Patents Assigned to Christini Technologies, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8689957
    Abstract: A two-wheel drive motorcycle having a drive train that supplies power to the front wheel and includes a series of rigid shafts or other internalized drive systems. The front wheel drive consists of components located on the axis of steering within the head tube and positioned symmetrically in a counterbalancing fashion within the front fork in order to counteract the torque reactions from the rotating front wheel drive while providing a full range of steering. The front wheel drive lengthens and shortens in parallel with the shock-absorbing front fork. An engagement clutch, a one-way hub, and torque limiting clutch operatively engaged with the front wheel drive are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Christini Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Christini, Michael J. Dunn
  • Publication number: 20120184379
    Abstract: A two-wheel drive motorcycle having a drive train that supplies power to the front wheel and includes a series of rigid shafts or other internalized drive systems. The front wheel drive consists of components located on the axis of steering within the head tube and positioned symmetrically in a counterbalancing fashion within the front fork in order to counteract the torque reactions from the rotating front wheel drive while providing a full range of steering. The front wheel drive lengthens and shortens in parallel with the shock-absorbing front fork. An engagement clutch, a one-way hub, and torque limiting clutch operatively engaged with the front wheel drive are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: CHRISTINI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. CHRISTINI, Michael J. DUNN
  • Patent number: 8056693
    Abstract: A two-wheel drive motorcycle having a drive train that supplies power to the front wheel and includes a series of rigid shafts or other internalized drive systems. The front wheel drive consists of components located on the axis of steering within the head tube and positioned symmetrically in a counterbalancing fashion within the front fork in order to counteract the torque reactions from the rotating front wheel drive while providing a full range of steering. The front wheel drive lengthens and shortens in parallel with the shock-absorbing front fork. An engagement clutch, a one-way hub, and torque limiting clutch operatively engaged with the front wheel drive are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Christini Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Christini, Michael J. Dunn
  • Patent number: 7487854
    Abstract: A two-wheel drive motorcycle having a drive train that supplies power to the front wheel and includes a series of rigid shafts or other internalized drive systems. The front wheel drive consists of components located on the axis of steering within the head tube and positioned symmetrically in a counterbalancing fashion within the front fork in order to counteract the torque reactions from the rotating front wheel drive while providing a full range of steering. The front wheel drive lengthens and shortens in parallel with the shock-absorbing front fork. An engagement clutch, a one-way hub, and torque limiting clutch operatively engaged with the front wheel drive are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Christini Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Christini, Michael J. Dunn, Louis J. Allora, Robert Pigeon, Jeremy T. Shook
  • Patent number: 7328766
    Abstract: A two-wheel drive motorcycle having a drive train that supplies power to the front wheel and includes a series of rigid shafts or other internalized drive systems. The front wheel drive consists of components located on the axis of steering within the head tube and positioned symmetrically in a counterbalancing fashion within the front fork in order to counteract the torque reactions from the rotating front wheel drive while providing a full range of steering. The front wheel drive lengthens and shortens in parallel with the shock-absorbing front fork. An engagement clutch, a one-way hub, and torque limiting clutch operatively engaged with the front wheel drive are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Christini Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Christini, Michael J. Dunn, Louis J. Allora, Robert Pigeon, Jeremy T. Shook
  • Patent number: 6505699
    Abstract: The present invention is a two-wheel drive motorcycle. The drive trait that supplies power to the front wheel is modified to include a series of rigid shafts or other internalized drive systems. The front wheel drive consists of components located on the axis of steering within the head tube and positioned symmetrically in a counterbalancing fashion within the front fork in order to counteract the torque reactions from the rotating front wheel drive while providing a full range of steering. The front wheel drive lengthens and shortens in parallel with the shock-absorbing front fork. An engagement clutch, a one-way hub, and torque limiting clutch for the front wheel drive are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Christini Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Christini, Michael J. Dunn, Louis J. Allora, Robert L. Pigeon, Jeremy T. Shook
  • Patent number: 6439592
    Abstract: The present invention is a fully functioning two-wheel drive bicycle and embodiments thereof. The drive train which supplies power to the front wheel is incorporated into a modified frame and comprises a rear wheel driven by the traditional chain or shaft mechanism and the front wheel driven by a series of rigid shafts or other internalized drive systems. The front wheel drive is adaptable to all bicycle frame geometries including the double diamond mountain bike and road bicycle frame, touring, commuter and comfort bicycles, BMX, trials bicycles, and recumbent and tandem bicycles. The drive train lengthens and shortens in parallel with the shock-absorbing front fork and rear suspension. An engagement clutch, a one-way hub, and torque limiting clutch are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Christini Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Christini, Michael J. Dunn, Louis J. Allora, Robert L. Pigeon, Jeremy T. Shook
  • Patent number: 6182991
    Abstract: The present invention is a fully functioning two-wheel drive bicycle with a shock-absorbing front fork. The drive train which supplies power to the front wheel is incorporated into a modified frame and comprises a rear wheel driven by the traditional chain or shaft mechanism and the front wheel driven by a series of rigid shafts transferring power from the driven rear wheel to the front wheel. The drive train lengthens and shortens in parallel with the shock-absorbing front fork.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Christini Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Christini, Michael J. Dunn, Jeremy T. Shook, Robert L. Pigeon, Louis J. Allora
  • Patent number: 6161855
    Abstract: The present invention describes a two-wheel drive bicycle. The drive train, which supplies power to the front wheel, is incorporated into a modified frame. The bicycle includes a rear wheel driven by a traditional chain mechanism. The front wheel is driven by a series of shafts transmitting power from the driven rear wheel to the front wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Christini Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Christini, Michael J. Dunn, Jeremy T. Shook, Robert L. Pigeon, Louis J. Allora
  • Patent number: 6161854
    Abstract: The present invention is a fully functioning two-wheel drive bicycle (78). The drive train which supplies power to the front wheel (17) is incorporated into a modified frame (91) and comprises a rear wheel (90) driven by the traditional chain or shaft mechanism (23) and the front wheel driven (17) by a series of rigid shafts transferring power from the driven rear wheel (90) to the front wheel (17).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Christini Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven James Christini, Michael J Dunn, Louis J Allora, Robert L Pigeon, Jeremy T. Shook