Patents by Inventor Mark Santurbane
Mark Santurbane 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).
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Patent number: 11891146Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and electronic monitoring devices are described herein. An example electronic monitoring device includes a housing defining a chamber. The housing is to be coupled to a suspension component. The electronic monitoring device includes a circuit board disposed in the chamber and a sensor electrically coupled to the circuit board. The sensor is to measure a characteristic of the suspension component. The electronic monitoring device also includes a battery holder coupled to the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Mark Santurbane, Brian Jordan, Kevin Wesling
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Publication number: 20230339567Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and control devices are described herein. An example shock absorber includes a damper body defining a first chamber and a reservoir defining a second chamber. A flow path is defined between the first chamber and the second chamber. The example shock absorber also includes a flow control member disposed in the flow path and a motor to operate the flow control member to affect fluid flow between the first chamber and the second chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: MARK SANTURBANE, GEOFF NICHOLS, CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN, JEFFREY JOHN BALTES
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Patent number: 11724769Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and control devices are described herein. An example shock absorber includes a damper body defining a first chamber and a reservoir defining a second chamber. A flow path is defined between the first chamber and the second chamber. The example shock absorber also includes a flow control member disposed in the flow path and a motor to operate the flow control member to affect fluid flow between the first chamber and the second chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Mark Santurbane, Geoff Nichols, Christopher Shipman, Jeffrey John Baltes
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Publication number: 20210331550Abstract: Example adjustable suspension components for bicycles are described herein. An example bicycle suspension component includes a damper operable in a low damping state, a high damping state, and an intermediate damping state between the low damping state and the high damping state, a motion controller operable to change the damper between the low damping state, the intermediate damping state, and the high damping state, and a processor to, based on sensor data, activate the motion controller to change the damper between the intermediate damping state and one of the low damping state or the high damping state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: R. JOE SCHOOLCRAFT, JR., GEOFF NICHOLS, WARREN CHAMBLISS, MARK SANTURBANE, C. MICHAEL LIBERATO, II
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Publication number: 20210179226Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and control devices are described herein. An example shock absorber includes a damper body defining a first chamber and a reservoir defining a second chamber. A flow path is defined between the first chamber and the second chamber. The example shock absorber also includes a flow control member disposed in the flow path and a motor to operate the flow control member to affect fluid flow between the first chamber and the second chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: MARK SANTURBANE, GEOFF NICHOLS, CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN, JEFFREY JOHN BALTES
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Publication number: 20210179222Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and electronic monitoring devices are described herein. An example electronic monitoring device includes a housing defining a chamber. The housing is to be coupled to a suspension component. The electronic monitoring device includes a circuit board disposed in the chamber and a sensor electrically coupled to the circuit board. The sensor is to measure a characteristic of the suspension component. The electronic monitoring device also includes a battery holder coupled to the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: MARK SANTURBANE, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
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Patent number: 11001327Abstract: Example pedal detection devices for bicycles are described herein. An example a pedal detection device includes an electronics module to be disposed in a spindle of a crankset of the bicycle. The electronics module includes a sensor to detect angular velocity and/or position of the spindle, a driver, and an expander wedge movably coupled to the electronics module via the driver. Axial movement of the expander wedge relative to the electronics module causes the expander wedge to expand radially.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Mark Santurbane, Mason Pluimer, Geoff Nichols, Kevin Wesling, Brian Jordan
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Publication number: 20210079984Abstract: An electromechanical front gear changer for a bicycle is provided, the bicycle having a chain, including a base member attachable to the bicycle. A linkage is movably coupled to the base member. A chain guide is movably coupled to the linkage for contacting the chain. A motor is supported by the base member. A gear transmission is driven by the motor to move the linkage. A CPU is provided for controlling the motor and a power supply is supported by the base member to power the motor and the CPU. A manually operated device is disposed on the electromechanical front gear changer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN, BRIAN JORDAN, MARK SANTURBANE
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Patent number: 10946928Abstract: A bicycle control device for use with a road bicycle includes a hydraulic brake control device and also may include a shift control device. The brake and shift control devices are disposed within a housing. The brake control device includes a master cylinder arranged in the housing. A piston assembly includes a piston slidably disposed within the master cylinder. A brake lever is operatively coupled to the piston such that the brake lever pulls the piston from a rest position to an actuated position.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Neil Swanson, Mark Santurbane
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Patent number: 10876607Abstract: An electromechanical front gear changer for a bicycle is provided, the bicycle having a chain, including a base member attachable to the bicycle. A linkage is movably coupled to the base member. A chain guide is movably coupled to the linkage for contacting the chain. A motor is supported by the base member. A gear transmission is driven by the motor to move the linkage. A CPU is provided for controlling the motor and a power supply is supported by the base member to power the motor and the CPU. A manually operated device is disposed on the electromechanical front gear changer.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Christopher Shipman, Brian Jordan, Mark Santurbane
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Publication number: 20190106177Abstract: A bicycle control device for use with a road bicycle includes a hydraulic brake control device and also may include a shift control device. The brake and shift control devices are disposed within a housing. The brake control device includes a master cylinder arranged in the housing. A piston assembly includes a piston slidably disposed within the master cylinder. A brake lever is operatively coupled to the piston such that the brake lever pulls the piston from a rest position to an actuated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: NEIL SWANSON, MARK SANTURBANE
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Patent number: 10183723Abstract: A bicycle control device for use with a road bicycle includes a hydraulic brake control device and a shift control device. The brake and shift control devices are disposed within a housing. The brake control device includes a master cylinder arranged in the housing. A piston assembly includes a piston slidably disposed within the master cylinder. A brake lever is operatively coupled to the piston such that the brake lever pulls the piston from a rest position to an actuated position.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Neil Swanson, Mark Santurbane
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Publication number: 20180045283Abstract: An electromechanical front gear changer for a bicycle is provided, the bicycle having a chain, including a base member attachable to the bicycle. A linkage is movably coupled to the base member. A chain guide is movably coupled to the linkage for contacting the chain. A motor is supported by the base member. A gear transmission is driven by the motor to move the linkage. A CPU is provided for controlling the motor and a power supply is supported by the base member to power the motor and the CPU. A manually operated device is disposed on the electromechanical front gear changer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN, BRIAN JORDAN, MARK SANTURBANE
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Patent number: 9890838Abstract: An electromechanical front gear changer for a bicycle is provided, the bicycle having a chain, including a base member attachable to the bicycle. A linkage is movably coupled to the base member. A chain guide is movably coupled to the linkage for contacting the chain. A motor is supported by the base member. A gear transmission is driven by the motor to move the linkage. A CPU is provided for controlling the motor and a power supply is supported by the base member to power the motor and the CPU.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Christopher Shipman, Brian Jordan, Mark Santurbane, Henry Tsao
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Patent number: 9598142Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a front derailleur at a bicycle frame is provided. The bicycle frame includes a longitudinal axis, a support portion arranged lengthwise about the longitudinal axis and a mounting portion projecting outwardly from the support portion. The front derailleur includes a base member attachable to the mounting portion of the bicycle frame at a derailleur mounting axis. The base includes a support mounting surface facing the bicycle frame. The support assembly includes a support member and a support member mount. The support member is displaceable relative to the base member along the support mounting surface of the base member. The support member includes a contact surface configured to contact the support portion of the bicycle frame. The support member mount is configured to attach the support member to the support mounting surface of the base member.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Mark Santurbane, Brian Jordan
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Patent number: 9446817Abstract: The invention relates to a chain catcher used on multiple chainring arrangements on bicycles in combination with a derailleur to prevent the drive chain from slipping off the smallest chainring into the space between the chainring and the bicycle frame. The embodiment of a chain catcher according to the invention permits especially simple mounting and adjustment by using an additional fastening element. The corresponding method includes completion of the positioning, fastening, and adjustment of the derailleur before the chain catcher is installed.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: SRAM Deutschland GmbHInventor: Mark Santurbane
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Publication number: 20160264213Abstract: A bicycle control device for use with a road bicycle includes a hydraulic brake control device and a shift control device. The brake and shift control devices are disposed within a housing. The brake control device includes a master cylinder arranged in the housing. A piston assembly includes a piston slidably disposed within the master cylinder. A brake lever is operatively coupled to the piston such that the brake lever pulls the piston from a rest position to an actuated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: Neil Swanson, Mark Santurbane
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Publication number: 20160167742Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a front derailleur at a bicycle frame is provided. The bicycle frame includes a longitudinal axis, a support portion arranged lengthwise about the longitudinal axis and a mounting portion projecting outwardly from the support portion. The front derailleur includes a base member attachable to the mounting portion of the bicycle frame at a derailleur mounting axis. The base includes a support mounting surface facing the bicycle frame. The support assembly includes a support member and a support member mount. The support member is displaceable relative to the base member along the support mounting surface of the base member. The support member includes a contact surface configured to contact the support portion of the bicycle frame. The support member mount is configured to attach the support member to the support mounting surface of the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: Mark Santurbane, Brian Jordan
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Publication number: 20140114538Abstract: An electromechanical front gear changer for a bicycle is provided, the bicycle having a chain, including a base member attachable to the bicycle. A linkage is movably coupled to the base member. A chain guide is movably coupled to the linkage for contacting the chain. A motor is supported by the base member. A gear transmission is driven by the motor to move the linkage. A CPU is provided for controlling the motor and a power supply is supported by the base member to power the motor and the CPU.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: Christopher Shipman, Brian Jordan, Mark Santurbane, Henry Tsao
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Patent number: D801918Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Mark Santurbane, Brian Jordan, Christopher Shipman