Brian R Sucharski

6378643, Apr 30, 2002

Nov 16, 2001

09/992246

Stephen L. Galbraith - Mequon WI
Brian Sucharski - Franklin WI

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company Group, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

B60R 900

180219, 2803043, 224430, 224413, 224423

A saddlebag mounting system that eliminates the need for external fasteners on the rear fender and corresponding tail section. The saddlebag is mounted to the inner surface of the rear fender using a saddlebag mounting system, including a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket preferably includes an inner bracket coupled to the inner surface of the rear fender, and an outer bracket coupled to the inner bracket, the saddlebag being mounted to the outer bracket. The rear fender can be provided with an inner support mounted to the inner surface to facilitate attachment of the inner bracket. For example, the inner support can include a slotted opening, and a fastener can be used to couple the inner bracket to the inner support.

6390220, May 21, 2002

Jul 28, 1999

09/362590

Stephen L. Galbraith - Mequon WI
Brian Sucharski - Franklin WI
Raymond W. Drea - Whitefish Bay WI

Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

B62D 6102

180219, 2802884, 2803044, 224415, 224423, 2972151

A motorcycle that includes a luggage rack and/or backrest secured to a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is positioned under the motorcycle seat and is secured to the rear fender of the motorcycle. Attaching the mounting bracket below the motorcycle seat conceals the mounting hardware that is used to secure the mounting bracket to the rear fender. Concealing mounting hardware on a motorcycle enhances the aesthetic appearance of the motorcycle.

6520275, Feb 18, 2003

Jul 11, 2001

09/903432

Stephen L. Galbraith - Cedarburg WI
Brian R. Sucharski - Franklin WI

Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

B62D 6102

180219, 2802884, 224413, 224419, 224423, 224447

A saddlebag support assembly for use on a motorcycle includes a mounting member mounted to the motorcycles shock bolt. A portion of the mounting member extends below a lower edge of the motorcycles rear fender. The saddlebag support assembly also includes front and rear arms having front and rear plates. The front plate is mounted to the portion of the mounting member below the lower edge of the rear fender. An internal support member is mounted to the shock bolt and extends rearwardly thereof. The internal support member includes a depending portion defining a slot that receives the rear plate. The rear plate is fastened to the depending portion of the internal support member. The saddlebag support assembly further includes a bottom support for supporting the saddlebag from underneath, and a bracket having quick-release bosses. Quick-release fasteners are used to secure the saddlebag to the quick-release bosses from the inside of the saddlebag.

6840344, Jan 11, 2005

Jul 11, 2001

09/903433

Stephen L. Galbraith - Cedarburg WI, US
Brian R. Sucharski - Franklin WI, US

Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

B62M 700

180219, 2802884, 2972151

A mounting member for mounting a luggage rack and/or a backrest to a motorcycle includes a concave recess on at least one side for snugly receiving a rounded side surface of a backrest assembly. This recess provides support to the back rest assembly such that vertical loads encountered during normal operation are carried by the snug engagement of the concave recess and the rounded side surface, reducing shear stress on fasteners used to couple the backrest to the mounting member. A portion of a motorcycle luggage rack is disposed over a rear portion of the mounting member and fasteners are extended through apertures in the luggage rack and threaded into substantially vertical threaded bores in the mounting member to affix the luggage rack to the mounting member.

20060061062, Mar 23, 2006

Jul 7, 2004

10/886134

Erik Buell - Mukwonago WI, US
Michael Samarzja - Mukwonago WI, US
Brian Sucharski - Franklin WI, US
Stephen Fiacchino - Port Washington WI, US

Buell Motorcycle Company - East Troy WI

B62J 27/00

280304300

A protective device for a motorcycle. The protective device protects portions of the motorcycle, such as the frame and body panels, from damage due to a tip-over incident or a sliding incident. The protective device of some embodiments includes a shell and a cushion designed to disperse and absorb impact energy. The shell is coupled to the motorcycle with an adhesive. The adhesive has a high shear strength to prevent removal of the shell during a sliding incident.

6349783, Feb 26, 2002

Jul 30, 1999

09/365296

Stephen L. Galbraith - Mequon WI
Brian Sucharski - Franklin WI

Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

B62J 704

180219, 2802884, 224423

A saddlebag mounting system that eliminates the need for external fasteners on the rear fender and corresponding tail section. The saddlebag is mounted to the inner surface of the rear fender using a saddlebag mounting system, including a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket preferably includes an inner bracket coupled to the inner surface of the rear fender, and an outer bracket coupled to the inner bracket, the saddlebag being mounted to the outer bracket. The rear fender can be provided with an inner support mounted to the inner surface to facilitate attachment of the inner bracket. For example, the inner support can include a slotted opening, and a fastener can be used to couple the inner bracket to the inner support. Preferably, the fastener includes a head portion positioned within the slotted opening. The slotted opening can take on a variety of shapes, but preferably includes a wide portion larger than the head portion of the fastener, and a narrow portion smaller than the head portion of the fastener.