Handlebar assembly
August 23, 2022. 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.Patent ReferencesMock bicycle for exercise and training effects Treadmill with variable upper body resistance loading Riding simulation system of motorcycle System and method for bicycle riding simulation Virtual-reality based flycycle exercise machine Bicycle treadmill with single turntable Training apparatus for cyclist and for physical exercise Simulator Patent #: 6234800 InventorApplicationNo. 10487756 filed on 08/23/2002US Classes:74/551.2Spring biased or supportedExaminersPrimary: Hannon, Thomas RAssistant: Krause, Justin Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesB62K 21/12B62K 21/14 AbstractA handlebar assembly (100) is disclosed comprising a lower base portion (101) which is adapted to support a handlebar (202) through a guide means which is so constructed and arranged to permit the handlebar (202) to move along a path relative to the base portion (101) whereby upon movement of the handlebar (202) along the path to the left or the right relative to a central position the handlebar (202) tilts and the center of the handlebar (202) moves downwards relative to the base portion (101) as well as horizontally from the central position. The assembly allows the handlebars to move in a way which mimics the movement of the handlebars of a bicycle. In a modification, the guide means may restrain the handlebar for movement up/down or forwards/backwards or side to side, again to provide a more realistic range of movement. | |
