Patents by Inventor Christopher L. Burdick

Christopher L. Burdick 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).

  • Single-speed bicycle conversion apparatus, methods, and kits
    Patent number: 8505947
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and kits for converting multiple speed bicycles to single speed are disclosed. The methods include removing a cassette of gears from the hub of a bicycle gear and installing a single gear between two clamps that are releasably secured to the hub. In some embodiments, the clamps may be split-ring clamps with ends that are connected by a fastener. Kits according to embodiments of the invention may include a gear and one or more clamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Inventor: Christopher L. Burdick
  • Single-Speed Bicycle Conversion Apparatus, Methods, and Kits
    Publication number: 20100295265
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and kits for converting multiple speed bicycles to single speed are disclosed. The methods include removing a cassette of gears from the hub of a bicycle gear and installing a single gear between two clamps that are releasably secured to the hub. In some embodiments, the clamps may be split-ring clamps with ends that are connected by a fastener. Kits according to embodiments of the invention may include a gear and one or more clamps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher L. Burdick