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US3832912A
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Handlebar safety shield
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-22
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Granted: 1974-09-03
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Expires: 1993-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A handlebar safety shield fitted about the gripping control surfaces of a motorcycle handlebar in a manner to provide a protective shield for the hands of the motorcycle operator and to the hand controls of the motorcycle.
Inventors
- 👤 D Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:41
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J23/00; B62M; B62M25/00; B62M25/02; B62M25/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20822
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A handlebar safety apparatus for motorcycle vehicles and the like having controls thereon adjacent an end of the handlebar, the safety apparatus comprising: a safety shield made from an elongate bar formed into a U-shaped configuration, the elongate bar thereby forming the safety shield having an outer support member at one end and an inner support member at the other end of the safety shield; expandable slug means affixed in the end of the handlebar for attaching the outer support member of the safety shield to the end of the handlebar in noninterfering relationship to said controls; and means for attaching the inner support member of the safety shield to the handlebar at a point removed from the end of the handlebar and spaced from the controls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A handlebar safety apparatus for motorcycle vehicles and the like having controls thereon adjacent an end of the handlebar, the safety apparatus comprising: a safety shield made from an elongate bar formed into a U-shaped configuration, the elongate bar thereby forming the safety shield having an outer support member at one end and an inner support member at the other end of the safety shield; expandable slug means affixed in the end of the handlebar for attaching the outer support member of the safety shield to the end of the handlebar in noninterfering relationship to said controls; and means for attaching the inner support member of the safety shield to the handlebar at a point removed from the end of the handlebar and spaced from the controls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
92 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the means for attaching the inner support member to the handlebar comprises: a support member bracket secured to the inner support member; a holding bracket; and means for engaging and holding the support member bracket and the holding bracket on opposite sides of the handlebar to each other, the brackets placed at a point removed from the end of the handlebar and placed so as to hold the safety shield in spatial relationship to the handlebar to provide sufficient space for access to the controls.
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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) | 1977-09-02 | 1978-03-04 | 1978-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-02 | 1982-03-04 | 1982-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-02 | 1986-03-04 | 1986-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |