US4016538A
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Safety device for a motorcycle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-12
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Granted: 1977-04-05
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Expires: 1995-11-12
Abstract
Abstract An altering device for actuating the horn of a motorcycle if the side stand is down, the ignition is on, and the motorcycle is in the driving position.
Inventors
- 👤 Marion Z. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:05
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62H; B62H1/00; B62H1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An alerting device for a motorcycle having an ignition switch, a frame assembly and a stand movable from a down position for assisting in supporting said motorcycle to an up position out of said down position, said alerting device comprising: switch means mounted on said motorcycle and responsive to a change in position of said motorcycle and a change in position of said stand relative to said frame assembly; alerting signal means; a power source; and means for electrically connecting said switch means, said alerting signal means, said ignition switch and said power source so that said alerting signal means is energized when said ignition switch is actuated, said motorcycle is in a straightforward driving position, and said stand is downwardly from said up position to alert the operator of said motorcycle while riding that said stand is in an unsafe position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
An alerting device for a motorcycle having an ignition switch, a frame assembly and a stand movable from a down position for assisting in supporting said motorcycle to an up position out of said down position, said alerting device comprising: switch means mounted on said motorcycle and responsive to a change in position of said motorcycle and a change in position of said stand relative to said frame assembly; alerting signal means; a power source; and means for electrically connecting said switch means, said alerting signal means, said ignition switch and said power source so that said alerting signal means is energized when said ignition switch is actuated, said motorcycle is in a straightforward driving position, and said stand is downwardly from said up position to alert the operator of said motorcycle while riding that said stand is in an unsafe position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
147 words
An alerting device for a motorcycle having an ignition switch, a frame assembly, a stand movable from a down position for supporting said motorcycle to an up position out of said down position, and a power source, said alerting device comprising: position responsive switch means mounted on said motorcycle; stand switch means mounted on said motorcycle and responsive to a change in position of said stand relative to said frame assembly; alerting signal means; and means for electrically connecting said position responsive switch means, said stand switch means, said alerting signal means, said ignition switch and said power source so that said alerting signal means is energized when said ignition switch is actuated, said motorcycle is in a straightforward driving position and said stand is downwardly from said up position to alert the operator of said motorcycle while riding that said stand is in an unsafe position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
147 words
An alerting device for a motorcycle having an ignition switch, a frame assembly, a stand movable from a down position for supporting said motorcycle to an up position out of said down position, and a power source, said alerting device comprising: position responsive switch means mounted on said motorcycle; stand switch means mounted on said motorcycle and responsive to a change in position of said stand relative to said frame assembly; alerting signal means; and means for electrically connecting said position responsive switch means, said stand switch means, said alerting signal means, said ignition switch and said power source so that said alerting signal means is energized when said ignition switch is actuated, said motorcycle is in a straightforward driving position and said stand is downwardly from said up position to alert the operator of said motorcycle while riding that said stand is in an unsafe position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said position responsive switch means is a mercury switch, said mercury switch being closed when said motorcycle is in said straightforward driving position, and wherein said stand switch means is a spring-biased normally open switch, said spring-biased switch being connected to said stand so as to be closed when said stand is in said down position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said motorcycle includes a front fork assembly, and wherein said mercury switch is mounted on said front fork assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said connecting means connects said position responsive switch means, said stand switch means, said alerting signal means, said ignition switch and said power source in electrical series.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said motorcycle includes an electrically energized horn, and wherein said alerting signal means is said horn.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said stand switch means is mounted on said motorcycle and connected to said stand.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said stand includes a stand spring and wherein said stand switch means is connected to said stand spring.
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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) | 1980-04-04 | 1980-10-04 | 1981-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-04 | 1984-10-04 | 1985-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-04 | 1988-10-04 | 1989-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |