US4461189A
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Gas twist grip for handlebars of motor-driven two-wheeled vehicles
Assignee: Gustav Magenwirth GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1981-03-25
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Granted: 1984-07-24
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Expires: 2001-03-25
Abstract
Abstract An improved twist gas strip for the handlebar of a motorcycle or the like in which a bowden cable return roll housing has a continuous slit for suspending the bowden cable, which slit is closed above the return roll by a detachable lid.
Inventors
- 👤 Ludwig Rottenkolber
- 👤 Karl Autenrieth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:59
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/12; F16C1/18; B; B62; B62K; B62K23/00; B62K23/02; B62K23/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20256; Y10T74/20268; Y10T74/2028; Y10T74/20287; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042; Y10T74/20438; Y10T74/20474; Y10T74/20486
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A twist gas grip for the handlebar of a motor-driven two-wheeled vehicle including in combination a tube rotatable on said handlebar, a housing secured to said handlebar for restraining said tube against movement in the direction of the axis of said handlebar, a bowden cable, a cable-receiving drum carried by said tube for movement therewith, a cable return roll separate from said drum, means mounting said return roll for rotary movement to guide said cable for movement out of said housing in a direction parallel to an axis of the handlebar, said housing being formed with a continuous slit open at the top of said housing to permit insertion of said cable from above, placing it on said roll and hanging it on said drum, and a detachable lid for closing said housing above said return roll.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A twist gas grip for the handlebar of a motor-driven two-wheeled vehicle including in combination a tube rotatable on said handlebar, a housing secured to said handlebar for restraining said tube against movement in the direction of the axis of said handlebar, a bowden cable, a cable-receiving drum carried by said tube for movement therewith, a cable return roll separate from said drum, means mounting said return roll for rotary movement to guide said cable for movement out of said housing in a direction parallel to an axis of the handlebar, said housing being formed with a continuous slit open at the top of said housing to permit insertion of said cable from above, placing it on said roll and hanging it on said drum, and a detachable lid for closing said housing above said return roll.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
Gas twist grip as in claim 1 characterized in that the lid (14) is detachable by means of a manually actuated knob (17).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Gas twist grip as in claim 2 characterized in that the lid (14) can be raised by means of said knob (17).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
Gas twist grip as in claim 3, characterized in that the lid (14) is held rotatable, but axially immovable on a screw spindle (16) of knob (17) by means of a safety ring (15).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
Gas twist grip as in claim 4 characterized in that the lid (14) has a slit (19) in the area of spindle (16).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
Gas twist grip as in claim 1 characterized in that the return roll (11) is held inside housing (5) independently of lid (14).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
Gas twist grip as in claim 1 characterized in that the return roll (11) is held by means of a hollow screw (9) the internal bore of which takes up the screw spindle (16) of the knob (17).
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) | 1987-07-24 | 1988-01-23 | 1988-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-24 | 1992-01-23 | 1992-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-24 | 1996-01-23 | 1996-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |