Patents by Inventor Larry D. Trout

Larry D. Trout 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).

  • Bicycle frame having thru the tube cable routing
    Patent number: 5478100
    Abstract: A bicycle frame is disclosed wherein the down tube component comprises at least one aperture therein adapted for reception of an operating cable of the bicycle therein. The down tube is connected to the head tube and the bottom bracket of the frame, An open end portion of the down tube extends below the bracket so that cable threaded through the aperture may exit thereat below the bracket. A ferrule surrounds the aperture and helps to seal same from water which may otherwise penetrate into the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventors: Freedus A. McDermitt, Jr., Fred R. Hemmelgarn, Larry D. Trout