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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141455 | Grab bar end cap A grab bar, which is particularly suitable for attachment to a cart, has open ends that are covered by end caps. The end caps include a retention feature that secures the end cap to the grab bar, and which prevents the grab bar from being detached from the cart. The... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8117942 | Vehicle handle and vehicle A vehicle handle with improved vibration proof function. A balance weight has an inner balance weight portion with a center-of-mass positioned in a handle pipe, and an outer balance weight portion. A floating damper interposed between an outer periphery of the inner... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7997162 | Handle bar extension The instant invention is a handlebar extension that attaches to the top of a standard motorcycle or comparable vehicle allowing the user to secure the handlebars while positioning the handlebars at an elevated position and moving them forward, away from the rider. T... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7908940 | Bar end electric shifter A bar end electric shifter is provided with a handlebar mounting portion, an electrical switch housing portion, a first electrical shift operating member and a second electrical shift operating member. The handlebar mounting portion is configured to be fixedly mount... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7891269 | Straddle type vehicle A vehicle includes a handlebar and a handlebar cover. The handlebar cover includes a front cover for covering a front side of the handlebar and a rear cover for covering a rear side of the handlebar. The front and rear covers are fastened to each other by a fastener... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7779724 | Electrical bicycle shift control device An electrical bicycle shift control assembly is provided that includes at least one electrical bicycle shift control device. The shift control device includes a handlebar mounting portion configured to be clamped onto a handlebar and an electrical shift control swit... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7757582 | Bicycle component mounting structure A bicycle component includes a band and a band tightener. The band is configured to at least partially extend around a bicycle frame portion. The band tightener is coupled to the band to tighten the band on the bicycle frame portion such that a portion of the band t... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7698967 | Bicycle handlebar with removable and adjustable aerobar A handlebar for a bicycle has first and second laterally extending portions disposed outboard of a central attachment portion. Each of the first and second laterally extending portions is preferably winged-like in configuration to provide reduced air resistance. The... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7677134 | Forged product and method of making the product A forged product is made of a magnesium alloy and includes a through hole making portion to make a through hole that runs in a predetermined direction, and a bottom portion that lies on a plane intersecting with the predetermined direction. The through hole includes... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7644642 | Handlebar top clamp for steering systems A top clamp for steering systems used in cycles, such as motorcycles, is provided. The top clamp may be adapted to allow a hand guard crossbar to couple directly thereto. The top clamp may also have a steering damper mount plate adjustably coupled thereto to enable ... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7490531 | Accessory handle fixing base for bicycle (I) A kind of accessory handle fixing base for a bicycle, including an accessory handle, two cushions for elbow's relaxation, and fixing bases. It features include making the lower section of the fixing base be an arc position sheet, and making the radian of the positio... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7448297 | Mountable bicycle structure A mountable bicycle structure is provided that can be clamped onto different sized tubular members such as handlebars by using different adapter members. The mountable bicycle structure basically includes a component support portion, a tubular clamping portion, a ti... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7437970 | Stand tube of a bicycle A stand tube of a bicycle comprises a body; one end of the body formed with a U shape ear; each leg of the U shape ear having a pivotal hole; a head having one end formed with a round portion; the round portion having a transversal penetrating hole; a buckling unit ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7434492 | Clamp member for component attachment to a handlebar, and lever assembly including same A clamp member is described for attaching a component to a handlebar. The clamp member includes a substantially rigid body having a concave surface and a liner having a relatively low coefficient of friction. The liner has opposed first and second surfaces. The firs... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7367420 | All terrain vehicle (ATV) having a rider interface for electronic or mechanical shifting A rider interface for electronic or mechanical shifting of an ATV provided on the ATV handlebars. An up-shift mechanism is located on one side of the ATV and a down-shift mechanism is located remotely from the up-shift mechanism on an opposite side of the ATV. Prefe... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7363873 | Bicycle shift control device with light structure A bicycle shift control device includes a shifter housing, a shift control mechanism and a bicycle light structure. The shift control mechanism is coupled to the shifter housing. The shift control mechanism is configured and arranged to control a bicycle transmissio... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357418 | Steering shaft support structure for vehicle for uneven ground running In a vehicle for uneven ground operation front wheels can be steered with a handle via a steering shaft mounted rotatably on the body frame with an upper cross beam being placed in spanning relationship between left and right front upper pipes composing the body fra... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353732 | Crossbrace clamp assembly A crossbrace, for fitting between intermediate bent sections of a motorcycle handlebar, is formed at its respective ends with a part spherical knob. It is then clamped to the bar, by way of these knobs, by two clamp portions at each end. Each clamp portion has a par... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350436 | Electrical bicycle shift control device An electrical bicycle shift control device is provided that includes a handlebar mounting portion and an electrical shift control switch portion. The handlebar mounting portion is configured to be fixedly mounted in a free end of a handlebar. The electrical shift co... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7331905 | Fixed safety handle of an elliptical cross trainer A fixed safety handle of an elliptical cross trainer includes a fixed safety handle disposed near the top of a primary upright frame of an elliptical cross trainer, extended in direction of the operator, and bent in U-shape. The fixed safety handle includes a first ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7311233 | Bicycle lock holding apparatus A bicycle lock holding apparatus for fastening to a bicycle frame that may be installed and removed quickly to hold a bicycle lock includes a holding structure for fastening to the bicycle frame and a coupling structure for coupling with the lock. The holding struct... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7308864 | Warning flag assembly for use with elongated loads on a roadway vehicle A warning flag assembly is disclosed for attachment to an overhanging load on a roadway vehicle. The flag assembly is generally cylindrical and has one margin secured to a holder that may be releasably attached to the overhanging load using conventional hardware whe... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7278336 | Adjustable shift lever assembly An adjustable gearshift pedal lever for motorcycles and the like designed for attachment to a shift arm. The lever may be designed in a variety of offset lengths that allow for an increase or decrease between the lever and the motorcycle footpeg. In addition, the le... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7255359 | Bicycle The invention relates to a bicycle adjusting device, in particular an adjusting device for adjusting the height of the front wheel suspension, the rear wheel suspension, the saddle or of the steering mechanism of a bicycle, e.g. of a mountain bike, a bicycle with at... | 08/14/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7213485 | Bicycle assistive handlebar structure A bicycle assistive handlebar structure installed at the anterior extent of a front fork stem, stem clamp mount that serves as a means of conjoinment. The stem clamp mount consists of a concave section and a threaded hole that provides for the fastening of bolts ins... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207237 | Dual clamp bicycle stem face plate A dual clamp bicycle stem face plate assembly for use in combination with a bicycle steering system includes a dual clamp face plate member attachable to the outside end of the extension arm of a bicycle steering assembly and which further includes an auxiliary or s... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7191924 | Bicycle cell phone holder A cell phone holder for mounting to bicycle handlebars. The cushion includes a front socket for receiving a cell phone positioning the cell phone in front of the face of the bicyclist when in a racing position. A left and right socket provided on the cell phone hold... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189943 | Heated motorcycle handgrips A heated motorcycle handgrip is securable to a motorcycle handlebar and includes a grip housing that has a first end adapted to receive the handlebar, and a second end opposite the first end. The grip housing includes a heating element that is operable to provide a ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182360 | Bicycle or skateboard peg with independently rotatable surface A roller peg includes a housing attachable to a bicycle or skateboard, the housing including a hole, and a roller that is inserted in the housing so that a surface of the roller protrudes from the hole and the roller spins within the housing. ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175570 | Exercise bicycle frame An exercise bicycle including a frame, an adjustable seat structure, and an adjustable handlebar structure. One example of the frame includes a front fork, a down tube connected with the front fork, a seat tube, and a bottom frame member. The down tube has a first s... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7159423 | Helmet locking device A motorcycle helmet lock securely grasps a metal strap ring (or D ring) of a helmet strap to prevent helmet theft. The helmet lock includes a groove suitable to accept the strap ring and a locking bolt to advance through the strap ring to secure the helmet. The lock... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7162366 | Saddle-type vehicle equipped with a navigation system A GPS antenna is arranged such that it can easily receive satellite radio waves. An ATV vehicle equipped with a navigation system for measuring the position of the vehicle by receiving radio waves from an artificial satellite. A meter box, a GPS unit, and a GPS ante... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7158884 | Saddle-type vehicle equipped with a navigation system A GPS antenna is arranged such that it can easily receive satellite radio waves. An ATV vehicle equipped with a navigation system for measuring the position of the vehicle by receiving radio waves from an artificial satellite. A meter box is mounted to a steering ha... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7143662 | Motorcycle cruiser bars Cruiser bars for motorcycle handlebars comprising right and left cruiser bars pivotally mounted to the motorcycle handlebars for movement in a plane between extended and folded positions at one end and having a handgrip on the opposite end. A connector bar can conne... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7131350 | Bicycle stem with stress reducing handlebar clamp A bicycle stem and front loading handlebar clamp having a pair of C-shaped cradles provided with handlebar contacting surfaces which have an edge to edge maximum extent in the direction of the handlebar greater than the inside diameter of the cradles and wherein the... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7127966 | Aerobar assembly An aerobar assembly is arranged to be mounted on the handlebar stem, rather than on the handlebars, of a bicycle. The aerobar assembly in turn supports the handlebars. By mounting the aerobar on the stem, the range of adjustability of the aerobar is greatly increase... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7127965 | Grip/mirror combination for bicycle A grip/mirror combination includes an auxiliary grip and a mirror device. The auxiliary grip can be mounted on a bicycle handle so that a rider can hold the auxiliary grips while riding the bicycle. While riding the bicycle, the rider can extend the mirror device fr... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7121568 | Motorcycle handlebar mounting system Handlebars for a motorcycle and a system for mounting the handlebars on the front fork tubes of the motorcycle. When mounted on the motorcycle, the handlebars extend the line of the fork tubes to terminate laterally in handgrips. The handlebars provide the illusion ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7118302 | Vehicle clamp having a vibration dampening insert A vehicle clamp which may be a motorcycle clamp includes an elongated body having a pair of spaced fork leg receiving openings and an opening disposed generally between the fork receiving openings for receiving a steering shaft. A pair of spaced handlebar mounts are... | 10/10/2006 |
