Patents Assigned to Bird S.A.
  • Bicycle frame
    Patent number: 5842711
    Abstract: A bicycle frame includes a body and a rigid or vertical suspension and an interchangeable triangular rear assembly. The body includes three pultruded profile sections interconnected by three overmolded housings made of a thermoplastic material comprising a semi-aromatic resin matrix. The interchangeable triangular rear assembly may be mechanically secured to the body via bosses and an output coupling. The frame has vibration damping properties. A method for making and assembling the same is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Bird S.A.
    Inventor: Gerard Legerot