Patents by Inventor Linda Ellen Young

Linda Ellen Young 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).

  • Anti-theft locking device
    Patent number: 5863166
    Abstract: A device for locking bicycle components to the bicycle frame comprises a threaded bolt with a corresponding nut having a rotatable casing surrounding the outer surface thereof and a key for engaging the nut. The key and the end face of the nut have at least one spigot and at least one hole such that the spigots of each fit into the holes of the other. When so engaged, the key is capable of turning the nut. The key preferably includes leverage arms for aiding the turning of the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Pinhead Components Inc.
    Inventor: Linda Ellen Young