US3922031A
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Motorcycle screen and method of making same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-12
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Granted: 1975-11-25
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Expires: 1993-11-12
Abstract
Abstract The screen comprises a sleeve 11 of opaque elastomeric material fixed to the front deflector 10 in front of the headlight 6 by interlock and/or by an adhesive, and extending rearward substantially along the axis of headlight 6 for connection as a passage channeling the light rays to avoid reflection on the said deflector. Sleeve 11 extends across the deflector 10 and a groove 13 thereof is used for detachable fastening of a transparent bubble 10a produced from the same plastic material with deflector 10.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Hugon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:56
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/02; B62J6/022; B62J6/027; B62J17/00; B62J17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A motorcycle screen for channeling a light beam from a headlight mounted on the motorcycle through a window opening in a wind deflector fixed on the motorcycle in front of the headlight, the light channeling screen comprising an opaque sleeve extending from the headlight all the way through the window opening in front of said deflector and confining the light beam emitted by the headlight to shine in front of the deflector, said sleeve being made of aN elastomeric material and having a forward periphery shaped to be clamped all the way around said periphery to the deflector at said window opening so that the light channeling screen is supported by and positively fixed to the said deflector to prevent lateral escape of light rays between the front edge of the sleeve and the deflector on which it is mounted thereby preventing glare of light on the deflector, the forward periphery of the sleeve including an annular groove opening outward and engaging and gripping the edge of said window opening provided in the deflector for the passage of the said sleeve therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A motorcycle screen for channeling a light beam from a headlight mounted on the motorcycle through a window opening in a wind deflector fixed on the motorcycle in front of the headlight, the light channeling screen comprising an opaque sleeve extending from the headlight all the way through the window opening in front of said deflector and confining the light beam emitted by the headlight to shine in front of the deflector, said sleeve being made of aN elastomeric material and having a forward periphery shaped to be clamped all the way around said periphery to the deflector at said window opening so that the light channeling screen is supported by and positively fixed to the said deflector to prevent lateral escape of light rays between the front edge of the sleeve and the deflector on which it is mounted thereby preventing glare of light on the deflector, the forward periphery of the sleeve including an annular groove opening outward and engaging and gripping the edge of said window opening provided in the deflector for the passage of the said sleeve therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
The screen as in claim 1, wherein the forward periphery of the sleeve includes an annular portion of increased thickness having an internal groove opening toward the inside of said sleeve, and a transparent window member supported in said internal groove and completing the shape of the front deflector in the area thereof bounded by the sleeve to constitute a removable window in front of the headlight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The screen as in claim 3, wherein the sleeve includes at least one peripheral stiffening rib between the two ends thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The screen as in claim 1, wherein the sleeve comprises between the two ends thereof, at least one peripheral telescoping corrugation providing therefor a degree of mobility in the axial direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The screen as in claim 1, wherein the end of the sleeve opposite that fixed to the front deflector terminates in an elastic ring provided with a peripherally flared edge extending rearwardly and slipping over the headlight with the said ring abutting the headlight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
The screen as in claim 1, wherein the sleeve carries rearward extending opaque flexible tabs forming an opaque brushlike member extending to the headlight when the said sleeve is coaxial with the headlight and permitting the escape of the headlight from the screen when it is pivoted out of coaxial alignment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
80 words
The screen as in claim 1, wherein the motorcycle has a fork, brackets fastening the headlight to the motorcycle fork, a spacer and screw means connecting the headlight to the said brackets, the latter having at least one hole in the form of a slot receiving said screw means for longitudinal adjustment of the headlight relative to the fork, the height thereof being adjusted to the level of the sleeve by pivoting said screw means prior to the tightening thereof.
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) | 1978-11-24 | 1979-05-26 | 1979-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-24 | 1983-05-26 | 1983-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-24 | 1987-05-26 | 1987-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |