Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
074551800 | Attachments and accessories | 56 |
20080202281 | Handlebar Extension - The present invention is related to a handlebar extension ( | 08-28-2008 |
20080264198 | CENTER MOUNT HANDGUARD - A handguard assembly for a handlebars is provided. In one embodiment, the handguard mounting assembly includes a pair of arm members, a pair of shields, and a pair of mounting devices. In this embodiment, the mounting devices are configured to connect to an inner portion of at least one of the handlebars. Each arm member is configured to connect to one of the pair of mounting devices and is further configured to connect to an end portion of a respective handlebar. Each arm member includes an elongated front configured to extend in front of a handlebar. The elongated front includes a shield engaging portion, and a bend formed by at least an upwardly angled portion and a downwardly angled portion. | 10-30-2008 |
20080307923 | Bicycle Handlebar Assembly Having Tightly Clamping Effect - A handlebar assembly for a bicycle includes a handlebar tube, a sleeve, a clamping member and an end cap. Thus, the clamping plate of the end cap is clamped between any two of the clamping member, an end portion of the sleeve and an outer wall of the handlebar tube without obstructing the contact space between the clamping member and the outer wall of the handlebar tube so that the clamping member can directly clamp the handlebar tube completely or indirectly clamp the handlebar tube locally through the clamping plate of the end cap, thereby enhancing the clamping effect of the handlebar assembly. | 12-18-2008 |
20090007720 | Protection guard for vehicle handlebar - A protection guard for vehicle handlebar, which is mounted on a handlebar, includes a fixing arm having an arm body mounted on the handlebar, an arm-to-bracket conjunction portion formed on another end opposite to the handlebar; an adjusting bracket having a bracket body formed of “L” shape, a bracket-to-arm conjunction portion formed on an end of the bracket body, at least two thread holes formed on the bracket-to-arm conjunction portion, a bracket-to-cover joining portion formed on another end, the arm-to-bracket conjunction portion of the fixing arm is threaded to one of the thread holes; and a cover having a cover body, a cover-to-bracket joining portion formed on the cover body and connected to the bracket-to-cover joining portion of the adjusting bracket; thereby, when the adjusting bracket turned around or moved to change the position of the thread hole relative to the arm-to-bracket conjunction portion of the fixing arm, the cover then having variety locating position relative to the handlebar. | 01-08-2009 |
20090013819 | AERO SUPPORTING DEVICE FOR BICYCLES AND THE LIKE - An aero supporting device for a bicycle, including two elongated aero supports that extend in a front direction of a bicycle when used in accordance with the intended purpose and which can be gripped by a user, as well as two arm rests on which a user can rest his forearms or elbows, for e.g. attaining a reduced drag, wherein a covering device is provided which jointly surrounds at least the two aero supports. | 01-15-2009 |
20090038432 | 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 member. The fastener member is covered by a cover attached to the handlebar cover. | 02-12-2009 |
20090078076 | Adjustable handlebar stem assembly - A handlebar stem assembly includes a tubular stem having a first end connected to a handlebar and a second end of the stem includes a cap member connected thereto so as to form a space therebetween in which a connection member is received. The connection member is connected to the steerer tube. The cap member includes a first toothed surface in an inner surface thereof and the connection member includes a second toothed surface defined in an outer surface thereof, the first and second toothed surfaces are engaged with each other. | 03-26-2009 |
20090114057 | DEVICE TO MOUNT CONTROL LEVER TO BICYCLE - A device to mount a control lever to a bicycle handlebar includes a bracket, an expanding bolt, and a fixing member. The bracket is configured to be connected to the control lever and includes an inlet opening with a center axis, a first tapered portion extending along an axial direction, and at least one tapered outer serration formed on the first tapered portion. The expanding bolt includes a tubular portion and a second tapered portion extending along the axial direction. The tubular portion includes an outer threaded surface. The fixing member is disposed on the tubular portion of the expanding bolt. The first and second tapered portions are configured to operate so as to push the fixing member against an inner surface of the bicycle handlebar when the device is mounted to the bicycle handlebar. | 05-07-2009 |
20090158883 | GRIP ACTUATED VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - Grip actuated control system to provide operational control of vehicle functions at a gripping surface of handlebar equipped vehicles. The system can be provided as original equipment and as an aftermarket addition or replacement for existent vehicle controls. The system includes one or more grip controls positioned adjacent a user's fingertips in a grip or glove assembly which are in communication with a control module. The control module is connected to existent or provided vehicle wiring and thus to respective operational equipment such that user actuation of a grip control induces the control module to provide a corresponding output to activate/deactivate or regulate the operation of the respective vehicle equipment. Communication between the grip controls and control module can be wireless for increased flexibility in installation and placement of the module on the vehicle. Combinations, sequences, and relative timing of the grip controls can provide numerous distinct control functions. | 06-25-2009 |
20090260475 | Road Bicycle Handlebar - A road bicycle handlebar comprises a base, a brake control handle, a gear shift handle, a cushion and three spherical cushions. The cushion covers a holding portion of the base for making the holding more comfortable. The three spherical cushions are respectively assembled on the brake control handle and the gear shift handle to make the riding more comfortable. The brake control handle is defined with a groove for placement of fingers of the hand to allow the hand of the rider to be always maintained in a ready-to-press-the-brake-control-handle state, thus improving the riding safety. | 10-22-2009 |
20090293667 | 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 end cap includes a plug portion that encloses the open end, with the plug portion defining an inner end face, an outer end face, and a peripheral wall surface extending between the inner and outer end faces. The end cap also includes an attachment arm that extends outwardly from the inner end face of the plug portion to a distal end. The retention feature is supported on a looped portion that is formed at the distal end of the attachment arm. The looped portion is resiliently movable to secure the end cap to the grab bar with the retention feature. | 12-03-2009 |
20090314125 | HAND GUARD FOR MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR - A hand guard for a grip and lever terminal ( | 12-24-2009 |
20090314126 | ERGO GRIP MOUNTAIN BAR - Ergo grip mountain bars comprising of an inverted ‘U’ shaped handle bar, ergo curves, and screws at either end of the handle bar, to provide safety and stability to the snowmobiler while making hard turns and side hilling in the mountain slopes. The ergo grip mountain bars provide the snowmobiler the necessary space to accommodate his fingers covered by snow gloves. | 12-24-2009 |
20100000369 | Method and apparatus for mounting aerodynamic bicycle handlebars - The invention broadly describes a method and apparatus for mounting a handlebar extension assembly to a bicycle's existing handlebars. Such handlebar extensions are typically also used to support a cyclist's elbows and place the cyclist in a narrow, aerodynamic position. In the preferred embodiment, a unshaped handlebar extension attaches to the existing handlebars at two points, with one point to the right of the handlebar stem and the other point to the left of the handlebar stem. The handlebar extension has a third mounting point at the handlebar stem. The third mounting point prevents rotation of the handlebar extension around the primary handlebars. By mounting the extensions at three points, clamping mechanisms that are light in weight and convenient can be used. | 01-07-2010 |
20100180716 | Protection Device with Aerodynamic Effect for a Motor Vehicle - A protection device is described for the ends of a handlebar (M) of a motorcycle, of the type comprising a protection member which can be attached to the ends of said handlebar (M), which comprises a structural protection member ( | 07-22-2010 |
20100186545 | HANDLEBAR AUXILIARY ADJUSTABLE HAND GRIP EXTENSION - A hand grip T-bar fits pivotally in a quick release lock attached to a handlebar support. The hand grip T-bar is locked forward of the handlebar for normal use of the handlebar by a rider. The hand grip T-bar is pivoted above the handlebar toward the rider in a desired position for the rider to grip the hand grip T-bar to operate the vehicle with the rider seated in an upright position to relieve back strain. | 07-29-2010 |
20100206124 | HANDLEBAR ARMREST - An armrest for use on bicycle type handlebars of stationary bikes and bicycles used as indoor trainers. The device allows operator to rest forearms on padded and absorbent top surface for increased comfort and free use of hands and fingers while exercising. Armrest is shaped to allow placement of a laptop computer type device where hands rest. Armrest is positioned on handlebars with securing straps securing armrest by pulling down to handlebar by way of fore and aft location of straps. | 08-19-2010 |
20100257973 | Aerodynamic handlebar storage container - A bicycle comprising a frame, a front fork pivotably mounted to the frame, and handle bars coupled to the fork for pivoting with the fork, the handle bars including a pair of laterally spaced arm rests and a pair of laterally spaced extension hand grips, the extension hand grips provided forwardly of the arm rests such that a rider resting his forearms of his arms on the arm rests with his arms extending forwardly from the arm rests may grasp the extension hand grips with his hands, characterized by an aerodynamic element is provided mounted to the handle bars between the arm rests. | 10-14-2010 |
20100269624 | SUPPLEMENTAL HANDLEBAR FOR A HANDLEBAR CONTROLLED VEHICLE - The present invention is a supplemental handlebar for a handlebar controlled vehicle with a primary handlebar for a user and an optional additional user. The supplemental handlebar has an intermediate tube that is a base for the supplemental handlebar and a two piece clamp for attaching the supplemental handlebar and the intermediate tube to the primary handlebar using a plurality of bolts and screws and a handlebar extension. A handle and handle shield are adjustably attached to each end of the handlebar extension with a split tube coupling and a corresponding bolt. This unique design allows for independent adjustment of the lateral position, height and the angle of the axis of the grip and hand shield for optimization of the safety and comfort of the passenger which can include small children. | 10-28-2010 |
20110079105 | STEERING HANDLE ADAPTER FOR A CAMERA DOLLY - An adapter for a steering handle of a camera dolly includes a first part and a second part attached to the first part in a way that allows for angular adjustment between them. This allows the steering handle to be aligned or squared up relative to the dolly chassis. The first part may be an adapter base and the second part may be a riser. The adapter base may have a flange with slotted holes alignable with holes in the riser. Fasteners, such as cap screws, extending through the slots and holes, may be loosened to allow angular movement between the adapter base and the riser. Once properly aligned, the fasteners are tightened. Grooves, openings, pins, or similar engagement features may be provided at the top end of the adapter base, to allow a steering handle to attach to, and to rotate with, the adapter base. A bore may extend through the adapter base and the riser, with a fitting on the riser adapted to engage with a steering system in the camera dolly. When installed on a camera dolly, the adapter allows the steering handle to align as desired. The adapter also raises the steering handle up, to allow for ergonomic use by a taller dolly operator. | 04-07-2011 |
20110167952 | TURN SIGNAL DEVICE FOR SADDLE-RIDE TYPE VEHICLE - A saddle-ride type vehicle has a handlebar cover | 07-14-2011 |
20110247448 | Bicycle Suspension System - A mounting device is shown for mounting components to a bicycle handlebar having a handlebar axis. The mounting device includes a mounting bracket mountable to the handlebar about the handlebar axis. The mounting bracket includes a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion hingedly connected to the first clamp portion to interiorly receive the handlebar. An interior channel is defined by spaced sidewalls and formed in a portion of the circumferential length of one of the first and second clamp portions, and a hole is formed through the clamp portion and opens to the channel. | 10-13-2011 |
20110290067 | BICYCLE HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A bicycle handle assembly, of which the position of the handle grip can be freely adjusted according to the need of the rider, enabling the rider to ride the bicycle in a comfortable posture. The bicycle handle assembly includes: a stem prepared on a front-wheel fork of a bicycle; a handlebar installed on the stem; a handle grip coupled to either end of the handlebar; a ball joint prepared between the handlebar and the handle grip to enable the handle grip to rotate; and a securing element installed on the ball joint to secure the handle grip in a particular position. The bicycle handle assembly makes it possible to freely adjust the positions of the handle grips according to the need of the rider, thereby distributing the load that may otherwise be concentrated on the wrists and preventing pain and injury. | 12-01-2011 |
20120000313 | ACCESSORIES FOR A BICYCLE AND THE LIKE, AND METHOD FOR ACCESSING ARTICLES FROM A MOVING BICYCLE AND THE LIKE - There is provided an apparatus configured for being fixedly secured to a handlebar of a bicycle and for use with one or more retrievable storage units stowed within the handlebar. | 01-05-2012 |
20120096978 | BICYCLE STEM WITH INTEGRATED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY - A bicycle stem for coupling a steer tube to bicycle handlebars has an integrated headlamp assembly which provides an effective, ovular beam spread to optimize use of available energy. | 04-26-2012 |
20120125145 | Pivotable Handlebar for Locking and Efficient Storage of a Bicycle - The present invention is a pivotable handlebar stem apparatus comprised of a clamp body, a cam lock, and a positioning component. The clamp body fits around a handlebar stem or portion of the handlebars of a bicycle. When the cam lock is unlocked and the positioning component is disengaged, the handlebars may be rotated from a riding position to a parked position for convenient storage, transport and parking. | 05-24-2012 |
20120210821 | WIRE ACCESSIBLE HANDLEBAR WITH SHIELD COVER - A handlebar assembly is provided that includes a set of handlebars having one or more wiring channels formed along an outer surface of the handlebars. The channels may be adapted to receive and retain electrical wiring routed from the motorcycle switches to the triple tree. One or more protective coverings may be positioned over the channels and attached to the outer surface of the handlebars by fasteners to protect and retain the electrical wiring disposed in the wiring channels. | 08-23-2012 |
20120234129 | Breakaway Hand Guard - An improved hand guard assembly comprises a main body portion, a clamp, and an arm member. A hinge joint assembly pivotally connects the arm member to a second end of the main body portion. The clamp connects a handlebar to a first end of the main body portion. A coil spring of the hinge joint assembly restricts the free rotation of the arm member relative to the main body portion about a central axis. In a frontal accident or sudden deceleration of the vehicle, the operator's arms may hit the shield attached to the arm member in a forward direction imparting a forward force and rotating the arm member about the hinge joint assembly. The operator may then be thrown clear from the vehicle, preventing additional injuries that can occur when an operator's arms are caught between conventional hand guards and the handlebars. | 09-20-2012 |
20120279348 | Motorcycle Lever Protection Guard - A lever guard for handlebar of a motorcycle that includes a clamp, secured to the cylindrical surface of the handlebar of the motorcycle, and a guard portion that is bolted to the clamp. The clamp is placed outside of the grips of the motorcycle. The guard provides protection for both the clutch and brake levers of the motorcycle, which are generally mounted on the handlebar of conventional motorcycles. When riding a motorcycle, a rider may accidentally come into contact with either stationary objects, other riders, or other vehicles, resulting in the accidental application of the brake or clutch lever. In competition, this contact is quite frequent. The lever guard helps to prevent this contact by serving as a barrier between the clutch or brake lever and any other rider or object. | 11-08-2012 |
20120291588 | Bicycle windscreen with handlebar mount - A bicycle windscreen is secured to the handlebars of the bicycle to protect the hands and forearms of the bicycle rider from the constant chilling effect of the passing airstream. It includes a thin panel forming a central portion curved about the horizontal portions of the handlebars,. A pair of bell-like end portions are secured to respective ends of the central portion, and extend about and are spaced apart from the brake lever mechanisms, and protect the rider's hands when resting on the brake mechanisms or drop handles. A pair of standoffs extend between the central portion and the handlebar assembly, and a pair of cable ties are anchored in the central portion and passed about the handlebar assembly to secure the windscreen to the handlebar assembly. Another pair of cable ties extend laterally from the bell end portions to the handlebar assembly to maintain the windscreen in a tension/suspension arrangement. | 11-22-2012 |
20120304805 | HANDLE WEIGHT MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF SADDLE-RIDE-TYPE VEHICLE - A handle weight mounting structure of a saddle-ride-type vehicle includes a dynamic damper on the inside of a handle pipe while rigidly mounting a handle weight. A hollow handle pipe is provided with the handle weight arranged in the handle pipe by insertion from an outer end of the handle pipe. The handle weight includes a bolt insertion hole having a tapered portion on an inner portion thereof in the vehicle widthwise direction. A split groove with a nut member is formed into a tapered shape and is engaged with a split-groove side of the handle weight. A weight fixing bolt passes through the bolt insertion hole of the handle weight and fastens the handle weight and the nut member to each other. A mounting member for a dynamic damper is supported on the inside of the handle pipe in a floating state and is mounted on the nut member. | 12-06-2012 |
20130032001 | INTEGRATED REMOVABLE STORAGE AND HANDLEBAR SYSTEM - Embodiments described herein provide for an integrated hydration and nutrition container with or within the handlebars of a cycling system (e.g., a bicycle). Such integration allows a rider easy access to the nutritional value necessary for high performance competition with little to no movement required, thereby allowing the rider to maintain focus, balance, speed, and aerodynamic efficiency. In one embodiment, the system is easily removable, if desired; yet holds firmly in place (with also available airfoil adjustments) on the desired handlebar positioning during a ride. In another embodiment, the container resides within the handlebar unit itself. | 02-07-2013 |
20130205938 | SAFETY DEVICE ON STEERING HANDLE - Disclosed is a safety device on a steering handle, capable of controlling a direction-control wheel of a wheeled vehicle. The handlebar is engaged with the head part by its mortise with a tenon of the head part. When an outer bar end of the handlebar is hit, an inner tube of the handlebar will be pushed to disengage the mortise and the tenon to rotate the handlebar along. Alternatively, paired washers with wedge-shaped teeth can be utilized to engage the handlebar with the head part. When the outer bar end is hit, the washers are disengaged to allow the handlebar to rotate. Moreover, a hydraulic system or an inserting rod with a chassis groove system can be employed to maintain the original direction of the direction-control wheel when the handlebar is hit. Therefore, a sudden turn of the direction-control wheel and an fall-over of the rider and the vehicle can be prevented. | 08-15-2013 |
20130233119 | TOP CAP OF BICYCLE HANDLEBAR STEM TUBE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A top cap is provided for a bicycle handlebar stem. The top cap includes a cap body, which has a lower portion forming a fitting cylinder of a reduced diameter and a radially expanding circumferential shoulder atop the fitting cylinder. A barrel extends from a bottom of the fitting cylinder. The barrel forms a downward-facing hollow blind hole. The cap body forms a bolt head hole extending therethrough and coaxial with and communicating the blind hole. The barrel forms slits, which define a tightening section. | 09-12-2013 |
20130269473 | HANDGRIP - A handgrip assembly including a sound emitting assembly, the handgrip assembly adapted to be slid over and into a tube end at an end portion of a tubular handlebar. | 10-17-2013 |
20130283963 | Handlebar Brace - A shock absorbing handlebar brace attached between handlebar sides. The shock absorbing handlebar brace includes a telescoping center section with a compressible rubber insert to allow the brace to slightly extend upon impacts to reduce rider fatigue. | 10-31-2013 |
20130298720 | BICYCLE BRACKET WITH A TIGHTENING YOKE - The bracket includes a bracket body of which the front end ends by a receiving recess that is adapted to the shape of a set of handlebars and that can be closed toward the outside by a tightening yoke that is adapted to the shape of the handlebars. The tightening yoke is connected to the bracket body to tighten the handlebars by a tightening unit. The tightening yoke is formed by a part that is connected in the form of a flexible belt of which a first end is anchored in the bracket body and of which a second end is connected to the tightening unit arranged behind the receiving recess by being capable of pulling the second end close to the first end of the belt forming a tightening yoke in such a way as to adjust the tightening force of the handlebars. | 11-14-2013 |
20130319169 | BICYCLE STEM HAVING CONTROLLED RELEASE OF THE STEERABILITY THEREOF | 12-05-2013 |
20130340564 | CABLE-GUIDE FOR BICYCLE HANDLEBARS AND HANDLEBARS PROVIDED WITH CABLE-GUIDE - This cable-guide ( | 12-26-2013 |
20140026710 | BICYCLE HANDLEBAR CLAMP ASSEMBLY - A bicycle handlebar clamp assembly has a handlebar clamp, a fixing nut, and a fixing bolt. The fixing nut includes a threaded bore having a bolt entrance opening and a bolt exit opening. The fixing nut defines a bolt shaft receiving space disposed adjacent the bolt exit opening. The fixing bolt includes a head and a shaft extending from the head. The shaft has a non-threaded portion disposed between two threaded portions. One of threaded portions is disposed closer to the head of the fixing bolt than the other threaded portion. The threaded portions are dimensioned to threadedly engage the threaded bore of the fixing nut. The non-threaded portion has a axial length that is greater than the axial length of the threaded bore of the fixing nut. | 01-30-2014 |
20140123805 | HANDLEBAR VIBRATION DAMPING - A handlebar is described, including a handlebar tube having a middle portion and two rising portions disposed on opposite sides of the middle portion. A damping device may be spaced from the middle portion and may span from one rising portion to the other rising portion, the damping device including a first member operatively connected to a second member by an articulation device. The articulation device may be configured to dampen axial movement of the first member relative to the second member. | 05-08-2014 |
20140144281 | BICYCLE ELECTRIC CONTROL DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE SWITCH UNIT - An electric control device for operating a bicycle component that includes a base member that is adapted to be attached to a bicycle, a movable member coupled to the base member and movable between a first position and a second position, a signal generating unit that generates a signal when the movable member is moved to the second position, and an adjusting structure for adjusting the distance between the first position and the second position. | 05-29-2014 |
20140157944 | ACCESSORY STEM - An apparatus for a bicycle including a stem body and a mount. The stem body can include at least one handlebar clamping surface and at least one mount clamping surface. The mount can include a first clamping surface. The first clamping surface can be configured to match at least one mount clamping surface. The mount can be configured to clamp between the stem body and a handlebar. | 06-12-2014 |
20140190306 | BICYCLE HANDLE - A bicycle handle which is suitable in particular for curved handlebars has an inner part which has an opening for receiving the handlebar. The inner part merges into an outer part. To compensate for the curvature of the handlebar, the outer part is angled relative to the inner part. An ergonomic hand position is attained in this way. | 07-10-2014 |
20140216200 | BICYCLE HANDLEBAR CLAMP and bicycle handlebar clampassembly - A bicycle handlebar clamp is configured to be attached on a handlebar. The bicycle handlebar clamp includes an outer surface, a handlebar engagement surface and an attachment bore. The handlebar engagement surface is configured to be engaged with the handlebar. The fixing nut receiving aperture is configured to receive a fixing nut. The fixing nut receiving aperture extends through the handlebar clamp from the outer surface to the handlebar engagement surface. The attachment bore is configured to receive an attachment pin. The attachment bore and the fixing nut receiving aperture intersect each other. A bicycle handlebar clamp assembly is provided with the bicycle handlebar clamp. | 08-07-2014 |
20140260772 | LEVER GUARD AND HANDLEBAR EXTENDER FOR MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE SAME - The present document describes a lever guard and handlebar extender kit for a motorcycle having a handlebar and a lever mounted thereon. The handlebar comprises a hollow portion having an open end, a handlebar grip and a handlebar end cap mounted within the hollow portion and covering the open end. The kit comprises: a handlebar extender for replacing the handlebar end cap, the handlebar extender capable of adopting a plurality of positions between a retracted position and an extended position, any one of the plurality of positions providing an extension to the handlebar allowing displacement of the handlebar grip on the handlebar over the extension thereby providing additional space on the handlebar; and a lever guard for mounting to the handlebar using the additional space and, once mounted, the lever guard extending in front of the lever thereby providing substantial protection from objects coming toward the lever from the front. | 09-18-2014 |
20150329162 | SHIELD FOR ROAD BICYCLE HANDLEBARS - A handlebar shield device for attachment to road bicycle handlebars and a means of attachment is disclosed. The shield is comprised of a plurality of somewhat rigid shell components covering the control levers and some portions of the handle bars so that a rider's hands are protected from driving rain. The shield is attached to the handlebar by means of attachment to an auxiliary bar which is then attached to the bicycle handle bar. The said shield covers some or all sections of the handlebar made to be gripped by the rider. | 11-19-2015 |
20160031510 | Multifuntional hand guard - A multifunctional hand guard for a vehicle with a handlebar, said guard having at least three functional modes. The multifunctional hand guard includes: (a) a main hand guard body structure; (b) a cut out cover (insert); and (c) an adjustable guard shield, as well as attachment mechanisms. The cover may be inserted or removed and the shield may be up, down or in between or it may be removed, depending on weather conditions and the desire of the user. | 02-04-2016 |
20160046342 | FLEXIBLE HAND GUARD - A protective hand guard for use on a vehicle with handlebars. The disclosed protective hand guard is attached at one end to the end of the handlebars and at another end to a clamping structure. The attachment to the clamping structure, which is on the inside end of the handlebars is by a cable which allows some movement when placed under pressure. The cable can be a steel cable, a pair of steel cables or other structures which are generally rigid but provide a small amount of flexion. The outer end of the hand guard can be attached to the outer tip of the handlebar in a rotating mount. | 02-18-2016 |
20160046343 | Shock-Absorbing Handguards for Handle Bars - A handguard for a handle bar may include a body extending from a first contact point to a second contact point, a flexible member provided on the body, and a shock-absorbing member provided on the body. The flexible member and shock-absorbing member may be located at opposite ends of the body. The shock-absorbing member may include polyurethane. The shock-absorbing member may include a spring. The flexible member may be provided at the first contact point of the body and may include a rubber collar. The flexible member may be formed integral with the body and may include metal. The flexible member may be formed integral with the body and may include plastic. The flexible member may be integral to the handguard. The shock-absorbing member may be provided within the body at the second contact point of the body. | 02-18-2016 |
20160059920 | TUBULAR HANDLEBAR WITH INTEGRATED SPEAKERS - A tubular handlebar includes an internal peripheral surface and a stem head with a mounting system for a mobile device. The tubular handlebar includes a open end, a closed end, at least one speaker unit embedded into at least one through hole of the internal peripheral surface, and a bass reflex system to enhance the acoustic characteristics of the sound generated by the at least one speaker unit. The tubular handlebar has a sound box affixed to the internal peripheral surface of the tubular handlebar and housing a rear part of the at least one speaker unit. The bass reflex system includes a bass reflex duct connecting the sound box with the first end. The mounting system further includes a first connector to electrically connect the mobile device to a second connector. The second connector can be detached or reattached to the at least one speaker unit. | 03-03-2016 |
20160068215 | HARNESS SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF MOTORCYCLE - In a harness support structure for a motorcycle, a cable bracket is supported by a top bridge, and an upper lamp bracket for supporting a headlamp device is fitted to the cable bracket. A first holding portion for holding an intermediate portion of cable members having respective one end portion connected with a handle is provided in the cable bracket. The cable bracket is provided with a regulating portion for inhibiting a forward movement of the cable member at a location distant from a handle side rather than the first holding portion. | 03-10-2016 |
20160075394 | Motorcycle Handlebar Riser Accessory Device - A motorcycle handlebar riser assembly and novelty accessory is provided. The assembly comprises a pair of riser members that support a handlebar therebetween and connect the handlebar to the upper triple tree of a motorcycle. Along the length of each riser member is a spring perch member and a faux suspension spring. The spring is disposed between at least one perch and the lower end of the riser member, which affixes to the triple tree. In this way, the risers support the handlebar and display a faux suspension spring thereover. The risers include a length with an aperture and removable cap at one end, and a lower end that is configured to be received by a triple tree and be secured thereto. | 03-17-2016 |
20160107717 | Handlebar End Caps for Bicycle - A handlebar end cap for a bicycle contains: a body, a retaining member, and a cover. The body includes a hole, at least one end face, and a fixing groove with a second inner diameter. The hole has a first inner diameter, and the body further includes a slot. The retaining member includes a recess and a first outer diameter, the first outer diameter has a circular locking loop, and the locking loop has a second outer diameter. The retaining member further includes a positioning rib and a limiting notch, the positioning rib has a third inner diameter, and the limiting notch has a fourth inner diameter. The cover includes a covering face, and the cover includes a first locating trench and a defining portion, wherein the first locating trench has a third outer diameter, the defining portion has a fourth outer diameter. | 04-21-2016 |
20160137248 | Bicycle Handlebar Cover - A pair of covers (one for each of the cyclist's hands) is provided. Once applied to the handlebars, the user inserts their hand into the mitt via an opening thereon. The opening preferably includes elastic thereon to fit tightly around the user's wrist. In this way, the present invention prevents a user's hands from becoming wet and slippery when biking in the precipitation. Further, the device keeps a cyclist's hands warm in cold weather, and reduces the friction and chafing caused by gripping wet handlebars. | 05-19-2016 |
20170233028 | FLEXIBLE HAND GUARD | 08-17-2017 |