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US4135758A
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Motorcycle touring fairing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-01-06
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Granted: 1979-01-23
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Expires: 1998-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A fairing attached to the motorcycle frame and having forwardly inclined supports each secured at their lower ends at multiple points to the frame down-tubes. The fairing and a frontal closure panel define curved openings for the passage of the motorcycle front fork with the openings being of a size and shape to permit full steering movement. The fairing defines an oblong headlight opening permitting a full range of headlight movement. A pliable glare shield on the fairing prevents headlight reflection to the operator's eyes. Detachable storage bags are removably mounted on the interior of the fairing by means of pressure-sensitive closure strips. A windshield on the fairing is secured by a flanged dash member.
Inventors
- 👤 Vern E. Clements
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:12
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J17/00; B62J17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A motorcycle fairing for attachment to the motorcycle frame and including a windshield and comprising, a fairing member defining a lower frontal opening, a frontal closure panel on said fairing member and closing said opening and partially defining curvilinear openings through which the motorcycle fork extends, said panel openings permitting normal fork steering movement, fairing mounting means comprising multiple supports each removably attached at its lower end to a down-tube of the motorcycle frame, said supports each including a plate adjacent their upper ends for fairing member attachment, and a dash panel attached to the fairing rearward side and having a flange along its upper terminus for the reception of fasteners extending therethrough and through a windshield lower edge for securement of same to the fairing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A motorcycle fairing for attachment to the motorcycle frame and including a windshield and comprising, a fairing member defining a lower frontal opening, a frontal closure panel on said fairing member and closing said opening and partially defining curvilinear openings through which the motorcycle fork extends, said panel openings permitting normal fork steering movement, fairing mounting means comprising multiple supports each removably attached at its lower end to a down-tube of the motorcycle frame, said supports each including a plate adjacent their upper ends for fairing member attachment, and a dash panel attached to the fairing rearward side and having a flange along its upper terminus for the reception of fasteners extending therethrough and through a windshield lower edge for securement of same to the fairing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The fairing claimed in claim 1 additionally including storage bags, fabric closure strips on said storage bags and on said fairing member for interengagement enabling detachable mounting of the storage bags on the fairing member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The motorcycle fairing claimed in claim 1 wherein said fairing member defines an oblong headlight opening, a pliable member secured to said fairing member adjacent the headlight opening and adapted for rested engagement with the upper edge of a motorcycle headlight to provide a glare shield.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fairing claimed in claim 1 wherein said multiple supports each include semicircular fittings, adjacent their lower ends, clamps securing said fittings in engagement with the frame down-tubes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The motorcycle fairing claimed in claim 4 wherein the semicircular fittings on each support are spaced from one another along their respective down-tubes to enhance support rigidity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
The motorcycle fairing claimed in claim 5 wherein each of said supports comprises a primary member having at its lower end one of said semicircular fittings and a secondary member having the remaining semicircular fitting attached at its lower end, a support brace extending intermediate and connecting said second member to the semicircular fitting on said primary support member.
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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) | 1982-01-22 | 1982-07-24 | 1983-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-22 | 1986-07-24 | 1987-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-22 | 1990-07-24 | 1991-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |