Patents Assigned to The Hive Global
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Patent number: 11932351Abstract: A conical shaped bicycle cassette has a unitary sprocket assembly. Each annular portion of an individual sprocket is mechanically supported either from a back of the sprocket, in an axial direction toward a bicycle hub or from an inner radial direction toward a centerline axis of the bicycle cassette and hub. The axial support zones and radial support zones are alternated around a circumference of the sprocket so that an entirety of the sprocket is supported in either the axial direction or the radial direction. In this way, the chain driving loads on the cassette are spread throughout the entire cassette and the areas of highly localized stress from the cassette are removed.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: The Hive Global, Inc.Inventor: Greg Thrash
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Patent number: 11780521Abstract: A telescopic bicycle seatpost is adjustable to fit on many different bicycle sizes, for riders of different heights and leg length. The telescopic length of the seatpost is able to be adjusted after the seatpost has been installed on the bicycle and without removing the seatpost from the frame, which enables the frame and seatpost combination to be quickly adjusted for different users of the same bicycle, in instances where the bicycle is shared between two or more riders or is used as part of a rental fleet.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: The Hive Global, Inc.Inventors: George Dubois, Joel Peters, Greg Thrash
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Patent number: 11485449Abstract: A bicycle cassette comprises two segments that are attached together thereby forming a composite cassette that can be attached to a rear bicycle hub driver body. The bicycle cassette allows for the use of a smaller sprocket on one segment of the cassette because the smaller sprockets can overhang the hub driver body. Specifically, the cassette allows a small 9 or 10 tooth sprocket to overhang the cassette driver body on the bicycle hub by attaching a small sprocket assembly to a larger sprocket assembly using a locking, bayonet style attachment.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: The Hive Global, Inc.Inventors: Greg Thrash, Joel Peters
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Patent number: 11351815Abstract: A bicycle cassette comprises a clampstyle connection for connecting the bicycle cassette to a bicycle hub driver body. The bicycle cassette is attached to a bicycle hub driver body by incorporating a clamp structure into one portion of the cassette, which then rigidly clamps onto the driver body of the bicycle hub. In addition, when combined with a bayonet style attachment structure between two parts of the cassette, it allows for the use of a smaller sprocket on one segment of the cassette. Specifically, it allows a small 9 or 10 tooth sprocket to overhang the cassette driver body on a bicycle hub, by attaching the small cog assembly to a larger cog assembly using a bayonet style attachment.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: The Hive Global, Inc.Inventor: Greg Thrash
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Patent number: 11142280Abstract: A composite bicycle crank with an integral spindle attachment structure provides a unique method for attaching a bicycle crank arm to a bicycle crank spindle, and also for attaching a bicycle crank arm to a crank arm insert. A light-weight crank arm is able to be manufactured separately from the crank spindle or insert, and then securely attached after both pieces have been made. This allows for the pieces of the crank assembly to be manufactured from one or more different materials, and securely connected after manufacturing, to create a lower weight assembly than would be possible otherwise.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: The Hive Global, Inc.Inventors: George Dubois, Joel Peters
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Patent number: 10562588Abstract: A bicycle cassette comprises two segments that are attached together thereby forming a composite cassette that can be attached to a rear bicycle hub driver body. The bicycle cassette allows for the use of a smaller sprocket on one segment of the cassette because the smaller sprockets can overhang the hub driver body. Specifically, the cassette allows a small 9 or 10 tooth sprocket to overhang the cassette driver body on the bicycle hub by attaching a small sprocket assembly to a larger sprocket assembly using a locking, bayonet style attachment.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: The Hive Global, IncInventors: Greg Thrash, Joel Peters
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Patent number: 10480571Abstract: A bearing preload adjuster for a bicycle crank set and bottom bracket comprises an adjustment ring for coupling with a bicycle crank arm, a movable plunger comprising an external thread for rotatably coupling with the adjustment ring. The adjustment ring is rotated in order to cause the plunger to extend along an axis of the bottom bracket and apply pressure to a bottom bracket bearing inner race. The adjustment ring is rotated until the clearance in the bearing assemblies and the play in the bottom bracket assembly has been eliminated. This allows the crank assembly to rotate freely, while preventing the crank assembly from sliding side to side inside the bearing bores and along the axis of the crank spindle.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: The Hive Global, IncInventors: George Dubois, Matt O'Rourke
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Patent number: 10221887Abstract: A bearing preload adjuster for a bicycle crank set and bottom bracket comprises an adjustment ring for coupling with a bicycle crank arm, a movable plunger comprising an external thread for rotatably coupling with the adjustment ring. The adjustment ring is rotated in order to cause the plunger to extend along an axis of the bottom bracket and apply pressure to a bottom bracket bearing inner race. The adjustment ring is rotated until the clearance in the bearing assemblies and the play in the bottom bracket assembly has been eliminated. This allows the crank assembly to rotate freely, while preventing the crank assembly from sliding side to side inside the bearing bores and along the axis of the crank spindle.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: The Hive Global, IncInventors: George Dubois, Matt O'Rourke
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Patent number: 9003921Abstract: The invention relates to a bicycle pedal which comprises a body, a platform, and a pin, where the pin comprises a traction spike, a thread, a shoulder and a head. The platform is removable, and the platform is constrained in relation to the body by the pin, where the shoulder and head are used to locate the platform away from the body during tightening.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: The Hive GlobalInventor: David Weagle
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Patent number: 8979685Abstract: The current invention relates to impact protector mountings and methods of using such mountings for parts or structures that are susceptible to impact or the forces of an impact. Protectors of the invention are useful to protect any parts or structures in vehicles, including bicycles, motorcycles, cars, trucks, off-road vehicles, utility vehicles, and other vehicles. Impact protector mountings of the invention can be used to protect any parts and structures, including sprockets, disc brake rotors, engine parts, bottom brackets, drivetrain components, and other components susceptible to impact damage.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: The Hive Global, Inc.Inventor: David Weagle
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Publication number: 20140157951Abstract: A bearing preload adjuster for a bicycle crank set and bottom bracket comprises an adjustment ring for coupling with a bicycle crank arm, a movable plunger comprising an external thread for rotatably coupling with the adjustment ring. The adjustment ring is rotated in order to cause the plunger to extend along an axis of the bottom bracket and apply pressure to a bottom bracket bearing inner race. The adjustment ring is rotated until the clearance in the bearing assemblies and the play in the bottom bracket assembly has been eliminated. This allows the crank assembly to rotate freely, while preventing the crank assembly from sliding side to side inside the bearing bores and along the axis of the crank spindle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: The Hive Global, Inc.Inventors: George Dubois, Matt O'Rourke
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Patent number: 8413769Abstract: A bicycle brake system includes a first arm unit having a first arm and an engaging slot. A second arm unit is located in the engaging slot and has a second arm. The first and second arms each have a brake pad and the two brake pads face the two sides of the wheel rim. A cam unit has a contact piece connected to the second arm unit and a cam member pivotably connected to the first arm unit. The cam member includes a cam portion having a curved surface which is in contact with the contact piece. An operation unit is connected to the second arm unit and includes a cable which is fixed to the guide portion of the cam member. The cam member indirectly contacts the second arm unit so that the second arm unit does not wear out.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: The Hive Global Inc.Inventor: Gregory Wallace Thrash
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Publication number: 20120067675Abstract: A bicycle brake system includes a first arm unit having a first arm and an engaging slot. A second arm unit is located in the engaging slot and has a second arm. The first and second arms each have a brake pad and the two brake pads face the two sides of the wheel rim. A cam unit has a contact piece connected to the second arm unit and a cam member pivotably connected to the first arm unit. The cam member includes a cam portion having a curved surface which is in contact with the contact piece. An operation unit is connected to the second arm unit and includes a cable which is fixed to the guide portion of the cam member. The cam member indirectly contacts the second arm unit so that the second arm unit does not wear out.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: THE HIVE GLOBAL INC.Inventor: GREGORY WALLACE THRASH