Patents by Inventor Zenon Lopez

Zenon Lopez 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: 6742797
    Abstract: An improved foldable tricycle that extends and transforms to accommodate one, two, or three riders. The tricycle has a front wheel traction with a sprocket secured to the front portion of the front fork with a continuous chain going from the sprocket to the front wheel. The tricycle has a steering assembly which is pivotally secured to the front portion of a frame assembly. A front wheel is rotatably attached to the front fork which is used for the traction, and two rear wheels are rotatably secured to the rear portion of the frame assembly. A releaseable pin that is located below the seat on the frame assembly is released and pulled up to allow the rear wheels to go inwards and towards the front making the tricycle narrow and short in length for storing or transporting. An optional extension frame with a seat on top is used to accommodate a second passenger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Zenon Lopez
  • Publication number: 20030151225
    Abstract: An improved foldable tricycle that extends and transforms to accommadate one two or three riders. It is safe to operate easy and convenient to transform, transport and store. The tricycle has a front wheel traction with a spracket secured to the front portion of the front fork. A continios chain going from the sprocket to the front wheel The tricycle has a steering assembly which is pivotally secure to the front portion of a frame assembly. A front wheel rotatably attached to the front fork which is used for the traction, and two rear wheels rotatably secured to the rear portion of the frame assembly. Including a version with a single wheel on the rear frame and the same front end frame. When the releasable pin that is located below the seat of the frame assembly is released and pulled up, forces the rear wheels to go inwards towards the front, making it narrow and short on length for storing or transporting the tricycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Zenon Lopez
  • Patent number: 6581949
    Abstract: A wheeled vehicle that is convertible between a bicycle mode and a scooter mode. The cycle scooter includes a front wheel drive system with an operator seat that is movable between a lowered position that provides for comfortable operation of the vehicle in the bicycle mode, and a raised position for comfortable operation in the scooter mode. The frame includes rear and front portions that are pivotally attached and movable between a folded storage position and an extended operating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Zenon Lopez
  • Patent number: 6565106
    Abstract: A wheeled vehicle with a front wheel drive system and a low profile operator seat that is positioned forward of the rear fork. The rear portion of the frame is telescopically connected to and selectively movable with respect to the front portion of the frame to provide a convenient adjustment that accommodates riders of all sizes. The wheeled vehicle also includes a releasably attached sidecar that can be quickly attached to or released from the vehicle frame by mating engagement of a slotted bracket with a rod, and a locking pin with a spring biased socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventor: Zenon Lopez
  • Publication number: 20030057674
    Abstract: The invention is a wheeled vehicle with a front wheel drive system and a low profile operator seat that is positioned forward of the rear fork. The rear portion of the frame is telescopically connected to and selectively movable with respect to the front portion of the frame to provide a convenient adjustment that accommodates riders of all sizes. The wheeled vehicle also includes a releasably attached sidecar that can be quickly attached to or released from the vehicle frame by mating engagement of a slotted bracket with a rod, and a locking pin with a spring biased socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: Zenon Lopez
  • Publication number: 20030030242
    Abstract: A wheeled vehicle that is convertible between a bicycle mode and a scooter mode. The cycle scooter includes a front wheel drive system with an operator seat that is movable between a lowered position that provides for comfortable operation of the vehicle in the bicycle mode, and a raised position for comfortable operation in the scooter mode. The frame includes rear and front portions that are pivotally attached and movable between a folded storage position and an extended operating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventor: Zenon Lopez