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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172247 | Bicycle aero handlebar assembly A bicycle handlebar assembly that includes a number of grip sites, forearm supports, and a number of structures that have airfoil shaped cross-sections and that provide a highly adjustable handlebar assembly with improved aerodynamic performance across the range of ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8172246 | Adjustable bicycle fender assembly A fender mounting system that is particularly applicable to bicycles and that includes one or more adjustable strap assemblies that connect the fender to the bicycle. The strap assemblies include a first portion that is individually securable to the fender and a sec... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8132700 | Bicycle accessory mounting system An accessory mounting system having a body for being removably engaged with a supporting structure. The body includes a pliable strap for securing the body to a variety of profiles. An operator is connected to the body and configured to engage the strap such that a ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8128112 | Bicycle with asymmetric steerer tube A bicycle steerer tube assembly having an oblong asymmetric cross section formed along a portion of the steerer tube. The asymmetric portion of the steerer tube has a first diameter that is generally aligned with an axis of rotation of the front wheel and a second d... | 03/06/2012 |
| D655225 | Bicycle cog | 03/06/2012 |
| 8066295 | Composite bicycle frame with improved structure, geometry, seat attachment and fork An improved all composite bicycle frame has three integral mating portions for the main triangle, asymmetric bottom bracket, improved composite layup, wall thickness, and tube geometry providing lighter weight and increased strength in an economical manner, an impro... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8056987 | Bicycle wheel quick release assembly A quick release assembly for a bicycle wheel that includes a pair of heads disposed at generally opposite ends of a skewer rod. One of the heads includes a cam surface that is translatable relative to the head. The quick release includes an operator having a handle ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8056784 | Bicycle seat pack A bicycle accessory container constructed to be supported generally under a seat of a bicycle. The container includes a pair of sidewalls that generally enclose a cavity. A severable closure is attached to the sidewalls and allows the cavity to be selectively enclos... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8042823 | Suspension bicycle seat post A bicycle seat post assembly that dampens movement between a seat and a bicycle frame. The seat post assembly includes a seat post, a collar that passes through the seat post, and a dampener that is disposed between the collar and the seat post. The collar is pivota... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8002362 | Optimal thermal properties in light weight and high performance braking composite clincher or tubular tire bicycle wheel rim A fiber reinforced plastic bicycle wheel rim is formed of six segments per side and formed in a section having precisely formed, machinable brake surfaces and preferably combining inner high modulus fiber reinforced plastic lamination as a main structural body and a... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7950681 | Bicycle steerer assembly having captured fork legs A bicycle steerer assembly that includes a stub tube, a steerer tube that extends upward from the stub tube, a pair of forks, and a fork crown or crown cap. A key and keyway are formed between the stub tube and a crown portion of each fork. The crown cap overlies th... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7918474 | Bicycle dropout assembly A bicycle wheel dropout assembly that includes a split component axle mount assembly. An inboard and an outboard component of the axle mount assembly cooperate with overlapping portions of a respective seat stay and chain stay and are rotatably engaged therewith. An... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7909346 | Bicycle with asymmetric steerer tube A bicycle steerer tube assembly having an oblong asymmetric cross section formed along a portion of the steerer tube. The asymmetric portion of the steerer tube has a first diameter that is generally aligned with an axis of rotation of the front wheel and a second d... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7900948 | Bicycle forks, crown, and steerer tube assembly A fork assembly for a bicycle includes a pair of forks and a steerer tube that extend in generally opposite directions from a fork crown. The assembly includes first and second means for securing the steerer tube to the fork crown. Preferably, the steerer tube is th... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7896381 | Bicycle wheel assembly A wheel assembly, which is particularly applicable to bicycles, includes a hub, a pair of laterally spaced bearings, and is constructed to cooperate with a frame of a bicycle. The bearings include an outer race that is directly engaged with the hub. An inner race of... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7878521 | Bicycle frame with device cavity A bicycle frame having a cavity constructed to receive a sensor device. The cavity has a shape and a contour that generally matches a shape and a contour of the sensor device. Such a configuration maintains the aerodynamic contour of the frame when the sensor device... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7874625 | Bicycle wheel assembly having dissimilar lateral spoke lacings A bicycle wheel assembly having a number of spokes that extends between a hub and a rim. The wheel assembly includes a drive side that faces a chain and a non-drive side that is laterally spaced from the drive side. The spokes that extend between the hub and the rim... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7837213 | Bicycle rear wheel suspension system A bicycle frame assembly having a number of rotatable members configured to absorb shocks and impacts associated with operation of the bicycle. The assembly includes a frame constructed to support a rider and a chain stay having a rearward end that extends toward a ... | 11/23/2010 |
| D627266 | Tricycle | 11/16/2010 |
| 7814812 | Removable nonrotatable handlebar grip assembly A nonrotatable grip assembly for a handlebar that includes a tubular grip body, a pair of compression split rings and a pair of end caps configured to attach to the grip body. As the end caps are secured to the grip body, the compression split rings collapse and pin... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7788992 | Unitary fiber reinforced plastic aerodynamic bicycle handlebar with selectable stem A unitary fiber reinforced plastic aerodynamic bicycle handlebar is molded with a one piece base bar having tubes that slidably receive forward handlebar extensions, the extensions being either locked in place with binder collars, or telescopingly mounted, and eithe... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7722129 | Bicycle wheel quick release assembly A quick release assembly for a bicycle wheel that includes a pair of heads disposed at generally opposite ends of a skewer rod. One of the heads includes a cam surface that is translatable relative to the head. The quick release includes an operator having a handle ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7712614 | Bicycle frame clamp adaptor An adapter includes a first arm and a second arm that is pivotably connected to the first arm. A first portion of the first and second arms cooperate to form a contour which generally matches a contour of a portion of a bicycle frame. A second portion of the first a... | 05/11/2010 |
| D615285 | Bicycle shoe strap | 05/11/2010 |
| 7703785 | Bicycle derailleur system A bicycle derailer assembly that is mounted concentrically with an axle of a rear wheel assembly. The derailer is constructed to be mounted to the bicycle such that the derailer is pivotable about a common axis with the rear wheel and such that the rear wheel can be... | 04/27/2010 |
| D608724 | Bicycle tire tread | 01/26/2010 |
| 7631945 | Bicycle wheel with over-sized spokes A bicycle wheel having a number of larger than normal spokes constructed to support a rim about a hub. The hub includes a number of recesses that are constructed to receive an end of each spoke. The spoke and hub are constructed such that translation of the spoke in... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7621549 | Bicycle light system A bicycle fork assembly includes a steering tube configured and arranged to be rotatably mounted to a front part of a frame of a bicycle. A fork crown is secured to a lower end of the steering tube and includes first and second arms that extend laterally in opposite... | 11/24/2009 |
| D604187 | Electronic bicycle accessory | 11/17/2009 |
| 7543835 | Bicycle fork with improved steer tube and crown A fiber reinforced plastic bicycle fork uses a reinforced crown steer tube junction extending the steer tube through a tapered socket to the brake bolt such that the metal steer tube coacts with the fiber reinforced plastic fork to preserve structural integrity in t... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7464950 | Continuous fiber carbon fork A continuous fiber reinforced plastic bicycle fork has continuous fibers extending from the tip of the fork blades to the steer tube, formed through optimum compaction, low void molding resulting in precise forming of the fork shell such that a metal steer tube, met... | 12/16/2008 |
| D573077 | Bicycle disc wheel | 07/15/2008 |
| 7168726 | Ultra lightweight, high efficiency bicycle suspension A rear suspension road bicycle frame uses an integrated rear shock absorbing assembly installed in a typical diamond bicycle frame with a head tube, down tube, top tube, seat tube, tubular chainstays, tubular seat stays, brake bridge at the top of the seat stays con... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7140696 | Internal spoke nipple with variable spoke angles An internal spoke nipple for a bicycle rim that is positioned internal to the rim and can be pivoted for alignment with various spoke angles. The internal spoke nipple is adapted to be positioned within an aero or deep V-shaped rim. The spoke nipple includes a cuppe... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131298 | Bicycle lock with multiple cable loops An improved bicycle lock having multiple cable loops attachable to a single locking mechanism and a method for securing multiple portions of a bicycle to a fixed structure is disclosed. The bicycle lock includes a lock body that has multiple latching mechanisms for ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7082636 | Bladed spoke wrench A bladed spoke wrench device used to retain the orientation of a bladed bicycle spoke to prevent unnecessary torsional displacements from being applied to the spoke during spoke tensioning and adjustment. The bladed spoke wrench includes two spoke retention slots of... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7069812 | Handlebar height adjustment assembly A height adjustment assembly for a handlebar stem secured to a steer tube of a bicycle is provided. The assembly includes a pair of spacers securable to the steer tube on opposite sides of the handlebar stem that each include a pair of rings engageable with one anot... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6994367 | Metal and reinforced plastic composite bicycle frame A metal and fiber reinforced plastic composite combines a welded metal tube spine with a reinforced plastic composite seat assembly, top tube and seat stays. ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6924021 | Complex-shaped carbon fiber structural member and its method of manufacture A complex-shaped carbon fiber structural member including a multiplicity of carbon epoxy fiber bundles surrounded by a unidirectional carbon fiber rope and its method of manufacture are provided. The fiber bundles are formed from large sheets of unidirectional carbo... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6904932 | Pump valve adapter A nozzle adapter for use in converting a nozzle designed for use with Schrader type valves to a nozzle usable with Presta type valves is provided. The nozzle adapter includes an inner sleeve defining a central opening into which the Schrader nozzle can be inserted a... | 06/14/2005 |
