Patents by Inventor David James Bennett

David James Bennett 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).

  • Patent number: 10414459
    Abstract: A stowable steering column for a vehicle comprising a fork steerer tube including a fork; a base coupled to the fork steerer tube; a steering tube slidably received within the base and the fork steerer tube, the steering tube including an upper terminal end and a lower portion; a handlebar assembly coupled to the upper terminal end of the steering tube. The maximum effective length of the steering tube is greater than the effective length of the fork steerer tube and base and the steering tube is slidable into different axial positions relative to the base and fork steerer tube to facilitate different handle bar heights for riding and the steering tube is slidable downwards so that the handlebar assembly approaches the base and substantially all of the steering tube is stowed within or below the fork steerer tube for at least one of transport and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: PT MOTION WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Brent C. Teal, David James Bennett
  • Publication number: 20180065706
    Abstract: A stowable steering column for a vehicle comprising a fork steerer tube including a fork; a base coupled to the fork steerer tube; a steering tube slidably received within the base and the fork steerer tube, the steering tube including an upper terminal end and a lower portion; a handlebar assembly coupled to the upper terminal end of the steering tube. The maximum effective length of the steering tube is greater than the effective length of the fork steerer tube and base and the steering tube is slidable into different axial positions relative to the base and fork steerer tube to facilitate different handle bar heights for riding and the steering tube is slidable downwards so that the handlebar assembly approaches the base and substantially all of the steering tube is stowed within or below the fork steerer tube for at least one of transport and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Brent C. Teal, David James Bennett
  • Patent number: 7532915
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable electronic communication apparatus comprising two folder parts and/or a user-interface having two active modes of operation. The apparatus includes first and second members, with each having a first surface and an opposite second surface, with the user interface being provided at the first surface of the first member and connecting means for movably connecting the first and second members such that, in a first active mode of operation of the user-interface, the first and second members are positioned apart in an open position, and, in a second active mode of operation of the user-interface, the first and second members are positioned together in a first closed position such that the second surface of the first member is closed toward one surface of the other member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David James Bennetts, Richard Verney
  • Patent number: 7404146
    Abstract: There is disclosed an input device including a display for displaying a plurality of icons, and a selector for selecting a displayed icon. At least a portion of the display is an electronic display. The device is adapted such that the selector moves relative to the display between a plurality of positions. At least one position corresponds to a displayed icon. The device further includes a function selection means. A function associated with an icon corresponding to a current position of the selector is selected when the function selection means is enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David James Bennetts, Lawrence Allen Rigge, Paul Robert Smith, Richard Verney