Patents Assigned to Velocomp, LLP
  • Apparatus for measuring total force in opposition to a moving vehicle and method of using
    Patent number: 7387029
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a suite of sensors for measuring instant static and dynamic pressure and the speed and acceleration of a vehicle, such as a bicycle. A microprocessor receives data from the sensors and calculates power expended by the rider or other power source by finding the total of all forces impinging upon the vehicle and rider, thereafter multiplying by the speed of the ground vehicle. In some embodiments accuracy is improved by calibration techniques, user input of data, or temperature compensation of certain factors. Other data, such as wind speed, distance traveled, altitude, or surface grade may be presented to the user. In one embodiment data is stored for later analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Velocomp, LLP
    Inventor: Glen B. Cunningham
  • Method for measuring total force in opposition to a moving vehicle
    Patent number: 7377180
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a suite of sensors for measuring instant static and dynamic pressure and the speed and acceleration of a vehicle, such as a bicycle. A microprocessor receives data from the sensors and calculates power expended by the rider or other power source by finding the total of all forces impinging upon the vehicle and rider, thereafter multiplying by the speed of the ground vehicle. In some embodiments accuracy is improved by calibration techniques, user input of data, or temperature compensation of certain factors. Other data, such as wind speed, distance traveled, altitude, or surface grade may be presented to the user. In one embodiment data is stored for later analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Velocomp, LLP
    Inventor: Glen B. Cunningham
  • APPARATUS FOR MEASURING TOTAL FORCE IN OPPOSITION TO A MOVING VEHICLE AND METHOD OF USING
    Publication number: 20070068273
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a suite of sensors for measuring instant static and dynamic pressure and the speed and acceleration of a vehicle, such as a bicycle. A microprocessor receives data from the sensors and calculates power expended by the rider or other power source by finding the total of all forces impinging upon the vehicle and rider, thereafter multiplying by the speed of the ground vehicle. In some embodiments accuracy is improved by calibration techniques, user input of data, or temperature compensation of certain factors. Other data, such as wind speed, distance traveled, altitude, or surface grade may be presented to the user. In one embodiment data is stored for later analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Applicant: VELOCOMP, LLP
    Inventor: Glen Cunningham
  • Bicycle computer enclosure
    Patent number: D528451
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Velocomp, LLP
    Inventors: Glen B. Cunningham, John R. Hamann, Jo Anne Lala