Patents by Inventor Kuan Shang Ming

Kuan Shang Ming 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).

  • Propulsion system for a bicycle
    Patent number: 5785337
    Abstract: A propulsion system for a bicycle is disclosed. The propulsion system includes first and second levers pivotly mounted to the frame of the bicycle and the cyclist operates the bicycle by pushing the first ends of the levers in up and down directions. In one embodiment, a translation mechanism is connected to the second ends of the levers for translating the up and down movement of the levers into rotational movement of the rear wheel of the bicycle. In another embodiment, an additional translation mechanism is connected to the first ends of the levers for translating up and down movement of the first ends of the levers into rotational movement of the rear wheel of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventor: Kuan Shang Ming