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: 11312459Abstract: A device to support an outboard motor in a raised position, the device including an elongated support body having first and second ends, a coupling member provided at the first end of the support body and configured to be removably coupled to a stern bracket, and a pair of stabilizing members coupled proximate the second end of the support body, wherein the second end of the support body is configured to contact a motor bracket to maintain the outboard motor in the raised position, and wherein the pair of stabilizing members are configured to be fixable in a position to contact opposite sides of the outboard motor to stabilize the outboard and inhibit lateral movement.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Inventors: Brian Jordan, Michael Smith, Alan Wright
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Publication number: 20220041248Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventor: Brian JORDAN
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Patent number: 11199240Abstract: 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: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Joshua Brown, Brian Jordan, Christopher Shipman
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Publication number: 20210324934Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: JOSHUA BROWN, BRIAN JORDAN, CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN
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Publication number: 20210269180Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: LiquiGlide Inc.Inventors: J. David SMITH, Kripa VARANASI, Brian JORDAN, Carsten BOERS
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Publication number: 20210179222Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and electronic monitoring devices are described herein. An example electronic monitoring device includes a housing defining a chamber. The housing is to be coupled to a suspension component. The electronic monitoring device includes a circuit board disposed in the chamber and a sensor electrically coupled to the circuit board. The sensor is to measure a characteristic of the suspension component. The electronic monitoring device also includes a battery holder coupled to the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: MARK SANTURBANE, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
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Publication number: 20210163100Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: BRIAN JORDAN, TODD SQUIRES
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Patent number: 11001327Abstract: Example pedal detection devices for bicycles are described herein. An example a pedal detection device includes an electronics module to be disposed in a spindle of a crankset of the bicycle. The electronics module includes a sensor to detect angular velocity and/or position of the spindle, a driver, and an expander wedge movably coupled to the electronics module via the driver. Axial movement of the expander wedge relative to the electronics module causes the expander wedge to expand radially.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Mark Santurbane, Mason Pluimer, Geoff Nichols, Kevin Wesling, Brian Jordan
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Publication number: 20210101658Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: CHARLES DUNLAP, III, BRIAN JORDAN
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Publication number: 20210079984Abstract: An electromechanical front gear changer for a bicycle is provided, the bicycle having a chain, including a base member attachable to the bicycle. A linkage is movably coupled to the base member. A chain guide is movably coupled to the linkage for contacting the chain. A motor is supported by the base member. A gear transmission is driven by the motor to move the linkage. A CPU is provided for controlling the motor and a power supply is supported by the base member to power the motor and the CPU. A manually operated device is disposed on the electromechanical front gear changer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN, BRIAN JORDAN, MARK SANTURBANE
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Patent number: 10919346Abstract: 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 28, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Brian Jordan, Benjamin Rothschild, Geoff Nichols
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Patent number: 10913510Abstract: 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: March 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Charles Dunlap, III, Brian Jordan
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Patent number: 10898307Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for delivery of live or attenuated viral and bacterial vaccines to fowl are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Mark W Jackwood, Brian Jordan
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Patent number: 10900986Abstract: An apparatus for determining bicycle pedaling may include a sensor that detects the angular velocity and/or position of a drivetrain or rear sprocket assembly of the bicycle The apparatus may determine values indicative of pedaling. The apparatus may be configured to be housed within a component of the bicycle, such as within a hollow opening of the spindle or crank axle. The apparatus also may include a wireless transmitter to communicate with another component, such as a suspension controller.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Geoff Nichols, Brian Jordan, Sarah Fanto
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Publication number: 20210001941Abstract: A seat post assembly for a bicycle has a first tube with a first distal end and a second tube with a second distal end. The first and second tubes are movable relative to one another to establish a distance between the first and second distal ends. A first pressure chamber has a loaded pressure proportional to a load applied along the tube axis. A second pressure chamber has a second pressure not proportional to the load. A flow path connects the first and second pressure chambers. A valve is disposed along the flow path and is configured to move between a closed position closing the flow path and an open position opening the flow path between the first and second pressure chambers. An isolator of the valve is configured to nullify any resultant force produced by the loaded pressure of the first pressure chamber acting on the isolator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN, BRIAN JORDAN
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Publication number: 20200408267Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: CHARLES DUNLAP, III, BRIAN JORDAN
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Publication number: 20200407009Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: CHARLES DUNLAP, III, BRIAN JORDAN
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Patent number: 10876607Abstract: An electromechanical front gear changer for a bicycle is provided, the bicycle having a chain, including a base member attachable to the bicycle. A linkage is movably coupled to the base member. A chain guide is movably coupled to the linkage for contacting the chain. A motor is supported by the base member. A gear transmission is driven by the motor to move the linkage. A CPU is provided for controlling the motor and a power supply is supported by the base member to power the motor and the CPU. A manually operated device is disposed on the electromechanical front gear changer.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Christopher Shipman, Brian Jordan, Mark Santurbane
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Patent number: 10870505Abstract: 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: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: LiquiGlide Inc.Inventors: J. David Smith, Kripa Varanasi, Brian Jordan, Carsten Boers
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Publication number: 20200361254Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: BRIAN JORDAN, TREVOR KRUGMAN, GEOFF NICHOLS, BENJAMIN ROTHSCHILD, DAVID JONATHAN HUFT