Motorcycle gas tank fill protector
US6481478B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62J23/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motorcycle gas tank fill protector preferably includes a nonscratch sheet, a protective sheet, and at least one magnet. The at least one magnet is contained between the nonscratch sheet and the protective sheet. A gas opening is formed through the nonscratch and protective sheets at one end thereof. The nonscratch sheet and protective sheet are preferably attached to each other on the outer perimeters thereof and the perimeter of the gas opening. The nonscratch and protective sheets may be attached to each other with stitching, sonic welding, heat sealing, or any other suitable assembly method. The at least one magnet is preferably captured within the nonscratch and protective sheets by stitching around the at least one magnet, but other methods may also be used. The motorcycle gas tank fill protector is preferably used by first removing the gas cap from the gas tank. The motorcycle gas tank fill protector is placed over the motorcycle gas tank such that the gas opening aligns with the gas spout in the gas tank. The motorcycle gas tank fill protector is removed after filing the gas tank. The motorcycle gas tank fill protector may be folded and stored in a pouch or pocket.
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