Patent · US Expired

Oil tank cap

US6983814B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by
5References
20Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 2003
Grant dateJan 10, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S220/33
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A motorcycle comprising a frame, a front wheel coupled to the frame, and a rear wheel coupled to the frame. An engine is supported by the frame and is adapted to propel the motorcycle. An oil tank is supported by the frame and includes an inlet defining an inlet aperture having an inlet axis. An oil tank cap is rotatable about the inlet axis between an inserted position and a sealed position. The oil tank cap has a movable portion that is movable substantially along the inlet axis between a retracted position and an extended position.

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