Patents by Inventor Scott Alan Rice
Scott Alan Rice 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).
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Patent number: 9844715Abstract: An optimal bicycle frame size based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding a dynamic fit unit is determined. A best-fit bicycle frame size that is a closest match to the optimal frame size is determined. At least one of the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's handlebar relative to the bottom bracket, and the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's seat relative to the bottom bracket, is determined. A stem and spacer from a list of available stems and spacers that will best fit between the head tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the handlebar is determined. A seat post from a list of available seat posts that will best fit between the seat tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the seat is determined. A list of the best-fit frame, the best fit stem and spacer, and the best fit seat post, is produced.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Cycling Sports Group, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Kautz, Scott Alan Rice, Jean-Paul Racine, Jason Andrew Clark, Antonio Giannascoli
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Patent number: 9533186Abstract: An optimal bicycle frame size and configuration is determined based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding an adjustable stationary bicycle. An optimal motorcycle and motorcycle configuration is determined based on characteristics of the rider when riding an adjustable stationary motorcycle. A camera system can be used to collect anthropomorphic data about the rider to establish an initial positioning of the components of the adjustable vehicle. The camera system can also be used to collect real-time information about the rider's body positioning so as to cause adjustment of the positioning of the components of the adjustable vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Cycling Sports Group, Inc.Inventors: Morten Kristiansen, Daniel L. Connors, Christopher Kautz, Scott Alan Rice
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Publication number: 20150119203Abstract: An optimal bicycle frame size based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding a dynamic fit unit is determined. A best-fit bicycle frame size that is a closest match to the optimal frame size is determined. At least one of the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's handlebar relative to the bottom bracket, and the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's seat relative to the bottom bracket, is determined. A stem and spacer from a list of available stems and spacers that will best fit between the head tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the handlebar is determined. A seat post from a list of available seat posts that will best fit between the seat tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the seat is determined. A list of the best-fit frame, the best fit stem and spacer, and the best fit seat post, is produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: DOREL HUNGARY KFT LUXEMBOURG BRANCHInventors: Christopher Kautz, Scott Alan Rice, Jean-Paul Racine, Jason Andrew Clark, Antonio Giannascoli
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Patent number: 8950256Abstract: An optimal bicycle frame size based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding a dynamic fit unit is determined. A best-fit bicycle frame size that is a closest match to the optimal frame size is determined. At least one of the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's handlebar relative to the bottom bracket, and the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's seat relative to the bottom bracket, is determined. A stem and spacer from a list of available stems and spacers that will best fit between the head tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the handlebar is determined. A seat post from a list of available seat posts that will best fit between the seat tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the seat is determined. A list of the best-fit frame, the best fit stem and spacer, and the best fit seat post, is produced.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Dorel Hungary KFT Luxembourg BranchInventors: Christopher Kautz, Scott Alan Rice, Jean-Paul Racine, Jason Andrew Clark, Antonio Giannascoli
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Publication number: 20140378280Abstract: An optimal bicycle frame size and configuration is determined based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding an adjustable stationary bicycle. An optimal motorcycle and motorcycle configuration is determined based on characteristics of the rider when riding an adjustable stationary motorcycle. A camera system can be used to collect anthropomorphic data about the rider to establish an initial positioning of the components of the adjustable vehicle. The camera system can also be used to collect real-time information about the rider's body positioning so as to cause adjustment of the positioning of the components of the adjustable vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: Cycling Sports Group, Inc.Inventors: Morten Kristiansen, Daniel L. Connors, Christopher Kautz, Scott Alan Rice
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Publication number: 20140379135Abstract: An optimal configuration is determined based on operational characteristics of an operator when operating an adjustable stationary vehicle. A camera system is used to collect anthropomorphic data about the operator to establish an initial positioning of the components of the adjustable stationary vehicle. The camera system can also be used to collect real-time information about the operator's body positioning so as to cause adjustment of the positioning of the components of the adjustable stationary vehicle while being operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: Cycling Sports Group, Inc.Inventors: Morten Kristiansen, Daniel L. Connors, Christopher Kautz, Scott Alan Rice
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Patent number: 8425945Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for promoting dispersal of, or preventing formation of microbial biofilms, comprising: exposing a biofilm to an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent; treating a surface or medium susceptible to biofilm formation with an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent; incorporating an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent in a surface or medium susceptible to biofilm formation; or inducing the accumulation of one or more reactive oxygen or nitrogen species within microorganisms within said biofilm or capable of forming a biofilm. The invention also relates to methods for maintaining or enhancing or maintaining and enhancing the functioning of a biofilm, comprising exposing a biofilm to at least one nitric oxide scavenger, at least one antioxidant or at least one nitric oxide scavenger and at least one antioxidant.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: NewSouth Innovations Pty LimitedInventors: Nicolas Louis Gabriel Barraud, Jeremy Stephen Webb, Scott Alan Rice
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Publication number: 20090214674Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for promoting dispersal of, or preventing formation of microbial biofilms, comprising: exposing a biofilm to an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent; treating a surface or medium susceptible to biofilm formation with an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent; incorporating an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent in a surface or medium susceptible to biofilm formation; or inducing the accumulation of one or more reactive oxygen or nitrogen species within microorganisms within said biofilm or capable of forming a biofilm. The invention also relates to methods for maintaining or enhancing or maintaining and enhancing the functioning of a biofilm, comprising exposing a biofilm to at least one nitric oxide scavenger, at least one antioxidant or at least one nitric oxide scavenger and at least one antioxidant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2006Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventors: Nicolas Louis Gabriel Barraud, Jeremy Stephen Webb, Scott Alan Rice, Lars Ake Staffan Kjelleberg
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Patent number: D469489Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Scott Alan Rice, Robert D. Hirsch, Kevin Cau Chau
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Patent number: D469493Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Scott Alan Rice, Robert D. Hirsch, Kevin Cau Chau
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Patent number: D489425Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Scott Alan Rice, Kevin Cau Chau