Patents by Inventor Brian C. Stewart
Brian C. Stewart 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).
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Patent number: 11931623Abstract: An apparatus enabling a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise includes a frame, two mounting points defining an axis, the two mounting points comprising an upper rear mounting point comprising an upper rear rotating joint and a lower front mounting point comprising a pivoting connection arrangement proximate to and interacting with the frame, the pivoting connection arrangement comprising at least one resistive element configured to provide resistive force returning the frame to a neutral centered orientation from an off-centered orientation and pedals associated with a wheel and the frame, the pedals enabling the user, when facing forward, to apply force to the pedals and rotate the wheel. The frame is configured to receive forces from the user and dissipate the forces into frame leaning forces such that the user has an ability to cause the frame to pivot about the two mounting points by leaning to one side.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Real Ryder, LLCInventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Publication number: 20220152450Abstract: An apparatus enabling a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise includes a frame, two mounting points defining an axis, the two mounting points comprising an upper rear mounting point comprising an upper rear rotating joint and a lower front mounting point comprising a pivoting connection arrangement proximate to and interacting with the frame, the pivoting connection arrangement comprising at least one resistive element configured to provide resistive force returning the frame to a neutral centered orientation from an off-centered orientation and pedals associated with a wheel and the frame, the pedals enabling the user, when facing forward, to apply force to the pedals and rotate the wheel. The frame is configured to receive forces from the user and dissipate the forces into frame leaning forces such that the user has an ability to cause the frame to pivot about the two mounting points by leaning to one side.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Patent number: 11235199Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, the first upper rear mounting point having an upper rear movable rotating joint, a seat connected to the frame and configured to support the user in a forward facing orientation, a wheel positioned in association with the frame, a set of pedals configured to interact with the wheel, a stem passing through the head tube, and a connection arrangement connecting the stem to a base. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user, causing rotation of the stem by the connection arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Real Ryder, LLCInventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Publication number: 20190381351Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, the first upper rear mounting point having an upper rear movable rotating joint, a seat connected to the frame and configured to support the user in a forward facing orientation, a wheel positioned in association with the frame, a set of pedals configured to interact with the wheel, a stem passing through the head tube, and a connection arrangement connecting the stem to a base. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user, causing rotation of the stem by the connection arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Patent number: 10398934Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The apparatus includes a frame having a head tube, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, the first upper rear mounting point comprising an upper rear movable rotating joint, a seat connected to said frame and configured to support the user in a forward facing orientation, a wheel positioned in association with said frame, a set of pedals configured to interact with said wheel, and a stem connected to a handlebar arrangement, the stem passing through the head tube and connected to a base by a connection arrangement. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user, causing rotation of the stem within the head tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: RealRyder, LLCInventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Patent number: 9669257Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame having a head tube, wherein the frame maintains a set of pedals, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, a seat connected to the frame configured to support the user, and a stem connected to a handlebar arrangement, passing through the head tube, and connected to a base by a connection arrangement. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user causing movement of the connection arrangement and rotation of the stem. The connection arrangement is adjustable to vary amount of rotation of the stem within the head tube in response to leaning by the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Real Ryder, LLCInventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Publication number: 20170001065Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The apparatus includes a frame having a head tube, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, the first upper rear mounting point comprising an upper rear movable rotating joint, a seat connected to said frame and configured to support the user in a forward facing orientation, a wheel positioned in association with said frame, a set of pedals configured to interact with said wheel, and a stem connected to a handlebar arrangement, the stem passing through the head tube and connected to a base by a connection arrangement. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user, causing rotation of the stem within the head tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Publication number: 20160375299Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame having a head tube, wherein the frame maintains a set of pedals, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, a seat connected to the frame configured to support the user, and a stem connected to a handlebar arrangement, passing through the head tube, and connected to a base by a connection arrangement. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user causing movement of the connection arrangement and rotation of the stem. The connection arrangement is adjustable to vary amount of rotation of the stem within the head tube in response to leaning by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: RealRyder, LLCInventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Patent number: 9440109Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame having a head tube, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, and a stem connected to a handlebar arrangement, the stem passing through the headset collar and connected to a base by a connection arrangement comprising an arm. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user, causing rotation of the stem within the head tube by movement of the connection arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: RealRyder, LLCInventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Publication number: 20150080191Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame having a head tube, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, and a stem connected to a handlebar arrangement, the stem passing through the headset collar and connected to a base by a connection arrangement comprising an arm. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user, causing rotation of the stem within the head tube by movement of the connection arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: RealRyder, LLCInventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Patent number: 8894550Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame having a head tube, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, a seat connected to said frame and configured to support the user in a forward facing orientation, a wheel positioned in association with said frame and pedals configured to interact with said wheel, and a stem connected to a handlebar arrangement, the stem passing through the headset collar and connected to a base by a connection arrangement comprising an arm. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user, causing rotation of the stem within the head tube by movement of the connection arrangement comprising the arm.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: RealRyder, LLCInventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Publication number: 20130157813Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame having a head tube, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, a seat connected to said frame and configured to support the user in a forward facing orientation, a wheel positioned in association with said frame and pedals configured to interact with said wheel, and a stem connected to a handlebar arrangement, the stem passing through the headset collar and connected to a base by a connection arrangement comprising an arm. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user, causing rotation of the stem within the head tube by movement of the connection arrangement comprising the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2013Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: RealRyder, LLCInventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Patent number: 8371992Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame and a first mounting point and a second mounting point configured to maintain the frame. A seat is connected to the frame and configured to support the user. A wheel is positioned in association with said frame and pedals configured to interact with the wheel, and the frame is configured to pivot about the first mounting point and second mounting point in response to leaning by the user. Handlebars may be provided that enable further force application and enhance the leaning or pivoting in the bicycle riding simulation experience.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: RealRyder, LLCInventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Publication number: 20110195820Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame and a first mounting point and a second mounting point configured to maintain the frame. A seat is connected to the frame and configured to support the user. A wheel is positioned in association with said frame and pedals configured to interact with the wheel, and the frame is configured to pivot about the first mounting point and second mounting point in response to leaning by the user. Handlebars may be provided that enable further force application and enhance the leaning or pivoting in the bicycle riding simulation experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: RealRyder, LLC.Inventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Patent number: 7927258Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame and a first mounting point and a second mounting point configured to maintain the frame. A seat is connected to the frame and configured to support the user. A wheel is positioned in association with said frame and pedals configured to interact with the wheel, and the frame is configured to pivot about the first mounting point and second mounting point in response to leaning by the user. Handlebars may be provided that enable further force application and enhance the leaning or pivoting in the bicycle riding simulation experience.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Real Ryder, LLCInventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Publication number: 20090048076Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame and a first mounting point and a second mounting point configured to maintain the frame. A seat is connected to the frame and configured to support the user. A wheel is positioned in association with said frame and pedals configured to interact with the wheel, and the frame is configured to pivot about the first mounting point and second mounting point in response to leaning by the user. Handlebars may be provided that enable further force application and enhance the leaning or pivoting in the bicycle riding simulation experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
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Patent number: 5853184Abstract: A hand-powered vehicle with a device for positioning the crank arms so that the rider can easily adjust them for both vertical and horizontal movement and placement. A device for supporting the rider's legs and feet that combines both a leg support and footrest that can be adjusted forward and rearward relative to the front wheel to accommodate different rider leg lengths. A device for triangulating the frame behind the seat in order to increase frame rigidity between the crank arms and the seat back. A self tightening seat with fabric attached in such a manner that the rider's weight holds the seat frame attached to the frame of the cycle. A device for quickly removing and replacing the rear axle while maintaining proper toe in and toe out of the rear wheels. A device for lowering the structure of the frame below the axis of the front wheel for the purpose of lowering the center of gravity of the bike and rider.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1996Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Inventors: Michael S. Lofgren, Brian C. Stewart
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Patent number: 4789173Abstract: A three-wheel vehicle having front and rear frame sections supporting a single front wheel and a pair of rear wheels respectively. The frame sections are pivotally interconnected about an inclined axis defined by a front lower and rear upper pivotal connection. The upper pivotal connection is provided on a swivel bar which is pivotally connected to the rear frame section for swivel pivoting of the pivotal connection defining the inclined axis. A seat on the front frame section positioned substantially above the swiveled pivotal connection is shifted from side-to-side with the pivoting of the swivel bar and inclined axis. A handle from the swivel bar enables a rider to control the swivel bar for shifting of the rider's weight and increased or decreased articulation of the vehicle frame and thus turning of the vehicle to thereby increase or decrease the turning that is induced by pivoting of the front frame section about the inclined axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1987Date of Patent: December 6, 1988Inventors: Michael S. Lofgren, Brian C. Stewart
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Patent number: 4572535Abstract: A three-wheeled vehicle having a front body member carrying the front wheel and seat, pivotally connected to a rear body member carrying the rear wheels and handlebar. The pivotal connection is designed to pivot the front body member around a pivotal axis that is projected upwardly and rearwardly at a location rearward of the front wheel whereby pivoting produces sideward and rearward tilting of the front wheel and opposite turning of the rear wheels. Steering is achieved by such pivoting of the front body member which in turn is achieved by a sideward swinging of the seat that is positioned between the two pivotal connections. The rear wheels are preferably canted to provide increased stability for the vehicle as it is maneuvered through a turn.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1984Date of Patent: February 25, 1986Inventors: Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren