Patents by Inventor Ron Power

Ron Power 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: 8702336
    Abstract: An adjustable assembly for a bicycle includes a first support having an interior surface and a second support slidably positioned within at least a portion of the first support. One of the first support and the second support is adapted to attach to a first bicycle portion, and the other of the first support and the second support is adapted to attach to a second bicycle portion. Further, the second support comprises an expansion portion configured to be moved between an expanded position and a retracted position. The expansion portion is configured to engage the interior surface of the first support when the expansion portion is in an expanded position. In addition, the first support is configured to be selectively moved relative to the second support when the expansion portion is permitted to assume a retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael McAndrews, Ron Powers
  • Patent number: 8328454
    Abstract: An adjustable assembly for a bicycle includes a first support having an interior surface and a second support slidably positioned within at least a portion of the first support. One of the first support and the second support is adapted to attach to a first bicycle portion, and the other of the first support and the second support is adapted to attach to a second bicycle portion. Further, the second support comprises an expansion portion configured to be moved between an expanded position and a retracted position. The expansion portion is configured to engage the interior surface of the first support when the expansion portion is in an expanded position. In addition, the first support is configured to be selectively moved relative to the second support when the expansion portion is permitted to assume a retracted position. In some embodiments, the first bicycle portion comprises a bicycle frame and the second bicycle portion comprises a bicycle saddle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael McAndrews, Ron Powers
  • Publication number: 20120228906
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, an adjustable assembly for a bicycle comprises a first support and a second support slidably positioned within at least a portion of the first support, such that one of the first support and the second support is adapted to attach to a first bicycle portion and the other of the first support and the second support is adapted to attach to a second bicycle portion. In some embodiments, the second support comprises an expansion portion configured to be selectively moved between an expanded position and a retracted position. In one embodiment, the expansion portion is configured to contact and engage at least one portion of the first support when the expansion portion is in an expanded position, and the first support is configured to be selectively moved relative to the second support when the expansion portion is permitted to assume a retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael McAndrews, Ron Powers
  • Publication number: 20120091683
    Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle fork. The bicycle fork can have a steer tube, a leg, and a crown. The bicycle fork can also include adhesive used to connect the leg to the crown. A method of manufacturing an assembly for a bicycle can include applying adhesive, to bond metal on metal, to at least one of the leg and the crown, inserting a part of the leg into a part of the crown, the parts forming a slip fit, and curing the adhesive. A similar method can also be used to attach the steer tube to the crown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael McAndrews, Ron Powers, Brian Emery Lampman
  • Publication number: 20090324327
    Abstract: An adjustable assembly for a bicycle includes a first support having an interior surface and a second support slidably positioned within at least a portion of the first support. One of the first support and the second support is adapted to attach to a first bicycle portion, and the other of the first support and the second support is adapted to attach to a second bicycle portion. Further, the second support comprises an expansion portion configured to be moved between an expanded position and a retracted position. The expansion portion is configured to engage the interior surface of the first support when the expansion portion is in an expanded position. In addition, the first support is configured to be selectively moved relative to the second support when the expansion portion is permitted to assume a retracted position. In some embodiments, the first bicycle portion comprises a bicycle frame and the second bicycle portion comprises a bicycle saddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael McAndrews, Ron Powers
  • Patent number: 6385888
    Abstract: An improved trigger mechanism for a single action revolver. The device features a pawl which rotationally mounts upon a hammer having a firing position in which a hammer is cocked, and having an at rest position in which the hammer is biased against the revolver frame. The pawl has an engagement end which cooperatively engages and rotates an indexing ratchet of a rotating cylinder at a first end. A means for disengagement of the engagement end of the pawl from cooperative engagement with the indexing ratchet when hammer is in said at rest position is provided by a second section extending from an axis pin providing a mount for the pawl on the trigger hammer. A cam end having a length determined to provide operative contact with an interior wall surface of a shaft formed in said revolver causes a rotation of the pawl upon the axis pin thereby laterally translating said engagement end out of operative engagement with the cylinder ratchet when the hammer is rotated to said resting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventor: Ron Power
  • Patent number: D458333
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Inventor: Ron Power