Patent ID: 7395625
Filing Date: 2008-07-08
Classification: B62J,B62K

Abstract:
1. A panel device for use with a personal transport vehicle configured to transport a rider in a standing position, the panel device comprising: a) a front panel having a front outer surface for facing forwardly of the vehicle; b) a pair of side panels, each side panel extending rearwardly from a respective lateral side of the front panel; and c) at least one attachment element joined to the panel device for releasably securing the panel device to the vehicle, wherein the at least one attachment element comprises at least one hook member secured to the panel device and adapted to engage a support member of the vehicle, and a clamp joined to an inner surface of at least one of the front and side panels and adapted to releasably engage a steering column member of the vehicle, wherein the panel device further comprises at least one bracket, the bracket secured to said inner surface of the panel device and the clamp secured to the bracket, and wherein the bracket comprises at least one mounting arm secured to said inner surface at least at two laterally spaced apart mounting locations.