Patents Assigned to Hed Cycling Products, Inc.
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Patent number: 11858294Abstract: A bicycle disc wheel comprises a first disc panel and a second disc panel. The first disc panel has a first side outer surface and a first side inner surface and the second disc panel has a second side outer surface and a second side inner surface. The first side outer surface radially extends from a first disc panel outer perimeter to a center opening and the second side outer surface radially extends from a second disc panel outer perimeter to the center opening. The second side inner surface faces the first side inner surface. A brace is coupled to the first side inner surface and the second side inner surface that provide radial and axial structural support to the disc panels.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: HED CYCLING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Christopher Andrew Edin, Gregory Paul Alexander, Michael Cloutier
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Patent number: 11807036Abstract: An aerodynamic bicycle rim, the bicycle rim comprising a circumferential clincher portion adapted to seat a clincher bicycle tire, a nose a set of sidewalls, each sidewall extending radially from the nose to a respective circumferential outer edge to form a rim body having a maximum rim body width that is greater than a maximum width of the clincher bicycle tire and spaced radially inward of the clincher portion and radially outward from a centerline of the rim body. The aerodynamic bicycle rim seats the clincher bicycle tire to form an asymmetrical cross-sectional shape in which the widest part of the rim body is spaced from a centerline of the asymmetrical cross-sectional shape and there is a tangent line tangent to the clincher bicycle tire and a sidewall of the set of sidewalls, the tangent line tangent to the sidewall radially inward from the respective circumferential outer edge.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: HED CYCLING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Steven Arthur Hed, Christopher Andrew Edin
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Patent number: 11701918Abstract: A bicycle rim comprising a circumferential outer portion adapted to receive a tire and a spoke bed. The spoke bed may comprise a pattern of spoke attachment segments at varying tilt angles and spaced by intermediate segments. Each spoke attachment segment may comprise an inner surface, an outer surface and a spoke opening extending from the inner surface to the outer surface. The spoke opening may be sized to accommodate a spoke nipple. The spoke opening may have a central axis angled at a complex angle that is a combination of a respective camber angle and a respective crossing angle. The complex angle may be selected to achieve a respective spoke angle. The outer surface of the spoke attachment segment adjacent to the spoke opening may extend perpendicular to the central axis of the spoke opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Hed Cycling Products, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Andrew Edin
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Patent number: 11472508Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide container mounts for mounting water bottles, bento boxes, tool holders or other containers in an aerodynamic position. According to one embodiment, the container mount can include an attachment member to attach to the bicycle frame or aerobars. One or more container support members are coupled to the attachment member in a fixed orientation or in a manner that allows the position of the support member to be adjusted. The container mounts can be configured so that the container is positioned within the aerodynamic profile of the rider's torso between the rider's arms (when viewed from the front) and is accessible by the rider while the rider maintains aerodynamic form.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: HED CYCLING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Steven Arthur Hed
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Patent number: 11141892Abstract: An apparatus for molding a composite material comprising a plurality of mold pieces that cooperate to form a mold having a mold cavity for molding a composite part, the plurality of mold pieces split along a plurality of part lines configured to reduce voiding, the plurality of part lines comprising part lines running from a plurality of voiding areas of the mold cavity to an outer surface of the mold and adapted to provide bleed lines for the plurality of voiding areas.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: HED CYCLING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Christopher Andrew Edin, Gregory Paul Alexander
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Patent number: 11040570Abstract: A bicycle disc wheel comprises a first disc panel and a second disc panel. The first disc panel has a first side outer surface and a first side inner surface and the second disc panel has a second side outer surface and a second side inner surface. The first side outer surface radially extends from a first disc panel outer perimeter to a center opening and the second side outer surface radially extends from a second disc panel outer perimeter to the center opening. The second side inner surface faces the first side inner surface. A brace is coupled to the first side inner surface and the second side inner surface that provide radial and axial structural support to the disc panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: HED CYCLING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Christopher Andrew Edin, Gregory Paul Alexander, Michael Cloutier
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Patent number: 11014218Abstract: An alignment jig for holding components relative to a bicycle frame during curing, the alignment jig comprising, a spacing axle adapted to hold respective components a selected distance apart; and an alignment wedge coupled to and spaced from the spacing axle, the alignment wedge adapted to fit between and contact the inner surfaces of a pair of stays of a bicycle frame to align the alignment jig relative to the bicycle frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: HED CYCLING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Gregory Paul Alexander, Michael David Cloutier, Curt Preston Goodrich, Christopher Andrew Edin
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Patent number: 10967675Abstract: Bicycle rims that allow tires to be more easily mounted in a tubeless configuration are disclosed. More specifically, a bicycle rim may control the two beads of the tire with separate bead channels for each bead and a center bridge extending between the two bead channels.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: HED CYCLING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Steven Arthur Hed, Christopher Andrew Edin
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Patent number: 10875356Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide aerodynamic bicycle rims and wheels. Embodiments can include a bicycle rim that is wider than the width of the tire proximate to the outer edge of the rim and is shaped so that there is a tangent line tangent to the rim and the tire. The tangent line can be tangent to the rim on the sidewall or elsewhere on the rim. The widest part of the rim can be radially inward from the outer edge of the rim or elsewhere on the rim and the tangent line can be tangent at the widest part of the rim or elsewhere on the rim.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: HED CYCLING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Steven Arthur Hed, Christopher Andrew Edin
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Patent number: 10703133Abstract: Bicycle rims that allow tires to be more easily mounted in a tubeless configuration are disclosed. More specifically, a bicycle rim may control the two beads of the tire with separate bead channels for each bead and a center bridge extending between the two bead channels.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Hed Cycling Products, Inc.Inventors: Steven Arthur Hed, Christopher Andrew Edin
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Patent number: 10427743Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide container mounts for mounting water bottles, bento boxes, tool holders or other containers in an aerodynamic position. According to one embodiment, the container mount can include an attachment member to attach to the bicycle frame or aerobars. One or more container support members are coupled to the attachment member in a fixed orientation or in a manner that allows the position of the support member to be adjusted. The container mounts can be configured so that the container is positioned within the aerodynamic profile of the rider's torso between the rider's arms (when viewed from the front) and is accessible by the rider while the rider maintains aerodynamic form.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: HED Cycling Products, Inc.Inventor: Steven Arthur Hed
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Patent number: 10189303Abstract: A bicycle rim may control the two beads of the tire with separate bead channels for each bead and a center bridge extending between the two bead channels. A bicycle assembly comprises a bicycle rim having an attachable annular strip formed separately from the bicycle rim and attached to the bicycle rim along a center line of the center channel. The annular strip comprises a set of strip sidewalls and a center section extending between the strip sidewalls, wherein the strip sidewalls are spaced at less than the channel width such that the strip forms a pair of bead channels in cooperation with the channel first outer sidewall and channel second outer sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: HED CYCLING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Steven Arthur Hed, Christopher Andrew Edin
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Patent number: 10137728Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide aerodynamic bicycle rims and wheels. Embodiments can include a bicycle rim that is wider than the width of the tire proximate to the outer edge of the rim and is shaped so that there is a tangent line tangent to the rim and the tire. The tangent line can be tangent to the rim on the sidewall or elsewhere on the rim. The widest part of the rim can be radially inward from the outer edge of the rim or elsewhere on the rim and the tangent line can be tangent at the widest part of the rim or elsewhere on the rim.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: HED CYCLING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Steven Arthur Hed, Christopher Andrew Edin
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Patent number: 9597926Abstract: Bicycle rims that allow tires to be more easily mounted in a tubeless configuration are disclosed. More specifically, a bicycle rim may control the two beads of the tire with separate bead channels for each bead and a center bridge extending between the two bead channels.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Hed Cycling Products, Inc.Inventors: Steven Arthur Hed, Christopher Andrew Edin
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Patent number: 9463666Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide aerodynamic bicycle rims and wheels. Embodiments can include a bicycle rim that is wider than the width of the tire proximate to the outer edge of the rim and is shaped so that there is a tangent line tangent to the rim and the tire. The tangent line can be tangent to the rim on the sidewall or elsewhere on the rim. The widest part of the rim can be radially inward from the outer edge of the rim or elsewhere on the rim and the tangent line can be tangent at the widest part of the rim or elsewhere on the rim.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Hed Cycling Products, Inc.Inventors: Steven Arthur Hed, Christopher Andrew Edin
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Patent number: 9266575Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide container mounts for mounting water bottles, bento boxes, tool holders or other containers in an aerodynamic position. According to one embodiment, the container mount can include an attachment member to attach to the bicycle frame or aerobars. One or more container support members are coupled to the attachment member in a fixed orientation or in a manner that allows the position of the support member to be adjusted. The container mounts can be configured so that the container is positioned within the aerodynamic profile of the rider's torso between the rider's arms (when viewed from the front) and is accessible by the rider while the rider maintains aerodynamic form.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: HED Cycling Products, Inc.Inventor: Steven Arthur Hed
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Patent number: 8888195Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide aerodynamic bicycle rims and wheels. Embodiments can include a bicycle rim that is wider than the width of the tire proximate to the outer edge of the rim and is shaped so that there is a tangent line tangent to the rim and the tire. The tangent line can be tangent to the rim on the sidewall or elsewhere on the rim. The widest part of the rim can be radially inward from the outer edge of the rim or elsewhere on the rim and the tangent line can be tangent at the widest part of the rim or elsewhere on the rim.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Hed Cycling Products, Inc.Inventors: Steven Arthur Hed, Christopher Andrew Edin
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Patent number: 7676938Abstract: A bicycle wheel and hub apparatus capable of dynamically and precisely truing a bicycle wheel, and a method thereof, is provided. The bicycle wheel and hub apparatus includes a hub, including a hub body and a hub mounting plate, adaptable to a center hole of the bicycle wheel, a mounting device for mounting the hub onto the bicycle wheel, and a plurality of set screws for truing the bicycle wheel relative to the hub.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Hed Cycling Products, Inc.Inventor: Steven Arthur Hed
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Patent number: 7673946Abstract: A hub apparatus for a bicycle wheel with improved aerodynamic mechanism is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a hub body having a parabolic shape. The hub body is disclosed approximately about a center plane of the bicycle wheel and has a plurality of retaining holes for retaining one end of bicycle spokes.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Hed Cycling Products, Inc.Inventor: Steven Arthur Hed
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Patent number: D579844Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Hed Cycling Products, Inc.Inventor: Steven Arthur Hed