WO2011093804A1 - Storage accessory for motorcycle - Google Patents

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WO2011093804A1
WO2011093804A1 PCT/TH2010/000003 TH2010000003W WO2011093804A1 WO 2011093804 A1 WO2011093804 A1 WO 2011093804A1 TH 2010000003 W TH2010000003 W TH 2010000003W WO 2011093804 A1 WO2011093804 A1 WO 2011093804A1
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Pedro Joseph
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J9/00—Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags
    • B62J9/20—Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories
    • B62J9/25—Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories to the fuel tank, e.g. magnetic tank bags
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J9/00—Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags
    • B62J9/20—Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories
    • B62J9/26—Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories to the saddle, e.g. saddle bags
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J9/00—Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags
    • B62J9/20—Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories
    • B62J9/27—Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories characterised by mounting arrangements, e.g. quick release arrangements

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  • Example embodiments relate to storage accessories for use with motorcycles.
  • Storage accessories are well known and widely used in the motorcycle industry, all of which provide only limited and specific advantages and purposes, such as storage, safety, convenience or security. That is, existing storage accessories suffer inherent trade-offs and disadvantages in their applications.
  • motorcycle storage accessories provide for specific advantages of convenience in overall use and access to its contents, such as those flat and/or wallet- shaped accessories that are readily available for strapping onto various parts of the motorcycle. Although the effects of wind resistance and fuel consumption of such storage accessories are minor as compared to the fixed-form and/or hard-case storage accessories, they only provide the driver with very limited useable storage area and limited types of storable contents. Furthermore, because the flat and/or wallet-shaped storage accessories are typically strapped onto the motorcycle frame, seat or under the seat of the motorcycle, they may not provide for safe and convenient use and access of its contents, especially while the driver is seated on and/or operating the motorcycle.
  • the various forms of luggage having inherent trade-offs of advantageous features, such as those described above, may also share several common problems, including the reduction in passenger capacity after installation of the luggage in or about the proximity of the rear wheel/seat, the lack of convenient compartments to divide and organize contents of the luggage, the inability of the driver and passengers to access contents of the luggage while the motorcycle is in operation, the lack of portability of either the empty luggage or the combined luggage and contents, and the increase in wind resistance and thereby increase in fuel consumption of the motorcycle.
  • Present example embodiments relate generally to an improved storage accessory and method thereof that can be removably attachable to a motorcycle.
  • An example embodiment relates to an improved storage accessory removably attachable to a motorcycle without reducing passenger capacity of the motorcycle, said storage accessory comprising: an elongated and substantially rigid main central section comprising a left side wall, a right side wall, a back wall, and a bottom wall in communication with the left side wall, the right side wall and the back wall, said walls cooperatively defining at least one storage area; an elongated main left section attachable to the main central section comprising a deformable left side wall and a deformable right side wall, said walls cooperatively defining at least one expandable storage area; an elongated main right section attachable to the main central section comprising a deformable left side wall and a deformable right side wall, said walls cooperatively defining at least one expandable storage area; at least one main attachment means for use in securely attaching the main central section, the main left section and/or the main right section to the motorcycle at one or more locations between a seat of the motorcycle and a handle bar of the motorcycle; and at least one carrying
  • Another example embodiment relates to an improved method of transporting one or more items on a motorcycle without reducing passenger capacity of the motorcycle comprising installing a removably attachable storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims at a location between a seat of the motorcycle and a handle bar of the motorcycle, the motorcycle storage accessory comprising an elongated main central section, a main left section, a main right section and at least one attachment means.
  • example embodiments provide for an improved storage accessory, with direct reference to example embodiments and applications in the motorcycle industry, it is to be understood by persons ordinarily skilled in the art that the present invention can also be applied to other personal transportation means and industries, such as motorized floatation devices, such as jet skis, ski-doo, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), and motorcycles having one wheel or more than two wheels.
  • motorized floatation devices such as jet skis, ski-doo, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), and motorcycles having one wheel or more than two wheels.
  • ATV all-terrain vehicles
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory.
  • Fig. 2 is a completely separated perspective view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory.
  • Fig. 3 is a partially separated perspective view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory, wherein the main left section is separated from the storage accessory.
  • Fig. 4 is a partially separated perspective view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory, wherein the main right section is separated from the storage accessory.
  • Fig. 5 is a side view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory installed on a motorcycle.
  • Fig. 6 is a top view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory installed on a motorcycle.
  • Fig. 7 is a bottom view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory depicting an attachment means and drainage means.
  • Fig. 8 is a front view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory.
  • Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a structural frame of the main central section.
  • Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a fixably changeable structural frame of the main central section.
  • Fig. 1 1 is a partially separated perspective view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory, wherein the main central section is separated from the storage accessory and the main left section is attached to the main right section.
  • Figures 1-3 depict an example embodiment of a storage accessory 100 of the present invention comprising a main central section 1 10, a main right section 120, a main left section 130, and a main attachment means 140.
  • Figure 4 depicts a side view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory 100 installed on a motorcycle.
  • each of the main central section 1 10, main right section 120 and main left section 130 provide for one or more independent storage areas for use in storing one or more items by the user. Access to the contents stored in one or more of the main central section 110, main right section 120 and/or main left section 130 may be securely lockable at the option of the user.
  • the main central section 1 10 may be divisible into two storage areas, namely the front central section 1 1 OA and the back central section HOB, in example embodiments.
  • the front central section 1 1 OA may be for use in storing readily accessible small items, such as coins, sunglasses, keys and the like.
  • the central dividing wall 11 IB may be a permanently attached dividing wall, in which case the main central section 1 10 is permanently divided into the front central section 1 1 OA and the back central section HOB, or one in which the user may removably attach one or both attachment ends of the central dividing wall 1 1 IB, in which case the main central section 1 10 may be configurable at the option of the user to be either one main central compartment or two compartments comprising the front central section 11 OA and the back central section HOB.
  • the attachment means of the one or both removably attachable ends of the central dividing wall 1 1 IB may be one or more of a Velcro, zipper, button, clip, snap-on clip and/or any other means of attaching.
  • the main central section 1 10, the main right section 120, the main left section 130 and the attachment means 140 may be removably attachable from the storage accessory 100, enabling a user with the option to remove and/or transport the main central section 1 10, the main right section 120, the main left section 130, and/or the attachment means 140 from the storage accessory 100 and/or from one another.
  • the user may then be empowered with the flexibility to transport away from the storage accessory 100, in either its uninstalled position and/or installed to a motorcycle, either the main central section 1 10 only, the main right section 120 only, the main left section 130 only, the main central section 110 and the main right section 120 only, the main central section 1 10 and the main left section 130 only, the main right section 120 and the main left section 130 only, or a combination of the main central section 110, the main right section 120 and the main left section 130.
  • the main central section 110 in an example embodiment shown in Figures 2 and 3, comprises a central section right side wall 116, a central section left side wall 1 17, a central section front wall 111A, a central section dividing wall 11 IB, a central section angular bottom wall 112, a central section main bottom wall 1 13 and a central section back wall 114. It is to be understood by persons ordinarily skilled in the art that a single adaptable central section main bottom wall 113 may be used to perform the functions of the central section angular bottom wall 112 and the central section main bottom wall 1 13.
  • the exterior of the main central section 110 may be of any number of shapes, but preferably one which will allow appropriate attachment to the main right section 120 and/or main left section 130 in removably attachable embodiments.
  • a substantially rigid structural frame 1 10' such as one constructed of durable plastic, metal or the like, serves to ensure the interior storage compartment volume of the main central section 1 10 remains substantially unchanged and provides at least some overall support and strength when the main central section 110 contains one or more items and/or is attached to the main right section 120 and/or main left section 130, each of which may also contain one or more items.
  • the shape of the main central section 110 may be modifiable at the option of the user by any of a number of means, including enabling one or more sections of the structural frame 1 10' to be lengthened and/or shortened, such as by a fixably telescopic means or the like, or fixably bended or curved, so as to allow for the main central section 1 10 to be adaptably and fixably installed and secured in varying shapes, sizes and/or structures found in varying motorcycle models and/or makes.
  • the central section right side wall 116 and the central section left side wall 117 may be durably expandable so as to adapt to bulky items contained therein.
  • One or more of the exterior of the central section angular bottom wall 112, central section main bottom wall 113 and/or central section back wall 114 may be for use to place against, place on and/or attach directly to at least one part of the motorcycle or to an attachment means for facilitating attachment to the motorcycle.
  • the opening of the main central section 110 may include an expandable top peripheral and/or cover attachable or attached to the top peripheral, which will allow the opening to remain completely closed, mostly closed or partially closed. This will serve to assist in keeping the one or more items stored in the main central section 1 10 from undesirably coming away from the main central section 110 during motorcycle operation and/or preventing undesirable things, such as rain, pebbles, dust or the like from entering into the main central section 1 10.
  • the main attachment means 140 attaches the main central section 110 and/or other elements of the storage accessory 100 to the motorcycle. It is to be understood that the main attachment means 140 may be for use in attaching the motorcycle with one or more of the main central section 110 only, the main right section 120 only, the main left section 130 only, the main central section 1 10 and the main right section 120 only, the main central section 1 10 and the main left section 130 only, and/or the main central section 1 10, the main right section 120 and the main left section 130.
  • the main attachment means 140 preferably remains securely attached to the motorcycle through use of a bolt, clip, snap-on clip, Velcro, zipper, button, adhesive, or other attachment means or the like.
  • the main attachment means 140 utilizes at least one existing part of the motorcycle, such as a bolt, hole, clip, or other attachment means or the like, thereby avoiding the need for a user to create one or more holes in the motorcycle to enable the at least one bolt, clip, snap-on clip, Velcro, zipper, button, adhesive, or other attachment means or the like to attach the storage accessory 100 to the motorcycle.
  • the main attachment means 140 preferably comprises one or more sections, each of which may be in communication with one another.
  • adjacent sections of the main attachment means 140 are preferably attached in a hinge-type or flexibly bendable type arrangement, wherein the hinged attachment or flexible section(s) enables adjacent sections to fold or bend towards or away from one another in a similar manner to a hinge of a door.
  • the purpose in using hinge-type attachments between adjacent sections or bendable section(s) is to enable installation adaptability of the storage accessory, regardless of the shape of the motorcycle, between the seat and the handle bar.
  • the main attachment means 140 comprises three sections, namely the angular bottom attachment means 140a as shown in Figures 2, 4 and 7, the bottom attachment means 140b as shown in Figures 2, 4, 6 and 7, and the back attachment means 140c as shown in Figures 2 and 4.
  • the main attachment means 140 may be bendable so as to enable installation adaptability of the storage accessory, regardless of the shape of the motorcycle, between the seat and the handle bar.
  • the main attachment means 140 may comprise two or more unconnected sections.
  • the main attachment means 140 may comprise two separate sections.
  • the central section drainage 1 15 of the main central section 1 10, in example embodiments, is for use as a means to drain undesired liquids, such as rain water, from inside the main central section 110.
  • the central section drainage 1 15 also finds uses when a user wishes to wash the interior of the main central section 1 10.
  • the central section drainage 115 may be of the type wherein liquid can only pass through in one direction, namely from the interior compartment of the main central section 1 10 to the exterior of the main central section 1 10, thereby preventing undesirable liquids, such as water splashing from the road, from entering the main central section from the bottom of the storage accessory 100.
  • the main right section 120 comprises a right section right side wall 126 and a right section left side wall 127.
  • the main right section 120 may also comprise a right section front wall 121, a right section angular bottom wall 122, a right section main bottom wall 123 and a right section back wall 124.
  • the bottom walls 122 and 123 and/or the back wall 124 may be integrated and/or replaced with the right section right side wall 126 and/or right section left side wall 127, in which case the right section right side wall 126 and the right section left side wall 127 may attach together.
  • the exterior of the right section right side wall 126 may be of any number of shapes, but preferably of a curved shape so as to cause the least wind resistance while the motorcycle is in operation.
  • the shape of the main right section 120 may be changeable and adaptable when containing one or more items.
  • the right section right side wall 126 and the right section left side wall 127 may be durably expandable to as to adapt to containing bulky items.
  • the exterior of the right section left side wall 127 may be of any of a number of shapes, but preferably one which will allow appropriate attachment to the main central section 1 10 in removably attachable embodiments.
  • the right section angular bottom wall 122 is preferably of a curved shape so as to cause the least wind resistance and avoid interfering with the front wheel of the motorcycle while the motorcycle is in operation.
  • the opening of the main right section 120 may include an expandable top peripheral or cover attachable to the top peripheral, which will allow the opening to remain completely closed, mostly closed or partially closed. This will serve to assist in keeping the one or more items stored in the main right section 120 from undesirably coming away from the main right section 120 during motorcycle operation and/or preventing undesirable things, such as rain, pebbles, dust or the like from entering into the main right section 120.
  • the right attachment means securely attaches the main central section 1 10 with the main right section 120.
  • the right attachment means may be one or more of a velcro, zipper, button, clip, snap-on clip and/or any other means of attaching.
  • the right attachment means is securely but removably attachable by the user so as to allow separating the main central section 1 10 from the main right section 120, and vice versa.
  • the zipper 128 and 118 may securely attach the central section right wall 1 16 of the main central section 1 10 with the main right section 120 around at least a portion of the periphery of the right section left wall 127.
  • the right attachment means may comprise one or more buttons, Velcro, clips, snap-on clips and/or any other means of attaching, which may be located around the periphery of the right section left wall 127 and/or the central section right wall 116. It is to be understood in example embodiments where the main central section 1 10 is permanently attached to the main right section 120 that the central section right side wall 1 16 will be shared with the main right section 120 and thereby eliminating the need for a right section left side wall 127.
  • the right section drainage 125 of the main right section 120 is for use as a means to drain undesired liquids, such as rain water, from inside the main right section 120.
  • the right section drainage 125 also finds uses when a user wishes to wash the interior of the main right section 120.
  • the right section drainage 125 may be of the type wherein liquid can only pass through in one direction, namely from the interior compartment of the main right section 120 to the exterior of the main right section 120, thereby preventing undesirable liquids, such as water splashing from the road, from entering the main right section 120 from the bottom of the storage accessory 100.
  • the main left section 130 comprises a left section right side wall 136 and a left section left side wall 137.
  • the main left section 130 may also comprise a left section front wall 131, a left section angular bottom wall 132, a left section main bottom wall 133 and a left section back wall 134.
  • the bottom walls 132 and 133 and/or the back wall 134 may be integrated and/or replaced with the left section right side wall 136 and/or left section left side wall 137, in which case the left section right side wall 136 and the left section left side wall 137 may attach together.
  • the exterior of the left section right side wall 136 may be of any number of shapes, but preferably of a curved shape so as to cause the least wind resistance while the motorcycle is in operation.
  • the shape of the main left section 130 may be changeable and adaptable when containing one or more items.
  • the left section right side wall 136 and the left section left side wall 137 may be durably expandable to as to adapt to containing bulky items.
  • the exterior of the left section left side wall 137 may be of any of a number of shapes, but preferably one which will allow appropriate attachment to the main central section 1 10 in removably attachable embodiments.
  • the left section angular bottom wall 132 is preferably of a curved shape so as to cause the least wind resistance and avoid interfering with the front wheel of the motorcycle while the motorcycle is in operation.
  • the opening of the main left section 130 may include an expandable top peripheral and/or cover attachable to the top peripheral, which will allow the opening to remain completely closed, mostly closed or partially closed. This will serve to assist in keeping the one or more items stored in the main left section 130 from undesirably coming away from the main left section 130 during motorcycle operation and/or preventing undesirable things, such as rain, pebbles, dust or the like from entering into the main left section 130.
  • the left attachment means securely attaches the main central section 1 10 with the main left section 130.
  • the left attachment means may be one or more of a velcro, zipper, button, clip, snap-on clip and/or any other means of attaching.
  • the left attachment means is securely but removably attachable by the user so as to allow separating the main central section 110 from the main left section 130, and vice versa.
  • the zipper 138 and 1 18 may securely attach the central section left wall 1 17 of the main central section 1 10 with the main left section 130 around at least a portion of the periphery of the left section right wall 136.
  • the left attachment means may comprise one or more buttons, Velcro, clips, snap-on clips and/or any other means of attaching, which may be located around the periphery of the left section right wall 136 and/or the central section left wall 1 17. It is to be understood in example embodiments where the main central section 120 is permanently attached to the main left section 120 that the central section left side wall 117 will be shared with the main left section 130, thereby eliminating the need for a left section right side wall 126.
  • the left section drainage 135 of the main left section 130 is for use as a means to drain undesired liquids, such as rain water, from inside the main left section 130.
  • the left section drainage 135 also finds uses when a user wishes to wash the interior of the main left section 130.
  • the left section drainage 135 may be of the type wherein liquid can only pass through in one direction, namely from the interior compartment of the main left section 130 to the exterior of the main left section 130, thereby preventing undesirable liquids, such as water splashing from the road, from entering the main left section 130 from the bottom of the storage accessory 100.
  • the storage accessory 100 may be for use in storing one or a plurality of -exhaustive examples scenarios of which are shown in Table 1 below.
  • the one item may preferably be stored in the main central section 110 so as to minimize any undesirable offsets to the balance of the overall motorcycle. If the size, shape and/or weight of the item(s) to be stored is/are very minimal, the user may choose to store the item(s) in any of the main central section 1 10, main right section 120 and main left section 130. In an example embodiment wherein the user desires to store two items of similar shape, size and/or weight, the user may place one item in the main right section 120 and the second item in the main left section 130. Alternatively, the user may wish to store both items in the main central section 110.
  • the user may place the heaviest or largest sized item in the main central section 110, the second item in the main right section 120 and the third item in the main left section 130. Alternatively, the user may wish to store all three items in the main central section. In an example embodiment wherein the user desires to store four items, the user may place two items in the main central section 110, the third item in the main right section 120 and the fourth item in the main left section 130. Alternatively, the user may not utilize the main central section 1 10 altogether and only place the first two items in the main right section 120 and the other two items in the main left section 130.
  • the main central section 110 comprising two divisible compartments, namely the front central section 1 1 OA and the back central section HOB, may also be for use in varying storage configurations and applications in addition to or in replacement of the main right section 120 and the main left section 130. .
  • each of the main central section 110, the main right section 120 and the main left section may be of a durable and/or weather resistant construction so as to provide protection of the interior compartments from water, weather elements, and/or undesirable things such as pebbles, dust or the like, and protection of the contents therein from breaking, being crushed, and/or moving about while the motorcycle is in operation.
  • one or more carrying means 160 may be permanently or removably attached and/or cut into one or more of the main central section 1 10, the main right section 120 and/or the main left section 130.
  • the purpose of the one or more of the carrying means 160 may be for use in handling and transporting the storage accessory 100 as a whole, the main central section 1 10 only, the main right section 120 only, the main left section 130 only, or a combination thereof.
  • one or more straps may also be attached to the storage accessory 100 to enable transporting the storage on a user's shoulder and/or back.
  • the storage accessory 100 may include one or more top covers 150 for use in not only preventing water, dust and other unwanted elements from entering the storage accessory 100, but also to prevent items stored in the storage accessory 100 from undesirably coming away from the storage accessory 100.
  • each of the main central section 110, the main right section 120 and the main left section 130 may have their own top covers.
  • a single top cover 150, as shown in Figure 1 may provide for all three sections.
  • the main central section 110, the main right section 120 and the main left section 130 may all be attachable to one another in a saddle-type manner.
  • the main right section 120 attaches to the main left section by way of the main attachment means 140.
  • the main right section 120 attaches to the main central section 1 10 by way of the main attachment means 140 and/or direct attachment between the right section left side wall 127 and the central section right side wall 1 16.
  • the main left section 130 attaches to the main central section 1 10 by way of the main attachment means 140 and/or direct attachment between the left section right side wall 136 and the central section left side wall 1 17.
  • This embodiment enables a user to quickly and easily detach and transport any one or more elements of the storage accessory 100 without detaching one or more other elements therein.

Abstract

A motorcycle storage accessory (100) removably attachable to a motorcycle without reducing passenger capacity of the motorcycle comprising a main central section (110), a main left section (130), a main right section (120), at least one attachment means (140) for use in attaching the main central section (110), the main left section (130) and/or :he main right section (120) to the motorcycle at one or more locations between a seat of the motorcycle and a handle bar of the motorcycle, and at least one carrying means (160) attachable to the storage accessory (100) for use in carrying the storage accessory (100).

Description

STORAGE ACCESSORY FOR MOTORCYCLE
TECHNICAL FIELD
Example embodiments relate to storage accessories for use with motorcycles.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Storage accessories are well known and widely used in the motorcycle industry, all of which provide only limited and specific advantages and purposes, such as storage, safety, convenience or security. That is, existing storage accessories suffer inherent trade-offs and disadvantages in their applications.
For example, while various forms of motorcycle storage accessories provide for safety and security of its contents, such as those fixed-form and/or hard-case storage containers available for attachment to the rear section of the motorcycle seat or frame, they will not provide the driver with convenient access to its contents while the driver is in the seated position, and especially while the driver is seated and operating the motorcycle. Furthermore, such fixed-form and/or hard-case storage containers will be inherently bulky and/or heavy, and inevitably create undesirable increases in wind resistance and fuel consumption while the motorcycle is in operation. Furthermore, such fixed-form and/or hard-case storage containers are unable to readily change in shape and/or size so as to adapt to its contents, or lack of contents, therein. Furthermore, such fixed-form and/or hard-case storage containers cannot be readily detached and reattached from the motorcycle after its initial installation, and thereby not allowing the driver to removably transport the fixed-form and/or hard-case storage container and its contents away from the motorcycle. Furthermore, the installation location of such fixed-form and/or hard-case storage containers in or about the rear section of the motorcycle will inevitably result in a reduction of passenger capacity on the motorcycle. The problems of passenger capacity reduction and fixed storage capacity are particularly undesirable to users in developing countries since motorcycles in these countries are relied upon to provide fast, efficient and low cost transportation for not only transporting items but also for accommodating more than just the driver of the motorcycle. Other forms of motorcycle storage accessories provide for specific advantages of convenience in overall use and access to its contents, such as those flat and/or wallet- shaped accessories that are readily available for strapping onto various parts of the motorcycle. Although the effects of wind resistance and fuel consumption of such storage accessories are minor as compared to the fixed-form and/or hard-case storage accessories, they only provide the driver with very limited useable storage area and limited types of storable contents. Furthermore, because the flat and/or wallet-shaped storage accessories are typically strapped onto the motorcycle frame, seat or under the seat of the motorcycle, they may not provide for safe and convenient use and access of its contents, especially while the driver is seated on and/or operating the motorcycle.
Still there are other forms of motorcycle storage accessories with specific advantages of ample storage space and flexibility of its shape relative to its contents, such as baskets fixably installed above the front wheel and in front of the steering handle of the motorcycle. Although such forms of storage luggage provide storage capacity, the location of such storage luggage may inherently affect the safe operation of the motorcycle. That is, any uneven distribution of weight above the front wheel due to the contents of the luggage, or shifting in location of the contents, may result in unsafe turning and/or braking of the motorcycle. Furthermore, unsafe operation of the motorcycle may result in the event that some of the luggage contents become separated from the luggage container while the motorcycle is in operation. Furthermore, such forms of luggage are not convenient for the driver to access its contents, especially while the driver is seated on or operating the motorcycle. Furthermore, the location of such forms of luggage will directly increase the wind resistance of the overall motorcycle and thereby cause increases in fuel consumption.
The various forms of luggage having inherent trade-offs of advantageous features, such as those described above, may also share several common problems, including the reduction in passenger capacity after installation of the luggage in or about the proximity of the rear wheel/seat, the lack of convenient compartments to divide and organize contents of the luggage, the inability of the driver and passengers to access contents of the luggage while the motorcycle is in operation, the lack of portability of either the empty luggage or the combined luggage and contents, and the increase in wind resistance and thereby increase in fuel consumption of the motorcycle.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Present example embodiments relate generally to an improved storage accessory and method thereof that can be removably attachable to a motorcycle.
An example embodiment relates to an improved storage accessory removably attachable to a motorcycle without reducing passenger capacity of the motorcycle, said storage accessory comprising: an elongated and substantially rigid main central section comprising a left side wall, a right side wall, a back wall, and a bottom wall in communication with the left side wall, the right side wall and the back wall, said walls cooperatively defining at least one storage area; an elongated main left section attachable to the main central section comprising a deformable left side wall and a deformable right side wall, said walls cooperatively defining at least one expandable storage area; an elongated main right section attachable to the main central section comprising a deformable left side wall and a deformable right side wall, said walls cooperatively defining at least one expandable storage area; at least one main attachment means for use in securely attaching the main central section, the main left section and/or the main right section to the motorcycle at one or more locations between a seat of the motorcycle and a handle bar of the motorcycle; and at least one carrying means for use in carrying the storage accessory.
Another example embodiment relates to an improved method of transporting one or more items on a motorcycle without reducing passenger capacity of the motorcycle comprising installing a removably attachable storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims at a location between a seat of the motorcycle and a handle bar of the motorcycle, the motorcycle storage accessory comprising an elongated main central section, a main left section, a main right section and at least one attachment means.
Although the example embodiments provide for an improved storage accessory, with direct reference to example embodiments and applications in the motorcycle industry, it is to be understood by persons ordinarily skilled in the art that the present invention can also be applied to other personal transportation means and industries, such as motorized floatation devices, such as jet skis, ski-doo, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), and motorcycles having one wheel or more than two wheels.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory.
Fig. 2 is a completely separated perspective view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory.
Fig. 3 is a partially separated perspective view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory, wherein the main left section is separated from the storage accessory.
Fig. 4 is a partially separated perspective view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory, wherein the main right section is separated from the storage accessory.
Fig. 5 is a side view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory installed on a motorcycle.
Fig. 6 is a top view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory installed on a motorcycle.
Fig. 7 is a bottom view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory depicting an attachment means and drainage means.
Fig. 8 is a front view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory.
Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a structural frame of the main central section.
Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a fixably changeable structural frame of the main central section.
Fig. 1 1 is a partially separated perspective view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory, wherein the main central section is separated from the storage accessory and the main left section is attached to the main right section.
Although similar reference numbers are used to refer to similar elements for convenience, it can be appreciated that each of the various embodiments may be considered to be distinct variations.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Figures 1-3 depict an example embodiment of a storage accessory 100 of the present invention comprising a main central section 1 10, a main right section 120, a main left section 130, and a main attachment means 140. Figure 4 depicts a side view of an example embodiment of the storage accessory 100 installed on a motorcycle. As show in the top view of Figure 5, each of the main central section 1 10, main right section 120 and main left section 130 provide for one or more independent storage areas for use in storing one or more items by the user. Access to the contents stored in one or more of the main central section 110, main right section 120 and/or main left section 130 may be securely lockable at the option of the user.
The main central section 1 10 may be divisible into two storage areas, namely the front central section 1 1 OA and the back central section HOB, in example embodiments. The front central section 1 1 OA may be for use in storing readily accessible small items, such as coins, sunglasses, keys and the like. It is to be understood by persons ordinarily skilled in the art that the central dividing wall 11 IB may be a permanently attached dividing wall, in which case the main central section 1 10 is permanently divided into the front central section 1 1 OA and the back central section HOB, or one in which the user may removably attach one or both attachment ends of the central dividing wall 1 1 IB, in which case the main central section 1 10 may be configurable at the option of the user to be either one main central compartment or two compartments comprising the front central section 11 OA and the back central section HOB. In the latter embodiment, the attachment means of the one or both removably attachable ends of the central dividing wall 1 1 IB may be one or more of a Velcro, zipper, button, clip, snap-on clip and/or any other means of attaching.
In one example embodiment, the main central section 1 10, the main right section 120, the main left section 130 and the attachment means 140 may be removably attachable from the storage accessory 100, enabling a user with the option to remove and/or transport the main central section 1 10, the main right section 120, the main left section 130, and/or the attachment means 140 from the storage accessory 100 and/or from one another. The user may then be empowered with the flexibility to transport away from the storage accessory 100, in either its uninstalled position and/or installed to a motorcycle, either the main central section 1 10 only, the main right section 120 only, the main left section 130 only, the main central section 110 and the main right section 120 only, the main central section 1 10 and the main left section 130 only, the main right section 120 and the main left section 130 only, or a combination of the main central section 110, the main right section 120 and the main left section 130. Advantages of allowing the user with the flexibility of removing and/or transporting one or more of the main central section 110, the main right section 120 and/or the main left section 130 become evident in situations where the user utilizes only some of the storage compartments and/or the user does not wish to carry the entire storage accessory 100.
The main central section 110, in an example embodiment shown in Figures 2 and 3, comprises a central section right side wall 116, a central section left side wall 1 17, a central section front wall 111A, a central section dividing wall 11 IB, a central section angular bottom wall 112, a central section main bottom wall 1 13 and a central section back wall 114. It is to be understood by persons ordinarily skilled in the art that a single adaptable central section main bottom wall 113 may be used to perform the functions of the central section angular bottom wall 112 and the central section main bottom wall 1 13. The exterior of the main central section 110 may be of any number of shapes, but preferably one which will allow appropriate attachment to the main right section 120 and/or main left section 130 in removably attachable embodiments. The structural frame 1 10' of the main central section 1 10, as shown in Figure 9, along with the associated walls of the main central section 1 10, forms an outline of its interior storage compartment volume and may be fixably unchangeable and/or changeable at the option of the user. A substantially rigid structural frame 1 10', such as one constructed of durable plastic, metal or the like, serves to ensure the interior storage compartment volume of the main central section 1 10 remains substantially unchanged and provides at least some overall support and strength when the main central section 110 contains one or more items and/or is attached to the main right section 120 and/or main left section 130, each of which may also contain one or more items. In an example embodiment shown in Figure 10, the shape of the main central section 110 may be modifiable at the option of the user by any of a number of means, including enabling one or more sections of the structural frame 1 10' to be lengthened and/or shortened, such as by a fixably telescopic means or the like, or fixably bended or curved, so as to allow for the main central section 1 10 to be adaptably and fixably installed and secured in varying shapes, sizes and/or structures found in varying motorcycle models and/or makes. In example embodiments, the central section right side wall 116 and the central section left side wall 117 may be durably expandable so as to adapt to bulky items contained therein. One or more of the exterior of the central section angular bottom wall 112, central section main bottom wall 113 and/or central section back wall 114 may be for use to place against, place on and/or attach directly to at least one part of the motorcycle or to an attachment means for facilitating attachment to the motorcycle.
The opening of the main central section 110 may include an expandable top peripheral and/or cover attachable or attached to the top peripheral, which will allow the opening to remain completely closed, mostly closed or partially closed. This will serve to assist in keeping the one or more items stored in the main central section 1 10 from undesirably coming away from the main central section 110 during motorcycle operation and/or preventing undesirable things, such as rain, pebbles, dust or the like from entering into the main central section 1 10.
The main attachment means 140 attaches the main central section 110 and/or other elements of the storage accessory 100 to the motorcycle. It is to be understood that the main attachment means 140 may be for use in attaching the motorcycle with one or more of the main central section 110 only, the main right section 120 only, the main left section 130 only, the main central section 1 10 and the main right section 120 only, the main central section 1 10 and the main left section 130 only, and/or the main central section 1 10, the main right section 120 and the main left section 130. The main attachment means 140 preferably remains securely attached to the motorcycle through use of a bolt, clip, snap-on clip, Velcro, zipper, button, adhesive, or other attachment means or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the main attachment means 140 utilizes at least one existing part of the motorcycle, such as a bolt, hole, clip, or other attachment means or the like, thereby avoiding the need for a user to create one or more holes in the motorcycle to enable the at least one bolt, clip, snap-on clip, Velcro, zipper, button, adhesive, or other attachment means or the like to attach the storage accessory 100 to the motorcycle. The main attachment means 140 preferably comprises one or more sections, each of which may be in communication with one another. In a preferred embodiment wherein the main attachment means 140 comprises more than one section, adjacent sections of the main attachment means 140 are preferably attached in a hinge-type or flexibly bendable type arrangement, wherein the hinged attachment or flexible section(s) enables adjacent sections to fold or bend towards or away from one another in a similar manner to a hinge of a door. The purpose in using hinge-type attachments between adjacent sections or bendable section(s) is to enable installation adaptability of the storage accessory, regardless of the shape of the motorcycle, between the seat and the handle bar. In a preferred embodiment, the main attachment means 140 comprises three sections, namely the angular bottom attachment means 140a as shown in Figures 2, 4 and 7, the bottom attachment means 140b as shown in Figures 2, 4, 6 and 7, and the back attachment means 140c as shown in Figures 2 and 4. Alternatively or in addition, it is to be understood by persons skilled in the art that the main attachment means 140 may be bendable so as to enable installation adaptability of the storage accessory, regardless of the shape of the motorcycle, between the seat and the handle bar. Alternatively or in addition, the main attachment means 140 may comprise two or more unconnected sections. For example, in applications where the storage accessory 100 is preferably attached to the motorcycle in two separated sections, the main attachment means 140 may comprise two separate sections.
The central section drainage 1 15 of the main central section 1 10, in example embodiments, is for use as a means to drain undesired liquids, such as rain water, from inside the main central section 110. The central section drainage 1 15 also finds uses when a user wishes to wash the interior of the main central section 1 10. It is to be understood that the central section drainage 115 may be of the type wherein liquid can only pass through in one direction, namely from the interior compartment of the main central section 1 10 to the exterior of the main central section 1 10, thereby preventing undesirable liquids, such as water splashing from the road, from entering the main central section from the bottom of the storage accessory 100.
The main right section 120 comprises a right section right side wall 126 and a right section left side wall 127. In an example embodiment shown in Figure 4, the main right section 120 may also comprise a right section front wall 121, a right section angular bottom wall 122, a right section main bottom wall 123 and a right section back wall 124. However, it is to be understood by persons ordinarily skilled in the art that the bottom walls 122 and 123 and/or the back wall 124 may be integrated and/or replaced with the right section right side wall 126 and/or right section left side wall 127, in which case the right section right side wall 126 and the right section left side wall 127 may attach together. The exterior of the right section right side wall 126 may be of any number of shapes, but preferably of a curved shape so as to cause the least wind resistance while the motorcycle is in operation. The shape of the main right section 120 may be changeable and adaptable when containing one or more items. In example embodiments, the right section right side wall 126 and the right section left side wall 127 may be durably expandable to as to adapt to containing bulky items. The exterior of the right section left side wall 127 may be of any of a number of shapes, but preferably one which will allow appropriate attachment to the main central section 1 10 in removably attachable embodiments. The right section angular bottom wall 122 is preferably of a curved shape so as to cause the least wind resistance and avoid interfering with the front wheel of the motorcycle while the motorcycle is in operation. The opening of the main right section 120 may include an expandable top peripheral or cover attachable to the top peripheral, which will allow the opening to remain completely closed, mostly closed or partially closed. This will serve to assist in keeping the one or more items stored in the main right section 120 from undesirably coming away from the main right section 120 during motorcycle operation and/or preventing undesirable things, such as rain, pebbles, dust or the like from entering into the main right section 120.
The right attachment means securely attaches the main central section 1 10 with the main right section 120. The right attachment means may be one or more of a velcro, zipper, button, clip, snap-on clip and/or any other means of attaching. In an example embodiment, the right attachment means is securely but removably attachable by the user so as to allow separating the main central section 1 10 from the main right section 120, and vice versa. In a preferred embodiment shown in Figure 2 wherein the right attachment means is a zipper 128 and 118, the zipper 128 and 118 may securely attach the central section right wall 1 16 of the main central section 1 10 with the main right section 120 around at least a portion of the periphery of the right section left wall 127. In a similar manner, the right attachment means may comprise one or more buttons, Velcro, clips, snap-on clips and/or any other means of attaching, which may be located around the periphery of the right section left wall 127 and/or the central section right wall 116. It is to be understood in example embodiments where the main central section 1 10 is permanently attached to the main right section 120 that the central section right side wall 1 16 will be shared with the main right section 120 and thereby eliminating the need for a right section left side wall 127.
The right section drainage 125 of the main right section 120, in an example embodiment shown in Figure 6, is for use as a means to drain undesired liquids, such as rain water, from inside the main right section 120. The right section drainage 125 also finds uses when a user wishes to wash the interior of the main right section 120. It is to be understood that the right section drainage 125 may be of the type wherein liquid can only pass through in one direction, namely from the interior compartment of the main right section 120 to the exterior of the main right section 120, thereby preventing undesirable liquids, such as water splashing from the road, from entering the main right section 120 from the bottom of the storage accessory 100.
The main left section 130 comprises a left section right side wall 136 and a left section left side wall 137. In an example embodiment shown in Figure 3, the main left section 130 may also comprise a left section front wall 131, a left section angular bottom wall 132, a left section main bottom wall 133 and a left section back wall 134. However, it is to be understood by persons ordinarily skilled in the art that the bottom walls 132 and 133 and/or the back wall 134 may be integrated and/or replaced with the left section right side wall 136 and/or left section left side wall 137, in which case the left section right side wall 136 and the left section left side wall 137 may attach together. The exterior of the left section right side wall 136 may be of any number of shapes, but preferably of a curved shape so as to cause the least wind resistance while the motorcycle is in operation. The shape of the main left section 130 may be changeable and adaptable when containing one or more items. In example embodiments, the left section right side wall 136 and the left section left side wall 137 may be durably expandable to as to adapt to containing bulky items. The exterior of the left section left side wall 137 may be of any of a number of shapes, but preferably one which will allow appropriate attachment to the main central section 1 10 in removably attachable embodiments. The left section angular bottom wall 132 is preferably of a curved shape so as to cause the least wind resistance and avoid interfering with the front wheel of the motorcycle while the motorcycle is in operation. The opening of the main left section 130 may include an expandable top peripheral and/or cover attachable to the top peripheral, which will allow the opening to remain completely closed, mostly closed or partially closed. This will serve to assist in keeping the one or more items stored in the main left section 130 from undesirably coming away from the main left section 130 during motorcycle operation and/or preventing undesirable things, such as rain, pebbles, dust or the like from entering into the main left section 130.
The left attachment means securely attaches the main central section 1 10 with the main left section 130. The left attachment means may be one or more of a velcro, zipper, button, clip, snap-on clip and/or any other means of attaching. In an example embodiment, the left attachment means is securely but removably attachable by the user so as to allow separating the main central section 110 from the main left section 130, and vice versa. In a preferred embodiment shown in Figure 2 wherein the left attachment means is a zipper 138 and 118, the zipper 138 and 1 18 may securely attach the central section left wall 1 17 of the main central section 1 10 with the main left section 130 around at least a portion of the periphery of the left section right wall 136. In a similar manner, the left attachment means may comprise one or more buttons, Velcro, clips, snap-on clips and/or any other means of attaching, which may be located around the periphery of the left section right wall 136 and/or the central section left wall 1 17. It is to be understood in example embodiments where the main central section 120 is permanently attached to the main left section 120 that the central section left side wall 117 will be shared with the main left section 130, thereby eliminating the need for a left section right side wall 126.
The left section drainage 135 of the main left section 130, in an example embodiment shown in Figure 6, is for use as a means to drain undesired liquids, such as rain water, from inside the main left section 130. The left section drainage 135 also finds uses when a user wishes to wash the interior of the main left section 130. It is to be understood that the left section drainage 135 may be of the type wherein liquid can only pass through in one direction, namely from the interior compartment of the main left section 130 to the exterior of the main left section 130, thereby preventing undesirable liquids, such as water splashing from the road, from entering the main left section 130 from the bottom of the storage accessory 100. The storage accessory 100 may be for use in storing one or a plurality of -exhaustive examples scenarios of which are shown in Table 1 below.
TABLE 1
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As shown in Table 1, in an example embodiment wherein the user desires to store one item, the one item may preferably be stored in the main central section 110 so as to minimize any undesirable offsets to the balance of the overall motorcycle. If the size, shape and/or weight of the item(s) to be stored is/are very minimal, the user may choose to store the item(s) in any of the main central section 1 10, main right section 120 and main left section 130. In an example embodiment wherein the user desires to store two items of similar shape, size and/or weight, the user may place one item in the main right section 120 and the second item in the main left section 130. Alternatively, the user may wish to store both items in the main central section 110. These applications will provide for improved balance in terms of weight and shape during operation of the motorcycle and transporting away from the motorcycle. In an example embodiment wherein the user desires to store three items, the user may place the heaviest or largest sized item in the main central section 110, the second item in the main right section 120 and the third item in the main left section 130. Alternatively, the user may wish to store all three items in the main central section. In an example embodiment wherein the user desires to store four items, the user may place two items in the main central section 110, the third item in the main right section 120 and the fourth item in the main left section 130. Alternatively, the user may not utilize the main central section 1 10 altogether and only place the first two items in the main right section 120 and the other two items in the main left section 130. It is to be understood by persons ordinarily skilled in the art that one or a plurality of items may be placed for storage in any of the main central section 1 10, the main right section 120 and/or the main left section 130. Furthermore, in example embodiments, the main central section 110 comprising two divisible compartments, namely the front central section 1 1 OA and the back central section HOB, may also be for use in varying storage configurations and applications in addition to or in replacement of the main right section 120 and the main left section 130. .
Some, most or all of the exterior of each of the main central section 110, the main right section 120 and the main left section, in example embodiments, may be of a durable and/or weather resistant construction so as to provide protection of the interior compartments from water, weather elements, and/or undesirable things such as pebbles, dust or the like, and protection of the contents therein from breaking, being crushed, and/or moving about while the motorcycle is in operation.
In one embodiment, one or more carrying means 160 may be permanently or removably attached and/or cut into one or more of the main central section 1 10, the main right section 120 and/or the main left section 130. The purpose of the one or more of the carrying means 160 may be for use in handling and transporting the storage accessory 100 as a whole, the main central section 1 10 only, the main right section 120 only, the main left section 130 only, or a combination thereof. Alternatively or in addition, one or more straps (not shown) may also be attached to the storage accessory 100 to enable transporting the storage on a user's shoulder and/or back.
The storage accessory 100 may include one or more top covers 150 for use in not only preventing water, dust and other unwanted elements from entering the storage accessory 100, but also to prevent items stored in the storage accessory 100 from undesirably coming away from the storage accessory 100. In example embodiments, each of the main central section 110, the main right section 120 and the main left section 130 may have their own top covers. In another example embodiment, a single top cover 150, as shown in Figure 1, may provide for all three sections.
In an example embodiment shown in Figure 11, the main central section 110, the main right section 120 and the main left section 130 may all be attachable to one another in a saddle-type manner. In this embodiment, the main right section 120 attaches to the main left section by way of the main attachment means 140. Furthermore, the main right section 120 attaches to the main central section 1 10 by way of the main attachment means 140 and/or direct attachment between the right section left side wall 127 and the central section right side wall 1 16. Similarly, the main left section 130 attaches to the main central section 1 10 by way of the main attachment means 140 and/or direct attachment between the left section right side wall 136 and the central section left side wall 1 17. This embodiment enables a user to quickly and easily detach and transport any one or more elements of the storage accessory 100 without detaching one or more other elements therein.
Although the aforesaid example embodiments provide for storage luggage improvement over those previously known in the art, with direct reference to example embodiments and applications in the motorcycle industry, it is to be understood by persons ordinarily skilled in the art that present embodiments described herein are merely intended to facilitate understanding of the invention, and implies no limitation thereof. Various modifications and improvements of the present embodiments are possible without departing from the spirit and scope thereof as recited in the appended claims, and these will naturally be included as equivalents in the invention. Furthermore, various modifications and improvements of present embodiments are applicable in other transportation modes and industries without departing from the spirit and scope thereof as recited in the appended claims, and these too will naturally be included as equivalents in the invention.

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CLAIMS What is claimed is:
1. A storage accessory removably attachable to a motorcycle without reducing passenger capacity of the motorcycle, said storage accessory comprising:
an elongated and substantially rigid main central section comprising a left side wall, a right side wall, a back wall, and a bottom wall in communication with the left side wall, the right side wall and the back wall, said walls cooperatively defining at least one storage area;
an elongated main left section attachable to the main central section comprising a deformable left side wall and a deformable right side wall, said walls cooperatively defining at least one expandable storage area;
an elongated main right section attachable to the main central section comprising a deformable left side wall and a deformable right side wall, said walls cooperatively defining at least one expandable storage area;
at least one main attachment means for use in securely attaching the main central section, the main left section and/or the main right section to the motorcycle at one or more locations between a seat of the motorcycle and a handle bar of the motorcycle; and at least one carrying means for use in carrying the storage accessory.
2. The motorcycle storage accessory according to claim 1 wherein the main central section comprises a substantially rigid structural frame.
3. The motorcycle storage accessory according to claim 2 wherein the length of at least one section of the structural frame is adjustable so as to enable modifying the shape and/or size of the structural frame.
4. The motorcycle storage accessory according to claim 3 wherein at least one of the adjustable sections of the structural frame is fixably telescopic.
5. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main central section further comprises an angular bottom wall.
6. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main central section further comprises a front wall.
7. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main left section further comprises a bottom wall and/or an angular bottom wall.
8. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main left section further comprises a back wall.
9. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main left section further comprises a front wall.
10. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main right section further comprises a bottom wall and/or an angular bottom wall.
11. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main right section further comprises a back wall.
12. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main right section further comprises a front wall.
13. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the interior volume of the main left section is sizably adjustable.
14. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the interior volume of the main right section is sizably adjustable.
15. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the left side wall and/or right side wall of the main central section are durably expandable so as to sizably adjust the interior volume of the storage area of the main central section.
16. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main left section further comprises a sealable top wall.
17. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main right section further comprises a sealable top wall.
18. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main central section further comprises a sealable top wall.
19. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main left section, the main right section and the main central section comprise at least one sealable top wall.
20. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the at least one attachment means utilizes at least one existing bolt, screw, clip, hook, hole, rack, or other attachment means or the like on the motorcycle body.
21. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the at least one attachment means attaches to the storage accessory at the bottom wall of the main central section.
22. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the at least one attachment means attaches to the storage accessory at the back wall of the main central section.
23. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the at least one attachment means attaches to the storage accessory at the angular bottom wall of the main central section.
24. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the at least one attachment means attaches to the storage accessory at the bottom wall of the main left section.
25. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the at least one attachment means attaches to the storage accessory at the back wall of the main left section.
26. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the at least one attachment means attaches to the storage accessory at the angular bottom wall of the main left section.
27. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the at least one attachment means attaches to the storage accessory at the bottom wall of the main right section.
28. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the at least one attachment means attaches to the storage accessory at the back wall of the main right section.
29. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the at least one attachment means attaches to the storage accessory at the angular bottom wall of the main right section.
30. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main left section is removably attachable to the main central section using an attachment means.
31. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main right section is removably attachable to the main central section using an attachment means.
32. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main right section is removably attachable to the main left section using an attachment means.
33. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main central section comprises a draining means to drain liquids from the interior of the main central section.
34. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main left section comprises a draining means to drain liquids from the interior of the main left section.
35. The motorcycle storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the main right section comprises a draining means to drain liquids from the interior of the main right section.
36. A method of transporting one or more items on a motorcycle without reducing passenger capacity of the motorcycle comprising:
installing a removably attachable storage accessory according to any one of the preceding claims at a location between a seat of the motorcycle and a handle bar of the motorcycle, the motorcycle storage accessory comprising an elongated main central section, a main left section, a main right section and at least one attachment means.
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