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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7537094 | Self-adjusting bicycle brake assembly Described herein is a bicycle brake assembly which comprises a torsion spring attached to brake arms by bosses. The torsion spring simultaneously attaches to a slide bolt, while the slide bolt attaches to a slide member. When the rider applies pressure upon the bike... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7331429 | Brake for composite rim A brake includes two rockers, two shoes attached to the rockers and two linings attached to the shoes. The brake pinches a rim without overheating the rim. The rim includes two walls and a bridge. Each of the walls includes a first portion within the bridge, a secon... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7279078 | Thin-film coating for wheel rims A process for coating a non-uniform, thin-film, dichroic pattern to a wheel rim or motorcycle part. The thin-film coating adds a colored or iridescent pattern to the wheel rim or motorcycle part, while maintaining other characteristics, such as brilliance, shine, du... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7045217 | Plated component for use in an outdoor environment A plated component used in an outdoor environment comprises a component main unit, a metal coating formed over at least a part of the component main unit, and an oxide coating formed over at least a part of the component main unit. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6991300 | Optimum compaction low void composite bicycle wheel rim A fiber reinforced plastic bicycle wheel rim having an aerodynamic section is formed of two mating halves, without additional structural reinforcing members, using laminations of layers of unidirectional fibers crossing one another and having semicircular layers of ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6877588 | Bike cantilever brake arm A bike cantilever brake arm having a sleeve fixed to the brake arm through an axle bore provided at the bottom of the brake arm; a scroll section of the rod spring being inserted to a ring provided on one side of the sleeve and covered with a cap; a locking ring is ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6283257 | Disc brake of two-wheeled vehicle A disc brake of a two-wheeled vehicle comprises two friction pads which press against either side of a disc rotating along with the wheel of the vehicle in motion. The friction pads are provided with a friction surface. The disc is provided in the surface... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6065812 | Bicycle wheel rim capable of cooperating with brake shoes to bring about smooth and stable braking action A bicycle wheel rim is composed of a friction surface extending along the rim. The friction surface is provided with a plurality of action units each having a primary action area and a secondary action area and a secondary action area. The primary action ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5056630 | Wheel rim for a bicycle A wheel rim for a two-wheeled vehicle has a spray coated metallic and/or ceramic layer covering at least a part of a rim surface with which a brake shoe is brought into contact when a brake is applied.... | 10/15/1991 |
| 4735106 | Brake operating device for bicycles A brake operating device comprising a housing having a bearing portion, an operating lever supported by a pivot on the bearing portion, and a coiled return spring having a pair of engaging portions extending from the axial opposite ends of its coil portio... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4531754 | Radial braking system An improved radial braking system uses the power of the cyclist's back pedaling to bring the braking member into contact with the rim of the wheel. The system allows for the direct contact of the braking member with the middle portion of the outer surface... | 07/30/1985 |