Patents by Inventor Rob Bee

Rob Bee 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: 12385547
    Abstract: Shock absorption assemblies are provided. A shock absorption assembly includes an air shock that has a valve body. An air spring tube defines an air spring chamber. A piston rod extends through the air spring chamber to an oil piston head. An air piston head movably coupled to the piston rod. An oil damper tube is coupled to the piston head and is movable relative to the piston rod and the air spring tube. The shock absorption assembly further includes a mechanical spring disposed radially outward from, and that annularly surrounds, at least a portion of the air shock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: Cane Creek Cycling Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff LaForge, Brandon Blakely, Rob Bee
  • Publication number: 20230175573
    Abstract: Shock absorption assemblies are provided. A shock absorption assembly includes an air shock that has a valve body. An air spring tube defines an air spring chamber. A piston rod extends through the air spring chamber to an oil piston head. An air piston head movably coupled to the piston rod. An oil damper tube is coupled to the piston head and is movable relative to the piston rod and the air spring tube. The shock absorption assembly further includes a mechanical spring disposed radially outward from, and that annularly surrounds, at least a portion of the air shock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Jeff LaForge, Brandon Blakely, Rob Bee