Patents by Inventor Billy B. McNeill

Billy B. McNeill 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).

  • Seat adjustment tool for bicycle
    Patent number: 7526874
    Abstract: A tool for precisely determining the height and setback of a bicycle seat so that the seat can be adjusted to desired parameters. The tool can also be employed to determine the exact height of a bicycle's frame. The tool includes an adapter member that is attached to the bottom bracket spindle of the bicycle after removal of the crank arm. An elongate measuring pole is attached to the adapter member. Measuring indicia are inscribed on the outer surface of the pole. The measuring pole is provided with two components adjustably positioned along the length of the pole. One component is adapted to attach to the frame of the bicycle. The second component includes an adjustable position rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventors: Michael D. Okura, Billy B. McNeill
  • Seat adjustment tool for bicycle
    Publication number: 20080196263
    Abstract: A tool for precisely determining the height and setback of a bicycle seat so that the seat can be adjusted to desired parameters. The tool can also be employed to determine the exact height of a bicycle's frame. The tool includes an adapter member that is attached to the bottom bracket spindle of the bicycle after removal of the crank arm. An elongate measuring pole is attached to the adapter member. Measuring indicia are inscribed on the outer surface of the pole. The measuring pole is provided with two components adjustably positioned along the length of the pole. One component is adapted to attach to the frame of the bicycle. The second component includes an adjustable position rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Michael D. Okura, Billy B. McNeill