Patents by Inventor Darcy Saccucci

Darcy Saccucci has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10259527
    Abstract: A bicycle pedal is disclosed that consists of a pedal body including a pair of surfaces interchangeably configured to receive a foot and an axle having a first end configured to be received by a crank arm of a bicycle and having a second end received into the pedal body, the axle configured to rotate with respect to the pedal body. The second end of the axle is configured to rotate freely within the pedal body without a bearing system. The bicycle pedals disclosed herein include a fewer number of parts than conventional bicycle pedals, and yet may be stronger and more durable, than conventional bicycle pedals. Further, the bicycle pedals disclosed herein may be manufactured in less time and at lower costs than conventional bicycle pedals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Foresee Pedals LLC
    Inventor: Darcy Saccucci
  • Publication number: 20180111658
    Abstract: A bicycle pedal is disclosed that consists of a pedal body including a pair of surfaces interchangeably configured to receive a foot and an axle having a first end configured to be received by a crank arm of a bicycle and having a second end received into the pedal body, the axle configured to rotate with respect to the pedal body. The second end of the axle is configured to rotate freely within the pedal body without a bearing system. The bicycle pedals disclosed herein include a fewer number of parts than conventional bicycle pedals, and yet may be stronger and more durable, than conventional bicycle pedals. Further, the bicycle pedals disclosed herein may be manufactured in less time and at lower costs than conventional bicycle pedals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventor: Darcy Saccucci
  • Patent number: 9234573
    Abstract: A spiral bicycle sprocket includes a first sprocket portion to rotate about a center axis and having a first number of teeth, a second sprocket portion to rotate about the center axis and having a second number of teeth, and a third sprocket portion positioned between the first and second sprocket portions and having a third number of teeth, wherein the third number of teeth form a conical and spiral thread that joins the first sprocket portion and the second sprocket portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: World Bicycle Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Darcy Saccucci
  • Publication number: 20130274046
    Abstract: A spiral bicycle sprocket includes a first sprocket portion to rotate about a center axis and having a first number of teeth, a second sprocket portion to rotate about the center axis and having a second number of teeth, and a third sprocket portion positioned between the first and second sprocket portions and having a third number of teeth, wherein the third number of teeth form a conical and spiral thread that joins the first sprocket portion and the second sprocket portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: MacNeil Bikes, Inc.
    Inventor: Darcy Saccucci
  • Patent number: 7059672
    Abstract: A bicycle seat assembly includes a tubular seat post having an upper serrated surface, a threaded aperture formed in the upper serrated surface and aligned with a longitudinal axis of the tubular seat post, a saddle support structure having a lower serrated surface adapted to mate with the upper serrated portion of the tubular seat post, the lower serrated portion including a slot through which a bolt can extend and mate with the threaded aperture, and a saddle adapted to mate with an upper surface of the saddle support, the saddle having a slit formed therein that allows access to the head of the bolt from above the saddle via the slit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: MacNeil Bikes, Inc.
    Inventor: Darcy Saccucci
  • Publication number: 20050146173
    Abstract: A bicycle seat assembly includes a tubular seat post having an upper serrated surface, a threaded aperture formed in the upper serrated surface and aligned with a longitudinal axis of the tubular seat post, a saddle support structure having a lower serrated surface adapted to mate with the upper serrated portion of the tubular seat post, the lower serrated portion including a slot through which a bolt can extend and mate with the threaded aperture, and a saddle adapted to mate with an upper surface of the saddle support, the saddle having a slit formed therein that allows access to the head of the bolt from above the saddle via the slit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventor: Darcy Saccucci
  • Patent number: 6899389
    Abstract: A bicycle seat assembly includes a tubular seat post having an upper serrated surface, a threaded aperture formed in the upper serrated surface and aligned with a longitudinal axis of the tubular seat post, a saddle support structure having a lower serrated surface adapted to mate with the upper serrated portion of the tubular seat post, the lower serrated portion including a slot through which a bolt can extend and mate with the threaded aperture, and a saddle adapted to mate with an upper surface of the saddle support, the saddle having a opening formed therein that allows access to the bolt through a top surface of the saddle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: MacNeil Bikes, Inc.
    Inventor: Darcy Saccucci
  • Publication number: 20050046247
    Abstract: A bicycle seat assembly includes a tubular seat post having an upper serrated surface, a threaded aperture formed in the upper serrated surface and aligned with a longitudinal axis of the tubular seat post, a saddle support structure having a lower serrated surface adapted to mate with the upper serrated portion of the tubular seat post, the lower serrated portion including a slot through which a bolt can extend and mate with the threaded aperture, and a saddle adapted to mate with an upper surface of the saddle support, the saddle having a opening formed therein that allows access to the bolt through a top surface of the saddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventor: Darcy Saccucci