Motorcycle tail light

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top rear perspective view of a motorcycle tail light incorporating a design according to the invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the motorcycle tail light of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the motorcycle tail light of FIG. 1, with the opposite side being a mirror image.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the motorcycle tail light of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom rear perspective view of the motorcycle tail light of FIG. 1.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Brochure showing the 1997 Honda Valkyrie and Valkyrie Tourer motorcycles cover page and pp. 12-13 (1997). Brochure showing the 1997 Harley-Davidson FLSTS Heritage Springer motorcycle, 2 pages (1997). Brochure showing the 1997 BMW R 1200 C motorcycle, 2 pages (1997). Brochure showing the 1998 Polaris Victory V92C motorcycle, 2 pages (1997). Brochure showing the 1998 Honda Shadow Aero, Shadow A.C.E. and the Shadow A.C.E. Tourer motorcycles, 2 pages. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Brochure showing the Kawasaki motorcycle, 2 pages. Brochure showing the Suzuki Intruder LC motorcycles, 2 pages. Brochure showing the 1997 Yamaha Royal Star motorcycle, 3 pages (1997). Brochure showing Triumph motorcycle accessories, 1 page.
Patent History
Patent number: D409774
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 28, 1998
Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
Assignee: Excelsior-Henderson Motorcycle Manufacture Company (Belle Plaine, MN)
Inventors: Daniel L. Hanlon (Burnsville, MN), David P. Hanlon (Apple Valley, MN), Jennie L. Hanlon (Apple Valley, MN), Anthony N. Pink (Prior Lake, MN)
Primary Examiner: Marcus A. Jackson
Law Firm: Schwegman, Lundberg, Woessner & Kluth, P.A.
Application Number: 0/91,340
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Vehicle Lamp Or Casing (2) (D26/28)
International Classification: 2602;