US4189762A
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Headlight for motorized two-wheeled vehicle
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1977-09-03
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Granted: 1980-02-19
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Expires: 1997-09-03
Abstract
Abstract A headlight assembly for a motorcycle and the like employing a reflector and a headlight casing covering the rear surface of the reflector. A supporting structure is disposed inside the casing for receiving a wiring coupler placed in a space in the casing; the supporting structure extends from the casing.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshihiro Nakazawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:19
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S41/00; F21S41/50; F21S41/55; B; B62; B62J; B62J11/00; B62J11/10; B62J11/19; B62J6/00; B62J6/02; B62J6/022; F21S41/10; F21S41/19; F21S41/192
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A headlight assembly for a two-wheeled motor vehicle of the type comprising: a reflector and an associated headlight casing covering the rear surface of the reflector; said casing having right- and left-hand wiring chambers; a first pair of metallic supporting members for receiving said right- and left-hand wiring chambers disposed in a space formed in an upper portion of said casing so as to extend from said casing; said first pair of supporting members in said casing are each formed of a strip of metal separately from the casing being attached at its base portion to said casing by a fastening member; a second pair of supporting means disposed at opposite sides of a lower portion of said casing and being formed integral therewith; said second pair of supporting means are formed of synthetic resinous material and having integral extending ridges with opposite surfaces facing one another; said headlight assembly being positioned between right- and left-hand front fork members; output side wire harnesses extending inwardly from said right- and left-hand wiring couplers and being connected to operation switches located on the right- and left-hand steering handles of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A headlight assembly for a two-wheeled motor vehicle of the type comprising: a reflector and an associated headlight casing covering the rear surface of the reflector; said casing having right- and left-hand wiring chambers; a first pair of metallic supporting members for receiving said right- and left-hand wiring chambers disposed in a space formed in an upper portion of said casing so as to extend from said casing; said first pair of supporting members in said casing are each formed of a strip of metal separately from the casing being attached at its base portion to said casing by a fastening member; a second pair of supporting means disposed at opposite sides of a lower portion of said casing and being formed integral therewith; said second pair of supporting means are formed of synthetic resinous material and having integral extending ridges with opposite surfaces facing one another; said headlight assembly being positioned between right- and left-hand front fork members; output side wire harnesses extending inwardly from said right- and left-hand wiring couplers and being connected to operation switches located on the right- and left-hand steering handles of the vehicle.
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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) | 1983-02-18 | 1983-08-20 | 1984-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-18 | 1987-08-20 | 1988-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-18 | 1991-08-20 | 1992-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |