Patents by Inventor Robert Vandermark

Robert Vandermark 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).

  • Customizable carbon frames for bicycles or other vehicles
    Patent number: 7887078
    Abstract: A lightweight vehicle frame, such as a bicycle frame, is disclosed. A first tube, which can be a cured hollow reinforced resin composite tube, is connected to a second part by a tab. The tab is tapered and is affixed to the first tube. The tab is bonded to the second part by an epoxy. The taper of the tab allows the angle at which the parts are connected to be controlled through a wide range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Seven Cycles, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Vandermark
  • Customizable carbon frames for bicycle or other vehicles
    Patent number: 7793959
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lightweight vehicle frame, and the end product frame, are disclosed. A first tube, which can be a cured hollow reinforced resin composite tube, is connected to a second part by a tab. The tab is tapered and is affixed to the first tube. The tab is bonded to the second part by an epoxy. The taper of the tab allows the angle at which the parts are connected to be controlled through a wide range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Seven Cycles, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Vandermark
  • CUSTOMIZABLE CARBON FRAMES FOR BICYCLES OR OTHER VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20090033059
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lightweight vehicle frame, and the end product fame, are disclosed. A first tube, which can be a cured hollow reinforced resin composite tube, is connected to a second part by a tab. The tab is tapered and is affixed to the first tube. The tab is bonded to the second part by an epoxy. The taper of the tab allows the angle at which the parts are connected to be controlled through a wide range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Seven Cycles
    Inventor: Robert Vandermark
  • Customizable carbon frames for bicycle or other vehicles
    Publication number: 20070289136
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lightweight vehicle frame, and the end product fame, are disclosed. A first tube, which can be a cured hollow reinforced resin composite tube, is connected to a second part by a tab. The tab is tapered and is affixed to the first tube. The tab is bonded to the second part by an epoxy. The taper of the tab allows the angle at which the parts are connected to be controlled through a wide range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Vandermark