US4178033A
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Motorcycle covering
Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
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Filing: 1977-05-24
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Granted: 1979-12-11
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Expires: 1997-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A fairing-like covering for a motorcycle which covers essentially the area of the handlebar as well as lateral areas of the motorcycle, and which essentially consists of an upper and of a lower part; a spoiler is thereby arranged at the covering which covers off the connecting place of the upper and lower part.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans-Albrecht Muth
- 👤 Hans-Gunther v. d. Marwitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:50
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J17/00; B62J17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A covering for a motorcycle which covers essentially the frontal area of the motorcycle from the handlebar down to the drive means as well as lateral areas of the motorcycle, and which consists essentially of an upper part and a lower part connected together in the area of a spoiler means formed integrally with the upper part and wherein the covering forms a fairing and the upper part, for purposes of forming the spoiler means, is constructed in its lower edge area projecting obliquely outwardly and downwardly from the motorcycle, characterized in that a connecting flange for the lower part is arranged at the spoiler means along the inner side thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A covering for a motorcycle which covers essentially the frontal area of the motorcycle from the handlebar down to the drive means as well as lateral areas of the motorcycle, and which consists essentially of an upper part and a lower part connected together in the area of a spoiler means formed integrally with the upper part and wherein the covering forms a fairing and the upper part, for purposes of forming the spoiler means, is constructed in its lower edge area projecting obliquely outwardly and downwardly from the motorcycle, characterized in that a connecting flange for the lower part is arranged at the spoiler means along the inner side thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A covering according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting flange is essentially vertically directed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A covering according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting flange is essentially horizontally directed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A covering according to claim 1, characterized in that the spoiler means extends from the frontal area of the covering into the portions thereof covering the lateral areas of the motorcycle and rises upwardly toward the rear.
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) | 1982-12-10 | 1983-06-11 | 1983-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-10 | 1987-06-11 | 1987-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-10 | 1991-06-11 | 1991-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |