Patents by Inventor Todd J. Darland

Todd J. Darland 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: 6588297
    Abstract: An integral rider control device coupled to a handlebar steered vehicle includes an elongate integral support structure having receptacles and non-cylindrical mounting surfaces, and a central region of the structure configured to pivotally couple to the vehicle. Each receptacle is configured to integrally receive at least one accessory, control or display. The mounting surfaces are configured for the integral attachment of the accessories, controls and displays. The device can include upper and lower elongate spars. An integrated rider control system includes an elongate stem, the structure pivotally coupled to the stem, and two mandrels outwardly projecting from left and right ends of the structure. A cushionable cover connected to the structure. A rider control device includes an elongate member having at least two gripping surfaces and an elongate open recess defined into the member and configured to receive one of integrally attached accessories, controls and displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: SRAM Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick K. W. Day, Todd J. Darland, Charles M. Goldman, Christine Raymo
  • Publication number: 20020020249
    Abstract: A rider steering control device pivotally coupled to a frame of a bicycle has a one-piece elongate support structure defining at least one cavity having a plurality of first mounting surfaces. The support structure includes an integrally formed central region configured for pivotally coupling to the bicycle frame. At least one accessory has a second mounting surface matably engaging a selected first mounting surface of the support structure within the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Todd J. Darland, Charles M. Goldman, Kent A. Solberg, Jacques P. Greetis
  • Patent number: D448331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: SRAM Corporation
    Inventors: Kent A. Solberg, Bryan L. Lump, Todd J. Darland
  • Patent number: D450278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: SRAM Corporation
    Inventors: Kent A. Solberg, Bryan L. Lump, Todd J. Darland