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).

  • Patent number: 11072203
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Bots, Kevin Wesling
  • Publication number: 20210222770
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: KEVIN WESLING
  • Publication number: 20210179222
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: MARK SANTURBANE, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
  • Patent number: 11027792
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Wesling
  • Patent number: 11001327
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Santurbane, Mason Pluimer, Geoff Nichols, Kevin Wesling, Brian Jordan
  • Patent number: 10982751
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Wesling
  • Publication number: 20200407004
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: TREVOR KRUGMAN, JACK GREETIS, JAMES MEYER, KEVIN WESLING
  • Patent number: 10875601
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Wesling
  • Patent number: 10807670
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Trevor Krugman, Jack Greetis, James Meyer, Kevin Wesling
  • Publication number: 20200262511
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: SAGE HAHN, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
  • Publication number: 20200262510
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: SAGE HAHN, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
  • Publication number: 20200262516
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: SAGE HAHN, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
  • Publication number: 20200262512
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: SAGE HAHN, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING
  • Patent number: 10746276
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Wesling, Anthony Medaglia
  • Publication number: 20200188757
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: JAMES MEYER, CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN, KEVIN WESLING
  • Publication number: 20200189689
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: KEVIN WESLING
  • Publication number: 20200122799
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN, BRIAN JORDAN, KEVIN WESLING, RAFER CHAMBERS, JESSE JAKOMAIT
  • Patent number: 10626935
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Wesling, Yenpang Liu, Charles Dunlap
  • Publication number: 20200062033
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: SCOTT BOTS, KEVIN WESLING
  • Patent number: 10549803
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Shipman, Brian Jordan, Kevin Wesling, Rafer Chambers, Jesse Jakomait