Patents by Inventor Kimberly M. Lytle

Kimberly M. Lytle 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).

  • Bicycle training aid with dynamically deployable balancing features
    Patent number: 7556277
    Abstract: A bicycle training aid has dynamically deployable balancing mechanisms that are used when teaching a child to ride a bicycle. The balancing mechanisms can be in the form of deployable training wheels that are actuated when the child becomes unstable on the bicycle. One mechanism for deploying the balancing mechanisms is a remote control, held by an adult supervisor, who can remotely deploy the balancing mechanisms when the adult observes that the child may be losing his or her balance. Alternatively, a pressure sensor may be used to sense when the child's foot comes off a pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventor: Kimberly M. Lytle
  • Bicycle training aid with dynamically deployable balancing features
    Publication number: 20080029994
    Abstract: A bicycle training aid has dynamically deployable balancing mechanisms that are used when teaching a child to ride a bicycle. The balancing mechanisms can be in the form of deployable training wheels that are actuated when the child becomes unstable on the bicycle. One mechanism for deploying the balancing mechanisms is a remote control, held by an adult supervisor, who can remotely deploy the balancing mechanisms when the adult observes that the child may be losing his or her balance. Alternatively, a pressure sensor may be used to sense when the child's foot comes off a pedal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Kimberly M. Lytle