US4168097A
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Wind shield adapter for motorcycle fairing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-28
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Granted: 1979-09-18
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Expires: 1997-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A motorcycle wind shield has two sections the mid portion of which are joined together, the two sections defining openings to receive tines of the steering fork, the sections closable about the tines, the shield cooperating with a motorcycle fairing.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald L. Doll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:00
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J17/00; B62J17/02; B62J17/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A wind shield adapted to cover the gap between a motorcycle front wheel support fork and a motorcycle wind screen fairing, comprising (a) a flexible flap comprising two laterally elongated sections the mid-portions of which are joined together, (b) said sections having lateral portions which are longitudinally opposed and define two openings for receiving the tines of said fork, said openings laterally spaced apart, (c) and means on said sections to releasably interconnect said opposed portions thereof to close said lateral portions toward one another, reducing the sizes of said openings so that said portions fit closely about said tines, (d) said laterally opposed portions having terminals which project longitudinally toward one another to accommodate said interconnections, (e) said flap sections being joined together by flap extent intermediate said openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A wind shield adapted to cover the gap between a motorcycle front wheel support fork and a motorcycle wind screen fairing, comprising (a) a flexible flap comprising two laterally elongated sections the mid-portions of which are joined together, (b) said sections having lateral portions which are longitudinally opposed and define two openings for receiving the tines of said fork, said openings laterally spaced apart, (c) and means on said sections to releasably interconnect said opposed portions thereof to close said lateral portions toward one another, reducing the sizes of said openings so that said portions fit closely about said tines, (d) said laterally opposed portions having terminals which project longitudinally toward one another to accommodate said interconnections, (e) said flap sections being joined together by flap extent intermediate said openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The wind shield of claim 1 wherein said means comprises VELCRO strips on said terminals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The wind shield of claim 1 including said motorcycle, with said fairing supporting outer portions of said flap, said opposed portions overlapping one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The wind shield of claim 3 wherein the flap has slip engagement with the surface of the fairing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The wind shield of claim 4 wherein the flap is oval shaped, the long axis of the oval passing through said openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The wind shield of claim 1 wherein said flap consists of leather.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1982-09-17 | 1983-03-19 | 1983-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-17 | 1987-03-19 | 1987-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-09-17 | 1991-03-19 | 1991-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |