Patents by Inventor Thomas Jesse Rogers, III

Thomas Jesse Rogers, III 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).

  • Damping apparatus for bicycle forks
    Patent number: 6505719
    Abstract: A damping apparatus having a cylinder, a fluid, and a floating piston. The cylinder includes a fluid chamber with the fluid located within the fluid chamber. The floating piston is coupled to the cylinder to carry the fluid in the fluid chamber. The floating piston is movable in response to movement of the fluid when a force is applied to the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Answer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose L. Gonzalez, Thomas Jesse Rogers, III
  • Damping apparatus for bicycle forks
    Patent number: 6360858
    Abstract: A bicycle fork having a damping apparatus that includes a cylinder, a damping fluid and a piston. The cylinder defines a chamber. The damping fluid is located in the chamber. The piston is disposed in the chamber and is positioned adjacent the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Answer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Gonzalez, Thomas Jesse Rogers, III
  • Oil damped fork
    Patent number: 6241060
    Abstract: A damping apparatus for use in a bicycle fork includes two telescoping legs, a rebound piston and a compression piston. A damping fluid is provided in the apparatus. The pistons and legs define compression rebound and variable zones into which the fluid may flow to provide desired damping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Answer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Gonzalez, Thomas Jesse Rogers, III