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).

  • Patent number: 11964730
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Kristi Lin, Paul Feuerstein, Alexander Kon-I Ho
  • Patent number: 11610474
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Jochen Bierwerth, Paul Feuerstein, Ming Hsun Wu
  • Publication number: 20220371688
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Kristi Lin, Paul Feuerstein, Alexander Kon-I Ho
  • Patent number: 10981625
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Brown, Paul Feuerstein, David Reyes
  • Patent number: 10919593
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: Paul A. Feuerstein
  • Patent number: 10894574
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Brown, Paul Feuerstein
  • Publication number: 20210001951
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: JOCHEN BIERWERTH, PAUL FEUERSTEIN, MING HSUN WU
  • Patent number: 10807675
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Jochen Bierwerth, Paul Feuerstein, Ming Hsun Wu
  • Patent number: 10513311
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Jochen Bierwerth, Paul Feuerstein
  • Publication number: 20190382074
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: JOCHEN BIERWERTH, PAUL FEUERSTEIN, MING HSUN WU
  • Publication number: 20190382081
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: JOCHEN BIERWERTH, PAUL FEUERSTEIN
  • Patent number: 10293884
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Feuerstein, Andrew Schumacher, Joshua Brown
  • Publication number: 20190100279
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: JOSHUA BROWN, PAUL FEUERSTEIN
  • Publication number: 20190100280
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: JOSHUA BROWN, PAUL FEUERSTEIN, DAVID REYES
  • Publication number: 20180043956
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: PAUL A. FEUERSTEIN
  • Patent number: 9821871
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: Paul A. Feuerstein
  • Patent number: 9809274
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Charles E. Dunlap, Paul Feuerstein
  • Publication number: 20170050701
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Feuerstein, Andrew Schumacher, Joshua Brown
  • Publication number: 20170036734
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Charles E. Dunlap, Paul Feuerstein
  • Publication number: 20170015377
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventor: PAUL A. FEUERSTEIN