Patents by Inventor Andy Karaba

Andy Karaba 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).

  • Motorized vehicle and manufacturing methods therefor
    Patent number: 7040441
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle consisting of a bike frame having front and rear forks, a front wheel attached to the front fork, a rear wheel attached to the rear fork, and a drive train including a crank attached to the frame, a chain ring assembly attached to the crank, a cog assembly attached to the rear wheel, and a first endless chain coupling the chain ring assembly to the cog assembly. An engine having a drive element is attached to the frame between the front fork and rear forks. A drive gear assembly is attached to the frame, a second endless chain couples the drive element to the drive gear assembly, and a third endless chain couples the drive gear assembly to the chain ring assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventor: Andy Karaba