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).

  • Publication number: 20130341886
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Patent number: 8555609
    Abstract: A chain tool can be used to assemble or disassemble links on a chain, in particular a bicycle chain. The chain tool can be shaped and sized to be received within a component of a bicycle. For example, the chain tool can be received into a steerer tube at the head tube of the bicycle. The chain tool can also serve as a part of a headset, such as being a top cap of the headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Colin Alexander Davis Daw
  • Publication number: 20130263568
    Abstract: A chain tool can be used to assemble or disassemble links on a chain, in particular a bicycle chain. The chain tool can be shaped and sized to be received within a component of a bicycle. For example, the chain tool can be received into a steerer tube at the head tube of the bicycle. The chain tool can also serve as a part of a headset, such as being a top cap of the headset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Colin Alexander Davis Daw
  • Patent number: 8459680
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Patent number: 8459681
    Abstract: A bicycle having a frame, two wheels, handlebars, a longitudinal housing (e.g., cable housing or hydraulic hose) defining radial and axial directions, and a housing guide securing the housing to the frame. The housing guide includes a base member and a clamp member. The base member has a base surface secured to the frame and defining a passage in which the housing is positioned, and the clamp member cooperates with the base member to secure the housing in both radial and axial directions. Preferably, the base member comprises first and second guide arms (e.g., opposed hooks) spaced by a gap and wrapped around the housing, and the clamp member is positioned in the gap. The clamp member can include a collar and a fastener that tightens the collar onto the housing. The collar can include an opening and a slot that facilitates inserting the housing into the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Publication number: 20120299268
    Abstract: A bicycle frame can have a main frame, a sub-frame and a shock. The sub-frame can move in relation to the main frame and the shock can be used to regulate that relationship. A linkage connected to the main frame, sub-frame and shock can also be used to regulate the relationships and control the rotation. The shock can further have a pair of extension arms which connect to the linkage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Jan Talavasek
  • Publication number: 20120291590
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Patent number: 8167327
    Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame that can have a head tube, a top tube and a down tube. The top tube and down tube can be attached to the head tube. The head tube can include at least one ledge configured to fit inside either of the top and down tubes. The top of the top tube and/or the bottom of the down tube can be substantially flush with the top of the head tube or bottom of the head tube, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Publication number: 20120074666
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Publication number: 20110278816
    Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame that can have a head tube, a top tube and a down tube. The top tube and down tube can be attached to the head tube. The head tube can include at least one ledge configured to fit inside either of the top and down tubes. The top of the top tube and/or the bottom of the down tube can be substantially flush with the top of the head tube or bottom of the head tube, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Publication number: 20110248468
    Abstract: A bicycle having a frame, two wheels, handlebars, a longitudinal housing (e.g., cable housing or hydraulic hose) defining radial and axial directions, and a housing guide securing the housing to the frame. The housing guide includes a base member and a clamp member. The base member has a base surface secured to the frame and defining a passage in which the housing is positioned, and the clamp member cooperates with the base member to secure the housing in both radial and axial directions. Preferably, the base member comprises first and second guide arms (e.g., opposed hooks) spaced by a gap and wrapped around the housing, and the clamp member is positioned in the gap. The clamp member can include a collar and a fastener that tightens the collar onto the housing. The collar can include an opening and a slot that facilitates inserting the housing into the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Patent number: 8006993
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Patent number: 7963541
    Abstract: A bicycle assembly can have a main frame, a sub-frame, a main shock section, an extension section, and a fastener. The sub-frame can move in relation to the main frame and the main shock section can be used to regulate that relationship. The extension section can have a receiving portion, wherein an end of the main shock section can fit into the receiving portion. The fastener can be used to secure the main shock section within the receiving portion of the extension section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Patent number: 7938425
    Abstract: A bicycle frame can have a main frame, a sub-frame and a shock. The sub-frame can move in relation to the main frame and the shock can be used to regulate that relationship. A linkage can also be used to regulate the relationships and control the rotation. The shock can further have a pair of extension arms to span a seat tube which is part of the main frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Patent number: 7891688
    Abstract: A bicycle frame assembly includes an articulating linkage mounting arrangement that fixedly couples one or more lever arms to a rotatable axle. A preferred embodiment includes at least one lever arm, and preferably a pair of lever arms. The lever arm or arms are fixedly coupled to an axle by a fastener having a fastener axis that is eccentric to, or offset from, the axis of rotation of the axle. Accordingly, relative rotation of the lever arm and axle is prevented such that the axle and lever arm rotate together as a unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Publication number: 20100327555
    Abstract: A bicycle frame can have a main frame, a sub-frame and a shock. The sub-frame can move in relation to the main frame and the shock can be used to regulate that relationship. A linkage can also be used to regulate the relationships and control the rotation. The shock can further have a pair of extension arms to span a seat tube which is part of the main frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Publication number: 20100327556
    Abstract: A bicycle assembly can have a main frame, a sub-frame, a main shock section, an extension section, and a fastener. The sub-frame can move in relation to the main frame and the main shock section can be used to regulate that relationship. The extension section can have a receiving portion, wherein an end of the main shock section can fit into the receiving portion. The fastener can be used to secure the main shock section within the receiving portion of the extension section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Publication number: 20100225089
    Abstract: A bicycle frame assembly includes an articulating linkage mounting arrangement that fixedly couples one or more lever arms to a rotatable axle. A preferred embodiment includes at least one lever arm, and preferably a pair of lever arms. The lever arm or arms are fixedly coupled to an axle by a fastener having a fastener axis that is eccentric to, or offset from, the axis of rotation of the axle. Accordingly, relative rotation of the lever arm and axle is prevented such that the axle and lever arm rotate together as a unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Patent number: 7506528
    Abstract: A head tube for a bicycle frame that accommodates oversized frame tubing and the use of a standard sized head set. Preferably, the head tube includes a body defining a pair of lateral extensions that cooperate with the body to define an outer surface configured to receive at least a portion of a frame tube. In addition, preferably, the head tube defines a wall thickness that is thicker at the bottom of the head tube than the thickness at the top of the head tube. In addition, preferably, the wall thickness is greater at both of the top and the bottom of the head tube than the wall thickness of the middle of the head tube. Preferably, in at least a portion of the head tube, the wall thickness is thicker in a forward side than the thickness in a rearward side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
  • Patent number: D593457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Talavasek, Jason L. Chamberlain