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US4022484A
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Motorcycle frame and suspension and methods of making and using the same
Assignee: Harley Davidson Motor Co Inc
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Filing: 1976-03-15
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Granted: 1977-05-10
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Expires: 1996-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A motorcycle frame and rear wheel suspension comprising a main frame in combination with a pivotally mounted and shock mounted rear frame and transition frame.
Inventors
- 👤 William F. Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:16
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K25/00; B62K25/04; B62K25/28; B62K25/283; B62K11/00; B62K11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A motorcycle frame comprising, a main frame, comprising a first vertical member, a plurality of longitudinal members attached to and extending rearwardly from said first vertical member, a second vertical member operably coupling said longitudinal members and a plurality of contoured rear vertical members disposed between said longitudinal members, a rear frame, comprising a plurality of longitudinal members coupled at one end thereof and a plurality of contoured vertical members disposed between said longitudinal members, said rear frame pivotally mounted to said main frame, and transitional structure means operably mounted on said main frame, and damping means operably connecting said main frame to said rear frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A motorcycle frame comprising, a main frame, comprising a first vertical member, a plurality of longitudinal members attached to and extending rearwardly from said first vertical member, a second vertical member operably coupling said longitudinal members and a plurality of contoured rear vertical members disposed between said longitudinal members, a rear frame, comprising a plurality of longitudinal members coupled at one end thereof and a plurality of contoured vertical members disposed between said longitudinal members, said rear frame pivotally mounted to said main frame, and transitional structure means operably mounted on said main frame, and damping means operably connecting said main frame to said rear frame.
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) | 1980-05-09 | 1980-11-08 | 1981-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-09 | 1984-11-08 | 1985-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-09 | 1988-11-08 | 1989-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |