US3659872A
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Foldable cover structure for motorcycle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-26
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A protective cover for a two-wheeled cycle having a pair of handlebars includes a pair of flexible panels which surround and overlie the cycle. An opening in one of the panels receives the handlebars, and a third flexible panel closes this opening. The third panel has first and second sections which present slits for receiving the individual bars of the pair of handlebars, and means on each section is provided for securing each section in close surrounding relationship to a respective handlebar. A plurality of fasteners around the periphery of the third panel secure the latter to the first and second panels and additional fasteners are provided at the front and rear of the cycle for securing the vertical side portions of that panel which surrounds the cycle.
Inventors
- 👤 Leroy Warner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:54
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A protective cover for a cycle having a pair of handlebars, said cover comprising: a first panel of flexible material for disposition in surrounding relationship to the cycle, said first panel comprising first and second panel portions and means for releasably securing one of said portions to the other of said portions, said first panel having an opening therein for said handlebar; a second panel of flexible material for disposition in overlying relationship to said cycle and secured to said first panel; a third panel of flexible material for closing said opening in said first panel, said third panel having first and second sections presenting slits for receiving the individual bars of said pair of handlebars; means for securing each of said first and second sections in close surrounding relationship to a respective handlebar; and means for securing said third panel to each of said first panel and said second panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A protective cover for a cycle having a pair of handlebars, said cover comprising: a first panel of flexible material for disposition in surrounding relationship to the cycle, said first panel comprising first and second panel portions and means for releasably securing one of said portions to the other of said portions, said first panel having an opening therein for said handlebar; a second panel of flexible material for disposition in overlying relationship to said cycle and secured to said first panel; a third panel of flexible material for closing said opening in said first panel, said third panel having first and second sections presenting slits for receiving the individual bars of said pair of handlebars; means for securing each of said first and second sections in close surrounding relationship to a respective handlebar; and means for securing said third panel to each of said first panel and said second panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A protective cover as set forth in claim 1, wherein said second panel extends into partial surrounding relationship to the cycle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A protective cover as set forth in claim 2, wherein said means for securing said first and second panel portions includes a plurality of fasteners disposed at each end of the cycle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A protective cover as set forth in claim 3, wherein said means for securing said third panel to each of said first and second panels comprises a plurality of fasteners having complemental components disposed around the periphery of said opening in the first panel and around the periphery of said third panel.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |