Patents by Inventor Bentley Beal

Bentley Beal 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).

  • Flexible frame for bicycle and the like
    Patent number: 7533895
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is comprised of a flexible rear frame member for a bicycle or velocipede. Other embodiments of the invention also include one or more assemblies, such as a rear wheel assembly, a seat assembly, a crank assembly, and strut members, which are adapted to be attached to the flexible rear frame member. A second aspect is a flexible front frame member, which may be pivotally attached to the flexible rear frame member. Other embodiments of this second aspect of the invention may also include one or more assemblies, such as a front wheel assembly and front strut members, which are adapted to be attached to the flexible front frame member. In some embodiments of the invention, the flexible rear frame member and the flexible front frame member, along with their respective assemblies, may together comprise a bicycle or velocipede.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: Bentley Beal
  • Flexible frame for bicycle and the like
    Publication number: 20060138743
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is comprised of a flexible rear frame member for a bicycle or velocipede. Other embodiments of the invention also include one or more assemblies, such as a rear wheel assembly, a seat assembly, a crank assembly, and strut members, which are adapted to be attached to the flexible rear frame member. A second aspect is a flexible front frame member, which may be pivotally attached to the flexible rear frame member. Other embodiments of this second aspect of the invention may also include one or more assemblies, such as a front wheel assembly and front strut members, which are adapted to be attached to the flexible front frame member. In some embodiments of the invention, the flexible rear frame member and the flexible front frame member, along with their respective assemblies, may together comprise a bicycle or velocipede.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventor: Bentley Beal