US3904238A
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Support for motorcycle fairing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-15
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Granted: 1975-09-09
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Expires: 1994-02-15
Abstract
Abstract A simplified support for a motorcycle fairing or shield comprising two rods threaded into existing threaded openings for cap screws of the conventional clamp for the motorcycle handlebars to provide a sturdy, attractive, and very simple support without the need for separate clamping members on the handlebars.
Inventors
- 👤 H Dwight Anderson
- 👤 David L Travis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:54
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J17/00; B62J17/02; B62J17/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
In a motorcycle having handlebars and clamp means for said handlebars comprising two portions and at least two threaded openings in one of said two portions with axially aligning openings in the other portion, the improvement comprising a pair of elongated threaded rod members threaded in said openings of said one portion and passing through the openings of the other portion respectivelY, a pair of tightenable nuts threaded on said rod members to engage said other portion for clamping said portions of said clamp means together to clamp said handlebars subsequent to threading the rod members into the threaded openings, said rod members including unitary portions formed to protrude upwardly and forwardly from said clamp means, and a fairing mounted on the outwardly extending portions of said rod members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
In a motorcycle having handlebars and clamp means for said handlebars comprising two portions and at least two threaded openings in one of said two portions with axially aligning openings in the other portion, the improvement comprising a pair of elongated threaded rod members threaded in said openings of said one portion and passing through the openings of the other portion respectivelY, a pair of tightenable nuts threaded on said rod members to engage said other portion for clamping said portions of said clamp means together to clamp said handlebars subsequent to threading the rod members into the threaded openings, said rod members including unitary portions formed to protrude upwardly and forwardly from said clamp means, and a fairing mounted on the outwardly extending portions of said rod members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination as specified in claim 1 wherein said rod members include unitary end portions bent to be parallel to contiguous portions of said fairing installed thereon, and cap screw means threadably mounted to said unitary end portions and passing through said fairing to hold said fairing in place against said end portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination as specified in claim 1 wherein said rod members extend laterally outwardly from each other from the clamp means for said handlebars.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination as specified in claim 1 wherein said clamp means comprise two portions held together with four cap screws in normal installation, and wherein two of said cap screws are replaced by said rod members for supporting said fairing.
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) | 1978-09-08 | 1979-03-10 | 1979-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-08 | 1983-03-10 | 1983-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-08 | 1987-03-10 | 1987-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |