Patents by Inventor Melinda K. Bowman

Melinda K. Bowman 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: 6332853
    Abstract: A flexible, removable cover for a bicycle drive train including an elongated oval pouch dimensioned and configured to encase the front and rear sprocket and derailleurs, chain, and one pedal of a bicycle, pouch having a central flap folded over the central portion of the chain, Velcro® patches strategically placed to hold and to secure portions of the cover about the front and rear sprockets, a zipper assembly to secure flap in place, and a wraparound seat post enclosure with a barrel-lock cinch which keeps water and debris from migrating down the post and onto the bicycle drive train.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Inventor: Melinda K. Bowman
  • Publication number: 20010023211
    Abstract: A flexible, removable cover for a bicycle drive train including an elongated oval pouch dimensioned and configured to encase the front and rear sprocket and derailleurs, chain, and one pedal of a bicycle, pouch having a central flap folded over the central portion of the chain, VELCRO® patches strategically placed to hold and to secure portions of the cover about the front and rear sprockets, a zipper assembly to secure flap in place, and a wraparound seat post enclosure with a barrel-lock cinch which keeps water and debris from migrating down the post and onto the bicycle drive train. For tandem bicycles, an additional cover is provided for covering the chainstay drivetrain which is configured as an elongated pouch encasing a front and a rear pedal at their respective axles and covering the front and rear drive train sprockets and the intervening drive chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Publication date: September 20, 2001
    Inventor: Melinda K. Bowman