Patents by Inventor Richard Peter Matthews

Richard Peter Matthews 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: 8684386
    Abstract: A head tube assembly suitable for a bicycle and comprising an open steerer configuration and cable routing. The head tube assembly comprises a head tube configured to connect with the top tube and down tube of the bicycle. The head tube includes a lower bearing component and an upper bearing component configured to rotatably engage the fork assembly. The fork assembly comprises an external steerer configured to rotate externally to the head tube. The head tube assembly includes an upper steerer section configured to secure the external steerer, and an internal chamber configured with an aperture for receiving one or more cables and being coupled to the top tube or the down tube. The internal chamber includes one or more guide tubes configured to route the cable(s) through the interior portion of the top tube or the down tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventors: Richard Peter Matthews, Robert James Pike
  • Publication number: 20130175782
    Abstract: A head tube assembly suitable for use with a bicycle or similar wheeled vehicle. The head tube assembly comprises a head tube configured for adjoining to a top tube and to a down tube in a bicycle frame. The head tube includes a lower bearing component and an upper bearing component, the lower and upper bearings being configured for rotatably engaging a fork assembly. The fork assembly comprises an external steerer configured to rotate externally to the head tube. The head tube assembly includes an upper steerer section configured to secure the external steerer; and an internal chamber configured with an aperture for receiving one or more cables, and the internal chamber is coupled to the top tube or to the down tube for routing one or more cables through the interior space of the top tube or the down tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: PON BICYCLE HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: RICHARD PETER MATTHEWS, ROBERT JAMES PIKE
  • Publication number: 20130009379
    Abstract: A head tube assembly suitable for a bicycle and comprising an open steerer configuration and cable routing. The head tube assembly comprises a head tube configured to connect with the top tube and down tube of the bicycle. The head tube includes a lower bearing component and an upper bearing component configured to rotatably engage the fork assembly. The fork assembly comprises an external steerer configured to rotate externally to the head tube. The head tube assembly includes an upper steerer section configured to secure the external steerer, and an internal chamber configured with an aperture for receiving one or more cables and being coupled to the top tube or the down tube. The internal chamber includes one or more guide tubes configured to route the cable(s) through the interior portion of the top tube or the down tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: PON BICYCLE HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: RICHARD PETER MATTHEWS, ROBERT JAMES PIKE
  • Publication number: 20090134223
    Abstract: The invention provides a case for holding a single card, with an opening in the front. A card can be inserted into the front opening until flush with the rear wall. Flexible tabs located on the back or sides of the case are deformed by the insertion of the card and this elastic deformation provides the retention force for keeping the card within the case in all orientations and use situations. The case is designed for wallet-sized cards. A clip may be attached to the case for mounting on a car visor, map pocket, or other location either within a vehicle or anywhere else desired. The clip is removable so that another means of attachment, such as hook and loop fasteners, double sided tape, adhesives or any other method may be used to attach the case to any desired location. The case may contain electronics and sensors for reading the card information, via magnetic strip, RFID or other method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Peter Matthews, Todd Paleczny, Michel Georges Quinlan