US3698503A
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Support of an air hose of an air cleaner of a motorcycle at its inlet opening
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1970-11-30
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1990-11-30
Abstract
Abstract An air inlet opening of the hose of an air cleaner in a motorcycle faces upwardly and is fixedly located below the front portion of a carrier. The carrier is made larger in width than the vehicle frame, and a housing is attached in offset manner to the lower surface of the carrier and is provided with an opening in its rear surface position just above the vehicle frame, the air hose being attached to the bottom of the housing on one side of the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Mikihiro Koyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:23
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62M; B62M7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
In a motorcycle having a frame with an engine and an air cleaner mounted thereon, and a seat for a driver above the engine, the improvement comprising an air hose connected to the air cleaner and having an upwardly facing inlet for entry of air, means on said frame supporting said hose so that the inlet thereof is immediately behind the seat for the driver, said means facing and covering said inlet from above to shield the same against entry of water and comprising a carrier secured to said frame, and a housing attached to said carrier and depending therefrom, said housing enclosing the inlet of said air hose and having a rearwardly facing opening for admission of air into said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
In a motorcycle having a frame with an engine and an air cleaner mounted thereon, and a seat for a driver above the engine, the improvement comprising an air hose connected to the air cleaner and having an upwardly facing inlet for entry of air, means on said frame supporting said hose so that the inlet thereof is immediately behind the seat for the driver, said means facing and covering said inlet from above to shield the same against entry of water and comprising a carrier secured to said frame, and a housing attached to said carrier and depending therefrom, said housing enclosing the inlet of said air hose and having a rearwardly facing opening for admission of air into said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement as claimed in claim 1 wherein the opening in the housing is laterally offset from the inlet of said air hose.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The improvement as claimed in claim 1 wherein said carrier has a greater width than said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement as claimed in claim 3 wherein said opening in the housing is above said frame and aligned therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The improvement as claimed in claim 4 wherein said hose extends adjacent said frame and said inlet is on one side of the frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improvement as claimed in claim 4 wherein said housing has a bottom surface and said air inlet of said hose is spaced above said bottom surface of the housing.
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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |