Patents by Inventor Kevin Wesling
Kevin Wesling 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: 11072203Abstract: Example bicycle sprocket assemblies are described herein. An example sprocket assembly includes a cassette formed by a plurality of sprockets arranged in increasing diameter order from a first end to a second end of the cassette opposite the first end. The cassette has a passageway extending between a first opening in the first end and a second opening in the second end to receive a driver hub. An outboard portion of the passageway is formed between a midpoint of the cassette and the first end of the cassette. The cassette further includes a torque transmitting profile located within the outboard portion of the passageway to interface with the driver hub. The sprocket assembly also includes a bushing to be disposed within the second opening to form a non-torque transmitting interface between the second end of the cassette and the driver hub.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Scott Bots, Kevin Wesling
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Publication number: 20210222770Abstract: A control device wearable by a bicycle rider, the control device including at least one control sensor generating input signals when actuated. A control processor is connected to the at least one control sensor generating control signals responsive to the input signals. A wireless transmitter is in communication with the processor transmitting the control signals and a power source is connected to the shift control processor and the wireless transmitter. The control device may one or more of a control gear changer, one or more suspension component, and other electronically-controllable components or systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventor: KEVIN WESLING
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Publication number: 20210179222Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and electronic monitoring devices are described herein. An example electronic monitoring device includes a housing defining a chamber. The housing is to be coupled to a suspension component. The electronic monitoring device includes a circuit board disposed in the chamber and a sensor electrically coupled to the circuit board. The sensor is to measure a characteristic of the suspension component. The electronic monitoring device also includes a battery holder coupled to the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: MARK SANTURBANE, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
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Patent number: 11027792Abstract: A bicycle control system may be configured to automatically control a bicycle, or components thereof. The bicycle control system may include a system control device configured to provide a simplified shifting system wherein large changes in speed associated with starting and stopping do not require the full attention of the automatic shifting system. The shifting system, or a system control device configured for controlling the shifting system, may be configured to determine when to enter an automatic shifting control mode, establish parameters for the automatic shifting of the automatic shifting control mode, and/or compare detected activities and values of the bicycle to the established parameters.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventor: Kevin Wesling
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Patent number: 11001327Abstract: Example pedal detection devices for bicycles are described herein. An example a pedal detection device includes an electronics module to be disposed in a spindle of a crankset of the bicycle. The electronics module includes a sensor to detect angular velocity and/or position of the spindle, a driver, and an expander wedge movably coupled to the electronics module via the driver. Axial movement of the expander wedge relative to the electronics module causes the expander wedge to expand radially.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Mark Santurbane, Mason Pluimer, Geoff Nichols, Kevin Wesling, Brian Jordan
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Patent number: 10982751Abstract: A control device wearable by a bicycle rider, the control device including at least one control sensor generating input signals when actuated. A control processor is connected to the at least one control sensor generating control signals responsive to the input signals. A wireless transmitter is in communication with the processor transmitting the control signals and a power source is connected to the shift control processor and the wireless transmitter. The control device may one or more of a control gear changer, one or more suspension component, and other electronically-controllable components or systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventor: Kevin Wesling
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Publication number: 20200407004Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and analysis devices are described herein. An example suspension component includes a first tube and a second tube configured in a telescopic arrangement having an interior space, a spring system including a pneumatic chamber containing a mass of a gas forming a pneumatic spring configured to resist compression of the telescopic arrangement, and a suspension component analysis (SCA) device. The SCA device may include a pressure sensor to detect a pressure of the gas in the pneumatic chamber and provide a signal indicative of the detected pressure and circuitry configured to receive the signal. The circuitry and the pressure sensor are at least partially disposed in the interior space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: TREVOR KRUGMAN, JACK GREETIS, JAMES MEYER, KEVIN WESLING
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Patent number: 10875601Abstract: An apparatus for a bicycle includes an intermediate power connector configured for transmitting power between a bicycle component and a power source positioned remote from the bicycle component. The intermediate power connector has a coupling portion configured for removable attachment to a connecting portion of the bicycle component. The bicycle component can also include a battery having a battery coupling portion configured for removable attachment to the connecting portion of the bicycle component. The battery and the intermediate power connector can be selectively attachable to the bicycle component to provide power thereto.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventor: Kevin Wesling
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Patent number: 10807670Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and analysis devices are described herein. An example suspension component includes a first tube and a second tube configured in a telescopic arrangement having an interior space, a spring system including a pneumatic chamber containing a mass of a gas forming a pneumatic spring configured to resist compression of the telescopic arrangement, and a suspension component analysis (SCA) device. The SCA device may include a pressure sensor to detect a pressure of the gas in the pneumatic chamber and provide a signal indicative of the detected pressure and circuitry configured to receive the signal. The circuitry and the pressure sensor are at least partially disposed in the interior space.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Trevor Krugman, Jack Greetis, James Meyer, Kevin Wesling
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Publication number: 20200262511Abstract: A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: SAGE HAHN, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
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Publication number: 20200262510Abstract: A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: SAGE HAHN, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
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Publication number: 20200262516Abstract: A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: SAGE HAHN, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
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Publication number: 20200262512Abstract: A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to a controller of the bicycle. The controller is configured to instruct an assist motor to activate based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: SAGE HAHN, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
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Patent number: 10746276Abstract: A bicycle chainring, including a generally annular body formed of at least an inner material, the inner material including a first side and a second side opposite the first side and a plurality of teeth disposed about a periphery of the body. At least some of the plurality of teeth are formed of both the inner material and an outer material, the outer material disposed on one or both of the first and second sides, the outer material having a greater wear resistance relative to the inner material and a thickness greater than 0.1 millimeter.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Kevin Wesling, Anthony Medaglia
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Publication number: 20200188757Abstract: A bicycle trainer has a stand, a resistance generating mechanism carried by the stand, and a decoupling hub assembly carried on the stand. The decoupling hub assembly has a torque coupler operably connected to the resistance generating mechanism. The torque coupler has a coupling portion configured to engage a coupling part of a drive body assembly on a bicycle. The coupling portion is exposed to an exterior of the stand engages the drive body assembly, which is rotationally driven by the drive train of the bicycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: JAMES MEYER, CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN, KEVIN WESLING
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Publication number: 20200189689Abstract: An apparatus for a bicycle includes an intermediate power connector configured for transmitting power between a bicycle component and a power source positioned remote from the bicycle component. The intermediate power connector has a coupling portion configured for removable attachment to a connecting portion of the bicycle component. The bicycle component can also include a battery having a battery coupling portion configured for removable attachment to the connecting portion of the bicycle component. The battery and the intermediate power connector can be selectively attachable to the bicycle component to provide power thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventor: KEVIN WESLING
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Publication number: 20200122799Abstract: A fluid device for a bicycle may be provided to vent fluid from a hydraulic chamber of a seating component such as an adjustable seating assembly for a bicycle. The fluid device may be operable to vent a compressible fluid or a mixed combination flow of compressible and non-compressible fluids in a metered volume. The fluid device may recycle fluids preferentially.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING, RAFER CHAMBERS, JESSE JAKOMAIT
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Patent number: 10626935Abstract: A brake rotor has a circumferential brake track disposed about an axis of rotation of the brake rotor. The rotor has an outer peripheral edge circumferentially around the brake rotor. The rotor has two surfaces that face axially outward away from one another and that are on axially opposed sides of the brake rotor. The two surfaces define a thickness therebetween. The rotor has an edge surface facing radially outward on the outer peripheral edge. The rotor has a transition between each of the two surfaces and the edge surface. At least a portion of the edge surface is not perpendicular to the two surfaces in an axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Kevin Wesling, Yenpang Liu, Charles Dunlap
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Publication number: 20200062033Abstract: Example bicycle sprocket assemblies are described herein. An example sprocket assembly includes a cassette formed by a plurality of sprockets arranged in increasing diameter order from a first end to a second end of the cassette opposite the first end. The cassette has a passageway extending between a first opening in the first end and a second opening in the second end to receive a driver hub. An outboard portion of the passageway is formed between a midpoint of the cassette and the first end of the cassette. The cassette further includes a torque transmitting profile located within the outboard portion of the passageway to interface with the driver hub. The sprocket assembly also includes a bushing to be disposed within the second opening to form a non-torque transmitting interface between the second end of the cassette and the driver hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: SCOTT BOTS, KEVIN WESLING
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Patent number: 10549803Abstract: A fluid device for a bicycle may be provided to vent fluid from a hydraulic chamber of a seating component such as an adjustable seating assembly for a bicycle. The fluid device may be operable to vent a compressible fluid or a mixed combination flow of compressible and non-compressible fluids in a metered volume. The fluid device may recycle fluids preferentially.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Christopher Shipman, Brian Jordan, Kevin Wesling, Rafer Chambers, Jesse Jakomait