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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Publication number: 20130341886Abstract: 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: June 6, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 8555609Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Colin Alexander Davis Daw
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Publication number: 20130263568Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Colin Alexander Davis Daw
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Patent number: 8459680Abstract: 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 26, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 8459681Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Publication number: 20120299268Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Jan Talavasek
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Publication number: 20120291590Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 8167327Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Publication number: 20120074666Abstract: 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 26, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Publication number: 20110278816Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Publication number: 20110248468Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 8006993Abstract: 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: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 7963541Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 7938425Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 7891688Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Publication number: 20100327555Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Publication number: 20100327556Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Publication number: 20100225089Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: 7506528Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 3, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Jason L. Chamberlain
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Patent number: D593457Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventors: Jan Talavasek, Jason L. Chamberlain