Composite bicycle frame and method of manufacture
Patent 5876054 Issued on March 2, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 6, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
September 6, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 709585 filed on 09/06/1996US Classes:280/281.1, Frames and running gear264/258, Joining a plurality of superposed fibrous or textile layers264/314, Utilizing fluid-expansible mold280/288.3Hollow shell framesExaminersPrimary: Hurley, KevinAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB62K 019/02AbstractA composite bicycle frame comprising a continuous frame tube defining cross bar, down tube, and seat tube portions. The frame tube is formed from a fiber reinforced polymer composite. Integrally connected to the frame tube are seat tube, bottom bracket, and head tube fittings. The cross bar portion of the frame tube extends between the seat tube and head tube fittings, with the down tube portion extending between the bottom bracket and head tube fittings. The seat tube portion itself extends between the seat tube and bottom bracket fittings.Other References
Field of SearchHollow shell framesFrames and running gear Frames and running gear Low profile Rear forks One component is a fibrous or textile sheet, web, or batt Joining a plurality of superposed fibrous or textile layers Applying fluent material to preform Utilizing fluid-expansible mold Removing mold by destruction Toroidal mold bag Utilizing sheet-like material Applying heat or pressure | |
