Patents by Inventor Michael L. Zeigle

Michael L. Zeigle 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).

  • Metal and reinforced plastic composite bicycle frame
    Patent number: 6994367
    Abstract: A metal and fiber reinforced plastic composite combines a welded metal tube spine with a reinforced plastic composite seat assembly, top tube and seat stays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Trek Bicycle Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron Mock, Michael L. Zeigle, David Hayes, Chad Lockart
  • Suspension for a bicycle having a Y shaped frame
    Patent number: 5685553
    Abstract: A suspension for a bicycle having a unified rear triangle pivotably connected to a Y shaped frame. The unified rear triangle provides a fixed chain length, isolating rear wheel movement from pedaling motion. A shock absorbing means is connected to the Y shaped frame at the intersection of the arms of the frame and to the rear triangle. A pivot is preferably connected near the bottom bracket of the bicycle in order to reduce movement of the bottom bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Trek Bicycle Corp.
    Inventors: Weston M. Wilcox, Matthew A. Rhoades, Michael L. Zeigle
  • Bicycle frame
    Patent number: D368678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Trek Bicycle, Corp.
    Inventors: Weston M. Wilcox, Matthew A. Rhoades, Michael L. Zeigle
  • Road bicycle frame with unified rear triangle
    Patent number: D389787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Inventors: Michael L. Zeigle, Andre Terzaghi, Weston M. Wilcox