Patents by Inventor David Huwiler

David Huwiler 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).

  • 3-position battery latching system
    Patent number: 11565769
    Abstract: An ebike includes a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame assembly supported on the front wheel and the rear wheel, a battery, and a battery latching assembly to secure the battery to the frame assembly. The battery latching assembly includes a latch member movable among (1) a secured position in which the latch member is configured to secure the battery in a fully mounted position, (2) an open position in which the latch member is configured to maintain the battery in a partially mounted position, and (3) a released position in which the latch member is configured to release the battery. The battery latching assembly also includes a release member coupled to the latch member and movable among (1) a first position in which the latch member is maintained in the secured position, (2) a second position in which the latch member is maintained in the open position and (3) a third position in which the latch member is maintained in the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Robin François Ramon Lechevallier, Rudy Megevand, Marco Werner Sondereger, David Huwiler, Daniel Draffehn, Jan Talavasek
  • 3-POSITION BATTERY LATCHING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220185428
    Abstract: An ebike includes a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame assembly supported on the front wheel and the rear wheel, a battery, and a battery latching assembly to secure the battery to the frame assembly. The battery latching assembly includes a latch member movable among (1) a secured position in which the latch member is configured to secure the battery in a fully mounted position, (2) an open position in which the latch member is configured to maintain the battery in a partially mounted position, and (3) a released position in which the latch member is configured to release the battery. The battery latching assembly also includes a release member coupled to the latch member and movable among (1) a first position in which the latch member is maintained in the secured position, (2) a second position in which the latch member is maintained in the open position and (3) a third position in which the latch member is maintained in the release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Robin François Ramon Lechevallier, Rudy Megevand, Marco Werner Sondereger, David Huwiler, Daniel Draffehn, Jan Talavasek
  • Steerer tube protector
    Patent number: 11235830
    Abstract: An bicycle includes a frame assembly having a head tube and a fork having a steerer tube mounted for rotation in the head tube. The bicycle further includes wheels supporting the frame assembly, and a component line positioned at least partially in the head tube and between the head tube and the steerer tube. The bicycle further includes a protector positioned in the head tube and separating the component line from the steerer tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Robin François Ramon Lechevallier, Jan Talavasek, Marco Werner Sonderegger, David Huwiler, Rudy Megevand
  • STEERER TUBE PROTECTOR
    Publication number: 20200398921
    Abstract: An bicycle includes a frame assembly having a head tube and a fork having a steerer tube mounted for rotation in the head tube. The bicycle further includes wheels supporting the frame assembly, and a component line positioned at least partially in the head tube and between the head tube and the steerer tube. The bicycle further includes a protector positioned in the head tube and separating the component line from the steerer tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Robin François Ramon Lechevallier, Jan Talavasek, Marco Werner Sonderegger, David Huwiler, Rudy Megevand