Patents by Inventor Rajiv Arvindakshan Menon

Rajiv Arvindakshan Menon 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).

  • Publication number: 20030217615
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a handlebar safety device which attaches to a handlebar. The handlebar safety device comprises a sleeve which is received over the handlebar. A bias member retainer housing is coupled to one end of the sleeve and an end cap is coupled to the other end of the sleeve. A bias member biases the bias member retainer housing from the end cap. Upon impact of the rider with the handlebar safety device, the bias member compresses and absorbs energy generated by impact of the rider. If the impact force is greater than a predetermined amount, the bias member retainer housing can fail or break to prevent the bias member from rebounding into the rider. For example, the frame can be a bicycle frame or a frame for other forms of personal transportation and toys that are pushed or ridden.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Rajiv Arvindakshan Menon, Kristy Bittenbender Arbogast, Flaura Koplin Winston