US4396086A
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Motorcycle front symbol plate
Assignee: Yamaha Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1981-04-13
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Granted: 1983-08-02
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Expires: 2001-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A motorcycle is equipped with a water cooled engine and a radiator for the engine. The radiator is mounted to the front fork of the vehicle. A number (symbol) displaying plate is mounted to the front fork ahead of the radiator. An opening is placed adjacent to the mounting plate, and air guides are placed so that the on coming air is guided to the radiator, preferably as a laminar flow.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshiyuki Hattori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:51
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K11/00; F; F01; F01P; F01P11/00; F01P11/12; F02; F02B; F02B61/00; F02B61/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A front number holder for use in combination with a motorcycle of the type which includes a frame, a front fork, a water-cooled engine, and, mounted to said front fork and facing forwardly therefrom, a radiator, said holder comprising; a hollow body mounted to said front fork forwardly of said radiator, having a forwardly-facing opening and a peripheral continuous wall forming a compartment with an open rear end facing said radiator, whereby to confine and direct rearwardly flowing air from the opening to the radiator, and a number displaying seat portion facing forwardly on said body adjacent to said opening, said seat portion at least partially occluding said radiator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A front number holder for use in combination with a motorcycle of the type which includes a frame, a front fork, a water-cooled engine, and, mounted to said front fork and facing forwardly therefrom, a radiator, said holder comprising; a hollow body mounted to said front fork forwardly of said radiator, having a forwardly-facing opening and a peripheral continuous wall forming a compartment with an open rear end facing said radiator, whereby to confine and direct rearwardly flowing air from the opening to the radiator, and a number displaying seat portion facing forwardly on said body adjacent to said opening, said seat portion at least partially occluding said radiator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A front number holder according to claim 8 in which said body includes a pair of spaced apart generally upright side walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A front number plate according to claim 1 in which an air guide plate is disposed behind said seat portion to direct said air.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A front number plate according to claim 1 in which said opening is below said seat portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A front number plate according to claim 1 in which said opening is above said portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A front number plate according to claim 1 in which said seat portion slants whereby to be elongated relative to its length if it were made upright.
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) | 1986-08-01 | 1987-01-31 | 1987-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-01 | 1991-01-31 | 1991-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-01 | 1995-01-31 | 1995-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |