US4696366A
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Motorcycle
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1985-12-31
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Granted: 1987-09-29
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Expires: 2005-12-31
Abstract
Abstract In a motorcycle, a fuel tank is mounted to a main frame extending from a head pipe to the rear of a vehicle body in such mode that the fuel tank can be mounted from and dismounted to the side of the vehicle body, and an exhaust pipe is disposed along the main frame at the same level as the fuel tank.
Inventors
- 👤 Shigeru Hattori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:00
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J35/00; B62K; B62K11/00; B62K11/02; B62K11/04; B62K25/00; B62K25/04; B62K25/28; B62K25/283; B62K25/286; F; F01; F01N; F01N13/00; F01N13/08; F01N2340/00; F01N2340/04; F01N2590/00; F01N2590/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A motorcycle comprising a main frame and cross pipes extending from a head pipe toward the rear of a vehicle body, a fuel tank mounted to said main frame in such mode that said fuel tank can be mounted to and dismounted from the side of said vehicle body, and an exhaust pipe disposed along said main frame at the same level as said fuel tank, said exhaust pipe having an upper portion positioned on a longitudinal vertical center plane of said motorcycle, said fuel tank being divided into left and right fuel tank sections mounted to said main frame from the left and right sides, respectively, of said vehicle body, and the opposed inside walls of said respective fuel tank sections are recessed and protruded so as to embrace said exhaust pipe disposed along said main frame, said main frame and said cross pipes therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A motorcycle comprising a main frame and cross pipes extending from a head pipe toward the rear of a vehicle body, a fuel tank mounted to said main frame in such mode that said fuel tank can be mounted to and dismounted from the side of said vehicle body, and an exhaust pipe disposed along said main frame at the same level as said fuel tank, said exhaust pipe having an upper portion positioned on a longitudinal vertical center plane of said motorcycle, said fuel tank being divided into left and right fuel tank sections mounted to said main frame from the left and right sides, respectively, of said vehicle body, and the opposed inside walls of said respective fuel tank sections are recessed and protruded so as to embrace said exhaust pipe disposed along said main frame, said main frame and said cross pipes therebetween.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
DE1118632B
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JPS5889423A
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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) | 1990-09-28 | 1991-03-30 | 1991-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-09-28 | 1995-03-30 | 1995-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-09-28 | 1999-03-30 | 1999-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |