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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7374190 | Tricycle A tricycle includes a windshield and a second attaching device. The windshield has a shell part, a first attaching device at the lower part of the shell part, and the shell part includes a front portion and a rear portion, and the rear portion of the shell part is o... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7322592 | Aerodynamic coasting bicycle and method of use An aerodynamic coasting bicycle and method of use are disclosed. In one form, an aerodynamic cycling apparatus includes a main frame including a rear wheel mount and a front wheel mount. The main frame includes a light-weight material and a front wheel is coupled to... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7226393 | Exercise bicycle A unique structure for an indoor exercise bike that provides strength in its design, as well as the flexibility to create an aesthetically appealing frame structure. The monocoque frame design, including two symmetrical halves joined together, forms a very strong, l... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7147238 | Bicycle part with a partitioned chamber A bicycle part comprises a tubular bicycle member elongated in a first direction and having a partition forming an interior partitioned chamber that is elongated in the first direction. The bicycle member does not form an opening extending along the entire length of... | 12/12/2006 |
| 6979014 | Body frame structure for bicycle A body frame for a vehicle includes a head pipe on which a front fork is mounted for permitting a turning movement. A box-shaped box frame portion extends obliquely rearward and downwards from the head pipe. A twin tube portion extends obliquely downward and rearwar... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6267399 | Net shape filament winding manufacturing process, articles made therefrom and composite bicycle fork and other components A high production net shape filament winding manufacturing process and resulting products are disclosed. The manufacture of bicycle frame and their components from filament wound components which have been cut from a section of filament wound stock is dis... | 07/31/2001 |
| 5771305 | Removable bag for mounting of stereo system on two-wheeled vehicle A bag having three compartments, one each for a left speaker, a right speaker and a main unit, is adapted to be releasably mounted to the handlebars of a motorcycle or the like. The bag is provided with stiffening wings to better affix the stereo system t... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5415423 | Modular composite bicycle frame A bicycle (10) with a frame (12) formed out of composite material is disclosed. The frame of this bicycle includes a head unit or module (34) that is attached to two body units (36, 38). The head unit and body unit are formed out of a urethane core and ca... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5375677 | Body frame for a motorcycle A body frame for a motorcycle including a head pipe for supporting a rotary shaft for a handle, a pair of left and right main body frame elements, connected to the head pipe and extending rearwardly of the head pipe, a pair of left and right engine suppor... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5301767 | Wind introducing system for motorcycle A motorcycle arrangement having a frame with an integral air inlet device that takes ram air and delivers it to the engine induction system. The frame air inlet device includes an enlarged portion that encircles components of the front wheel suspension so... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5267767 | Bicycle fairing Disclosed herein is a fairing for a bicycle of the type having a front wheel, a forked steering column and a pair of handle bars, the fairing comprising a shroud, the shroud having a leading edge and a pair of walls extending rearwardly and outwardly on r... | 12/07/1993 |
| 5109942 | Motorcycle body cover A vehicle body cover includes a fairing outer and a fairing inner mounted onto the fairing outer. An instrument panel is supported by the fairing inner. Left and right side panels each have an inner wall with an upper rim, and an outwardly extending flang... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5069469 | Recumbent cycle Recumbent cycle (12) is supported by a pair of forward steerable wheels (16) and a single rear drivewheel (18) mounted on rear end portion of a frame structure (14) by a hub assembly (50) having an integral transmission and brake. A pair of side-mounted g... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5002149 | Motorcycle The present invention provides a motorcycle which is characterized by having a pair of handgrips positioned between the steering handle and the driver's seat for grasping by a passenger seated rearwardly of the driver. The passenger, when seated behind th... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4964484 | Motorcycle fairing A motorcycle fairing for enclosing the engine and other components of a motorcycle includes a pair of body portions, each of which has a forward segment and a rear segment connected by a leg receiving recess. Air introduced at the front of the fairing to ... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4843905 | Handle bar socket with air blowing and sounding function An air blowing and sounding handle bar socket connects onto the end of handle bars of bicycles and the like. A whistle inserted in the handle bar socket makes a pleasant sound when the handle bar socket is squeezed. Two semicircular air chambers are conne... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4633965 | Motorcycle A motorcycle comprising an engine, a radiator mounted in front of the engine and a seat cowl mounted on the rear portion of the motorcycle, a guide member extends from the radiator to the seat cowl for guiding air from the rear of the radiator to the seat... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4613146 | Monocoque bicycle frame A monocoque bicycle frame having a body defined by right and left side panels, top and bottom panels, and a bifurcated rearward portion defined by such panels and also by a rear wheel well insert. The body panels and insert completely enclose a continuous... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4534578 | Muscle driven, single track bicycle A bicycle comprises a frame made of a plastic material or aluminium, which frame comprises a structural center section and two bracing members located externally relative to a vertical plane each defined by the laterally outermost point of each foot pedal... | 08/13/1985 |
| 4520891 | Motorcycle The frame of the vehicle includes a forward section which provides a mounting for the front wheel and motor, a rear section for mounting the rear wheel, and an intermediate section extending between and connecting the other two sections. The intermediate ... | 06/04/1985 |
| 4506753 | Removeable forecab for motorcycles Removeable cab for attachment to the front of a motorcycle having a telescoping tube front wheel, after removal of the front wheel, to produce a three-wheeled vehicle powered by the engine of the motorcycle, wherein the cab comprises an elongated housing ... | 03/26/1985 |
| 4488618 | Body for motorscooter A bearing body for motorscooter, comprising lateral cowls formed solidly therewith, also comprising releasable restraining means for securing a spare wheel to the side of the body within one of said cowls, there being also a lockable aperture, proximal to... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4487283 | Motorcycle In a motorcycle, the frame body has the shape of a single pipe over its whole length, and carries a front shield at its front portion, a floor at its intermediate portion, and a body cover at its rear portion, respectively. The front shield is formed of a... | 12/11/1984 |
| 4441574 | Rear cover device for motorcycles A rear cover device in a motorcycle having an engine disposed substantially in front of a rear wheel, a muffler at one side of the rear wheel, and a rear wheel support member and a shock absorber at the other side of the rear wheel. The device comprises a... | 04/10/1984 |
| 4440412 | Motorcycle The application discloses a cowling structure of thin sheet material secured to the head pipe and provided to support a front-fork steering shaft and forms part of the vehicle frame with a rear-wheel driving power unit solidly fitted to the cowling struct... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4411443 | Streamlined bicycle design The invention includes a low-drag cycle having an elongated frame extending between a smaller front wheel and a larger rear wheel. A cyclist assumes a recumbant position over the frame facing down. A cycle is steered by means of the front wheel, while the... | 10/25/1983 |
| 4411333 | Motor cycle fairing A motor cycle including a frame and a fairing mounted on the frame, the fairing comprising a molded shell formed to provide a bridge portion having two depending side portions which define with the bridge portion a cavity of generally inverted U-shape in ... | 10/25/1983 |
| 4410198 | Human powered vehicle A human powered vehicle of the pedal-driven type having three or more wheels, a frame and seat for supporting one or more riders in a generally supine position, and a streamlined shell enclosure with a transparent canopy which is openable for entry and eg... | 10/18/1983 |
| 4347909 | Two-wheeled motorcycle with pivotable seat arrangement A two-wheeled motorcycle includes a shell made of thin plates to the front end of which a head pipe is fixed. The shell is opened at its rear side and a rear wheel driving power unit is accommodated by and fixed to the shell. A seat stay carrying a rider'... | 09/07/1982 |
| 4334589 | Two-wheeled motorcycle with combined frame and cowling structure A two-wheeled motorcycle includes a shell for enveloping a power unit for driving a rear wheel of the motorcycle and to the front end of which a head pipe is fixed. The shell is composed of an upper shell half constituted at least by a top plate and right... | 06/15/1982 |
| 4326728 | Fairing for ground-travelling vehicle Apparatus for enhancing the aerodynamic travel capability of a ground-travelling vehicle having a frame. Anchor means are attached to the frame. An aerodynamic fairing surrounds the frame and is attached to the anchor means with biasing means. The biasing... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4293052 | Lightweight two-wheeled vehicle A lightweight vehicle which utilizes a single large wheel in the rear that carries most of the weight with a single small wheel in front for guidance. The driver's seat is normally positioned immediately in front of the large wheel and the engine is posit... | 10/06/1981 |
| 4157739 | Motorcycle A pair of elongated, parallel tubes. A frame is formed by transverse members joining the tubes at each end thereof. Wheels are affixed to each end of the frame and are interconnected by tie rod structures such that the wheels operate together as a steerin... | 06/12/1979 |
| 4130315 | Motorcycle fairing with vent means A motorcycle fairing is disclosed herein which comprises a one-piece, formed or molded sheet of plastic, such as acrylic or fiberglass, having portions which extend in front of and above the motorcycle handlebars, and further including leg portions which ... | 12/19/1978 |