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US3733583A
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Indicator lamp support apparatus for a motorized two wheel vehicle
Assignee: Honda KK
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Filing: 1971-11-04
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Granted: 1973-05-15
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Expires: 1991-11-04
Abstract
Abstract Indicator lights for the operating condition of various parts of a motorized two-wheel vehicle are provided at the flat upper surface of a support assembly for a steering handle of the vehicle. The support assembly comprises a lower member fixed to the front fork of the vehicle and an upper member detachably connected to the lower member. The flat surface is formed on the upper portion of the upper member and lamp assemblies for the lights are mounted in tubular holders attached to the upper member below apertures in the upper member through which the condition of the lamps is visible to the driver.
Inventors
- 👤 K Ukai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q3/00; B60Q3/10; B60Q3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
For a motorized two-wheel vehicle: support means for a steering handle, said support means comprising upper and lower detachably connected support members clampingly embracing the steering handle to form an integral turnable assembly therewith, said upper support member having an upper portion with a flat surface tilted forwardly and facing upwardly, lamp means for indicating an operating condition of the vehicle, a depending member secured to the upper support member, said lamp means being disposed in said depending member, said upper portion being provided with an aperture in said flat surface through which said lamp means is visible, and an upwardly extending wall on said upper support member surrounding the flat surface at the front and the sides thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
For a motorized two-wheel vehicle: support means for a steering handle, said support means comprising upper and lower detachably connected support members clampingly embracing the steering handle to form an integral turnable assembly therewith, said upper support member having an upper portion with a flat surface tilted forwardly and facing upwardly, lamp means for indicating an operating condition of the vehicle, a depending member secured to the upper support member, said lamp means being disposed in said depending member, said upper portion being provided with an aperture in said flat surface through which said lamp means is visible, and an upwardly extending wall on said upper support member surrounding the flat surface at the front and the sides thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 comprising a lens covering said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination as claimed in claim 2 comprising an indication plate on said flat surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said lamp means comprises a plurality of lamps each supported in a respective depending member attached to the upper support member and visible through a respective aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said depending member is tubular.
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) | 1976-05-14 | 1976-11-13 | 1977-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-14 | 1980-11-13 | 1981-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-14 | 1984-11-13 | 1985-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |