Patents by Inventor Paul F. Lerch, Jr.

Paul F. Lerch, Jr. 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).

  • Adjustable bicycle stem
    Patent number: 5327798
    Abstract: An adjustable bicycle stem includes a downwardly projecting member adapted for insertion into a conventional receptacle in the frame of the bicycle and an adjustable forwardly projecting member adapted to hold the bicycle handlebar. The downwardly and forwardly projecting members of the bicycle stem are coupled for rotational adjustment of the forwardly projecting member with respect to the downwardly projecting member by providing a toothed adjustment plate and engaging pin arrangement by which the rider may incrementally raise or lower the handlebar, even while riding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Inventor: Paul F. Lerch, Jr.