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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177013 | Motorcycle rear-wheels transmission and suspension system A rear-wheels transmission and suspension system, adapted for modifying a two wheeled motorcycle into a motorcycle containing two rear wheels, includes a suspension device, a rear axle and a transmission device. The suspension device includes a supporting frame long... | 05/15/2012 |
| 7637338 | All-terrain vehicle An all-terrain vehicle comprising a rear platform between the rear wheels providing standing room and access to the straddle seat of the all-terrain vehicle. The all-terrain vehicle may also featuring a rear passageway and a side passageway for the rider of the all-... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7631715 | Golf caddy vehicle A golf caddy vehicle comprise a seat assembly mounted on a frame of the vehicle at an attachment location ahead of an axis of rotation of a pair of rear drive wheels via at least one spring element. A pair of rear legs of the seat assembly are pivotally coupled to t... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7419024 | Wheelchair accessible trike A motortrike designed to allow individuals that use a wheelchair to independently operate it. The motortrike comprises a wheelchair frame assembly that secures onto a motorcycle frame, a movable platform assembly a transmission assembly, a power transfer assembly an... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7374192 | System for accessing components of a power train of a straddle type vehicle A system is provided that permits access to one or more components of the power train of a straddle type vehicle (or another internal component or components) without requiring such component to protrude from the body cover of the vehicle. The system can comprise a ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7367573 | All terrain vehicle A front frame portion of an underframe which constitutes a lower portion of a vehicle body frame is formed in a triangular shape, and, at the same time, the front frame portion of the underframe is formed in a peaked shape in a plan view. The underframe is integrall... | 05/06/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7343997 | Tilting independent suspension system for motorcycle trike A tilting suspension system is adapted for use with a vehicle having three wheels and a frame. The system has two sets of control arms, each set of control arms being pivotally connected to one side of the frame. An upright is pivotally connected to each set of cont... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7311170 | All terrain vehicle An all terrain vehicle is capable of preventing the temperature of air supplied to an engine and the temperature of a battery from being excessively increased and has a large minimum ground clearance. An object-mountable supporting box is bridged between left and ri... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311167 | Swingable vehicle A left drive shaft and a right drive shaft each include an inside constant velocity joint and an outside constant velocity joint with a ball spline mechanism provided between the inside constant velocity joint and the outside constant velocity joint for enabling the... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7255191 | Composite construction vehicle frame A vehicle frame that includes first and second frame portions. The first frame portion has a plurality of struts associated with each other to form a first framework. The second frame portion is associable with the first frame portion in a stiffening association for... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7255193 | Speed equalizing linkage design for dual hydrostatic transmissions An HST propel system includes first and second pumps having displacements variable in response to movement of first (31) and second (33) control shafts, respectively; and a linkage arrangement for moving the control shafts in unison in response to move... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7240758 | Component arrangement for an all terrain vehicle An all terrain vehicle (“ATV”) is disclosed having a frame with front, rear, right, and left sides. An engine and at least two wheel axes are disposed on the frame. A plurality of wheels are disposed on the at least two wheel axes. The engine includes a cylinder... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7232171 | All-terrain vehicle glove compartment An all terrain vehicle glove compartment provided below the seat of the vehicle to increase usable space includes an extension deck extending from the base of the compartment towards the rear or along the direction of the width of body of the vehicle to define a cha... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228931 | Agricultural applicator configuration for enhanced visibility A configuration of a three-wheeled agricultural applicator is provided that enhances visibility or the field of view of an operator. The three-wheeled agricultural applicator includes a frame assembly having a fork assembly and a kingpin extending generally upward t... | 06/12/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7207408 | Reinforcing support structure for a three-wheeled motor vehicle, and three-wheeled motor vehicle incorporating same A three-wheeled motor vehicle includes a through coupling situated between right and left internal shafts and rear wheels, each via a drive shaft. The axial lines of right and left internal shafts are both intersected with a straight line as a rocking axis. If the r... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7192040 | Drive mechanism for vehicle The present invention provides an electric-driven vehicle, which comprises a supporting platform and an upright tube, wherein the supporting platform has first and second ends and a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the first and second ends, the upright tube is fi... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7172045 | Motortricycle with oscillation mechanism A motortricycle with oscillation mechanism including left and right suspension arms respectively swingably mounted onto a vehicle body frame, rear wheels mounted respectively onto the outer portions of the left and right suspension arms. An oscillation mechanism per... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7150332 | Speed controller for a vehicle A kinematic speed controller for a vehicle requires the constant deliberate movement of a rotary apparatus which is physically independent from the vehicle drive system. It does not require substantial operator muscle power since there is no direct mechanical connec... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7143853 | Roll-related reactive system A three-wheeled vehicle having a pair of front wheels and a single rear wheel is provided with a roll-related reactive system. The roll-related reactive system provides braking of at least one of the front wheels independent of braking initiated by an operator of th... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140474 | Parking brake lever attaching structure for a saddle-type vehicle A parking brake attachment structure is provided secured to a separate portion of the vehicle frame disposed above the main frame section. The attachment structure includes a bracket secured above the vehicle to the auxiliary frame. A stay is mounted so as to protru... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7128341 | All-terrain vehicle storage box A front storage box for use on an all-terrain vehicle. The front storage box comprises two components: an accessory box and a cargo rack. The accessory box forms a storage compartment in which cargo may be stowed. The cargo rack is integral with a lid for the access... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7059441 | Mount frame for an electric motor-driven wheeled vehicle A mount frame includes a first frame unit having a first rear frame portion which is provided with an anchoring member and a gripped member. A second frame unit has a second front frame portion provided with a seat post, an anchored member which is disposed to be jo... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7028818 | Linkage for motorcycle brake A motorcycle including a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame, a seat and handlebars is disclosed. The motorcycle includes a linkage connecting a brake pedal with a caliper. The caliper is located within a body perimeter of the motorcycle. The caliper is adapted to en... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7000727 | Direct drive assembly and go-kart containing same A go-kart drive assembly with an internal combustion engine in the form of a reciprocating-piston or rotary-piston engine as a power source is described. The drive assembly includes a spur-gear reduction gearing between the internal combustion engine and a rear-whee... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6966502 | All terrain vehicle chemical applicator An all terrain vehicle chemical applicator includes an elongate frame having at least six independent support wheels positioned along opposed sides of the frame. Suspension is provided for each of the support wheels including a support pivotally mounted to the frame... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964314 | Three wheel motorcycle conversion assembly A mounting assembly for converting a two wheel vehicle to a three wheel vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a swing arm assembly having two arms connected by an intermediate member with each of the arms having a pivotal connector attached to one of their ends. A... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6926110 | Oil tank cover A motorcycle comprising a frame, a front wheel coupled to the frame, and a rear wheel coupled to the frame. An engine is coupled to the frame and adapted to propel the motorcycle. An oil tank is coupled to the frame and adapted to contain oil used to lubricate the e... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923293 | Motorcycle rear disc brake A motorcycle including a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame, a seat and handlebars is disclosed. The motorcycle includes a linkage connecting a brake pedal with a caliper. The caliper is located within a body perimeter of the motorcycle. The caliper is adapted to en... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6920949 | Cooling air system for small vehicle A small vehicle has a frame assembly that is supported by rear wheels. An engine is supported by the frame assembly. The rear wheels are driven by the engine through a shaft drive arrangement. A brake assembly is connected to the shaft drive arrangement. An exhaust ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6904994 | Horizontal transmission and oil system for telehandlers A power train arrangement having a prime mover and a transmission coupled to the prime mover for driving a cooling system with the prime mover through the transmission. The transmission is positioned intermediate to the prime mover and the cooling system in a manner... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6883629 | Vehicle with one-sided swing arm A vehicle has a chassis with a front and rear ends and at least one front wheel mounted on the front end. A one-sided swing arm having an outer end portion, a support portion including a strut assembly, and an inner end portion is pivotally mounted on the rear end o... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6827361 | Rear wheel suspension device for saddle ride vehicle A rear wheel suspension device for saddle ride vehicle which does not influence the riding space for the rider even where the stroke of rear wheels is enlarged. A suspension arm includes an oscillation center and an oscillation end portion. The oscillation center is... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6766876 | Rear wheel suspension system in vehicle A rear wheel suspension system for a four-wheeled vehicle suitable for attaining vehicle weight reduction, setting weight distribution of the vehicle, improving vehicle design freedom, and decreasing the number of components as compared to conventional rear wheel su... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6761238 | Vehicle body structure of tricycle A joint case includes a flange, a joint shaft extending from the flange, and a case main body fitted to the joint shaft. The flange is fitted to a rear portion of a front vehicle body, whereas the side of the case main body of the joint case is fitted to a rear vehi... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6732830 | All terrain vehicle Various embodiments of a saddle type vehicle are described. Configurations are shown in which the engine is located more towards the rear of the vehicle and in which the fuel tank extends generally vertically beneath the steering member. A radiator may also be locat... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6719084 | Exhaust system for vehicular two-cylinder engine An exhaust system for a two-cylinder V-engine, having front and rear cylinders and mounted on a saddle-type all-terrain vehicle, includes a muffler disposed behind the two-cylinder V-engine and provided with two connecting openings, a front-cylinder exhaust pipe hav... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6626260 | All terrain vehicle A straddle-type vehicle has configurations in which the engine is located more towards the rear of the vehicle and the fuel tank extends generally vertically beneath the steering member. A radiator may also be located at a rear portion of the vehicle, rea... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6547027 | All terrain vehicle An all terrain vehicle, also known as an ATV, has a seat designed to comfortably accommodate a rider over a wide variety of rugged terrain. The seat is profiled so that the rider may easily shift body weight and lean with the vehicle while traversing stee... | 04/15/2003 |
