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US3778087A
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Motorcycle towing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-03
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1992-08-03
Abstract
Abstract An elevated support extends under the front wheel of the motorcycle. The rear end of the support is rigidly attached to the foot pegs on the motorcycle. The front of the support is connected to the rear bumper of an automobile by a universal joint.
Inventors
- 👤 R Kallenbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06; B60R9/08; B60R9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A towing apparatus for towing a motorcycle or the like behind a vehicle having means for engaging the rear of said vehicle, said motorcycle or the like having front wheel means, rear wheel means, a frame anD foot pegs between the wheel means and extending to each side of the frame, said apparatus comprising: an elevated support member adapted to be connected to said first mentioned means and extending rearwardly from said vehicle when so connected, said support member including a platform to receive one of said wheel means and hold it in an elevated position while the other wheel means is ground engaging rearwardly of the support member; and rigid connecting means secured to said support member at the rearwardly end thereof, and releasably connected to said frame, said connecting means holding said member and said frame vertically aligned and transferring the weight of the rearward portion of the support member to the frame to be carried by said other wheel means, said connecting means comprising rigid brackets between the support member and the respective foot pegs, said brackets each including a hook which hangs over the top of the respective foot peg, and means secured to the brackets for releasably engaging the foot pegs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A towing apparatus for towing a motorcycle or the like behind a vehicle having means for engaging the rear of said vehicle, said motorcycle or the like having front wheel means, rear wheel means, a frame anD foot pegs between the wheel means and extending to each side of the frame, said apparatus comprising: an elevated support member adapted to be connected to said first mentioned means and extending rearwardly from said vehicle when so connected, said support member including a platform to receive one of said wheel means and hold it in an elevated position while the other wheel means is ground engaging rearwardly of the support member; and rigid connecting means secured to said support member at the rearwardly end thereof, and releasably connected to said frame, said connecting means holding said member and said frame vertically aligned and transferring the weight of the rearward portion of the support member to the frame to be carried by said other wheel means, said connecting means comprising rigid brackets between the support member and the respective foot pegs, said brackets each including a hook which hangs over the top of the respective foot peg, and means secured to the brackets for releasably engaging the foot pegs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said support member comprises a bar, said bar sloping downwardly from the forward end thereof with the remainder of the bar being substantially horizontal, said platform being intermediate the ends of the bar and having sides thereon, said brackets being in the form of an inverted J to hook over the top of said foot pegs, said means secured to the brackets includes ''''U'''' bolts secured to the top of the brackets and hooked under the foot pegs to releasably secure the tops of the brackets to the foot pegs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said support member has a crossbar at the rearwardly end thereof, said brackets being affixed to said crossbar adjacent the distal ends thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 3, wherein said crossbar is cylindrical, said brackets having means releasably affixing them to the crossbar in a plurality of radial positions about the crossbar.
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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |