Patents by Inventor Timothy Saul Lane

Timothy Saul Lane 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).

  • Publication number: 20230032001
    Abstract: A bicycle rear suspension in which a link extends between a front frame and a rear frame, and a shock absorber between a front frame and a rear frame is provided with a pivot connection and a fixed connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventor: Timothy Saul Lane
  • Patent number: 11440613
    Abstract: A bicycle rear suspension in which a link extends between a front frame and a rear frame, and a shock absorber between a front frame and a rear frame is provided with a pivot connection and a fixed connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: Timothy Saul Lane
  • Publication number: 20200377169
    Abstract: A bicycle rear suspension in which a link extends between a front frame and a rear frame, and a shock absorber between a front frame and a rear frame is provided with a pivot connection and a fixed connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Timothy Saul Lane
  • Publication number: 20130145520
    Abstract: A form fitting cyclist's undergarment is provided which is configured to support secondary garment(s). Said secondary garment(s) may provide increased modesty, abrasion resistance, climate protection or other attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Timothy Saul Lane
  • Patent number: 8356828
    Abstract: An aerodynamic braking system is disclosed herein. In particular, the brake arms may define an aerodynamic leading portion or edge and may be integrated into the legs of the front fork. Also, the brake arms may be disposed behind the bottom bracket shell to take the rear brake out of the air flow path and reduce aerodynamic drag. The rear brake arms are tapered so that the brake arms remain sufficient stiff to provide sufficient brake response times. The rear brake arms may be matched to recesses formed on an underside of chain stays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Felt Racing, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Bell, Timothy Saul Lane, William Duehring, James Michael Felt, Jeffrey A. Soucek, David Tyson Buckenberger
  • Publication number: 20120032413
    Abstract: An aerodynamic braking system is disclosed herein. In particular, the brake arms may define an aerodynamic leading portion or edge and may be integrated into the legs of the front fork. Also, the brake arms may be disposed behind the bottom bracket shell to take the rear brake out of the air flow path and reduce aerodynamic drag. The rear brake arms are tapered so that the brake arms remain sufficient stiff to provide sufficient brake response times. The rear brake arms may be matched to recesses formed on an underside of chain stays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Richard Bell, Timothy Saul Lane, William Duehring, James Michael Felt, Jeffrey A. Soucek, David Tyson Buckenberger
  • Patent number: 8079609
    Abstract: An aerodynamic braking system is disclosed herein. In particular, the brake arms may define an aerodynamic leading portion or edge and may be integrated into the legs of the front fork. Also, the brake arms may be disposed behind the bottom bracket shell to take the rear brake out of the air flow path and reduce aerodynamic drag. The rear brake arms are tapered so that the brake arms remain sufficient stiff to provide sufficient brake response times. The rear brake arms may be matched to recesses formed on an underside of chain stays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Felt Racing, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Bell, Timothy Saul Lane, William Duehring, James Michael Felt, Jeffrey A. Soucek, David Tyson Buckenberger
  • Publication number: 20110181015
    Abstract: An aerodynamic braking system is disclosed herein. In particular, the brake arms may define an aerodynamic leading portion or edge and may be integrated into the legs of the front fork. Also, the brake arms may be disposed behind the bottom bracket shell to take the rear brake out of the air flow path and reduce aerodynamic drag. The rear brake arms are tapered so that the brake arms remain sufficient stiff to provide sufficient brake response times. The rear brake arms may be matched to recesses formed on an underside of chain stays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Bell, Timothy Saul Lane, William Duehring, James Michael Felt, Jeffrey A. Soucek, David Tyson Buckenberger
  • Patent number: 7976045
    Abstract: A bicycle front end assembly is provided which is configured to reduce aerodynamic drag. In particular, an axis shaft of a fork may be mounted to a head tube of a bicycle frame. A fork head may be disposed in front of the head tube for providing a front end assembly which is aerodynamically configured while providing an increased moment of inertia compared with traditional designs to reduce drag of the bicycle and increase steering stiffness. Also, the handlebar may be attached to the fork head such that when the bicycle is steered to the left, the fork head is rotated toward the left and when the bicycle is steered to the right, the fork head is rotated toward the right. In this manner, the fork head is alignable to the travel direction of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Felt Racing, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Saul Lane
  • Patent number: 7963540
    Abstract: A bicycle front end assembly is provided which is configured to reduce aerodynamic drag. In particular, an axis shaft of a fork may be mounted to a head tube of a bicycle frame. A fork head may be disposed in front of the head tube for providing a front end assembly which is aerodynamically configured while providing an increased moment of inertia compared with traditional designs to reduce drag of the bicycle and increase steering stiffness. Also, the handlebar may be attached to the fork head such that when the bicycle is steered to the left, the fork head is rotated toward the left and when the bicycle is steered to the right, the fork head is rotated toward the right. In this manner, the fork head is alignable to the travel direction of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Felt Racing, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Saul Lane
  • Publication number: 20110140391
    Abstract: A bicycle front end assembly is provided which is configured to reduce aerodynamic drag. In particular, an axis shaft of a fork may be mounted to a head tube of a bicycle frame. A fork head may be disposed in front of the head tube for providing a front end assembly which is aerodynamically configured while providing an increased moment of inertia compared with traditional designs to reduce drag of the bicycle and increase steering stiffness. Also, the handlebar may be attached to the fork head such that when the bicycle is steered to the left, the fork head is rotated toward the left and when the bicycle is steered to the right, the fork head is rotated toward the right. In this manner, the fork head is alignable to the travel direction of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: Timothy Saul Lane
  • Patent number: 7946605
    Abstract: An aerodynamic racing bicycle is provided. The racing bicycle may have a rear rim brake positioned below a drive portion of a chain and above a chain stay for reducing the aerodynamic drag on the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Felt Racing, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Saul Lane
  • Publication number: 20100283219
    Abstract: A bicycle front end assembly is provided which is configured to reduce aerodynamic drag. In particular, an axis shaft of a fork may be mounted to a head tube of a bicycle frame. A fork head may be disposed in front of the head tube for providing a front end assembly which is aerodynamically configured while providing an increased moment of inertia compared with traditional designs to reduce drag of the bicycle and increase steering stiffness. Also, the handlebar may be attached to the fork head such that when the bicycle is steered to the left, the fork head is rotated toward the left and when the bicycle is steered to the right, the fork head is rotated toward the right. In this manner, the fork head is alignable to the travel direction of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Timothy Saul Lane
  • Patent number: 7775331
    Abstract: An aerodynamic brake booster stiffening plate is provided which attaches to pivot posts of a center pull brake system. The aerodynamic brake booster stiffening plate mitigates outward bending of the posts upon actuation of the brake to allow for faster brake response times. Additionally, a front surface of the aerodynamic stiffening plate may be aerodynamically shaped and blended with the fork or frame of the bicycle to encourage a laminar flow of air past the brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Felt Racing, LLC
    Inventors: James Michael Felt, Jeffrey Adelbert Soucek, Timothy Saul Lane
  • Publication number: 20090289436
    Abstract: An aerodynamic racing bicycle is provided. The racing bicycle may have a rear rim brake positioned below a drive portion of a chain and above a chain stay for reducing the aerodynamic drag on the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventor: Timothy Saul Lane
  • Publication number: 20090283985
    Abstract: A bicycle front end assembly is provided which is configured to reduce aerodynamic drag. In particular, an axis shaft of a fork may be mounted to a head tube of a bicycle frame. A fork head may be disposed in front of the head tube for providing a front end assembly which is aerodynamically configured while providing an increased moment of inertia compared with traditional designs to reduce drag of the bicycle and increase steering stiffness. Also, the handlebar may be attached to the fork head such that when the bicycle is steered to the left, the fork head is rotated toward the left and when the bicycle is steered to the right, the fork head is rotated toward the right. In this manner, the fork head is alignable to the travel direction of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventor: Timothy Saul Lane
  • Patent number: 7614634
    Abstract: An aerodynamic racing bicycle is provided. The racing bicycle may have a rear rim brake positioned below a drive portion of a chain and above a chain stay for reducing the aerodynamic drag on the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Felt Racing, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Saul Lane
  • Patent number: 7607507
    Abstract: A bottom bracket assembly for a bicycle is provided. The bottom bracket assembly may comprise a left bearing, bottom bracket shell and a right bearing. The bottom bracket shell may be threadless and have beveled surfaces for mounting the left and right bearings onto the bottom bracket assembly. A spindle is inserted through the bottom bracket shell. Thereafter, the left and right bearings are preloaded to align the central axis of the spindle to the crankarm rotating axis such that the spindle or left and right crankarms do not wobble and yet do not bind when rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Felt Racing, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Saul Lane, Jeffrey A. Soucek
  • Patent number: 7571920
    Abstract: A bicycle front end assembly is provided which is configured to reduce aerodynamic drag. In particular, an axis shaft of a fork may be mounted to a head tube of a bicycle frame. A fork head may be disposed in front of the head tube for providing a front end assembly which is aerodynamically configured while providing an increased moment of inertia compared with traditional designs to reduce drag of the bicycle and increase steering stiffness. Also, the handlebar may be attached to the fork head such that when the bicycle is steered to the left, the fork head is rotated toward the left and when the bicycle is steered to the right, the fork head is rotated toward the right. In this manner, the fork head is alignable to the travel direction of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Felt Racing, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Saul Lane
  • Publication number: 20080252039
    Abstract: An aerodynamic racing bicycle is provided. The racing bicycle may have a rear rim brake positioned below a drive portion of a chain and above a chain stay for reducing the aerodynamic drag on the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Timothy Saul Lane