Patents by Inventor Colin Irving

Colin Irving 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: 20120108399
    Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a horizontal base, a lower front pivoting point, and user supporting hardware collectively adjoining pedals, a seat configured to support the user, and handlebars, the user supporting hardware provided above the horizontal base and interfacing with the lower front mounting point. The lower front pivoting point and the user supporting hardware include a multiple component resistive element arrangement and collectively define an axis of rotation forming an angle with the horizontal base of 30 to 45 degrees, sloping upward in a rearward direction from the front pivoting point to the user supporting hardware. When the user is seated on the seat and leans in one direction, such leaning causes the user supporting hardware, seat, and handlebars to rotate in the one direction about the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: REALRYDER, LLC
    Inventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington
  • Patent number: 8092352
    Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame and a first (lower front) mounting point including a multiple element distributed load arrangement and a second (upper rear) mounting point configured to maintain the frame a first lower front mounting point including a pin defining an axis substantially representing a line joining the second upper rear mounting point and the first lower front mounting point. The design includes a seat, a wheel, and pedals, and the frame is configured to pivot about the axis in response to leaning by the user. Handlebars may be provided that enable force application and enhance the leaning or pivoting in the bicycle riding simulation experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: RealRyder, LLC
    Inventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington
  • Publication number: 20110195820
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: RealRyder, LLC.
    Inventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
  • Patent number: 7927258
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Real Ryder, LLC
    Inventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
  • Publication number: 20090170667
    Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame and a first (lower front) mounting point including a multiple element distributed load arrangement and a second (upper rear) mounting point configured to maintain the frame a first lower front mounting point including a pin defining an axis substantially representing a line joining the second upper rear mounting point and the first lower front mounting point. The design includes a seat, a wheel, and pedals, and the frame is configured to pivot about the axis in response to leaning by the user. Handlebars may be provided that enable force application and enhance the leaning or pivoting in the bicycle riding simulation experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington
  • Publication number: 20090048076
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren