Patents by Inventor Paul Feuerstein
Paul Feuerstein 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: 11964730Abstract: A coordinator device for a bicycle includes a processor configured to receive a signal generated in response to user input at an input element from a controller device. The signal includes data identifying a device type and data identifying the input element. The coordinator device includes a memory configured to store the data identifying the device type and the data identifying the input element. The processor is configured to generate a notification based on the received signal, transmit the generated notification to the mobile device, and in response to the transmission of the generated notification, receive a request for data related to the received signal from the mobile device. The processor is further configured, in response to the request, to transmit the stored data to the mobile device, such that an association of the controller device with the representation of the controller device is identifiable within the GUI at the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Kristi Lin, Paul Feuerstein, Alexander Kon-I Ho
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Patent number: 11610474Abstract: An integrated bicycle control device has a handlebar portion of a bicycle handlebar assembly. The handlebar portion has a body with a gripping portion adjacent a distal end of the body and a transition portion spaced from the gripping portion. A compartment may be formed in the transition portion and an opening in the body may permit access to the compartment. An actuator is disposed near the distal end of the gripping portion. A control element and/or other elements or circuitry may be disposed within the compartment. The control device may include integrated accessory attachment structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Jochen Bierwerth, Paul Feuerstein, Ming Hsun Wu
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Publication number: 20220371688Abstract: A coordinator device for a bicycle includes a processor configured to receive a signal generated in response to user input at an input element from a controller device. The signal includes data identifying a device type and data identifying the input element. The coordinator device includes a memory configured to store the data identifying the device type and the data identifying the input element. The processor is configured to generate a notification based on the received signal, transmit the generated notification to the mobile device, and in response to the transmission of the generated notification, receive a request for data related to the received signal from the mobile device. The processor is further configured, in response to the request, to transmit the stored data to the mobile device, such that an association of the controller device with the representation of the controller device is identifiable within the GUI at the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: Kristi Lin, Paul Feuerstein, Alexander Kon-I Ho
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Patent number: 10981625Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur or gear changer may include a mounting portion mountable to a bicycle frame, an electrical portion attached to the mounting portion and including power supply alignment and attachment features, and an electrical cable electrically connected to the electrical portion and electrically connectable to a printed circuit board (PCB) of a movable member movably coupleable to the mounting portion. The mounting portion and the electrical portion may be formed of different materials.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Joshua Brown, Paul Feuerstein, David Reyes
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Patent number: 10919593Abstract: A grip cover for a bicycle control device includes a high durometer portion that is configured to engage the bicycle control device to maintain the grip cover in contact with the bicycle control device. The grip cover further includes a low durometer portion that is connected to the high durometer portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventor: Paul A. Feuerstein
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Patent number: 10894574Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur includes a base member having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the base member is mountable to a bicycle frame, and the second portion of the base member is attached to the first portion of the base member and includes at least a portion of a power supply attachment. The bicycle rear derailleur also includes a movable member movably coupled to the first portion of the base member and electrically connected to the second portion of the base member. The bicycle rear derailleur includes a chain guide assembly rotatably connected to the movable member.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2017Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Joshua Brown, Paul Feuerstein
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Publication number: 20210001951Abstract: An integrated bicycle control device has a handlebar portion of a bicycle handlebar assembly. The handlebar portion has a body with a gripping portion adjacent a distal end of the body and a transition portion spaced from the gripping portion. A compartment may be formed in the transition portion and an opening in the body may permit access to the compartment. An actuator is disposed near the distal end of the gripping portion. A control element and/or other elements or circuitry may be disposed within the compartment. The control device may include integrated accessory attachment structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: JOCHEN BIERWERTH, PAUL FEUERSTEIN, MING HSUN WU
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Patent number: 10807675Abstract: An integrated bicycle control device has a handlebar portion of a bicycle handlebar assembly. The handlebar portion has a body with a gripping portion adjacent a distal end of the body and a transition portion spaced from the gripping portion. A compartment may be formed in the transition portion and an opening in the body may permit access to the compartment. An actuator is disposed near the distal end of the gripping portion. A control element and/or other elements or circuitry may be disposed within the compartment. The control device may include integrated accessory attachment structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Jochen Bierwerth, Paul Feuerstein, Ming Hsun Wu
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Patent number: 10513311Abstract: An integrated bicycle control device has a handlebar portion of a bicycle handlebar assembly. The handlebar portion has a body with a gripping portion adjacent a distal end of the body and a transition portion spaced from the gripping portion. A compartment may be formed in the transition portion and an opening in the body may permit access to the compartment. An actuator is disposed near the distal end of the gripping portion. A control element and/or other elements or circuitry may be disposed within the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Jochen Bierwerth, Paul Feuerstein
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Publication number: 20190382074Abstract: An integrated bicycle control device has a handlebar portion of a bicycle handlebar assembly. The handlebar portion has a body with a gripping portion adjacent a distal end of the body and a transition portion spaced from the gripping portion. A compartment may be formed in the transition portion and an opening in the body may permit access to the compartment. An actuator is disposed near the distal end of the gripping portion. A control element and/or other elements or circuitry may be disposed within the compartment. The control device may include integrated accessory attachment structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: JOCHEN BIERWERTH, PAUL FEUERSTEIN, MING HSUN WU
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Publication number: 20190382081Abstract: An integrated bicycle control device has a handlebar portion of a bicycle handlebar assembly. The handlebar portion has a body with a gripping portion adjacent a distal end of the body and a transition portion spaced from the gripping portion. A compartment may be formed in the transition portion and an opening in the body may permit access to the compartment. An actuator is disposed near the distal end of the gripping portion. A control element and/or other elements or circuitry may be disposed within the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: JOCHEN BIERWERTH, PAUL FEUERSTEIN
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Patent number: 10293884Abstract: A control device may be configured so as to be integrated, or coupled, with a bicycle to control bicycle components. The control device may also be integrated with other control devices and system components to control bicycle components. The control device may interface with electromechanically controlled bicycle components so as to trigger an action when actuated. The control device may be dimensioned so as to have a mating surface contoured to matingly engage with a mounting surface of a bicycle, such as on a handlebar. The control, device may also be dimensioned so as to have a compact and/or concealed appearance aided by a low profile relative to the bicycle mounting surface selected for the control device. The control device may be configured such that the control device is protected from actuation from unintended or other user inputs.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Paul Feuerstein, Andrew Schumacher, Joshua Brown
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Publication number: 20190100279Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur includes a base member having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the base member is mountable to a bicycle frame, and the second portion of the base member is attached to the first portion of the base member and includes at least a portion of a power supply attachment. The bicycle rear derailleur also includes a movable member movably coupled to the first portion of the base member and electrically connected to the second portion of the base member. The bicycle rear derailleur includes a chain guide assembly rotatably connected to the movable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: JOSHUA BROWN, PAUL FEUERSTEIN
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Publication number: 20190100280Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur or gear changer may include a mounting portion mountable to a bicycle frame, an electrical portion attached to the mounting portion and including power supply alignment and attachment features, and an electrical cable electrically connected to the electrical portion and electrically connectable to a printed circuit board (PCB) of a movable member movably coupleable to the mounting portion. The mounting portion and the electrical portion may be formed of different materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: JOSHUA BROWN, PAUL FEUERSTEIN, DAVID REYES
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Publication number: 20180043956Abstract: A grip cover for a bicycle control device includes a high durometer portion that is configured to engage the bicycle control device to maintain the grip cover in contact with the bicycle control device. The grip cover further includes a low durometer portion that is connected to the high durometer portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventor: PAUL A. FEUERSTEIN
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Patent number: 9821871Abstract: A grip cover for a bicycle control device includes a high durometer portion that is configured to engage the bicycle control device to maintain the grip cover in contact with the bicycle control device. The grip cover further includes a low durometer portion that is connected to the high durometer portion. The low durometer portion is configured to be tensioned by the high durometer portion when the grip cover is installed on the bicycle control device.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventor: Paul A. Feuerstein
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Patent number: 9809274Abstract: A hydraulic brake mechanism is mountable to a bicycle handlebar. The hydraulic brake mechanism includes a housing having a base portion and an extension portion, the base portion including first and second ends, the base portion including a handlebar clamp at the first end, the base portion extending generally horizontally and the extension portion extending forwardly of the base portion at the second end and angled generally upwardly from the base portion when the hydraulic brake mechanism is mounted to the bicycle handlebar, the housing sized and shaped to be grasped by a user's hand, the housing having a fluid outlet port in the extension portion. The hydraulic brake mechanism may include a fluid line attached to the fluid outlet port and disposed in a groove formed along a length of the extension portion and the base portion of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Charles E. Dunlap, Paul Feuerstein
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Publication number: 20170050701Abstract: A control device may be configured so as to be integrated, or coupled, with a bicycle to control bicycle components. The control device may also be integrated with other control devices and system components to control bicycle components. The control device may interface with electromechanically controlled bicycle components so as to trigger an action when actuated. The control device may be dimensioned so as to have a mating surface contoured to matingly engage with a mounting surface of a bicycle, such as on a handlebar. The control, device may also be dimensioned so as to have a compact and/or concealed appearance aided by a low profile relative to the bicycle mounting surface selected for the control device. The control device may be configured such that the control device is protected from, actuation from unintended or other user inputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Paul Feuerstein, Andrew Schumacher, Joshua Brown
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Publication number: 20170036734Abstract: A hydraulic brake mechanism is mountable to a bicycle handlebar. The hydraulic brake mechanism includes a housing having a base portion and an extension portion, the base portion including first and second ends, the base portion including a handlebar clamp at the first end, the base portion extending generally horizontally and the extension portion extending forwardly of the base portion at the second end and angled generally upwardly from the base portion when the hydraulic brake mechanism is mounted to the bicycle handlebar, the housing sized and shaped to be grasped by a user's hand, the housing having a fluid outlet port in the extension portion. The hydraulic brake mechanism may include a fluid line attached to the fluid outlet port and disposed in a groove formed along a length of the extension portion and the base portion of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Charles E. Dunlap, Paul Feuerstein
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Publication number: 20170015377Abstract: A grip cover for a bicycle control device includes a high durometer portion that is configured to engage the bicycle control device to maintain the grip cover in contact with the bicycle control device. The grip cover further includes a low durometer portion that is connected to the high durometer portion. The low durometer portion is configured to be tensioned by the high durometer portion when the grip cover is installed on the bicycle control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventor: PAUL A. FEUERSTEIN