US3227236A
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Self starter arrangement for motorcycles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-04
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1982-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy W Burton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:03
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02N; F02N3/00; F02N3/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A SELF-STARTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTORCYCLE HAVING A CHANGE SPEED TRANSMISSION INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE REAR WHEEL; SAID SELF-STARTING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A BATTERY MOUNTED AT ONE SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AN ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTED ON THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID BATTERY, POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID MOTOR AND THE MOTORCYCLE SPEED CHANGING TRANSMISSION INCLUDING A NORMALLY DISENGAGED CLUTCH, CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING A MANUALLY CLOSED, NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH FOR CONNECTING SAID MOTOR TO SAID BATTERY, ELECTROMAGNETIC MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID BATTERY AND CONTROLLED BY SAID SWITCH OPERATIVE TO ENGAGE SAID CLUTCH SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH ENERGIZATION OF SAID MOTOR, AND AN OIL COOLING TANK FOR THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE DISPOSED AT THE SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE OPPOSITE THE SIDE THEREOF AT WHICH SAID BATTERY IS LOCATED TO AT LEAST PARTIALLY COMPENSATE FOR UNBALANCE CAUSED BY SAID BATTERY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A SELF-STARTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTORCYCLE HAVING A CHANGE SPEED TRANSMISSION INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE REAR WHEEL; SAID SELF-STARTING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A BATTERY MOUNTED AT ONE SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AN ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTED ON THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID BATTERY, POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID MOTOR AND THE MOTORCYCLE SPEED CHANGING TRANSMISSION INCLUDING A NORMALLY DISENGAGED CLUTCH, CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING A MANUALLY CLOSED, NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH FOR CONNECTING SAID MOTOR TO SAID BATTERY, ELECTROMAGNETIC MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID BATTERY AND CONTROLLED BY SAID SWITCH OPERATIVE TO ENGAGE SAID CLUTCH SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH ENERGIZATION OF SAID MOTOR, AND AN OIL COOLING TANK FOR THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE DISPOSED AT THE SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE OPPOSITE THE SIDE THEREOF AT WHICH SAID BATTERY IS LOCATED TO AT LEAST PARTIALLY COMPENSATE FOR UNBALANCE CAUSED BY SAID BATTERY.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |