US4923026A
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Floor device for vehicles
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1985-04-16
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Granted: 1990-05-08
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Expires: 2005-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A floor device for a vehicle including a single front wheel, comprising a floor portion arranged to be substantially flat in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and a foot rest portion formed to be continuous with a front portion of the floor portion, the foot rest portion extending obliquely upwardly forwardly from the front portion of the floor portion at least to the vicinity of a steering support member of the front wheel. Sufficient longitudinal floor length is obtainable, without extension of the wheel base, to assure a comfortable freedom of the driver at his feet.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Shimoyama
- 👤 Katsuyoshi Kawasaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:41
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K5/00; B62K5/02; B62K5/023; B62K5/025; B62J; B62J17/00; B62J17/02; B62J17/06; B62J25/00; B62J25/04; B62K11/00; B62K11/02; B62K11/10; F; F02; F02B; F02B61/00; F02B61/02; B62K2202/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A floor device for a vehicle including a single front wheel, comprising: a floor portion arranged to be substantially flat in the longitudinal direction of said vehicle; a footrest portion formed to be continuous with a front portion of said floor portion; said footrest portion extending obliquely upwardly forwardly from said front portion of said floor portion to above said front wheel on both lateral sides of a steering support member of said front wheel, said steering support member comprising a head tube supporting a steering stem provided therethrough for steering said front wheel; said footrest portion comprising an integral cover portion which surrounds the entirety of said head tube; said cover portion comprising a portion defining a fender of said front wheel; said cover portion covers the entirety of said steering stem; and said cover portion extends upwardly to a front unit of said vehicle having a headlight and instruments mounted therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A floor device for a vehicle including a single front wheel, comprising: a floor portion arranged to be substantially flat in the longitudinal direction of said vehicle; a footrest portion formed to be continuous with a front portion of said floor portion; said footrest portion extending obliquely upwardly forwardly from said front portion of said floor portion to above said front wheel on both lateral sides of a steering support member of said front wheel, said steering support member comprising a head tube supporting a steering stem provided therethrough for steering said front wheel; said footrest portion comprising an integral cover portion which surrounds the entirety of said head tube; said cover portion comprising a portion defining a fender of said front wheel; said cover portion covers the entirety of said steering stem; and said cover portion extends upwardly to a front unit of said vehicle having a headlight and instruments mounted therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A floor device according to claim 1, wherein: said vehicle is of a scooter type.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A floor device according to claim 1, wherein: said vehicle comprises a motor bicycle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A floor device according to claim 1, wherein: said vehicle comprises a prime mover-equipped tricycle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A floor device according to claim 1, wherein: said floor portion, said footrest portion, said cover portion and said fender together define an integral unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A floor device according to claim 1, wherein: said fender extends downwardly so as to cover an upper part of said front wheel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
160 words
A floor device for a vehicle including a single front wheel, comprising: a floor portion arranged to be substantially flat in the longitudinal direction of said vehicle; a footrest portion formed to be continuous with a front portion of said floor portion; said footrest portion extending obliquely upwardly forwardly from said front portion of said floor portion to above said front wheel on both lateral sides of a steering support member of said front wheel, said steering support member comprising a head tube supporting a steering stem provided therethrough for steering said front wheel; a front unit of said vehicle provided in front of a handlebar and having a headlight and instruments mounted therein; an upstanding cover extending from said footrest portion upwards to said front unit of said vehicle so as to cover the entirety of said head tube and said steering stem; and a front lower part of said cover extends forwardly downward to form a front fender.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
160 words
A floor device for a vehicle including a single front wheel, comprising: a floor portion arranged to be substantially flat in the longitudinal direction of said vehicle; a footrest portion formed to be continuous with a front portion of said floor portion; said footrest portion extending obliquely upwardly forwardly from said front portion of said floor portion to above said front wheel on both lateral sides of a steering support member of said front wheel, said steering support member comprising a head tube supporting a steering stem provided therethrough for steering said front wheel; a front unit of said vehicle provided in front of a handlebar and having a headlight and instruments mounted therein; an upstanding cover extending from said footrest portion upwards to said front unit of said vehicle so as to cover the entirety of said head tube and said steering stem; and a front lower part of said cover extends forwardly downward to form a front fender.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A floor device according to claim 7, wherein: said upstanding cover has the rear half portion thereof formed integral with said footrest portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
180 words
A floor device for a vehicle including a single front wheel, comprising: a floor portion arranged to be substantially flat in the longitudinal direction of said vehicle; a frame having a pair of pipe members each of which is arranged to be low and substantially horizontal and above which said floor portion is provided; a footrest portion formed to be continuous with a front portion of said floor portion; said footrest portion extending obliquely upwardly forwardly from said front portion of said floor portion to above said front wheel on both lateral sides of a steering support member of said front wheel, said steering support member comprising a head tube supporting a steering stem provided therethrough for steering said front wheel; said footrest portion comprising an integral cover portion which surrounds the entirety of said head tube; said cover portion comprising a portion defining a fender of said front wheel; said cover portion covers the entirety of said steering stem; and said cover portion extends upwardly to a front unit of said vehicle having a headlight and instruments mounted therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
180 words
A floor device for a vehicle including a single front wheel, comprising: a floor portion arranged to be substantially flat in the longitudinal direction of said vehicle; a frame having a pair of pipe members each of which is arranged to be low and substantially horizontal and above which said floor portion is provided; a footrest portion formed to be continuous with a front portion of said floor portion; said footrest portion extending obliquely upwardly forwardly from said front portion of said floor portion to above said front wheel on both lateral sides of a steering support member of said front wheel, said steering support member comprising a head tube supporting a steering stem provided therethrough for steering said front wheel; said footrest portion comprising an integral cover portion which surrounds the entirety of said head tube; said cover portion comprising a portion defining a fender of said front wheel; said cover portion covers the entirety of said steering stem; and said cover portion extends upwardly to a front unit of said vehicle having a headlight and instruments mounted therein.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-05-07 | 1993-11-06 | 1994-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-05-07 | 1997-11-06 | 1998-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-05-07 | 2001-11-06 | 2002-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |