US3908780A
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Motorcycle safety system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-25
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A safety system for motorcycles including a limit switch mounted on the motorcycle within the electrical circuit of the engine, the switch being biased normally to preclude operation of the engine and being positioned to be closed by lifting of the kickstand to its running position thereby permitting operation of the engine.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford Mcclure
- 👤 Marvin G Mcclure
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:35
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H1/00; B62H1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A safety system for motor vehicles including an engine and a storage stand, said safety system having engine-defeating means including an engine defeat switch, said switch being positioned to be engaged by said storage stand when said stand is in its raised position, said engine-defeating means including an engine-operating electrical circuit and said switch being connected in said circuit to defeat said circuit and said engine until said storage stand is in its raised position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A safety system for motor vehicles including an engine and a storage stand, said safety system having engine-defeating means including an engine defeat switch, said switch being positioned to be engaged by said storage stand when said stand is in its raised position, said engine-defeating means including an engine-operating electrical circuit and said switch being connected in said circuit to defeat said circuit and said engine until said storage stand is in its raised position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The safety system of claim 1 in which said engine-operating electrical circuit includes starting circuit having a battery, a starter and a starter switch, and said engine defeat switch is a normally open switch in said starting circuit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The safety system of claim 1 in which said engine defeat switch is connected to ground in parallel with an ignition member of said engine-operating electrical circuit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The safety system of claim 3 in which said parallel ignition member is a spark plug.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The safety system of claim 3 in which the engine-operating system includes a magneto and a spark plug and said engine defeat switch is connected to ground said magneto.
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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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |