Patents by Inventor Ben M. Lund

Ben M. Lund 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).

  • Publication number: 20230399067
    Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame, a motor, a battery, and a key interface. The frame includes a head tube, a down tube coupled to the head tube, a central hub coupled to an end of the down tube opposite the head tube and defining an internal cavity, and a mount positioned at least partially directly underneath the internal cavity. The motor is coupled to the mount such that the motor is positioned at least partially underneath the internal cavity. The battery extends at least partially into the internal cavity of the central hub and positioned at least partially directly above the motor. The battery is configured to power the motor. The key interface is supported by the mount. Engaging the key interface releases the battery to facilitate removing the battery from the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: Serial 1 Cycle Company, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Raymond Bass, Ben M. Lund, Andrew Schmidt
  • Patent number: 11787489
    Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame, a storage compartment, a battery pack, a pedal assist unit, and a lighting system. The frame includes a head tube, a stem, a down tube, a central hub, and a pair of chain stays. The central hub defines an internal cavity. The down tube and the central hub cooperatively define a battery opening connected to the internal cavity. The storage compartment includes a door positioned to selectively enclose an opening in the down tube. The battery pack is releasably received by the battery opening. The pedal assist unit is disposed within the internal cavity. The lighting system includes one or more taillights integrated into the chain stays, a conspicuity lamp integrated into the head tube, and/or a headlight integrated into to at least one of the stem or the head tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: SERIAL 1 CYCLE COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Raymond Bass, Ben M. Lund, Andrew Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20230242197
    Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame, a cover, a door, a first key interface, and a second key interface. The frame defines a cavity, a first opening providing access to the cavity, an interior compartment, and a second opening providing access to the interior compartment. The cover extends across the first opening. The door extends across the second opening. The first key interface is positioned along the frame proximate the first opening. Turning a key in the first key interface releases at least a portion of the cover from the frame. The second key interface is positioned along the frame proximate the second opening. Turning a key in the second key interface releases at least a portion of the door from the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: Serial 1 Cycle Company, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Raymond Bass, Ben M. Lund, Andrew Schmidt
  • Patent number: 11654990
    Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame, a motor, a battery, a key interface, a crank set, and a shell. The frame defines a cavity and an opening providing access to the cavity. The motor is coupled to frame beneath the cavity. The battery extends at least partially into the frame. The battery is configured to power the motor. The key interface is positioned along an exterior of the frame. Turning a key in the key interface releases the battery to facilitate removing the battery from the frame. The crank set is coupled to the motor. The crank set includes crank arms. The shell extends at least partially over the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: SERIAL 1 CYCLE COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Raymond Bass, Ben M. Lund, Andrew Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20220126936
    Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame, a motor, a battery, a key interface, a crank set, and a shell. The frame defines a cavity and an opening providing access to the cavity. The motor is coupled to frame beneath the cavity. The battery extends at least partially into the frame. The battery is configured to power the motor. The key interface is positioned along an exterior of the frame. Turning a key in the key interface releases the battery to facilitate removing the battery from the frame. The crank set is coupled to the motor. The crank set includes crank arms. The shell extends at least partially over the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Serial 1 Cycle Company, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Raymond Bass, Ben M. Lund, Andrew Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20210016850
    Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame, a storage compartment, a battery pack, a pedal assist unit, and a lighting system. The frame includes a head tube, a stem, a down tube, a central hub, and a pair of chain stays. The central hub defines an internal cavity. The down tube and the central hub cooperatively define a battery opening connected to the internal cavity. The storage compartment includes a door positioned to selectively enclose an opening in the down tube. The battery pack is releasably received by the battery opening. The pedal assist unit is disposed within the internal cavity. The lighting system includes one or more taillights integrated into the chain stays, a conspicuity lamp integrated into the head tube, and/or a headlight integrated into to at least one of the stem or the head tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Raymond Bass, Ben M. Lund, Andrew Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7444979
    Abstract: The present invention provides a motorcycle including a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame supported by the front and rear wheels, a crankcase including a first interface portion and a first passageway exposed to the first interface portion, a reservoir located remotely from the crankcase adapted to contain a lubricant, and a transmission case supported by the frame and including a second interface portion and a second passageway exposed to the second interface portion. The second passageway is in fluid communication with the reservoir. The first interface portion is coupled to the second interface portion. The first passageway is in fluid communication with the second passageway. The first and second passageways provide fluid communication between the reservoir and the crankcase through the first and second interface portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian P. Dondlinger, Robert P. Marino, Sean A. Rusch, Ben M. Lund, John Schanz
  • Patent number: 7287616
    Abstract: The present invention provides a motorcycle including a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame supported by the front and rear wheels, a crankcase, a transmission case coupled to the crankcase, a transmission access door coupled to a side of the transmission case, and a dipstick assembly coupled to the side of the transmission case. The dipstick assembly is positioned between the crankcase and the transmission access door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben M. Lund, Robert P. Marino, John Schanz
  • Patent number: 7261081
    Abstract: The present invention provides a motorcycle including a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame supported by the front and rear wheels, a crankcase including a first interface portion and a first passageway exposed to the first interface portion, a reservoir located remotely from the crankcase adapted to contain a lubricant, and a transmission case supported by the frame and including a second interface portion and a second passageway exposed to the second interface portion. The second passageway is in fluid communication with the reservoir. The first interface portion is coupled to the second interface portion. The first passageway is in fluid communication with the second passageway. The first and second passageways provide fluid communication between the reservoir and the crankcase through the first and second interface portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian P. Dondlinger, Robert P. Marino, Sean A. Rusch, Ben M. Lund, John Schanz
  • Patent number: 7096846
    Abstract: The present invention provides a motorcycle including a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame supported by the front and rear wheels, a crankcase including a first interface portion and a first passageway exposed to the first interface portion, a reservoir located remotely from the crankcase adapted to contain a lubricant, and a transmission case supported by the frame and including a second interface portion and a second passageway exposed to the second interface portion. The second passageway is in fluid communication with the reservoir. The first interface portion is coupled to the second interface portion. The first passageway is in fluid communication with the second passageway. The first and second passageways provide fluid communication between the reservoir and the crankcase through the first and second interface portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian P. Dondlinger, Robert P. Marino, Sean A. Rusch, Ben M. Lund, John Schanz
  • Patent number: D542818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben M. Lund