Patents by Inventor Duncan Bayard STOTHERS

Duncan Bayard STOTHERS 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).

  • Impact absorbing support for a wheel
    Patent number: 10029756
    Abstract: An impact absorbing mechanism for a wheel is provided. The mechanism has discs that are engaged so that rotation of a first disc causes translational movement of a second disc. A restraining member such as a spring acts against translational movement of the second disc to absorb energy from a head on collision or aggressive braking. Once the mechanism is fully activated, teeth on the first and second discs engage to prevent kick back from the restraining member. In some embodiments, a ratchet mechanism is provided to prevent kick back from the restraining member even when the impact absorbing mechanism is not fully activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Inventor: Duncan Bayard Stothers
  • IMPACT-ABSORBING SUPPORT FOR A WHEEL
    Publication number: 20170015380
    Abstract: An impact absorbing mechanism for a wheel is provided. The mechanism has discs that are engaged so that rotation of a first disc causes translational movement of a second disc. A restraining member such as a spring acts against translational movement of the second disc to absorb energy from a head on collision or aggressive braking. Once the mechanism is fully activated, teeth on the first and second discs engage to prevent kick back from the restraining member. In some embodiments, a ratchet mechanism is provided to prevent kick back from the restraining member even when the impact absorbing mechanism is not fully activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Duncan Bayard STOTHERS