US3937629A
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Handlebar extender
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-23
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Granted: 1976-02-10
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Expires: 1994-09-23
Abstract
Abstract Extenders for the ends of the handlebars of a motorcycle or the like, each extender comprising a bracket formed to rotatably encircle the handlebar end and an extension member rigidly and integrally joined to the bracket. The extension member includes a first portion projecting rearwardly from the bracket and a return portion in the pivot plane of the bracket constituting a hand grip.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul A. Hamasaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:58
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K21/00; B62K21/12; B62K21/125; B62K23/00; B62K23/02; B62K23/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20822; Y10T74/20828
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A handlebar extender, comprising as a single integral unit a bracket formed to rotatably encircle said handlebar at an end thereof to define a pivot plane thereabout, and an extension member comprising an elongate rod rigidly joined to said bracket, said rod being bent to form a first portion projecting outwardly from said bracket in said pivot plane and a return portion bent about 180° and continued as a substantially parallel portion to contact said first portion on one side thereof to form a hand grip, said extender further comprising means for securing said bracket against rotatable movement on said handlebar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A handlebar extender, comprising as a single integral unit a bracket formed to rotatably encircle said handlebar at an end thereof to define a pivot plane thereabout, and an extension member comprising an elongate rod rigidly joined to said bracket, said rod being bent to form a first portion projecting outwardly from said bracket in said pivot plane and a return portion bent about 180° and continued as a substantially parallel portion to contact said first portion on one side thereof to form a hand grip, said extender further comprising means for securing said bracket against rotatable movement on said handlebar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The extender of claim 1 wherein said bracket comprises a resiliently rigid band having a flat portion, said first portion projecting about 90 degrees from said bracket flat portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The extender of claim 1 wherein said bracket comprises a resiliently rigid band having a pair of dependent integral lugs at the ends thereof formed with aligned openings, and said securing means comprises a bolt insertable through said openings and a nut therefor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The extender of claim 2 wherein said band has a pair of dependent integral lugs at the ends thereof formed with aligned openings, and said securing means comprises a bolt insertable through said openings and a nut therefor.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-02-09 | 1979-08-11 | 1980-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-09 | 1983-08-11 | 1984-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-09 | 1987-08-11 | 1988-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |