Attachments And Accessories Patents (Class 74/551.8)
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Publication number: 20090007720Abstract: A protection guard for vehicle handlebar, which is mounted on a handlebar, includes a fixing arm having an arm body mounted on the handlebar, an arm-to-bracket conjunction portion formed on another end opposite to the handlebar; an adjusting bracket having a bracket body formed of āLā shape, a bracket-to-arm conjunction portion formed on an end of the bracket body, at least two thread holes formed on the bracket-to-arm conjunction portion, a bracket-to-cover joining portion formed on another end, the arm-to-bracket conjunction portion of the fixing arm is threaded to one of the thread holes; and a cover having a cover body, a cover-to-bracket joining portion formed on the cover body and connected to the bracket-to-cover joining portion of the adjusting bracket; thereby, when the adjusting bracket turned around or moved to change the position of the thread hole relative to the arm-to-bracket conjunction portion of the fixing arm, the cover then having variety locating position relative to the handlebar.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: MOTOSPORTS CORP.Inventor: Chien-Tse Tung
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Publication number: 20080315551Abstract: A motorcycle handlebar includes a main handlebar having a tubular body that has opposite ends, with a handle grip secured to each of the opposite ends. The handlebar includes a lower bar secured to the body and extending below the body, the lower bar secured to about the center of the body and having a length that is parallel to, and spaced from, the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventor: Rikki Martin Battistini
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Publication number: 20080307923Abstract: A handlebar assembly for a bicycle includes a handlebar tube, a sleeve, a clamping member and an end cap. Thus, the clamping plate of the end cap is clamped between any two of the clamping member, an end portion of the sleeve and an outer wall of the handlebar tube without obstructing the contact space between the clamping member and the outer wall of the handlebar tube so that the clamping member can directly clamp the handlebar tube completely or indirectly clamp the handlebar tube locally through the clamping plate of the end cap, thereby enhancing the clamping effect of the handlebar assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventor: Ching-Chuan Lai
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Patent number: 7448297Abstract: A mountable bicycle structure is provided that can be clamped onto different sized tubular members such as handlebars by using different adapter members. The mountable bicycle structure basically includes a component support portion, a tubular clamping portion, a tightening structure and an adapter member. The tubular clamping portion has a split ring configuration to define an adjustable inner diameter that extends around a center axis. The tightening structure is coupled to first and second ends of the tubular clamping portion to selectively reduce the adjustable inner diameter. The adapter member has a split ring configuration with an outer surface removably arranged on the inner surface of the tubular clamping portion. The tubular clamping portion and the adapter member are arranged and configured to align the split of the adapter member with the attachment slot of the tubular clamping portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2004Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Shimano (Singapore) Pte., LtdInventor: Khoo Kean Tiong
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Publication number: 20080264198Abstract: A handguard assembly for a handlebars is provided. In one embodiment, the handguard mounting assembly includes a pair of arm members, a pair of shields, and a pair of mounting devices. In this embodiment, the mounting devices are configured to connect to an inner portion of at least one of the handlebars. Each arm member is configured to connect to one of the pair of mounting devices and is further configured to connect to an end portion of a respective handlebar. Each arm member includes an elongated front configured to extend in front of a handlebar. The elongated front includes a shield engaging portion, and a bend formed by at least an upwardly angled portion and a downwardly angled portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
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Patent number: 7437970Abstract: A stand tube of a bicycle comprises a body; one end of the body formed with a U shape ear; each leg of the U shape ear having a pivotal hole; a head having one end formed with a round portion; the round portion having a transversal penetrating hole; a buckling unit having a pivotal unit; a receiving hole penetrating through the buckling unit; the buckling unit passing through the two pivotal holes and the penetrating hole; two buckles; one surface of the buckle being protruded with a protrusion; and a screw unit received in the receiving hole of the pivotal unit; the teeth of two buckles being then engaged to the teeth portion of the U shape ear and the two protrusion being received into the pivotal hole. By above assembly, the stand tube of a bicycle has a rigid and firm structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Inventor: Chao-Hu Chen
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Patent number: 7434492Abstract: A clamp member is described for attaching a component to a handlebar. The clamp member includes a substantially rigid body having a concave surface and a liner having a relatively low coefficient of friction. The liner has opposed first and second surfaces. The first surface is adapted for contacting the concave surface of the body, and the second surface is adapted for contacting an adjacent portion of an outer surface of the handlebar. A lever assembly is disclosed that includes the clamp member.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Inventor: Robert Morales
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Publication number: 20080202281Abstract: The present invention is related to a handlebar extension (1) mountable on a bicycle (2), such as a touring bicycle or a mountain bike, comprising an original handlebar (3) fastened to a handlebar stem (3A), characterised in that said handlebar extension (1) comprises means (12A, 12B, 13, 14) for attaching pivotally said handlebar extension (1) to the original handlebar (3), so that said handlebar extension (1) is free to rotate about the axis of the original handlebar (3) during riding, providing to the user a number of equilibrium riding positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventor: Denis Bruyere
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Publication number: 20080190236Abstract: A motorcycle handlebar assembly provides attachment points for securing a motorcycle in a stable, upright position. The handlebar assembly includes first and second solid handlebars having respective first ends clamped to clamp structures on the fork assembly of the motorcycle, and respective second ends located at outer ends of the handlebars relative to a centerline of the motorcycle. The second ends each have an attachment opening that extends therethrough for receiving a hook-type end of a tie-down strap. The attachment opening is a diametrical bore through an enlarged head of the solid handlebar with bevels formed at each end of the diametrical bore. The solid handlebars are each machined in a single piece from a metal billet to enhance the strength and performance of the handlebar assembly. A circumferential groove can be formed in an external surface of each handlebar to interconnect with an element of the respective clamp structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventor: Laron Taylor
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Publication number: 20080163719Abstract: A palm support for a drop style handlebar. The palm support includes an attachment means for attaching the palm support to the handlebar frame along the forward portion of the frame between the forward bend and the hood. The palm support also includes a support member which projects outwardly away from the frame and supports the outer portion of the rider's palm (the portion of the palm distal to the thumb and proximal to the fifth metacarpal bone) when the rider grips the hood.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: James W. O'Reilly
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Publication number: 20080163718Abstract: An ergonomic road bicycle handlebar comprises a base, a brake control handle a gear shift handle, a cushion that covers a holding portion of the base and three spherical cushions. The brake control handle and the gear shift handle both of which are pivotally coupled to the holding portion are respectively covered with a spherical cushion. Moreover the cushion and the spherical cushions are all made of elastic material to improve the feeling of gripping and the using and to provide the buffer function for absorbing the shake caused during the riding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Cheng Hsun CHIANG
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Publication number: 20080149231Abstract: A forged product is made of a magnesium alloy and includes a through hole making portion to make a through hole that runs in a predetermined direction, and a bottom portion that lies on a plane intersecting with the predetermined direction. The through hole includes a first portion that has been formed by a forging process and a second portion that has been formed after the forging process. The second portion of the through hole has shifted toward the bottom portion with respect to the middle of the through hole in the predetermined direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Toru KITSUNAI, Osamu MATSUSHITA
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Publication number: 20080148899Abstract: A bicycle component includes a band and a band tightener. The band is configured to at least partially extend around a bicycle frame portion. The band tightener is coupled to the band to tighten the band on the bicycle frame portion such that a portion of the band tightener contacts the bicycle frame portion with the band tightened on the bicycle frame portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Shimano (Singapore) Pte., Ltd.Inventors: Wei Hock Kua, Aik Kwang Ng
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Publication number: 20080141821Abstract: Integrated hand and controls protection system for vehicles utilizing handlebars for steering, consisting of; hand/controls guards (guards), integral/stowable mirror assembly, damper mount, display guard and integral electrical accessory mounting provisions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: Physical Logic AGInventors: Paul Degarate, Paul Davidovich, Rodney A. Brenneman
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Publication number: 20080110290Abstract: A handlebar repositioning mount for a recreational vehicle, which comprises top and bottom mount surfaces rigidly supported by at least two planar elements of unequal length that consequentially establish an angular orientation of the bottom mount surface relative to the top mount surface. The top and bottom mount surfaces each comprising first and second sets of apertures extending therethrough and arranged in a manner to coincide with first and second arrangements of apertures generally present in a handlebar mount assembly and a column support plate of a steering column assembly, respectively, wherein the bottom mount surface is fastened to the column support plate and the top mount surface is fastened to a lower clamping plate of the handlebar mount assembly, the final assemblage of which increases the height and alters the angular orientation of a handlebar set more upright and vertical consequentially contributing to safe operation of the recreational vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventor: Charles Leo Buettner
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Patent number: 7353732Abstract: A crossbrace, for fitting between intermediate bent sections of a motorcycle handlebar, is formed at its respective ends with a part spherical knob. It is then clamped to the bar, by way of these knobs, by two clamp portions at each end. Each clamp portion has a part spherical recess and the knob is received and clamped between these recesses. Each clamp portion also has a recess of part-circular section and the bar is received and clamped between these recesses. Each clamp portion also has one or preferably two apertures for the fasteners, such as bolts and nuts for effecting their attachment in facing and clamping disposition around the bar and the knob of the crossbrace.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2003Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Renthal LimitedInventor: Andrew Charles Renshaw
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Patent number: 7350436Abstract: An electrical bicycle shift control device is provided that includes a handlebar mounting portion and an electrical shift control switch portion. The handlebar mounting portion is configured to be fixedly mounted in a free end of a handlebar. The electrical shift control switch portion is fixedly mounted to the handlebar mounting portion. The electrical shift control switch portion includes an operating member arranged and configured to be selectively moved relative to the handlebar mounting portion between a neutral position and a first actuating position.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2004Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Shimano, Inc.Inventor: Kazuhiro Fujii
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Publication number: 20080053266Abstract: A bicycle handlebar, which is in particular a racing bicycle handlebar, comprises a transverse member (12) extending transversely to the driving direction (16). Said transverse member (12) is connected with two gripping members (14,21). For improving the aerodynamics, an aerodynamically configured liquid storage container (10,42) is in particular releasably connected with said transverse member (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: CANYON BICYCLES GMBHInventor: Hans- Christian Smolik
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Patent number: 7213485Abstract: A bicycle assistive handlebar structure installed at the anterior extent of a front fork stem, stem clamp mount that serves as a means of conjoinment. The stem clamp mount consists of a concave section and a threaded hole that provides for the fastening of bolts inserted via four through-holes. Furthermore, a vertical coupling passage is disposed through the installation crown, thereby providing for the horizontal arrangement of a handlebar in a connective mounting shank. The two sides of a transverse rod provides for the fitting into position of insertion sleeves, and an elongated hole provides for the stationary seating into the connective mounting shank elongated hole. Radial splines are respectively fabricated along the outer sides of the joint mount and the inner sides of an assistive handlebar. As such, the present invention provides the rider variable adjustment operation over upper and lower height, forward and backward distance, and rotative direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Inventor: Yuan-Hsin Huang
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Patent number: 7207237Abstract: A dual clamp bicycle stem face plate assembly for use in combination with a bicycle steering system includes a dual clamp face plate member attachable to the outside end of the extension arm of a bicycle steering assembly and which further includes an auxiliary or second clamp for retaining and gripping a second handle bar or pair of handles.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2004Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: XYZ Aero, Inc.Inventor: Lance E. Johnson
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Patent number: 7159423Abstract: A motorcycle helmet lock securely grasps a metal strap ring (or D ring) of a helmet strap to prevent helmet theft. The helmet lock includes a groove suitable to accept the strap ring and a locking bolt to advance through the strap ring to secure the helmet. The lock may be an integral part of a motorcycle grip or foot peg, may bolt to a common accessory attachment interface of known motorcycle grips, or include an expanding portion which expands inside a tubular handlebar end to attach the helmet lock. The lock may further be used on any type of vehicle using handlebars for foot pegs.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Kewlmetal, Inc.Inventors: Matthew N. Mrdeza, Joseph B. Gschweng
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Patent number: 7143662Abstract: Cruiser bars for motorcycle handlebars comprising right and left cruiser bars pivotally mounted to the motorcycle handlebars for movement in a plane between extended and folded positions at one end and having a handgrip on the opposite end. A connector bar can connect the right and left cruiser bars between the mounting brackets and the handgrips when the cruiser bars are in the extended position. In the folded position the rider can operate the motorcycle using the handlebars without interference from the folded cruiser bars. In the extended position the rider can lean back and comfortably operate the motorcycle. The handgrip on the cruiser bars can include at least one auxiliary control for the motorcycle. The cruiser bars can be adjustable in length and spacing. The cruiser bars can have an integral connector.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2005Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Inventor: Claud Hobson, Jr.
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Patent number: 7127965Abstract: A grip/mirror combination includes an auxiliary grip and a mirror device. The auxiliary grip can be mounted on a bicycle handle so that a rider can hold the auxiliary grips while riding the bicycle. While riding the bicycle, the rider can extend the mirror device from the auxiliary grip in order to provide a clear view of vehicles beside and behind him. When the bicycle is parked, the mirror device can be concealed in the auxiliary grip, thus protecting the mirror device from being hit by any vehicle passing by it.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2002Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 7127966Abstract: An aerobar assembly is arranged to be mounted on the handlebar stem, rather than on the handlebars, of a bicycle. The aerobar assembly in turn supports the handlebars. By mounting the aerobar on the stem, the range of adjustability of the aerobar is greatly increased, and the handlebar is subject to less torsional forces. The aerobar assembly includes a pillar stem having one end secured to the stem and a support structure at a second end for mounting an aerobar bracket, an arm rest support, and handlebar clamps. The aerobar bracket is arranged to permit axial adjustment of aerobar position, while the arm rest support is arranged to enable lateral, horizontal pivoting, vertical swivelling, and fore-aft adjustment of arm rest position independent of aerobar position. The handlebar mount preferably uses C-clamps that can easily be substituted to accommodate different handlebar configurations.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2004Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Inventor: Horizon Garrison Peter Meng
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Patent number: 7077029Abstract: A cycle handlebar is provided comprising a central cross piece, a pair of forearm pad supports extending from the cross piece, each of said pad supports having a length extending substantially parallel to the cross piece and a pair of laterally spaced steering arms extending generally forward from the cross piece. A steering arm and forearm rest assembly for a cycle handlebar is also provided, comprising: a handlebar stem, a pair of laterally spaced steering arms, and a pair of forearm pad supports each having a length to be positioned substantially parallel to and spaced from said cross piece. The steering arms and forearm pad supports have mating clamp parts forming first clamps for attaching a steering arm and pad support to each other and to the stem.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Jas. D. Easton, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. McColligan, Chris Hageman, Jim Sener, David Mathieu
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Patent number: 7000498Abstract: An adjustable extension lever to be attached to a control lever of a vehicle such as an all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, motorcycle or personal watercraft to extend the lever surface available to be contacted during control of the vehicle and including a bendable lever extension that will bend under a bending force greater than the operating force required to operate the vehicle control lever to insure a comfortably located thumb and/or palm engagement surface on an extender connected to and pivot able with the control lever.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Stearns Inc.Inventors: Dennis Hancock, Jeffrey D Hancock
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Patent number: 6984807Abstract: A heated motorcycle handgrip is securable to a motorcycle handlebar and includes a grip housing that has a first end adapted to receive the handlebar, and a second end opposite the first end. The grip housing includes a heating element that is operable to provide a heat output, and a heater control dial is coupled to the second end of the handgrip to control the heat output of the heating element.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2003Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey E. Richlen
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Patent number: 6981413Abstract: A handle stem attached to a head tube of a bicycle includes a speed indicator housed in an indicator housing. The indicator is formed of a body including a circuit board and a liquid-crystal display and a battery housing which is detachable from the body. The body is fixed to the indicator housing and accordingly the speed indicator is attached to the handle stem and the battery housing is freely attachable/detachable. The handle stem and the speed indicator are thus obtained with which batteries are easily replaced without detaching the whole of the indicator from the handle stem.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Cateye Co., Ltd.Inventor: Osamu Kinoshita
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Patent number: 6964214Abstract: A handlebar grip for bicycle includes a grip member having a hard base and a soft outer layer. The hard base has a straight tubular body and an upright end portion formed integral with the straight tubular body. The soft outer layer is fixedly fastened to and covered on the surface of the hard base.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: International Bicycle Products CorporationInventor: Kuang-Hui Wu
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Patent number: 6928897Abstract: A handlebar extension for a bicycle handlebar includes an armrest portion and an elongate forward portion which is integral with, and extends away from the armrest portion. The handlebar extension is configured such that the armrest portion may be attached to the handlebar of a bicycle with the elongate forward portion extending forwardly away from the handlebar, supported by the armrest portion. A bicycle having a handlebar and a pair of handlebar extensions mounted to the handlebar is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Inventor: Robert C. Duncan
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Patent number: 6920806Abstract: A handlebar mounting apparatus and method for mounting a handlebar onto a vehicle. The handlebar is mounted to the vehicle such that the handlebar is selectively rotatable about a first axis to allow for adjustment of the axial orientation of the handlebar relative to the vehicle. Additionally, the mounts are connected to the vehicle for selective, eccentric rotation of the mounts about a second axis to allow for selective height and position adjustment of the handlebar in relation to the vehicle. One embodiment provides an apparatus for mounting a handlebar to a vehicle including two or more mounts. The use of multiple mounts or mounting assemblies in such embodiments allows the mounts to be separated or spaced from one another, and allows for universal fit of the handlebar mounting apparatus on a broad variety of vehicles and applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2001Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Cutsforth Products, Inc.Inventor: Rockford F. Cutsforth
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Patent number: 6896473Abstract: A changeable-length fourth axis of a delta robot has a first bar (82) and a second bar (83), which can be displaced parallel to one another in a slide bearing (84, 85). They are connected to articulation heads (80, 81) for leading in an incoming torque and for leading out an outgoing torque. The first and second bars (82, 83) are arranged here such that the incoming torque runs in a direction which is parallel to, but offset from, the direction of the outgoing torque. This fourth axis allows precise torque transmission, but is nevertheless of straightforward construction, has a high bending strength and relatively low weight and can easily be cleaned by being washed down.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Hans Andrea Schuler
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Patent number: 6848698Abstract: If a steering damper is fixed to a top bridge, since the steering damper is comparatively heavy and the top bridge is on the steering side, steering inertia increases. An arrangement structure of the steering damper which does not greatly influence the steering inertia has been realized. A rotatable partition wall is provided in a hydraulic chamber of a steering damper to partition the inside into a right hydraulic chamber and a left hydraulic chamber. Both hydraulic chambers are in communication with each other by a liquid passage. A control valve is provided in an intermediate part of the passage and is switched to a lock or a throttle thereby a damping force zero status or a damping force generation status is set.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yosuke Hasegawa, Takeyasu Itabashi, Kanji Hayashi, Takeshi Wakabayashi, Osamu Bunya
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Patent number: 6805023Abstract: An integral rider control device mountable to a handlebar steered vehicle. The control device includes an integral support structure having a left end for receiving a left handgrip and a right end for receiving a right handgrip. A central section is disposed between the left end and the right end. A plurality of non-tubular receptacles are formed in the integral support structure between the left end and the right end thereof. Each of the receptacles are configured to receive a respective piece of equipment. The equipment may include controls, displays or accessories. A connecting member is molded into the central section and outwardly extends from the central section. The connecting member pivotally couples the integral support structure to the vehicle along a steering axis of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: SRAM CorporationInventor: Jacques P. Greetis
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Publication number: 20040194571Abstract: A mounting assembly for adjustably supporting a turn signal from a motorcycle handlebar. The mounting assembly includes an L-shaped one-piece mounting bracket having a mounting end and a supporting end. The mounting end is coupled to the handlebar and the supporting end is spaced from the handlebar and defines a supporting bore. The supporting bore includes a reduced portion that defines a first engagement surface and a support shaft is received by the supporting bore and includes an externally threaded portion that supports the turn signal, and frusto-spherical portion that engages the first engagement surface. A set screw is received by the supporting bore and defines a second engagement surface that can be tightened against the frusto-spherical portion opposite the first engagement surface to clamp the second portion and to hold the turn signal substantially fixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Phillip J. Zagrodnik, Todd S. Schaetz, Gregory S. Hahn, William A. Scheiding
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Publication number: 20040182194Abstract: A handlebar stem includes a stem and a first connection member has a first hole defined therein so that a first end of the stem is inserted in the first hole. A first passage is defined through the first connection member so as to receive a steerer tube. A second connection member has a second hole and a second end of the stem is inserted in the second hole. A second passage is defined through the second connection member so as to be connected to a handlebar. The second end of the stem is inserted in the second hole of the second connection member. The shape of the stem can be made according to needs and the first connection member and the second connection member do not need to have long insertions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventor: Cheng-Hsun Chiang
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Publication number: 20040173046Abstract: A hand guard to be secured to the handlebar of an all terrain vehicle that includes a core of flat flexible plastic material sandwiched between a first outer fabric material and a second inner fabric material and of generally heart shape including a base portion extending inwardly from the small end of said body and lobes projecting from opposite sides and the end of said base portion to be bonded at the V of said heart shaped body to provide an inwardly cupped body; and strap means secured to the small end of the body to secure the small end of the body to a handlebar of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Dennis Hancock, Jeffrey D. Hancock
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Patent number: 6763625Abstract: A device for displaying printed material is configured to be releasably attached to a component of a vehicle to facilitate easy retrieval and/or viewing of the printed material. The device includes a flexible base sheet, a flexible pocket secured to the base sheet or a flexible panel secured to the base sheet to define a pocket, and a releasable fastener connect to the flexible base sheet to allow releasable attachment of the device to a component of a vehicle. The releasable fastener is configured to connect opposite edges of the device together so that the device can be wrapped around a vehicle component and secured thereto by connection of opposite edges of the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Inventor: Daniel L. Durham
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Publication number: 20040134304Abstract: A handlebar grip for bicycle includes a grip member having a hard base and a soft outer layer. The hard base has a straight tubular body and an upright end portion formed integral with the straight tubular body. The soft outer layer is fixedly fastened to and covered on the surface of the hard base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BICYCLE PRODUCTS CORPORATIONInventor: Kuang-Hui Wu
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Publication number: 20040134303Abstract: An improved motorcycle handlebar brace pad includes a foam pad having a central section and two end sections at opposite ends of the central section, wherein the central section has a larger circumference than the end sections. The reduced diameter end sections eliminate interference with attachment of a conventional front number plate and facilitate coverage of substantially the entire length of the brace bar, while providing an enlarged area for display of printed indicia and more protective padding to reduce risk of injury.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventor: Daniel L. Durham
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Publication number: 20040112168Abstract: A rear housing has a vertical bore for receipt of a bicycle fork tube and a horizontal bore for receipt of a movable piston slightly longer than the length of the horizontal bore. A front housing has a concave rear portion cooperating with a concave front portion of the rear housing to form a gripping enclosure for a bicycle handlebar. Threaded bores in the front housing are aligned axially with threaded bores in the rear housing so that tightening down on the front housing to the rear housing with threaded bolts causes the handlebar to be gripped tightly and the movable piston is urged backwardly to tightly hold the fork tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: PROFILE RACING, INC.Inventor: Corey J. Alley
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Patent number: 6742795Abstract: A handlebar for two-wheeled vehicle has a channel portion and two bent internal tubes wherein the channel portion has an internal diameter and the two bent internal tubes each have an external diameter slightly smaller than the internal diameter of the channel portion, the two bent internal tubes being disposed within the hollow portion with surfaces of the bent internal tubes in contact with the surface of the channel portion, whereby the thickness of the handlebar is increased in order to enhance the strength thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Hsin Lung Accessories Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jim Liao
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Publication number: 20040093978Abstract: A crossbrace, for fitting between intermediate bent sections of a motorcycle handlebar, is formed at its respective ends with a part spherical knob. It is then clamped to the bar, by means of these knobs, by two clamp portions at each end. Each clamp portion has a part spherical recess and the knob is received and clamped between these recesses. Each clamp portion also has a recess of part-circular section and the bar is received and clamped between these recesses. Each clamp portion also has one or preferably two apertures for the fasteners, such as bolts and nuts for effecting their attachment in facing and clamping disposition around the bar and the knob of the crossbrace.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: RENTHAL LIMITEDInventor: Andrew Charles Renshaw
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Publication number: 20040069090Abstract: A bicycle control device having a switch mounting recess therein is disclosed. The bicycle control device could be a shifter, a brake control mechanism or an integrated shifting and brake control device. A control switch of a cycle computer is mountable in the switch mounting recess. The control switch is connected to a cycle computer, located remote from the control switch, by a connecting cable. The control switch can be attached in the switch mounting recess by various means, including, adhesively connecting the control switch to the switch mounting recess. In one embodiment of the invention, the control switch is press fitted into the switch mounting recess. In another embodiment, an elastic portion of the control switch is press fitted into a hole in the switch mounting recess. The control switch can also be securely retained in the switch mounting recess by a retention ring attached to the control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2001Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventor: Yoshihide Iteya
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Publication number: 20040060382Abstract: A cycle handlebar is provided comprising a central cross piece, a pair of forearm pad supports extending from the cross piece, each of said pad supports having a length extending substantially parallel to the cross piece and a pair of laterally spaced steering arms extending generally forward from the cross piece. A steering arm and forearm rest assembly for a cycle handlebar is also provided, comprising: a handlebar stem, a pair of laterally spaced steering arms, and a pair of forearm pad supports each having a length to be positioned substantially parallel to and spaced from said cross piece. The steering arms and forearm pad supports have mating clamp parts forming first clamps for attaching a steering arm and pad support to each other and to the stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Michael J. McColligan, Chris Hageman, Jim Sener, David Mathieu
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Patent number: 6711966Abstract: A bicycle attachment assembly comprises a handlebar stem, an end cap attached to an upper end of the handlebar stem, and an accessory-mounting device having a first end securely, releasably attached to the end cap and a second end to which an accessory is releasably attached. In another embodiment, the bicycle attachment assembly comprises a handlebar stem, an end cap attached to an upper end of the handlebar stem, and at least one accessory releasably attached to at least one mounting portion of the end cap. In a further embodiment, the bicycle attachment assembly comprises a handlebar stem, an end cap including a closing portion securely attached to the upper end of the handlebar stem for closing an upper end of the handlebar stem, the end cap further including an engaging portion formed on top of the closing portion, and an accessory releasably attached to the engaging portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Publication number: 20040045395Abstract: A design of a handle for a bike is generally composed of a body, a cover made of transparent material, and an upper lid. The body is formed with a front cover and a rear cover, which are secured to the handle of the bike. The front cover comprises a chamber with the cover thereat to receive illumination devices and ornaments. The upper lid and a switch are located on the top portion of the body. The switch controls the illumination devices, an electric horn, or music IC. The upper lid is a push horn, which is made of soft material and can be a creature appearance. When pushing the switch, the illumination devices light up as a warning signal. While the upper lid is pushed, the horn honks to make the bike more fun and attractive.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2002Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventor: Ting-Hsing Chen
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Patent number: 6681653Abstract: A vehicle handlebar grip for use in a bicycle or motorcycle is disclosed to include a plastic grip body peripherally covered with a flexible covering, the grip body having an axially extended mounting hole for mounting onto the vehicle handlebar, two annular end grooves at two ends, and two radial through holes in communication with the annular end grooves, two locating rings respectively fitted into the end grooves of the grip body, the locating rings each having a radial screw hole, and two tightening up screws respectively inserted through the through holes of the grip body and threaded into the screw holes of the locating rings to fix the locating rings and the grip body to the vehicle's handlebar.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Inventor: Tsai-Yun Yu
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Patent number: 6679343Abstract: A control device for an electric scooter has a base, a potential regulator, a control lever, a torsion spring and a circuit board. The potential regulator is attached to the base. A rod is rotatably attached to the potential regulator to adjust a voltage sent out from the potential regulator. The control lever is securely attached to the rod. The torsion spring is mounted on the rod to provide a recoil force to the control lever. The circuit board is electrically connected to the potential regulator and the electric motor of the electric scooter. Accordingly, the voltage sent from the potential regulator can be adjusted by pushing the control lever. The circuit board can send current to the electric motor of the scooter based on the voltage sent from the potential regulator. Consequently, the electric motor can be caused to move forward or backward.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Inventor: Samuel Lin
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Patent number: 6662680Abstract: A system that adds a secondary handlebar to a bicycle that already is fitted with a primary set of handlebars. The system includes a secondary handlebar. The secondary handlebar is supported by a neck element. The neck element is attached to the steering post of the bicycle using a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly can engage the neck element at a variety of different points. Consequently, the height at which the neck element supports the secondary handlebar over the steering post can be selectively adjusted. Furthermore, at least one pivot adjustment is disposed between the steering post and the secondary handlebar. The pivot adjustment enables the secondary handlebar to be selectively adjusted along an arcuate path. As a result, the secondary handlebar can be adjusted both height and position in order to match the ergonomic needs of a particular rider.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Inventor: Peter Rocket