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Adjustable vehicle attachment stem
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2003-01-14
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Granted: 2004-08-24
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Expires: 2023-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A user adjustable variable axial length vehicle attachment stem is disclosed. The vehicle attachment stem includes a pair of extension elements which connect to a vehicle, such as a motorcycle, on one end and a mirror or other vehicle accessory on the other. The user can adjust the axial length of the stem by screwing in or out a threaded connection between the extension elements, and once the desired length is selected, the connection is secured by a connector, such as a hand adjustable threaded lock or a detent.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. De Leon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:26
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J29/00; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/078; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/57; Y10T403/5733
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A vehicle attachment stems, said stem comprising: a) a pair of generally tubular extension elements extending generally along an axial direction, said pair of extension elements being adjustably connected to one another via a threaded engagement; b) a connector movable in an axial direction relative to the axial direction of tubular extension members, said connector further comprising threaded portions and a gripping portion, said threaded portions for mating between said extension elements in an axial direction, and said gripping portion for facilitating a hand tightened fit without the use of a tool with said extension elements, wherein the threaded connector secures a user selected length of said stem in said axial direction and a user selected radial orientation of said stem relative to said axial direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A vehicle attachment stems, said stem comprising: a) a pair of generally tubular extension elements extending generally along an axial direction, said pair of extension elements being adjustably connected to one another via a threaded engagement; b) a connector movable in an axial direction relative to the axial direction of tubular extension members, said connector further comprising threaded portions and a gripping portion, said threaded portions for mating between said extension elements in an axial direction, and said gripping portion for facilitating a hand tightened fit without the use of a tool with said extension elements, wherein the threaded connector secures a user selected length of said stem in said axial direction and a user selected radial orientation of said stem relative to said axial direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The vehicle attachment stem of claim 1 , wherein said stem is a mirror stem.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicle attachment stem of claim 1 , wherein said stem is a motorcycle mirror stem.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
A motorcycle mirror stem, said stem comprising: a) a pair of generally tubular extension elements extending generally along an axial direction, said pair of extension elements being adjustably connected to one another via an axial threaded engagement, wherein one of the tubular extension member has a male thread, and the other a female thread; b) a detent connector for said extension elements, said detent connector extending radially through at least one of said extension elements for providing a user adjustable friction fit with said axial threaded engagement, whereby the detent connector secures a user selected axial length and radial orientation of said stem.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
A motorcycle mirror stem, said stem comprising: a) a pair of generally tubular extension elements extending generally along an axial direction, said pair of extension elements being adjustably connected to one another via an axial threaded engagement, wherein one of the tubular extension member has a male thread, and the other a female thread; b) a detent connector for said extension elements, said detent connector extending radially through at least one of said extension elements for providing a user adjustable friction fit with said axial threaded engagement, whereby the detent connector secures a user selected axial length and radial orientation of said stem.
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