Patents by Inventor Georg K. Blaschke

Georg K. Blaschke 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: 7401535
    Abstract: A twistshifter mounted about a handlebar. The twist-shifter includes a housing element which may be fixed to the handlebar and an actuating element which may be rotated about the axis of the handlebar tube a predetermined angle. The actuating element may be fixed axially to the housing element by a locking device having interlocking first and second latching elements. The first latching element is arranged on the housing element. The second latching element that is complementary in shape to the first latching element is arranged on the actuating element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Sram Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Georg K. Blaschke
  • Patent number: 6729203
    Abstract: A shifting device including first and second shift control members, a takeup element, a holding member, and a release member. The takeup element configured for winding and unwinding a tensioned control cable. The first control member is rotatable about a handlebar and configured to rotate the takeup to at least pull or wind the control cable onto the takeup. The second control member is a return-to-neutral member for rotating the takeup to release the. The holding member is rotatable with the takeup and retains the takeup in select angular positions. The release member is operable for disengaging the holding member in response to the actuation or return stroke of the second control member for allowing the takeup to unwind the cable a sufficient amount to enable a single gear shift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: SRAM Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin F. Wesling, Christopher A. Shipman, John D. Cheever, James P. Orrico, Danny R. Smith, Jr., Georg K. Blaschke
  • Publication number: 20030221506
    Abstract: A shifting device including first and second shift control members, a takeup element, a holding member, and a release member. The takeup element configured for winding and unwinding a tensioned control cable. The first control member is rotatable about a handlebar and configured to rotate the takeup to at least pull or wind the control cable onto the takeup. The second control member is a return-to-neutral member for rotating the takeup to release the. The holding member is rotatable with the takeup and retains the takeup in select angular positions. The release member is operable for disengaging the holding member in response to the actuation or return stroke of the second control member for allowing the takeup to unwind the cable a sufficient amount to enable a single gear shift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Kevin F. Wesling, Christopher A. Shipman, John D. Cheever, James P. Orrico, Danny R. Smith, Georg K. Blaschke
  • Publication number: 20030000332
    Abstract: A twistshifter mounted about a handlebar. The twist-shifter includes a housing element which may be fixed to the handlebar and an actuating element which may be rotated about the axis of the handlebar tube a predetermined angle. The actuating element may be fixed axially to the housing element by a locking device having interlocking first and second latching elements. The first latching element is arranged on the housing element. The second latching element that is complementary in shape to the first latching element is arranged on the actuating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Georg K. Blaschke
  • Publication number: 20030000331
    Abstract: A housing for an actuation device for a bicycle gearing system includes at least one housing element and an installation opening. A closure member covers the installation opening. The closure member is integral with the housing element. The combined housing and closure member is particularly advantageous in terms of installation, maintenance, and reliability. It moreover opens up possibilities for cost savings in tool design and production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Georg K. Blaschke