US3850353A
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Backrest and luggage carrier assembly for motorcycles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-04
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1993-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A pair of identical, open-ended mounting tubes are affixed to the frame of the motorcycle on opposite sides of the seat thereof and extend in substantially horizontal relationship. The forward ends of the tubes may receive the legs of a backrest for the operator of the vehicle, while the rear ends of the tubes may alternatively receive the legs of a luggage carrier, a passenger backrest, or a combination passenger backrest and luggage carrier. All of the components mountable within the tubes are readily removed therefrom and replaced thereon as need be, and means is provided to vary the extension of such components from the tubes in order to adjust the components for comfort.
Inventors
- 👤 J Foulds
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:52
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J7/00; B62J7/02; B62J7/04; B62J1/00; B62J1/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
For use with a vehicle having a wheel-supported, fore-and-aft extending frame and a seat mounted on said frame, an accessories assembly including: a first accessory component comprising a backrest for the operator of the vehicle adapted to extend upwardly from said seat and having a pair of legs spaced apart for disposition on opposite lateral sides of said frame; a pair of mounting members removably receiving said legs in telescoping relationship thereto; means for affixing said members to said frame on said opposite sides thereof whereby to permit selective removal and replacement of said operator backrest from the vehicle while said members remain in place thereon; and a second accessory component having spaced-apart legs, said mounting members removably receiving the legs of said second component in telescoping relAtionship thereto simultaneously with those of said operator backrest.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
For use with a vehicle having a wheel-supported, fore-and-aft extending frame and a seat mounted on said frame, an accessories assembly including: a first accessory component comprising a backrest for the operator of the vehicle adapted to extend upwardly from said seat and having a pair of legs spaced apart for disposition on opposite lateral sides of said frame; a pair of mounting members removably receiving said legs in telescoping relationship thereto; means for affixing said members to said frame on said opposite sides thereof whereby to permit selective removal and replacement of said operator backrest from the vehicle while said members remain in place thereon; and a second accessory component having spaced-apart legs, said mounting members removably receiving the legs of said second component in telescoping relAtionship thereto simultaneously with those of said operator backrest.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An accessories assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said members are hollow, having bores for insertion of said legs thereinto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An accessories assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second component comprises a luggage carrier extending rearwardly from said seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
An accessories assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second component comprises a backrest for a passenger on said vehicle, said passenger backrest extending upwardly from said seat behind the operator backrest.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An accessories assembly as claimed in claim 4, wherein said passenger backrest is provided with a luggage carrier secured thereto and projecting rearwardly therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
160 words
For use with a vehicle having a wheel-supported, fore-and-aft extending frame and a seat mounted on said frame, an accessories assembly including: a first accessory component comprising a backrest for the operator of the vehicle adapted to extend upwardly from said seat and having a pair of legs spaced apart for disposition on opposite lateral sides of said frame; a pair of mounting members removably receiving said legs in telescoping relationship thereto; means for affixing said members to said frame on said opposite sides thereof whereby to permit selective removal and replacement of said operator backrest from the vehicle while said members remain in place thereon, each of said members comprising a tube having a pair of opposed, open ends, said legs being inserted into one end of the tubes; and a second accessory component having a pair of spaced-apart legs, said legs of the second component being removably inserted into the ends of said tubes opposite the operator backrest.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
160 words
For use with a vehicle having a wheel-supported, fore-and-aft extending frame and a seat mounted on said frame, an accessories assembly including: a first accessory component comprising a backrest for the operator of the vehicle adapted to extend upwardly from said seat and having a pair of legs spaced apart for disposition on opposite lateral sides of said frame; a pair of mounting members removably receiving said legs in telescoping relationship thereto; means for affixing said members to said frame on said opposite sides thereof whereby to permit selective removal and replacement of said operator backrest from the vehicle while said members remain in place thereon, each of said members comprising a tube having a pair of opposed, open ends, said legs being inserted into one end of the tubes; and a second accessory component having a pair of spaced-apart legs, said legs of the second component being removably inserted into the ends of said tubes opposite the operator backrest.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
An accessories assembly as claimed in claim 6, wherein said second component comprises a luggage carrier projecting rearwardly from said seat behind said operator backrest.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
An accessories assembly as claimed in claim 6, wherein said second component comprises a passenger backrest projecting upwardly from said seat behind the operator backrest.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
An accessories assembly as claimed in claim 8, wherein said passenger backrest is provided with a luggage carrier secured thereto and projecting rearwardly therefrom.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
An accessories assembly as claimed in claim 6, wherein said affixing means for each tube includes a pair of mounting lugs spaced apart along the length of the tube and a fastener for securing each lug to the frame.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
An accessories assembly as claimed in claim 6, wherein said affixing means are disposed to mount said tubes on said frame in normally fore-and-aft, horizontally extending, parallel relationship with one another.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
An accessories assembly as claimed in claim 11, wherein each leg of the operator backrest is generally L-shaped, having a normally vertical section and a normally horizontal section extending rearwardly from said vertical section into the proximal open front end of its tube.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
55 words
An accessories assembly as claimed in claim 12, wherein said second component comprises a passenger backrest spaced behind said operator backrest, each leg of said passenger backrest being generally L-shaped having a normally vertical section and a normally horizontal section extending forwardly from said vertical section into the proximal open rear end of its tube.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
An accessories assembly as claimed in claim 6, wherein each of said tubes is provided with releasable means adjustably holding the legs in selected positions of extension from the opposite ends of the tubes.
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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) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |