Patents Assigned to Nimble Bicycle Company
  • Patent number: 6086161
    Abstract: A wheel (10) with a rim (12) and at least one spoke (14) includes a rim (12) wherein the depth of the rim (12) varies circumferentially around the rim (12). At least one spoke (14) with a first end (16) connected to the rim (12) and a second end (18) connected to a wheel hub (20) is provided wherein the cross-section of the spoke (14) varies from the first end (16) to the second end (18). The rim (12) depth varies circumferentially so that the depth is greater between the spokes (14) and less at the spokes (14). Further, the spoke (14) cross-section is symmetrical at the second end (18) connected to the wheel hub (20) and asymmetrical at the first end (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Nimble Bicycle Company
    Inventors: Clint Luttgeharm, David Nayer