Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Dickson, Paul N (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
C280S767000, C280S219000, C280S296000, C280S295000, C280S124130, C280S755000, C280S763100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07914033
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus suitable for stabilizing a two-wheeled motorcycle during operation. The apparatus is securable to a location near the front of the motorcycle engine. At least one arm assembly extends in a rearward direction relative to the motorcycle and outboard of the motorcycle's engine and operator's seat. A wheel assembly is mounted at an rearward end of the arm assembly and includes a wheel engageable with a surface supporting the motorcycle. A biasing assembly biases the arm assembly to rotate upward an adjustable limited distance at which the wheel is not engaged with the support surface. The biasing assembly applies a biasing resistance to downward rotation of the arm assembly over the limited distance for engaging the wheel with the support surface, yet allows the arm assembly to rotate upward farther than the limited distance to a raised position.
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Arce Marlon A
Dickson Paul N
Hartman Domenica N. S.
Hartman Gary M.
Hartman & Hartman P.C.
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