Patents by Inventor Jason L. Chamberlain
Jason L. Chamberlain 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).
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Patent number: 11420707Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame having a main frame and a sub-frame, and a shock absorber assembly. The shock absorber assembly can comprise a shock absorber and an extension body. The sub-frame can rotate in relation to the main frame and the shock absorber assembly can be used to regulate that relationship. An eccentric insert positioned functionally between the shock absorber and extension body can be used to modify the overall length of the shock absorber assembly to beneficially alter the geometry of the bicycle frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Jason McDonald
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Publication number: 20210078669Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame having a main frame and a sub-frame, and a shock absorber assembly. The shock absorber assembly can comprise a shock absorber and an extension body. The sub-frame can rotate in relation to the main frame and the shock absorber assembly can be used to regulate that relationship. An eccentric insert positioned functionally between the shock absorber and extension body can be used to modify the overall length of the shock absorber assembly to beneficially alter the geometry of the bicycle frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Jason McDonald
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Patent number: 10850799Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame having a main frame and a sub-frame, and a shock absorber assembly. The shock absorber assembly can comprise a shock absorber and an extension body. The sub-frame can rotate in relation to the main frame and the shock absorber assembly can be used to regulate that relationship. An eccentric insert positioned functionally between the shock absorber and extension body can be used to modify the overall length of the shock absorber assembly to beneficially alter the geometry of the bicycle frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Jason McDonald
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Patent number: 10850796Abstract: A bicycle comprises a front wheel; a rear wheel; a frame comprising a main frame portion and an articulating frame portion, the articulating frame portion comprising: a lower arm pivotally supported at a first axis by the main frame portion; an upper frame link pivotally supported at a second axis by the main frame portion; an upper arm pivotally coupled to the upper frame link at a third axis; an upper shock link pivotally coupled to the upper frame link and the upper arm at the third axis; and a lower shock link pivotally coupled to the main frame portion and the lower arm at the first axis; and a shock absorber having a first end pivotally supported at a fourth axis by the main frame portion, and a second end pivotally supported at a fifth axis by the upper shock link and the lower shock link.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Brian D. Robinson, Etienne Warnery, Jeffrey K. Bowers
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Publication number: 20190308688Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame having a main frame and a sub-frame, and a shock absorber assembly. The shock absorber assembly can comprise a shock absorber and an extension body. The sub-frame can rotate in relation to the main frame and the shock absorber assembly can be used to regulate that relationship. An eccentric insert positioned functionally between the shock absorber and extension body can be used to modify the overall length of the shock absorber assembly to beneficially alter the geometry of the bicycle frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Jason McDonald
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Publication number: 20190300096Abstract: A bicycle comprises a front wheel; a rear wheel; a frame comprising a main frame portion and an articulating frame portion, the articulating frame portion comprising: a lower arm pivotally supported at a first axis by the main frame portion; an upper frame link pivotally supported at a second axis by the main frame portion; an upper arm pivotally coupled to the upper frame link at a third axis; an upper shock link pivotally coupled to the upper frame link and the upper arm at the third axis; and a lower shock link pivotally coupled to the main frame portion and the lower arm at the first axis; and a shock absorber having a first end pivotally supported at a fourth axis by the main frame portion, and a second end pivotally supported at a fifth axis by the upper shock link and the lower shock link.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2018Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Brian D. Robinson, Etienne Warnery, Jeffrey K. Bowers
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Patent number: 9751582Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a main frame having a bottom bracket area to receive a bottom bracket. The bottom bracket area can be made of carbon fiber with one or more embedded seat blanks to serve as bearing surfaces within the bottom bracket area. The disks may be machined to a high tolerance to receive a bottom bracket.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Robb H. Jankura, Brian Daniel Robinson, Bradley L. Paquin
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Publication number: 20160288856Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a main frame having a bottom bracket area to receive a bottom bracket. The bottom bracket area can be made of carbon fiber with one or more embedded seat blanks to serve as bearing surfaces within the bottom bracket area. The disks may be machined to a high tolerance to receive a bottom bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Robb H. Jankura, Brian Daniel Robinson, Bradley L. Paquin
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Publication number: 20160214433Abstract: A bicycle hub assembly having a rotational axis and comprising a sidewall defining first and second ends, a connector body coupled to the sidewall first end, and a first flange extending radially outward and axially away from an outer surface of the sidewall at the sidewall first end such that the first flange axially overlaps with a portion of the connector body. The hub assembly can further comprise a second flange extending radially outwardly from an outer surface of the sidewall at the second end, wherein the first flange projects radially farther away from the sidewall than the second flange. In one embodiment, the first flange at least partially defines a concave receptacle that houses at least a portion of the connector body. In this embodiment, the hub assembly can further comprise an adapter body positioned around the connector body and at least partially in the concave receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 9376156Abstract: A bicycle including front and rear wheels and a frame supported by the front and rear wheels. The rear wheel defines a central plane of the bicycle. The frame includes a main frame and a rear frame that is movable relative to the main frame. The main frame has a seat support with an offset portion that is offset from the central plane. The bicycle also includes a seat supported by the seat support, and a suspension unit coupled between the rear frame and the main frame to inhibit relative movement between the rear frame and the main frame. The suspension unit is positioned with the offset portion of the seat support laterally aligned with a first side of the suspension unit, and a second side of the suspension unit opposite the first side is not laterally aligned with the seat support.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 9334011Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame that can have a main frame, a sub-frame and a shock absorber. The sub-frame can move in relation to the main frame and the shock can be used to regulate that relationship. A extension body can be used to establish a rear pivot point of the shock absorber. In some embodiments, the extension body can also be used to adjust the length of the combined shock absorber and extension body.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 9315229Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a main frame having a bottom bracket area to receive a bottom bracket. The bottom bracket area can be made of carbon fiber with one or more embedded seat blanks to serve as bearing surfaces within the bottom bracket area. The disks may be machined to a high tolerance to receive a bottom bracket.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: SPEACIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Robb H. Jankura, Brian Daniel Robinson, Bradley L. Paquin
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Publication number: 20150291242Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a main frame having a bottom bracket area to receive a bottom bracket. The bottom bracket area can be made of carbon fiber with one or more embedded seat blanks to serve as bearing surfaces within the bottom bracket area. The disks may be machined to a high tolerance to receive a bottom bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2014Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Robb H. Jankura, Brian Daniel Robinson, Bradley L. Paquin
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Publication number: 20150137477Abstract: A bicycle including front and rear wheels and a frame supported by the front and rear wheels. The rear wheel defines a central plane of the bicycle. The frame includes a main frame and a rear frame that is movable relative to the main frame. The main frame has a seat support with an offset portion that is offset from the central plane. The bicycle also includes a seat supported by the seat support, and a suspension unit coupled between the rear frame and the main frame to inhibit relative movement between the rear frame and the main frame. The suspension unit is positioned with the offset portion of the seat support laterally aligned with a first side of the suspension unit, and a second side of the suspension unit opposite the first side is not laterally aligned with the seat support.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Publication number: 20150028561Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame that can have a main frame, a sub-frame and a shock absorber. The sub-frame can move in relation to the main frame and the shock can be used to regulate that relationship. A extension body can be used to establish a rear pivot point of the shock absorber. In some embodiments, the extension body can also be used to adjust the length of the combined shock absorber and extension body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 8801023Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame that can have a main frame, a sub-frame and a shock absorber. The sub-frame can move in relation to the main frame and the shock can be used to regulate that relationship. A extension body can be used to establish a rear pivot point of the shock absorber. In some embodiments, the extension body can also be used to adjust the length of the combined shock absorber and extension body.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 8770608Abstract: A bicycle including a bicycle frame that has a main frame and a rear frame coupled to the main frame for pivotal movement about a pivot axis, and a derailleur mount that is coupled to the bicycle frame. The derailleur mount has a first mounting portion that is concentric with the pivot axis and defining a plane, a second mounting portion that is secured to the rear frame at a location spaced laterally from the plane, and a support portion. A derailleur is attached to the support portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 8714052Abstract: A bicycle pedal can include a pedal body configured to rotate about a spindle. The pedal can also include one or more bearing systems to reduce friction between the pedal body and the spindle. The spindle can act as the inner bearing race for one or more of the bearing systems. A bearing body can act as the outer bearing race for one or more of the bearing systems.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Publication number: 20140103617Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame that can have a main frame, a sub-frame and a shock absorber. The sub-frame can move in relation to the main frame and the shock can be used to regulate that relationship. A extension body can be used to establish a rear pivot point of the shock absorber. In some embodiments, the extension body can also be used to adjust the length of the combined shock absorber and extension body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 8622411Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame that can have a main frame, a sub-frame and a shock absorber. The sub-frame can move in relation to the main frame and the shock can be used to regulate that relationship. A extension body can be used to establish a rear pivot point of the shock absorber. In some embodiments, the extension body can also be used to adjust the length of the combined shock absorber and extension body.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain