat to mask the presence of the passenger seat when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Inventor: Thomas Plackis