Patents by Inventor Brent T. Graves

Brent T. Graves 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).

  • Suspension fork having reserved arch
    Patent number: 6607185
    Abstract: A front suspension fork for cycles includes an inverted U-shaped reversed arch having downwardly extending legs that are integral with the upper ends of the outer sections of the telescopic fork, thereby to define a rigid unitary slider component fork. The reversed arch is inclined rearwardly at an acute angle relative to the vertical plane of the fork. Strengthening mass portions extend forwardly from the lower ends of the arch between the inner fork sections, thereby to increase the rigidity of the slider component without interfering with brake operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Answer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent T. Graves, James C. Rathbun
  • Suspension fork having reserved arch
    Publication number: 20030071400
    Abstract: A front suspension fork for cycles includes an inverted U-shaped reversed arch having downwardly extending legs that are integral with the upper ends of the outer sections of the telescopic fork, thereby to define a rigid unitary slider component fork. The reversed arch is inclined rearwardly at an acute angle relative to the vertical plane of the fork. Strengthening mass portions extend forwardly from the lower ends of the arch between the inner fork sections, thereby to increase the rigidity of the slider component without interfering with brake operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: Answer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent T. Graves, James C. Rathbun
  • Suspension fork for cycles
    Patent number: D479163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Answer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent T. Graves, James C. Rathbun