Patents by Inventor Scott S. Winans

Scott S. Winans 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: 11713802
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chain ring having teeth positioned in one of three lateral positions. At least one tooth may be placed in each lateral position. At least half the teeth may be positioned in a middle lateral position. The teeth in the first and third lateral positions may apply opposing lateral forces to a bicycle drive chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Eko Sport, Inc.
    Inventors: Darek C. Barefoot, Scott S. Winans, Timothy A. Fry
  • Publication number: 20220178435
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chain ring having teeth positioned in one of three lateral positions. At least one tooth may be placed in each lateral position. At least half the teeth may be positioned in a middle lateral position. The teeth in the first and third lateral positions may apply opposing lateral forces to a bicycle drive chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Darek C. Barefoot, Scott S. Winans, Timothy A. Fry
  • Patent number: 11293537
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chain ring having teeth positioned in one of three lateral positions. At least one tooth may be placed in each lateral position. At least half the teeth may be positioned in a middle lateral position. The teeth in the first and third lateral positions may apply opposing lateral forces to a bicycle drive chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Eko Sport, Inc.
    Inventors: Darek C. Barefoot, Scott S. Winans, Timothy A. Fry
  • Publication number: 20200149621
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chain ring having teeth positioned in one of three lateral positions. At least one tooth may be placed in each lateral position. At least half the teeth may be positioned in a middle lateral position. The teeth in the first and third lateral positions may apply opposing lateral forces to a bicycle drive chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Darek C. Barefoot, Scott S. Winans, Timothy A. Fry
  • Patent number: 10563746
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chain ring having teeth positioned in one of three lateral positions. At least one tooth may be placed in each lateral position. At least half the teeth may be positioned in a middle lateral position. The teeth in the first and third lateral positions may apply opposing lateral forces to a bicycle drive chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Eko Sport, Inc.
    Inventors: Darek C. Barefoot, Scott S. Winans, Timothy A. Fry
  • Publication number: 20170234418
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chain ring having teeth positioned in one of three lateral positions. At least one tooth may be placed in each lateral position. At least half the teeth may be positioned in a middle lateral position. The teeth in the first and third lateral positions may apply opposing lateral forces to a bicycle drive chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Darek C. Barefoot, Scott S. Winans, Timothy A. Fry
  • Patent number: 9669899
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chain ring having teeth positioned in one of three lateral positions. At least one tooth may be placed in each lateral position. At least half the teeth may be positioned in a middle lateral position. The teeth in the first and third lateral positions may apply opposing lateral forces to a bicycle drive chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: EKO Sport, Inc.
    Inventors: Darek C. Barefoot, Scott S. Winans, Timothy A. Fry
  • Patent number: 9327786
    Abstract: A guard for a chain and chain ring of a bicycle includes a bracket and a bracket extension. The bracket extension has a first end and a second end, and at least the second end is integrally formed. The second end includes a U-shaped configuration configured to house a chain retainer. The bracket and the bracket extension may be secured to one another using two fasteners. The bracket and the bracket extension may rotate relative to one another when only one of the fasteners is attached and may be fixed relative to one another when both of the fasteners are attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Eko Sport, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan K. Cranston, Paul J. Aieta, Scott S. Winans
  • Publication number: 20150239528
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chain ring having teeth positioned in one of three lateral positions. At least one tooth may be placed in each lateral position. At least half the teeth may be positioned in a middle lateral position. The teeth in the first and third lateral positions may apply opposing lateral forces to a bicycle drive chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Darek C. Barefoot, Scott S. Winans, Timothy A. Fry
  • Publication number: 20140051535
    Abstract: A guard for a chain and chain ring of a bicycle includes a bracket and a bracket extension. The bracket extension has a first end and a second end, and at least the second end is integrally formed. The second end includes a U-shaped configuration configured to house a chain retainer. The bracket and the bracket extension may be secured to one another using two fasteners. The bracket and the bracket extension may rotate relative to one another when only one of the fasteners is attached and may be fixed relative to one another when both of the fasteners are attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Eko Sport, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan K. Cranston, Paul J. Aieta, Scott S. Winans
  • Publication number: 20090055003
    Abstract: A control apparatus for controlling one or more functions of a controlled device includes a movement sensor operable to detect both a direction of movement and an amount of movement of the control apparatus, a microcontroller for receiving a signal corresponding to the direction and amount of movement and generating one or more corresponding control signals for controlling the controlled device, and a transmitter for transmitting the control signals to the controlled device. The control apparatus may include a position selectable control and a sensor coupled to the control to sense a position thereof. According to some implementations, the movement sensor may be used to control a direction of the controlled device, and the position selectable control may be used to control a speed of the controlled device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: ESTES-COX, INC.
    Inventors: Barry Tunick, Larry Park, Mike Dorffler, Scott S. Winans, Chris Goins