Patents by Inventor Bryan Pate

Bryan Pate 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).

  • Publication number: 20100295263
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a frame with a pivot axis defined thereupon; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and a second foot link operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to said drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving an operator's foot, a front end, and a rear end; and a pair of internal guide track systems coupled to the frame, each internal guide track system being operative to engage the front end of each foot link internal to the internal guide track system and to direct said front end along a reciprocating path of travel while providing retention to each foot link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: PT MOTION WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Brent C. Teal, Bryan Pate
  • Publication number: 20100298101
    Abstract: An apparatus including a frame with a pivot axis defined thereupon; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and a second foot link operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to the drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving an operator's foot, a front end, and a rear end; and an adjustable stride length mechanism coupling the rear end of the foot link to the pivot axis at a radial length, the adjustable stride length mechanism including a plurality of attachment points for adjusting the radial length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: PT MOTION WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Brent Teal, Bryan Pate
  • Publication number: 20100295262
    Abstract: A foldable steering column of vehicle including a steering member with a steering fork. The foldable steering column includes a base coupleable to the steering fork; a steering tube pivotally coupled to the base between at least a first position aligned with the base and second position not aligned with the base; and a sleeve operably associated with the base and the steering tube for positioning between a first position where the steering tube is secured to and aligned with the base and a second position where the steering tube is free to pivot relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: PT MOTION WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Brent C. Teal, Bryan Pate
  • Publication number: 20100244398
    Abstract: An apparatus including a frame with a pivot axis defined thereupon, a crank arm bearing at the pivot axis; a first and a second crank arm coupled to the crank arm bearing; a front wheel and a rear wheel coupled to the frame, the rear wheel including a rear wheel axle; a first and a second foot link, operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to said drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each foot link including a foot receiving portion for receiving a user's foot, a first end coupled to the frame, and a second end coupled to a respective one of the first and the second crank arms, wherein the crank arm bearing is located rearward of and above the rear wheel axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: PT MOTION WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Brent Teal, Bryan Pate
  • Publication number: 20100244399
    Abstract: An apparatus including a frame; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and second foot link operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to said drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving an operator's foot and a retention mechanism for retaining the operator's foot on the foot receiving portion of the foot link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: PT MOTION WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Brent Teal, Bryan Pate
  • Publication number: 20100219601
    Abstract: An apparatus including a frame; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and a second foot link, operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to said drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving an operator's foot, a front end, and a rear end; and a first and a second foot link guide track, each foot link guide track operatively associated with the front end of the foot link to direct the front end along a reciprocating path of travel while providing retention to the foot link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: PT MOTION WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Brent Teal, Bryan Pate
  • Publication number: 20100219603
    Abstract: An apparatus including a frame; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and second foot link, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving a user's foot; and a direct drive power transfer system coupled to the first and second foot links and the drive wheel such that when the foot links are operated by a user, the direct drive power transfer system applies propulsive force to the drive wheel without the use of a chain or belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: PT MOTION WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Brent Teal, Bryan Pate
  • Publication number: 20100219604
    Abstract: An apparatus including a frame; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and second foot link operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to the drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving an operator's foot, where each foot receiving portion allows for at least two repeatable foot positions for the operator's foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: PT MOTION WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Brent Teal, Bryan Pate
  • Patent number: 7717446
    Abstract: A bicycle that includes an elliptical pedaling motion is provided. The bicycle includes a frame, having a front wheel and a rear wheel, and a first and a second foot link guide track. A first and a second foot link, each including a foot platform and a guide track coupler that slideably couples each foot link to a respective foot link guide track and a crank assembly that is coupled to the first and second foot links and to a sprocket that is rotatably coupled to the frame. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Pate, Brent Teal
  • Publication number: 20080116655
    Abstract: A bicycle that includes an elliptical pedaling motion is provided. The bicycle includes a frame, having a front wheel and a rear wheel, and a first and a second foot link guide track. A first and a second foot link, each including a foot platform and a guide track coupler that slideably couples each foot link to a respective foot link guide track and a crank assembly that is coupled to the first and second foot links and to a sprocket that is rotatably coupled to the frame. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Bryan Pate, Brent Teal
  • Patent number: D633416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent Teal, Bryan Pate
  • Patent number: D633827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent Teal, Bryan Pate