Patents by Inventor Stephen R. Extance

Stephen R. Extance 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).

  • Bicycle user interface system and method of operation thereof
    Patent number: 8489278
    Abstract: A bicycle is disclosed having a control system with a user interface and an active suspension system. The control system includes a one or more sensors arranged to measure and transmit a signal indicative of the terrain over which the bicycle is being ridden. The active suspension system includes a valve box that is fluidly coupled to each chamber of the lower cylinder. An orifice in the valve box is changed in size in response to a signal from a sensor associated with the front wheel that changes the response of the suspension system due to changing terrain conditions. The user interface includes a selection device mounted to the handlebars that allows the user to change parameters of the active suspension system during operation of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Cycling Sports Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Song, Stephen R. Extance
  • BICYCLE USER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130138295
    Abstract: A bicycle is disclosed having a control system with a user interface and an active suspension system. The control system includes a one or more sensors arranged to measure and transmit a signal indicative of the terrain over which the bicycle is being ridden. The active suspension system includes a valve box that is fluidly coupled to each chamber of the lower cylinder. An orifice in the valve box is changed in size in response to a signal from a sensor associated with the front wheel that changes the response of the suspension system due to changing terrain conditions. The user interface includes a selection device mounted to the handlebars that allows the user to change parameters of the active suspension system during operation of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Stanley Song, Stephen R. Extance
  • Bicycle user interface system and method of operation thereof
    Patent number: 8386127
    Abstract: A bicycle is disclosed having a control system with a user interface and an active suspension system. The control system includes a one or more sensors arranged to measure and transmit a signal indicative of the terrain over which the bicycle is being ridden. The active suspension system includes a valve box that is fluidly coupled to each chamber of the lower cylinder. An orifice in the valve box is changed in size in response to a signal from a sensor associated with the front wheel that changes the response of the suspension system due to changing terrain conditions. The user interface includes a selection device mounted to the handlebars that allows the user to change parameters of the active suspension system during operation of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Cycling Sports Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Song, Stephen R. Extance
  • BICYCLE USER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120130591
    Abstract: A bicycle is disclosed having a control system with a user interface and an active suspension system. The control system includes a one or more sensors arranged to measure and transmit a signal indicative of the terrain over which the bicycle is being ridden. The active suspension system includes a valve box that is fluidly coupled to each chamber of the lower cylinder. An orifice in the valve box is changed in size in response to a signal from a sensor associated with the front wheel that changes the response of the suspension system due to changing terrain conditions. The user interface includes a selection device mounted to the handlebars that allows the user to change parameters of the active suspension system during operation of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Cycling Sports Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Song, Stephen R. Extance
  • Bicycle user interface system and method of operation thereof
    Patent number: 8121757
    Abstract: A bicycle is disclosed having a control system with a user interface and an active suspension system. The control system includes a one or more sensors arranged to measure and transmit a signal indicative of the terrain over which the bicycle is being ridden. The active suspension system includes a valve box that is fluidly coupled to each chamber of the lower cylinder. An orifice in the valve box is changed in size in response to a signal from a sensor associated with the front wheel that changes the response of the suspension system due to changing terrain conditions. The user interface includes a selection device mounted to the handlebars that allows the user to change parameters of the active suspension system during operation of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Cannondale Bicycle Corporation
    Inventors: Stanley Song, Stephen R. Extance
  • BICYCLE USER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20090192673
    Abstract: A bicycle is disclosed having a control system with a user interface and an active suspension system. The control system includes a one or more sensors arranged to measure and transmit a signal indicative of the terrain over which the bicycle is being ridden. The active suspension system includes a valve box that is fluidly coupled to each chamber of the lower cylinder. An orifice in the valve box is changed in size in response to a signal from a sensor associated with the front wheel that changes the response of the suspension system due to changing terrain conditions. The user interface includes a selection device mounted to the handlebars that allows the user to change parameters of the active suspension system during operation of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: CANNONDALE BICYCLE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stanley Song, Stephen R. Extance