Patents by Inventor Brian Jordan
Brian Jordan 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: 11661139Abstract: An electromechanical control system for a bicycle has a switch device, the switch device operating a switch between at least three positions. A control communication device transmits signals responsive to operation of the switch. The electromechanical control system includes an operation device configured to respond to signals transmitted by the control communication device. Signals transmitted by the control communication device include commands to listen and commands to operate.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2018Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventor: Brian Jordan
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Patent number: 11655004Abstract: A system and method for simple transmission of a multi-speed bicycle is provided. A bicycle can have a transmission that can be toggled by a kickback shifting mechanism. A rear wheel hub can support a freewheel having a high speed gear sprocket and a low speed gear sprocket with dedicated chains to create dedicated gear-shifting. Rotating the pedal shaft in the non-drive direction approximately one-quarter rotation can toggle the transmission between the first gear ratio and the second gear ratio with a shifting surface that alternately allows driving engagement of the high speed gear sprocket with the rear wheel driver.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: World Bicycle Relief, NFPInventor: Brian Jordan
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Patent number: 11649875Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur has a base member mountable to a bicycle frame, a movable member movably coupled to the base member, a chain guide assembly rotatably connected to the movable member for rotation about a rotational axis, a biasing element configured and arranged to bias the chain guide assembly for rotation in a first rotational direction with respect to the movable member, and a fluid damper having a fluid cavity containing a volume of fluid. The fluid damper is operatively disposed between the chain guide assembly and the movable member to apply a damping force to the chain guide assembly when the chain guide assembly rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction. The fluid damper has a guide wheel configured to route a chain and rotatable about the rotational axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Joshua Brown, Brian Jordan, Christopher Shipman
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Patent number: 11649002Abstract: A seat post assembly includes a seat post that is electrically adjustable in height. The adjustability may be based on one or more pressures sensed by one or more sensors within the seat post assembly, respectively. The disclosed seat post assembly includes an electronics module. The electronics module may be carried under the seat or saddle and may include a pressure sensor or pressure sensor circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Christopher Shipman, Brian Jordan, Sage Hahn
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Patent number: 11643164Abstract: Example bicycle disc brake rotors are described herein. An example disc brake rotor described herein includes a core having a brake surface core portion and a single-piece brake track coupled to the brake surface core portion. The brake track is constructed of stainless steel. The brake track includes a first track on a first side of the brake surface core portion, a second track on a second side of the brake surface core portion, and a connecting portion extending over a peripheral edge of the brake surface core portion between the first and second tracks.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Charles Dunlap, III, Brian Jordan
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Publication number: 20230104630Abstract: A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: SAGE HAHN, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
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Patent number: 11618532Abstract: An electromechanical control system for a bicycle has a switch device, the switch device operating a switch between at least three positions. A control communication device transmits signals responsive to operation of the switch. The electromechanical control system includes an operation device configured to respond to signals transmitted by the control communication device. Signals transmitted by the control communication device include commands to listen and commands to operate.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventor: Brian Jordan
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Publication number: 20230092352Abstract: A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: SAGE HAHN, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
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Publication number: 20230078776Abstract: A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: SAGE HAHN, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
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Patent number: 11603222Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to articles and methods for forming liquid surface films on the interior surfaces of containers for holding one or more products comprising one or more Bingham plastic materials. Bingham plastic materials behave as a solid under no or low shear stress, and behave as viscous liquids when an applied shear stress exceeds a yield stress. In some embodiments, a container for containing a product includes an interior surface and a liquid disposed on the interior surface. Before introduction of a product into a container, the liquid may be surrounded by air. The liquid-air interface in contact with the interior surface makes a contact angle, ?os(a), with respect to the interior surface of the container, of about 0°. After a product has been introduced to the container, the liquid is at least partially covered by the product. The liquid-product interface in contact with the interior surface, makes a contact angle, ?os(p), with respect to the interior surface, of less about 60°.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: LiquiGlide Inc.Inventors: J. David Smith, Kripa Varanasi, Brian Jordan, Carsten Boers
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Patent number: 11535069Abstract: A pressure measuring device for a bicycle has a housing that includes a pressure chamber. The pressure chamber has a valve disposed in a first opening and a second opening into or out of a tire assembly volume of a tire assembly. A sense element is in pressure communication with the pressure chamber along a flow path between the first and second openings.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Brian Jordan, Trevor Krugman, Geoff Nichols, Benjamin Rothschild, David Jonathan Huft
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Patent number: 11530015Abstract: A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Sage Hahn, Brian Jordan, Kevin Wesling
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Patent number: 11518472Abstract: A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Sage Hahn, Brian Jordan, Kevin Wesling
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Publication number: 20220363338Abstract: An electromechanical rear derailleur is provided for a bicycle, including a base member for attachment to the bicycle. A movable member has a cage assembly attached thereto. A linkage is provided that couples the movable member to the base member and operative to enable movement of the movable member relative to the base member in a direction substantially parallel to the mounting axis. A power source powers an motor module connected thereto to move the movable member and elements thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN, BRIAN JORDAN
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Patent number: 11420710Abstract: An electromechanical rear derailleur is provided for a bicycle, including a base member for attachment to the bicycle. A movable member has a cage assembly attached thereto. A linkage is provided that couples the movable member to the base member and operative to enable movement of the movable member relative to the base member in a direction substantially parallel to the mounting axis. A power source powers an motor module connected thereto to move the movable member and elements thereon.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Christopher Shipman, Brian Jordan
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Patent number: 11390354Abstract: Example brake systems and apparatus for providing pitch control on bicycles are described herein. An example rear brake caliper described herein includes a caliper housing to be coupled to the bicycle. The caliper housing includes a first port to be fluidly coupled to a first fluid line fluidly coupled to a front brake actuator and a second port to be fluidly coupled to a second fluid line fluidly coupled to a front brake caliper. The rear brake caliper also includes a valve between the first port and the second port. The valve is operable to affect fluid flow between the first port and the second port.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Charles Dunlap, III, Brian Jordan
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Publication number: 20220196090Abstract: Brake rotors for bicycles are described herein. An example brake rotor for a bicycle includes a carrier to be coupled to a hub of the bicycle. The brake rotor also includes a brake track having braking surfaces to be engaged by brake pads. The brake track is disposed radially outward of the carrier. The brake track has a first thickness and the carrier has a second thickness greater than the first thickness. The brake track is coupled to the carrier such that the brake track is axially movable relative to the carrier while being radially and circumferentially constrained relative to the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: HENRIK BRAEDT, BRIAN JORDAN, CHARLES DUNLAP, SEBASTIAN HEYNA
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Publication number: 20220185425Abstract: A control device for a hydraulic brake for a bicycle includes a reservoir for hydraulic fluid. The reservoir has a variable volume. The control device also includes a reservoir cover at least partially defining the reservoir, and a support that is attachable to a handlebar of the bicycle via an inner annular surface of the support. A handlebar proximity zone is radially outer relative to the inner annular surface of the support and is within two centimeters of the inner annular surface of the support. At least part of the reservoir cover is within the handlebar proximity zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: CHARLES DUNLAP, BRIAN JORDAN, BRADEN SNEAD
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Publication number: 20220185426Abstract: A control device for a hydraulic brake for a bicycle includes a reservoir for hydraulic fluid. The reservoir has a variable volume. The control device also includes a reservoir cover at least partially defining the reservoir, and a support that is attachable to a handlebar of the bicycle via an inner annular surface of the support. A handlebar proximity zone is radially outer relative to the inner annular surface of the support and is within two centimeters of the inner annular surface of the support. At least part of the reservoir cover is within the handlebar proximity zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: CHARLES DUNLAP, BRIAN JORDAN, BRADEN SNEAD
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Patent number: 11345440Abstract: A wireless control system for a bicycle may include a base part attachable to a bicycle and a movable part. The control system may also include an electric motor disposed on the electromechanical component and a control unit disposed on the electromechanical component for operating the electric motor to operate the electromechanical component, the control unit including a wireless receiver. The control system includes a wake sensor connected to the control unit, the wake sensor configured to communicate a wake signal to the control unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Brian Jordan, Todd Squires