US3596727A
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Runner attachment for motorcycle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-02
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A device adapted to convert a motorcycle into a vehicle adapted to be driven over snow covered surfaces including a skilike front runner for attachment to a front wheel and a similar runner for the rear wheel; the rear runner having a belt driven by power from the cycle engine.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent A Graham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:45
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B13/00; B62B13/18; B62K; B62K13/00; B62M; B62M27/00; B62M27/02; B62M2027/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
Conversion means, for mounting on a motorcycle having front and rear axles and wheels mounted on said axles, comprising in combination; ski means mounted on both said axles, triangular plates mounted on at least one of said ski means, shafts journaled at each of the corners of said plates, welted belt means arranged over said shafts such that the belt extends below said ski means, said belt means being driven by at least one of said shafts, thereby forming a traction means, and drive means operably connected between said motorcycle and said traction means to drive the traction means and propel the assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
Conversion means, for mounting on a motorcycle having front and rear axles and wheels mounted on said axles, comprising in combination; ski means mounted on both said axles, triangular plates mounted on at least one of said ski means, shafts journaled at each of the corners of said plates, welted belt means arranged over said shafts such that the belt extends below said ski means, said belt means being driven by at least one of said shafts, thereby forming a traction means, and drive means operably connected between said motorcycle and said traction means to drive the traction means and propel the assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device of claim 1 in which each plate has an upper corner and two lower corners, a drive shaft journaled at said upper corner and operably connected to said drive means, and idler shafts journaled at each of said lower corners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 2 in which said drive means includes sprocket means N said drive shaft, chain means engaged between said sprocket means and said motorcycle whereby said chain means drives said belts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 2 in which said idler shafts are journaled in adjustable mounting means attached to said plates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 4 in which said mounted means provide resilient mounting for said shafts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
123 words
Conversion means, for mounting on a motorcycle having front and rear axles and wheels mounted on said axles, comprising in combination; ski means adjustably mounted on both axles, said ski means each being formed to provide an opening adjacent to said wheels whereby said ski means may be adjusted toward said wheel until the wheel extends through said opening, plate means removably mounted on said ski over said openings when said ski means are adjusted so that said wheels do not extend therethrough, traction means mounted on at least one of said ski means and adapted to extend below said ski means, and drive means operaBly connected between said motorcycle and said traction means to drive said traction means and propel the assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
123 words
Conversion means, for mounting on a motorcycle having front and rear axles and wheels mounted on said axles, comprising in combination; ski means adjustably mounted on both axles, said ski means each being formed to provide an opening adjacent to said wheels whereby said ski means may be adjusted toward said wheel until the wheel extends through said opening, plate means removably mounted on said ski over said openings when said ski means are adjusted so that said wheels do not extend therethrough, traction means mounted on at least one of said ski means and adapted to extend below said ski means, and drive means operaBly connected between said motorcycle and said traction means to drive said traction means and propel the assembly.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |