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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7401717 | Automatic lifting mechanism for motorcycle saddle An automatic lifting mechanism for motorcycle saddle mainly includes a first and a second supporting arm respectively fixed to a saddle and a body of a motorcycle, at least one spiral spring having two sideward extended terminal ends separately pressed against the t... | 07/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 6974007 | Motorcycle saddlebag protection apparatus and method The present invention provides a system and method for protecting the luster and finish of a motorcycle saddlebag. In a preferred embodiment, an outer covering is provided that is secured around the motorcycle saddlebag in a manner that the outer covering can be uti... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6832710 | Motorcycle saddlebag A saddlebag includes a body and a lid pivotally attached to the body by a hinge assembly. The lid moves in a substantially translational manner to disengage and engage the body, and moves in a pivotal manner when not engaging the body. The saddlebag also includes a ... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6802440 | Combination backrest and storage compartment for a motorcycle and the like A combination backrest and storage compartment for a motorcycle or the like includes a bag made of flexible material, dimensioned to fit in the space between the driver's seat and the sissy bar of the motorcycle. A rigid frame is removably located within the bag, an... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6793110 | Motorcycle saddlebag assembly An automated motorcycle saddlebag including a storage tub for stowing items on the motorcycle. A lid is pivotally connected to the storage tub for covering the interior storage space of the storage tub. A powered lid actuator is carried by the storage tub for pivoti... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6729516 | Quick change storage compartment for motorcycle A readily removable storage unit for mounting on the rear fender of a motorcycle comprising a storage compartment member defining an open cavity and a cover pivotably mounted on the compartment member adjacent its front end for movement between a cavity closing posi... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6481605 | Motorbike transport case comprising a releasable handle lock The invention relates to a detachable motorbike transport case (TC) comprising a bottom shell (1) and a top shell (2) hinged to the bottom shell (1). A locking mechanism (12a, 8, 31, 32, 39, 39a), preferably operable by a key (12), is arranged to selectiv... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6390429 | Device for securing an automatic toll-taking transceiver onto a motorcycle A system for displaying an automatic toll-taking transceiver upon a motorcycle having a handlebar and a mirror assembly mounted thereupon, using a display bracket having a holder and an extension arm. The holder includes a main member which forms a u-shap... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6305590 | Sport vehicle luggage bag with detachable map pouch An article of luggage for a sport vehicle, such as a snowmobile or a motorcycle, includes a bag having at least one strap for releasably securing the bag to the sport vehicle, and a map pouch which is releasably attached to the bag. The releasably attache... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6227426 | Bat, ball and glove caddy for a bicycle A carrier includes supports that attach to opposite sides of the axle of a steerable wheel. Extending generally vertically from the supports are cylindrical tubes that accommodate long and narrow cargo such as baseball and softball bats. The tubes are hel... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6216929 | Protective device for a bottle installed on a bicycle or a similar vehicle A protective device designed to protect, from dirt and grind, a bottle held in a holder or cage fixed to a portion of a bicycle frame. The device comprises a cylindrical casing able to cover laterally, at least a top end of the bottle, and having a closed... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6206258 | Carrier for sunglasses for use on a bicycle A carrier for sunglasses for use with a bicycle having a handle-bar includes a holder and a connector. The connector includes a tubular member with a longitudinal gap forming a first portion thereof, a band and a tab. The band forms a second portion there... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6179183 | Pet carrier for use with bicycles A pet carrier for use with bicycles particularly configured to allow installation at a forward position of a bicycle is presented. The particular configuration of the bottom surface of the pet carrier allows the carrier to be mounted in a forward position... | 01/30/2001 |
| 5667118 | Panniers rack A bicycle rack for supporting panniers includes first and second laterally spaced apart frames connected to each other by a substantially U-shaped yoke. Each of the frames includes a clamp which is configured to grip a bifurcation of a steering fork of a ... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5662255 | Lock holder for fastening to a motorcycle for carrying a motorcycle lock A lock holder including a split tube-like mounting unit for fixing to the frame of a motorcycle, and a lock carrier unit at one side of the mounting unit for holding a motorcycle lock of the type comprising a U-shaped casing with a cylinder block at one e... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5655694 | Luggage holder for saddles, in particular for bicycles A simply formed and easily mountable luggage holder, in particular for bicycles, having a luggage container in driving direction removably mounted on back of and/or underneath the saddle. The luggage holder for is provided with a fastening part holding th... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5573163 | Mounting device for cycle packs A quick-release mount attached to a cycle pack, for example an under seat pack for a bicycle, is disclosed that includes a clip having first and second hangers positionable over first and second support, or frame, members of the bicycle. A resiliently mov... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5487497 | Bicycle handle bar accessory mount A bicycle handle bar accessory mounting assembly including a primary accessory support bar, first and second slotted suspension bars, and first and second bicycle handlebar clamp devices. The clamp devices are attached adjacent the handle grips, with firs... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5303795 | Motorcycle luggage carrier A motorcycle having a pair of hinged storage compartments with a front wall, a rear wall, side walls and a floor are pivotally attached to the motorcycle fairing generally midway between the front and rear wheels, forward of the seat, rearward of the stee... | 04/19/1994 |
| 4813583 | Aerodynamic shell for bicycle luggage and bags Rigid aerodynamic shells increase the aerodynamic shear efficiency of a bicycle ladened with luggage bags, luggage racks and/or luggage attached to the luggage racks. The aerodynamic shells substantially frontally surround or enclose the luggage bags, rac... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4447088 | Articulated luggage carrier A luggage carrier is disclosed herein mountable on the rear rack of a motorcycle which includes a base frame for supporting an article of luggage and an articulated frame which is selectively movable between a first position and a second position. A backr... | 05/08/1984 |
| 4339060 | Battery bracket for bicycles Battery bracket for bicycles and the like including a means for preventing lateral movement of the battery, a first L-shaped frame member for accepting one end portion of a battery, and a second L-shaped jaw member for engaging the opposite end portion of... | 07/13/1982 |
| 4044934 | Tennis racquet and ball carrier for bicycles An improved tennis racquet press for attaching a bracket member designed to carry a can of tennis balls, and means for attaching clips designed to engage with the frame of a bicycle wheel in order that a tennis racquet and a can of tennis balls may be eff... | 08/30/1977 |