US3788532A
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Saddlebag-travel case for a motorcycle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-22
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-06-22
Abstract
Abstract A saddlebag-travel case device for mounting on the rear portion of a motorcycle, comprising a unitary, lower baggage container unit which is adapted to be fixedly attached to the frame of the motorcycle, said lower container unit surrounding the sides and rear of the motorcycle in wrap-around fashion. The rear of the lower container unit may be provided with tail lights and other traffic safety equipment. A unitary upper container unit is provided and it is detachably secured to the top of the lower container unit. The upper and lower container units are provided with latching and locking means and may be independently opened or locked when the upper container unit is in place or when said upper container has been detached.
Inventors
- 👤 R Bish
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:12
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J9/00; B62J9/20; B62J9/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
253 words
A baggage carrier device for attachment to the rear portion of a motorcycle which comprises: A. a lower baggage container unit, having interior and exterior sidewall portions, said sidewalls defining a hollow interior, said lower container unit contoured to surroundingly fit onto the rear portion of a motorcycle, extending from one side of the rear wheel, around the rear of the motorcycle to the opposite side of said rear wheel in wrap-around fashion; B. attachment means associated with the lower baggage container unit for mounting said lower baggage unit to the rear portion of the motorcycle; C. means associated with said lower baggage container unit for allowing access to the interior thereof; D. an upper baggage container unit having a hollow interior defined by sidewall portions and upper and lower surface portions, the lower surface of said container adapted to matingly fit onto the lower luggage container unit, said upper container unit also including a padded front sidewall portion adjacent the motorcycle seat area, said front sidewall portion providing a back rest for a person seated on the motorcycle; E. means for detachably securing the upper baggage container unit to the lower baggage container unit whereby the upper container unit may be selectively locked to said lower unit or completely removed therefrom; F. means associated with the upper baggage container unit for allowing access to the interior thereof; and G. handle means associated with the upper container unit for carrying said upper unit when it is detachably removed from the lower container unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
253 words
A baggage carrier device for attachment to the rear portion of a motorcycle which comprises: A. a lower baggage container unit, having interior and exterior sidewall portions, said sidewalls defining a hollow interior, said lower container unit contoured to surroundingly fit onto the rear portion of a motorcycle, extending from one side of the rear wheel, around the rear of the motorcycle to the opposite side of said rear wheel in wrap-around fashion; B. attachment means associated with the lower baggage container unit for mounting said lower baggage unit to the rear portion of the motorcycle; C. means associated with said lower baggage container unit for allowing access to the interior thereof; D. an upper baggage container unit having a hollow interior defined by sidewall portions and upper and lower surface portions, the lower surface of said container adapted to matingly fit onto the lower luggage container unit, said upper container unit also including a padded front sidewall portion adjacent the motorcycle seat area, said front sidewall portion providing a back rest for a person seated on the motorcycle; E. means for detachably securing the upper baggage container unit to the lower baggage container unit whereby the upper container unit may be selectively locked to said lower unit or completely removed therefrom; F. means associated with the upper baggage container unit for allowing access to the interior thereof; and G. handle means associated with the upper container unit for carrying said upper unit when it is detachably removed from the lower container unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
144 words
The baggage carrier device of claim 1, wherein the attachment means associated with the lower container unit for mounting said lower unit to the rear portion of the motorcycle includes: a lower container unit having a plurality of bolt holes formed in spaced relAtionship through the interior sidewalls thereof, said bolt holes being formed on opposite interior sidewalls of said lower unit adjacent the rear frame of the motorcycle and positioned to receive frame mounted bolts therethrough such that the corresponding nuts will be located within the interior of said lower luggage container unit; said attachment means also including a pair of elongated mounting brackets, each having a plurality of bolt holes formed therethrough, said pair of mounting brackets each attached to opposite interior sidewall portions of the lower container unit and adapted to engage frame mounted bolts on opposite sides of the motorcycle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
77 words
The baggage carrier device of claim 1 wherein the means associated with the lower container unit for allowing access to the interior thereof includes: a lower container unit having a unitary lid portion, pivotally attached at the top of said container and enclosing the top thereof; and also including latching means associated therewith for lockably securing said lid portion to the lower container unit so as to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of said lower unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The baggage container device of claim 1 wherein the means for detachably securing the upper luggage container unit to the lower container unit includes latching means associated with said upper and lower container units for lockably securing the upper container unit to the lower container unit so as to permit the complete removal of said upper container unit when said latching means is unlocked.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
The baggage carrier device of claim 1 wherein the means associated with the upper container unit for allowing access to the interior thereof includes a lid portion pivotally connected to the top of said upper container and including latching means for lockably securing said lid portion to said upper container to prevent unauthorized access to the interior thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The baggage carrier device of claim 1 wherein the handle means comprises a carrying bar attached to the upper container unit extending around the rear and two adjacent sides thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The baggage carrier device of claim 1 wherein the lower container unit also includes tail lights, turn signal lights, safety reflectors and a license plate mounting area incorporated onto the rear portion of the said aforementioned lower container unit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
The baggage carrier device in claim 1 wherein the lower container unit includes a heat shield constructed of heat resistant material and attached to the interior sidewall portion of said lower container unit positioned between the interior sidewall of said lower unit and the exhaust pipe of the motorcycle so as to protect the sidewall of the lower unit from direct impingement of the hot exhaust gases thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The baggage carrier device of claim 1 wherein the upper container unit and the lower container unit are molded from glass fiber reinforced plastic.
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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |