Device for securing an automatic toll-taking transceiver onto a motorcycle

• US 6,390,429 B1
• Filed: 07/28/2000
• Issued: 05/21/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 07/28/2000
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Patrick Brincat
• Original Assignee: Patrick Brincat
• Inventors: Brincat, Patrick
• Primary Examiner(s): Braun, Leslie A.
• Assistant Examiner(s): SZUMNY, JONATHON A
• Application Number:
  US09/628,317
• Time in Patent Office: 662 Days
• Field of Search: 224/413, 224/420, 224/428, 224/441, 224/447, 224/450, 224/460, 248/309.1, 248/310, 248/312, 248/312.1, 248/313, 248/316.8, 248/220.21, 248/223.31
• US Class Current: 248/309.1
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 11/00 Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 29/00 Adaptations or arrangements of mirrors for use on cycles
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 45/00 Electrical equipment arrangements specially adapted for use as accessories on cycles, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

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-shaped opening and has a securing strap extending transverse to the main member. The extension arm has a lower tab which secures between the handlebar and mirror assembly. The transceiver is held within the u-shaped opening, and is secured in place with the securing strap.

Claims

1. A display bracket for securing an automatic toll-taking transceiver onto a motorcycle having a handle bar having a mounting surface from which a threaded nipple extends, and a mirror mounting assembly including a collar which secures onto said threaded nipple, comprising:

a holder, including a main member having a pair of bends which create end walls which in turn create a u-shaped opening therebetween, the holder having a securing strap extending transverse to the main member, non-slip gripping material is located within the u-shaped opening, the securing strap having fastener material so that the strap can be formed into a closed loop and fastened upon itself, so that the transceiver can be held within the u-shaped opening and can be secured therein by wrapping the strap around the transceiver and fastening the strap upon itself; and

an extension arm, comprising an upper tab, a lower tab, and a transition piece extending between the upper tab and lower tab, the upper tab rigidly attached to the main member of the holder, the lower tab having a lower tab bore extending therethrough, the lower tab bore for allowing the threaded nipple to extend therethrough so that the lower tab can be sandwiched between the mounting surface and collar for securing the display bracket onto the motorcycle handlebar, the upper tab and lower tab extend substantially parallel to each other, the transition piece forming equal obtuse angles with both the upper tab and lower tab, the extension arm adapted to be the sole connection between the holder and the motorcycle.