US3822798A
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Trailer for motorcycles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-13
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Granted: 1974-07-09
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Expires: 1992-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A trailer to be towed by a draft vehicle, such as an automobile. The trailer comprises a frame having wheel means depending therefrom and adapted to roll along a roadway. A container is supported on the frame and is adapted to contain camping gear, parts, tools and the like. Tracks are carried by the frame and disposed on opposite sides of the container, each track being aligned with the towed direction of the trailer and adapted to receive the front and back wheels of a motorcycle. The forward end of each track has a stirrup for receiving the front wheel of a motorcycle, and the rear end of each track has a ramp portion that may be swung to an upright position to abut against the rear wheel of the motorcycle.
Inventors
- 👤 W Neff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A trailer for a motorcycle comprising: a vehicle frame having roadway wheel means thereon and hitch means for connecting said trailer to a towing vehicle, a container mounted upon said frame and extending generally longitudinally thereof for receiving camping gear, repair parts, tools and the like, an elongated track extending generally longitudinally of said frame adjacent said container for receiving a motorcycle thereon with the wheels of said motorcycle on said track, said container on the side thereof adjacent said track having means thereon for detachably clamping said motorcycle on said track, and said track including portions for restraining said motorcycle wheels against fore and aft, and up and down movement as said trailer is towed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A trailer for a motorcycle comprising: a vehicle frame having roadway wheel means thereon and hitch means for connecting said trailer to a towing vehicle, a container mounted upon said frame and extending generally longitudinally thereof for receiving camping gear, repair parts, tools and the like, an elongated track extending generally longitudinally of said frame adjacent said container for receiving a motorcycle thereon with the wheels of said motorcycle on said track, said container on the side thereof adjacent said track having means thereon for detachably clamping said motorcycle on said track, and said track including portions for restraining said motorcycle wheels against fore and aft, and up and down movement as said trailer is towed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The construction according to claim 1 wherein said container is box-like in shape and has an access door in the rear side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
The construction according to claim 1 wherein a plurality of caster wheels are supported in depending relation from said trailer vehicle frame, the support for said caster wheels providing for extension of the latter to engagement with the roadway to steady the trailer for movement independent of the draft vehicle, said support providing for retraction of said caster wheels clear of the roadway during towing of the trailer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The trailer of claim 1 wherein said restraining means includes forward and rear terminal track portions inclined upwardly and inwardly toward a motorcycle on said track.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The trailer of claim 1 wherein said track includes means restraining the motorcycle wheels against lateral movement.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The trailer of claim 1 wherein a second said track is provided on said frame adjacent another side of said container, and a second said clamping means is associated therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The trailer of claim 1 wherein said restraining means includes a terminal track portion inclined upwardly and inwardly toward a motorcycle on said track.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The trailer of claim 7 wherein said track portion is pivoted to said track for adjustment to load, unload, or accommodate motorcycles of varying size on said track, and means releasably securing said track portion in an adjusted position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The trailer of claim 8 wherein said track portion is mounted for pivotal movement between said upwardly and inwardly inclined position to a downwardly and outwardly inclined position engaging the ground, thereby to define in said latter position a loading and unloading ramp for said motorcycle.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-08 | 1978-01-07 | 1978-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-08 | 1982-01-07 | 1982-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-08 | 1986-01-07 | 1986-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |