US4266703A
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Slide mount for motorcycle luggage box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-01-28
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Granted: 1981-05-12
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Expires: 2000-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A luggage box is located rearward of the driver's seat on a motorcycle and can be slidably adjusted to be located near or away from the driver's seat and releasably locked in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Reuben Litz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:14
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J7/00; B62J7/02; B62J7/04; B62J9/00; B62J9/20; B62J9/24; B62J9/27; B62J9/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An adjustable mount for carrying a luggage box on a motorcycle, comprising: a. a first rigid plate (10) fixedly mounted to the top of a motorcycle frame rearward of the driver's seat (20) having an elongated groove (11) extending rearward from just behind the driver's seat; b. a second rigid plate (14) fixedly attached to the underside of a luggage box (15) having an elongated tongued rail (16) for slidingly engaging said groove in the first plate; c. means (19, 13) for releasably locking said first and second plates together when the rail is engaged in the groove; d. whereby a luggage box can be selectively positioned rearward near or away from the driver's seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An adjustable mount for carrying a luggage box on a motorcycle, comprising: a. a first rigid plate (10) fixedly mounted to the top of a motorcycle frame rearward of the driver's seat (20) having an elongated groove (11) extending rearward from just behind the driver's seat; b. a second rigid plate (14) fixedly attached to the underside of a luggage box (15) having an elongated tongued rail (16) for slidingly engaging said groove in the first plate; c. means (19, 13) for releasably locking said first and second plates together when the rail is engaged in the groove; d. whereby a luggage box can be selectively positioned rearward near or away from the driver's seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 wherein said releasable locking means comprises: aperture means (13) in one of said plates and plunger means (17) attached to the other of said plates for selectively engaging said aperture means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as set forth in claim 2 wherein said aperture means comprises a plurality of longitudinally spaced apertures located in a downward extending side wall (12) on the first plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention as set forth in claim 2 wherein said plunger is key-operated.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-05-11 | 1984-11-10 | 1985-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-11 | 1988-11-10 | 1989-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-11 | 1992-11-10 | 1993-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |