Patents Assigned to Maverick American LLC
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Patent number: 7306206Abstract: Adjustable height bicycle seat mounting assemblies, bikes using such assemblies, and methods of use are provided. One such adjustable height bicycle seat mounting assembly includes first and second tubes in telescoping arrangement. The first tube is adapted to be coupled to a bicycle frame and the second tube is adapted to be coupled to a bicycle seat. A bulkhead is disposed in one of the first and second tubes. The bulkhead has an orifice therethrough, with a rod extending through the orifice and coupled to a movement device disposed near an end of the second tube. The first and second tubes are axially adjustable relative to one another by regulating a flow of a fluid disposed in the first and second tubes.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Maverick American LLCInventor: Paul H. Turner
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Publication number: 20070219029Abstract: In one embodiment, a chain tensioning system is provided which maintains tension on a chain and permits slow changes in chain tension while dampening sudden changes. An exemplary embodiment may permit slow changes in chain tension while dampening sudden changes through the use of a fluid dampening device. Additionally, some embodiments may permit slow changes in chain tension while dampening sudden changes in only one direction of chain tension change.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: Maverick American LLCInventor: Paul Turner
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Publication number: 20060280552Abstract: Adjustable height bicycle seat mounting assemblies, bikes using such assemblies, and methods of use are provided. One such adjustable height bicycle seat mounting assembly includes first and second tubes in telescoping arrangement. The first tube is adapted to be coupled to a bicycle frame and the second tube is adapted to be coupled to a bicycle seat. A bulkhead is disposed in one of the first and second tubes. The bulkhead has an orifice therethrough, with a rod extending through the orifice and coupled to a movement device disposed near an end of the second tube. The first and second tubes are axially adjustable relative to one another by regulating a flow of a fluid disposed in the first and second tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Applicant: Maverick American LLCInventor: Paul Turner
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Patent number: 7137638Abstract: A suspension travel adjustment mechanism comprises a housing containing a fluid, and a shaft extending through the housing. A piston is coupled to the shaft to define an upper chamber and a lower chamber within the housing. A fluid passageway extends between the upper chamber and the lower chamber. A mechanism is used for selectively opening and closing the fluid passageway from outside of the housing permit the fluid to flow between the upper chamber and the lower chamber when the fluid passageway is opened.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Maverick American LLCInventor: Paul H. Turner
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Patent number: 7083180Abstract: Adjustable height bicycle seat mounting assemblies, bikes using such assemblies, and methods of use are provided. One such adjustable height bicycle seat mounting assembly includes first and second tubes in telescoping arrangement. The first tube is adapted to be coupled to a bicycle frame and the second tube is adapted to be coupled to a bicycle seat. A bulkhead is disposed in one of the first and second tubes. The bulkhead has an orifice therethrough, with a rod extending through the orifice and coupled to a movement device disposed near an end of the second tube. The first and second tubes are axially adjustable relative to one another by regulating a flow of a fluid disposed in the first and second tubes.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Maverick American LLCInventor: Paul H. Turner
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Publication number: 20060087096Abstract: A releasable clamp system for clamping a wheel component to a vehicle includes a frame member and a cover plate that is pivotally coupled to the frame member. The cover plate is movable between a closed portion where the cover plate and the frame member encompass the wheel component and an open position that permits removal of the wheel component. A lever is pivotally attached to the cover plate and a hook member is pivotally attached to the lever. An adjustment system is used to adjust the clamping force applied to the wheel component by the frame member and the cover plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2005Publication date: April 27, 2006Applicant: Maverick American LLCInventor: Paul Turner
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Publication number: 20060066074Abstract: Adjustable height bicycle seat mounting assemblies, bikes using such assemblies, and methods of use are provided. One such adjustable height bicycle seat mounting assembly includes first and second tubes in telescoping arrangement. The first tube is adapted to be coupled to a bicycle frame and the second tube is adapted to be coupled to a bicycle seat. A bulkhead is disposed in one of the first and second tubes. The bulkhead has an orifice therethrough, with a rod extending through the orifice and coupled to a movement device disposed near an end of the second tube. The first and second tubes are axially adjustable relative to one another by regulating a flow of a fluid disposed in the first and second tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2004Publication date: March 30, 2006Applicant: Maverick American LLCInventor: Paul Turner
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Patent number: 6964425Abstract: A releasable clamp system for clamping an axle of a wheel to a two wheeled vehicle comprising a frame member and a cover plate that is pivotally coupled to the frame member. The cover plate is movable between a closed portion where the cover plate and the frame member encompass the wheel axle and an open position that permits removal of the wheel axle. A lever is pivotally attached to the cover plate and a hook, member is pivotally attached to the lever. An adjustment system is used to adjust the clamping force applied to the axle by the frame member and the cover plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2003Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Maverick American LLCInventor: Paul H. Turner
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Publication number: 20050189185Abstract: A suspension travel adjustment mechanism comprises a housing containing a fluid, and a shaft extending through the housing. A piston is coupled to the shaft to define an upper chamber and a lower chamber within the housing. A fluid passageway extends between the upper chamber and the lower chamber. A mechanism is used for selectively opening and closing the fluid passageway from outside of the housing permit the fluid to flow between the upper chamber and the lower chamber when the fluid passageway is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2003Publication date: September 1, 2005Applicant: Maverick American LLCInventor: Paul Turner
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Patent number: 6854753Abstract: A suspension system for a rear wheel of a multi-wheel vehicle comprises a front structural member that is adapted to be coupled to seat and a front fork. The front structural member has a first pivot point and a second pivot point that is vertically above the first pivot point. A rear structural member is adapted to be operably coupled to an axle of a rear wheel. The rear structural member has a third pivot point that is rearward of the first pivot point. A slideable connector is rigidly coupled to the rear structural member and pivotally coupled to the second pivot point. A link member is pivotally linked to the first pivot point of the front structural member and the third pivot point of the rear structural member.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Maverick American LLCInventor: Paul H. Turner
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Patent number: 6824154Abstract: A telescoping fork for the front wheel of a two wheel vehicle comprises a pair of outer tubes that each have a bottom end and a top end. An upper structural member and a lower structural member connect the outer tubes. Further, each outer tube tapers outwardly, both externally and internally, in a direction from the bottom end toward the lower structural member and from the top end toward the lower structural member. The structural members may attach to a top and bottom of a steering column.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Maverick American LLCInventor: Paul H. Turner
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Publication number: 20040046354Abstract: A telescoping fork for the front wheel of a two wheel vehicle comprises a pair of outer tubes that each have a bottom end and a top end. An upper structural member and a lower structural member connect the outer tubes. Further, each outer tube tapers outwardly, both externally and internally, in a direction from the bottom end toward the lower structural member and from the top end toward the lower structural member. The structural members may attach to a top and bottom of a steering column.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Applicant: Maverick American LLCInventors: Paul H. Turner, Frank E. Vogel
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Patent number: 6669219Abstract: A telescoping fork for the front wheel of a two wheel vehicle comprises a pair of outer tubes that each have a bottom end and a top end. An upper structural member and a lower structural member connect the outer tubes. Further, each outer tube tapers outwardly, both externally and internally, in a direction from the bottom end toward the lower structural member and from the top end toward the lower structural member. The structural members may attach to a top and bottom of a steering column.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Maverick American LLCInventors: Paul H. Turner, Frank E. Vogel
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Publication number: 20030193161Abstract: A telescoping fork for the front wheel of a two wheel vehicle comprises a pair of outer tubes that each have a bottom end and a top end. An upper structural member and a lower structural member connect the outer tubes. Further, each outer tube tapers outwardly, both externally and internally, in a direction from the bottom end toward the lower structural member and from the top end toward the lower structural member. The structural members may attach to a top and bottom of a steering column.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Applicant: Maverick American LLCInventors: Paul H. Turner, Frank E. Vogel
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Patent number: 6615960Abstract: A fluid damped shock absorber comprises an outer tube having a closed end and an open end, and a damper tube disposed within the outer tube. An inner tube is axially slideable within the outer tube and has a closed end and an open end. A sealing piston is attached to the inner tube to provide a seal between the inside of the outer tube and the outside of the damper tube. A sealing device is attached near the open end of the outer tube to provide a seal between the outside of the inner tube and the outer tube. A regulation valve is fixed to the damper tube in a sealed arrangement with the outer tube. The regulation valve is located between the closed end of the outer tube and the sealing piston. The regulation valve is configured to regulate fluid flow of a damping fluid between the outer tube and the damper tube upon axial movement of the inner tube within the outer tube.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2000Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Maverick American LLCInventor: Paul H. Turner
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Publication number: 20030011167Abstract: A suspension system for a rear wheel of a multi-wheel vehicle comprises a front structural member that is adapted to be coupled to seat and a front fork. The front structural member has a first pivot point and a second pivot point that is vertically above the first pivot point. A rear structural member is adapted to be operably coupled to an axle of a rear wheel. The rear structural member has a third pivot point that is rearward of the first pivot point. A slideable connector is rigidly coupled to the rear structural member and pivotally coupled to the second pivot point. A link member is pivotally linked to the first pivot point of the front structural member and the third pivot point of the rear structural member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2002Publication date: January 16, 2003Applicant: Maverick American LLCInventor: Paul H. Turner
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Patent number: 6450521Abstract: A suspension system for a rear wheel of a multi-wheel vehicle comprises a front structural member that is adapted to be coupled to seat and a front fork. The front structural member has a first pivot point and a second pivot point that is vertically above the first pivot point. A rear structural member is adapted to be operably coupled to an axle of a rear wheel. The rear structural member has a third pivot point that is rearward of the first pivot point. A slideable connector is rigidly coupled to the rear structural member and pivotally coupled to the second pivot point. A link member is pivotally linked to the first pivot point of the front structural member and the third pivot point of the rear structural member.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Maverick American LLCInventor: Paul H. Turner