US3853255A
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Motorcycle carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-01
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1993-08-01
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a motorcycle carrier in which arc-shaped wheel recesses are detachably secured to a main horizontal support member, said arc-shaped wheel recesses adapted to hold the wheels of a motorcycle, wherein the main support member is easily attached to or detached from a standard rectangular trailer hitch by a connecting pin.
Inventors
- 👤 J Spencer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06; B60R9/08; B60R9/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A motorcycle carrier adapted to be detachably mounted to a trailer hitch affixed to the frame of an automobile or a truck and comprising a rectangular shaped connecting bar mounting sleeve, adapted for telescoping into a fixed rectangular sleeve hitch by telescoping therein with connecting pin and pin holes for attachment, integrally affixed to a rectangular-shaped main structural support member having arc-shaped carrier wheel wells detachably mounted on said structural support member at predetermined positions to receive the wheels of a motorcycle, said wheel wells being mounted by front and rear vertical connecting brackets with bolts therethrough and said wheel wells being formed of arc-shaped wells reenforced with horizontal and vertical carrier supports for attaching the same to the main support member, with an L-shaped protective means on each end of the main support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A motorcycle carrier adapted to be detachably mounted to a trailer hitch affixed to the frame of an automobile or a truck and comprising a rectangular shaped connecting bar mounting sleeve, adapted for telescoping into a fixed rectangular sleeve hitch by telescoping therein with connecting pin and pin holes for attachment, integrally affixed to a rectangular-shaped main structural support member having arc-shaped carrier wheel wells detachably mounted on said structural support member at predetermined positions to receive the wheels of a motorcycle, said wheel wells being mounted by front and rear vertical connecting brackets with bolts therethrough and said wheel wells being formed of arc-shaped wells reenforced with horizontal and vertical carrier supports for attaching the same to the main support member, with an L-shaped protective means on each end of the main support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
195 words
A motorcycle carrier for transporting motorcycles and the like in an upright position across the rear of an automobile and the like comprising a rectangular shaped connecting bar mounting sleeve with connecting pin holes therein, adapted for telescoping into a fixed rectangular sleeve hitch with juxtaposed connecting holes and pin, integrally affixed to a rectangular-shaped main structural support member and reinforced by welded triangular support braces longitudinally affixed to the support member and connecting bar, at least two inverted arc-shaped carrier wheel wells having front and rear vertical carrier supports with bolt holes therein detachably mounted on said structural support member at predetermined position to receive the wheels of a motorcycle, spacer bars integrally affixed to the top side of said connecting bar for spacing the bolts mounting said wheel wells, said wheel wells being mounted on said structural support member by bolts passing through holes in rear vertical connecting brackets and holes aligned therewith in the rear carrier supports with at least one of said bolts passing between said spacer bars, and an L-shaped protective plate welded over each end of said structural support member with each protective plate having a tie-down hole therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
195 words
A motorcycle carrier for transporting motorcycles and the like in an upright position across the rear of an automobile and the like comprising a rectangular shaped connecting bar mounting sleeve with connecting pin holes therein, adapted for telescoping into a fixed rectangular sleeve hitch with juxtaposed connecting holes and pin, integrally affixed to a rectangular-shaped main structural support member and reinforced by welded triangular support braces longitudinally affixed to the support member and connecting bar, at least two inverted arc-shaped carrier wheel wells having front and rear vertical carrier supports with bolt holes therein detachably mounted on said structural support member at predetermined position to receive the wheels of a motorcycle, spacer bars integrally affixed to the top side of said connecting bar for spacing the bolts mounting said wheel wells, said wheel wells being mounted on said structural support member by bolts passing through holes in rear vertical connecting brackets and holes aligned therewith in the rear carrier supports with at least one of said bolts passing between said spacer bars, and an L-shaped protective plate welded over each end of said structural support member with each protective plate having a tie-down hole therein.
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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) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |