Attachments And Accessories Patents (Class 74/551.8)
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Patent number: 11945537Abstract: The subject of the invention is a first aid kit into bicycle handlebars that comprises a compression storage portion, wherein the compression storage portion defines a space adapted for storing objects and an elongated retraction element attached to one end of the compression storage portion, wherein the other end of the compression storage portion is provided with a plug. The plug can be used to fix the compression storage portion in the handlebars and to define a clearance between the first aid kit and the handlebars. The retraction element (e.g., a string or a cord) can be used for retracting the compression storage portion into the handlebars. Furthermore, the first aid kit can comprise a firm storage portion which can provide an additional storage space.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Aid-in s.r.o.Inventors: Petr Bou{hacek over (s)}ka, Jakub Stedina
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Patent number: 11918852Abstract: An exercise apparatus having homolateral and contralateral modes of operation may include a frame supporting generally vertically oriented reciprocating members. The reciprocating members may include foot supports secured at the lower distal ends thereof, and handlebars movably secured proximate the upper distal ends of the reciprocating members. The handlebars may be configured for homolateral and contralateral operation of the exercise apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Inventors: Kenneth W Stearns, Joseph D Maresh
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Patent number: 11919601Abstract: An ergonomic and aerodynamic bicycle handlebar system having appropriate sweep angles and slope angles, embodiments of which can vary both for the type of application and the width of the bar, provides improved energy efficiency, comfort and increased center of gravity control. Flare angle and drop angle can also be adjusted for particular applications. The handlebar may be made of carbon fiber or other suitable materials. Various alternative embodiments are disclosed for drop handlebars and mountain bike handlebars.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: COEFFICIENT CYCLING LLCInventors: Donald A. Sheff, Rick D. Sutton, Damon Campbell, William L Nighan
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Patent number: 11897572Abstract: A safety handle designed to be fitted onto a tubular element of an item of mobile equipment, comprises at least one signaling means. The handle further comprises a radio frequency communication module and an electronic circuit for controlling the communication module by a signal of a change in direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: ELLIOPInventors: Pierre de Cérou, Jean-François Vicente, Inès Loridant
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Patent number: 11897567Abstract: Generally, this disclosure enables various mounting interfaces, devices therewith, accessories therefor, and methods of manufacture and use thereof. In particular, these mounting interfaces include a latch configured to engage with a detent of an accessory (e.g., a smartphone, a dedicated navigation device, a storage container, a drinking bottle) in order to (a) allow the accessory to be easily mounted thereon and unmounted therefrom and (b) hold the accessory sufficiently securely when the accessory is mounted thereon.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Laurence John Wattrus, Evan Charles Huggins, Robert David Martinez, Zakery Allen Koster, Paul Thomas Reamey
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Patent number: 11891102Abstract: A handlebar fixing device and a tool cart are disclosed. The handlebar fixing device includes a connecting assembly detachably connected to an enclosure net adjacent to a handlebar, and a fixing assembly arranged on the side of the connecting assembly adjacent to the handlebar, where the fixing assembly is used to fix the handlebar at the fixing assembly. The tool cart includes the handlebar fixing device. When the handlebar rests on the enclosure net, the handlebar is fixed at the fixing assembly and fixed to the enclosure net through the connecting assembly, so that vibration and collision are not easy to cause the handlebar to turn over, thereby reducing the risk of use.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: QINGDAO HUATIAN HAND TRUCK CO., LTD.Inventor: Zhijun Liu
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Patent number: 11850489Abstract: A training pad is provided including a flexible resilient shaft having a first end and a second end. A handle portion is provided adjacent the first end of the shaft and a padded member is mounted adjacent the second end of the shaft. A guard is provided having a first end connected to the first end of the shaft and a second end connected to the shaft on a side of the handle portion adjacent the padded member. The guard includes a flexible resilient member being curved between the first and second ends thereof such that the guard defines a convex outer surface supported in front of the handle portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Inventor: Raimondo Fazio
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Patent number: 11827307Abstract: An operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base structure, a switch unit, an electric component, and an electric-component housing. The base structure is configured to be mounted to the human-powered vehicle. The switch unit is configured to be activated in response to a user input. The electric component is configured to be electrically connected to the switch unit. The electric-component housing is configured to be detachably coupled to the base structure. The electric-component housing is configured to support the electric component such that the electric component is detachably coupled to the base structure via the electric-component housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventor: Kentaro Kosaka
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Patent number: 11820451Abstract: Enhanced security bicycle and scooter rack is an upright beam structure affixed to a solid surface. The rack has a rigid beam base structure, fully or partially fabricated of a specific cross-sectional profile and ancillary chains permanently attached to it, operable to be wrapped or loop around a bicycle or a scooter. Depending on the variant of the invention, additional correlating members of a specific design may be arranged and affixed to the base structure, which is purposed to facilitate the locking of bicycles and scooters to the invention with the use of a variety of conventional user-provided bicycle locks and padlocks.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Inventor: Damir Margeta
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Patent number: 11787492Abstract: A bicycle light assembly includes a light shell, a light holder, a light device and a positioning element. The light shell surrounds tubes of a bicycle frame. The light shell has a locating space penetrating through the light shell in a front-to-rear direction, and an opening communicated with the locating space. The light holder is covered to a front of the opening. The light device is connected to the light holder. The light device is positioned in the locating space. The positioning element is positioned in the locating space. The positioning element has a main body. The main body is sleeved on an outer surface of the light device. The main body has a first positioning piece and a second positioning piece. The first positioning piece abuts against an inner surface of the light shell. The second positioning piece abuts against a rear surface of the light holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2023Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ching Lin Hu
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Patent number: 11755281Abstract: A stem cap audio system enables detachable attachment of a speaker assembly to the stem cap of a bicycle. A speaker base is configured to detachably couple to the stem cap. The speaker is coupled to the base and may be configured for easy one-hand operation, wherein functions of the speaker are initiated by simply pushing down on the speaker housing. The speaker housing is configured to actuate or depress down into the speaker base and a speaker control interface is actuated by contact with a portion of the base. An elastomeric interface is configured between the speaker and base to rebound the speaker after actuation to change a function of the speaker operation. This easy one hand operation can be operated while riding and with a gloved hand.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: DESERT BLOOM INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Benjamin Trapp, Alexandru Christopher Trapp, Matthew Jacob Trapp
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Patent number: 11738235Abstract: A climbing exercise apparatus having homolateral and contralateral modes of operation may include a frame supporting generally vertically oriented movable slide members in spaced apart relationship to one another. The slide members may include foot supports secured at the lower distal ends thereof and handlebars in adjustable telescopic relationship with the slide members. Handgrips may be rotatably mounted proximate the upper distal ends of the handlebars. The handgrips may be rotatably about a canted axis which is canted relative to the longitudinal axis of the handlebars and selectively locked for homolateral and contralateral operation of the climbing exercise apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Inventors: Kenneth W Stearns, Joseph D Maresh
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Patent number: 11724767Abstract: The invention relates to a handlebar stem, which permits simple and quick loosening and twisting, as well as simple and safe resetting and fastening of said stem with the handlebar attached thereto. The problem of the invention is to provide a particularly simple, theft-proof and versatile alternative involving low manufacturing costs, and which can also easily be retrofitted. A stem set according to the invention comprises a stem and at least one locking device, which can be fixedly clamped to the steerer tube. According to the invention, the stem set is arranged, such that when mounted on the steerer tube, the locking device fixedly connected to the steerer tube prevents the stem from being pulled off the steerer tube. However, this can also be achieved, for example, by the stem engaging around and/or behind the locking device and/or the locking device engaging around and/or behind the stem.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Inventor: Horst Wedemann
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Patent number: 11623710Abstract: A handlebar apparatus for a bicycle that includes an elongated housing having a proximal end and a distal end configured as handle portions that can be grabbed by hands of a cyclist for steering the bicycle. The apparatus further includes a transparent panel encased by the housing, an electronic device also housed in the housing, and a display coupled to the electronic device and juxtaposed to the transparent panel such that the display is visible from outside through the panel. The electronic device can connect an external computing device through a network.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Inventor: Rudi Pienaar
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Patent number: 11618525Abstract: A motorcycle handlebar riser having upper and lower members. The upper member has a proximal end and a distal end. A first vertical plane laterally bisects the upper member. The upper member distal end has a bar bed to hold a handlebar. The upper member proximal end has a generally flat first attachment face oriented at a predetermined angle relative to the first vertical plane. The lower member has a proximal end and a distal end that releasably attaches to the motorcycle front fork. A second vertical plane laterally bisects the lower member. The lower member proximal end has a generally flat second attachment face oriented at a predetermined angle relative to the second vertical plane. The riser assembles in a first configuration when the attachment faces are axially aligned in one orientation and assembles in a second configuration when the attachment faces are axially aligned in a different orientation.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: BARE KNUCKLE CHOPPERS, LCCInventor: Paul Wideman
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Patent number: 11608136Abstract: A bicycle armrest handlebar, designed to be used in pairs and connected to a bicycle steeling handlebar near a middle portion of the bicycle steeling handlebar, includes a coupling segment, a supporting segment, and a holding segment. The coupling segment is coupled to the bicycle steeling handlebar. The supporting segment is located at a front end of the coupling segment and has an upper surface that is a concave curved surface. The supporting segment has an outwardly expanded portion, an inwardly reduced and upwardly inclined portion and a downwardly inclined portion that are arranged in sequence from its rear end to its front end. The holding segment is located at a front end of the downwardly inclined portion of the supporting segment.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: SIENNA GROUP CORP.Inventors: Chung-Pin Hsiao, Chieh-Ting Huang
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Patent number: 11587413Abstract: In an electronic shift operation apparatus, an operation of a haptic actuator is controlled depending on a kind of shifting stage signal (P.R.N.D) generated at the time of an operation of a shift button to generate a different type of haptic signal, and an operation of the haptic actuator is controlled depending on a distance to a rear object positioned behind a vehicle at the time of an operation of an R-stage button to additionally generate a haptic signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, SL CorporationInventors: Ki Jung, Jee Hyuck Choi, Myung Lyul Na, Young Eon Jung, Hong Jun Cha, Seong Guk Bae
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Patent number: 11572125Abstract: A clamp assembly for attaching a grip to a bike handlebar is provided. The clamp assembly includes an insertion member that is inserted between the grip and the bike handlebar and has an outer end formed with a jaw structure. A clamping member is disposed into and coupled with the jaw structure. The clamping member is of a C-shaped structure having a first end and a second end that face and correspond to each other and spaced by a spacing distance. With the clamping member being disposed into and coupled with the jaw structure of the insertion member, a fastening member is applied to reduce and shrink the spacing distance between the first end and the second end of the clamping member.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: OXO PRO PTE. LTD.Inventor: Ronny Hoglund
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Patent number: 11548585Abstract: A handguard system for a handlebar of a bicycle is provided and includes a handguard article having a handguard first end communicated with a handguard second end via a handguard center portion, wherein the handguard second end is configured to associate with the handlebar. The handguard system also includes a handguard collar, wherein the handguard collar includes a handguard collar structure which defines a collar cavity configured to contain the handlebar and having a collar cavity diameter CCD which is configurable between a first collar cavity diameter CCD1 and a second collar cavity diameter CCD2. and Additionally, the handguard system further includes a handguard mounting device, wherein the handguard mounting device is configured to securingly associate with the handguard first end and the handlebar, wherein when the handguard article is securingly associated with the handlebar, the handguard center portion is configured to cover a portion of the handlebar.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Inventors: Sean Colsen, Glenn Olsen
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Patent number: 11530013Abstract: A handlebar for controlling a travelling direction of a vehicle. The handlebar comprises: an elongate transverse support for mounting to a vehicle, the transverse support extending substantially along a transverse axis between a first end thereof and a second end thereof; wherein the transverse support comprises a first wake promotion portion configured to promote wake formation downstream thereof relative to one or more adjacent non-wake promotion portions of the transverse support when air flows over the handlebar in a flow direction substantially perpendicular to the transverse axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: CYCLESPORT NORTH LIMITEDInventors: Andrew Smallwood, Jamie Burrow
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Patent number: 11505275Abstract: A bicycle handlebar system that ensures comfort, safety, and increased center of gravity control. An ergonomic bicycle handlebar system having a sweep angle in the range of 4 to 45 degrees, a slope angle in the range of 5 to 60 degrees or both accomplishes comfort, safety, and increased center of gravity control. The handlebar may be made of nano tube zlyte resin with graphene-impregnated carbon fibers. The interplay of sweep angle and slope angle is recognized.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Coefficient Cycling LLCInventors: Don Sheff, Rick Sutton, Damon Campbell
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Patent number: 11498637Abstract: An armrest handlebar and a bicycle handlebar assembly having the armrest handlebar are disclosed. The bicycle handlebar assembly includes a steering handlebar, the armrest handlebar, and two armrest pads. The steering handlebar is pivotally engaged with a frame. The armrest handlebar includes two extending tubes which are engaged with the steering handlebar. Each of the extending tubes includes a combining segment, a lifting segment, a leaned segment, and a holding segment which are sequentially disposed. The lifting segment is raised above the combining segment at a first angle, and the leaned segment is raised above the combining segment at a second angle. A curved surface is formed by recessing from a top surface of each of the leaned segments. Each of the two armrest pads is engaged with the steering handlebar and has a concave surface for a rider to lean on.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: TIEN HSIN INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.Inventor: Fong-Syuan Gu
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Patent number: 11492061Abstract: A handle protection device configured for a personal mobility, which is mounted on an upper end portion of a steering shaft may include a handle member disposed with a grip portion at opposite sides of the handle member, includes a first protection member mounted on an external surface of the handle member between the grip portion and the steering shaft, a protection cover configured to enclose and accommodate the grip portion and one or more components provided on the grip portion and including a coupling end portion at a first end portion of the protection cover and detachably coupled to the first protection member and an opening through which a hand of a user enters and exits, and a second protection member fixed to a second end portion of the protection cover opposite to the coupling end portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventors: Yocheol Jang, Donghee Seok, Duck Young Kim, Ilsun Song, Hee Jin Ro
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Patent number: 11467011Abstract: A support structure for a meter stay applied to a saddled vehicle including a top bridge coupling upper ends of a left-right pair of front forks; a handle clamp supporting a steering handle above the top bridge; and a meter stay supporting a meter device, in which a shaft member extends downwardly and is positioned on a lower surface of the handle clamp; an elastic member is disposed to abut a lower surface of the top bridge; the meter stay is placed to be in contact with a lower surface of the elastic member; and the shaft member passes through the top bridge, the elastic member, and the meter stay in this order, with a fixing member being coupled to a distal end of the shaft member.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Daiki Hamaguchi, Keita Mikura, Takayuki Haramoto, Takumi Kosuga, Yuki Kanemura
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Patent number: 11338882Abstract: A bicycle handle having a sleeve connected to a wing-shaped protrusion element. The sleeve is surrounded by a handle element, the handle element includes a first material which surrounds the sleeve and the protrusion in particular completely. A second material surrounds the wing-shaped protrusion in particular completely. Thereby, a support element for the heel of the hand is formed providing high comfort.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2021Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Ergon International GmbHInventor: Andreas Krause
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Patent number: 11235835Abstract: An aerodynamic assembly for bike handlebars, includes two distinct extension devices (4a, 4b), each of the two extension devices (4a, 4b) having: a first armrest-forming part (5a, 5b), able to be fastened on a transverse bar of a bike handlebars (1) while extending longitudinally forwards and including a longitudinal extension (6a, 6b) forming a free end portion. An upper surface of the first part with its longitudinal extension forming a receiving surface for a forearm part of a cyclist. A second extension-forming part (8a, 8b), able to be fastened, in a removable manner and in the extension of the first part (5a, 5b), to the free end portion, the second extension-forming part (8a, 8b) being able to slide longitudinally relative to said longitudinal extension (6a, 6b) so as to allow an adjustment of a distance separating a free end of the second extension-forming part (8a, 8b) from the first armrest-forming part (5a, 5b).Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: LOOK CYCLE INTERNATIONALInventor: Pierre Bigard
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Patent number: 11014624Abstract: Integrated Hand Guard System for vehicles utilizing handlebars for steering, consisting of; hand/controls guards (guards), integral/stowable mirror assembly, damper mount, display guard and integral electrical accessory mounting provisions.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2015Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Inventor: Paul Degarate
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Patent number: 10953747Abstract: A throttle attachment includes an attachment portion configured to engage a throttle of a vehicle, and an elongate handle extending from the attachment portion. Rotation of the elongate handle causes rotation of the throttle attachment.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Gregory K. Leslie, Randall K. Leslie
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Patent number: 10683055Abstract: A bicycle handlebar comprising an additional handlebar grip having an additional wrist rest is provided. The additional handlebar grip is arranged between the conventional handlebar grip and the fitting and comprises an upper flattened and a lower flattened surface. The additional handlebar grip can also contain a grip piece that comprises a further flattened support surface. In particular, the upper flattened surface can be designed as a depression between the clamp and the grip piece. A two-component design of the additional handlebar grip, having a main component that comprises a mandrel, and an attachment to be fitted onto the mandrel, is also possible. In this case, the second component can be made of plastics material. In another embodiment, the second component comprises a grip piece having two support surfaces that are arranged laterally on the grip piece.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Inventor: Jochen Klieber
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Patent number: 10655545Abstract: Disclosed is a verification system including a throttle actuation verification system. The verification system may include one or more sensors positioned at a location that will receive a force applied by an operator when a throttle lever is engaged or loaded for the intention to be actuated by the operator. A signal from the sensor is compared to a throttle position.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Hedlund, Joseph D. Tharaldson
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Patent number: 10513311Abstract: An integrated bicycle control device has a handlebar portion of a bicycle handlebar assembly. The handlebar portion has a body with a gripping portion adjacent a distal end of the body and a transition portion spaced from the gripping portion. A compartment may be formed in the transition portion and an opening in the body may permit access to the compartment. An actuator is disposed near the distal end of the gripping portion. A control element and/or other elements or circuitry may be disposed within the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Jochen Bierwerth, Paul Feuerstein
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Patent number: 10442489Abstract: A hand protection device for a handlebar of a vehicle is provided. The hand protection device includes a protective bracket that can be rigidly connected to the handlebar of the vehicle, and an extension element that is movably arranged relative to the protective bracket. The extension element can be fixed relative to the protective bracket in at least a first position and in a second position which is different from the first position. More than one extension element may be provided, and the extension element second positions may be above or below the handlebar. The vehicle may be a motorbike or a scooter.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gerhard Hofer, Helmut Diehl
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Patent number: 10336396Abstract: A bicycle handle has an inner sleeve surrounded by a handle element. In a clamping region, the inner sleeve is surrounded by a clamping element, in particular in a clip-like manner. The clamping element is at least partly surrounded by a protective sleeve, wherein it is preferred that the protective sleeve is surrounded with softer material, in particular the material of the handle element.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: ERGON INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Andreas Krause, Jan Holzschuher, Franc Arnold
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Patent number: 10167039Abstract: A retrofit rider safety kit for a motorcycle includes handlebars with an attachment mounting bracket and a pair of foot pegs. The handlebar and foot pegs are secured near the front of a motorcycle frame. The handlebars are secured to the mounting bracket by a push button release mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Inventor: Andy Manuel
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Patent number: 9802666Abstract: A multifunctional hand guard for a vehicle with a handlebar, said guard having at least three functional modes. The multifunctional hand guard includes: (a) a main hand guard body structure; (b) a cut out cover (insert); and (c) an adjustable guard shield, as well as attachment mechanisms. The cover may be inserted or removed and the shield may be up, down or in between or it may be removed, depending on weather conditions and the desire of the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Inventor: Andrew Serbinski
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Patent number: 9499225Abstract: A protective hand guard for use on a vehicle with handlebars. The disclosed protective hand guard is attached at one end to the end of the handlebars and at another end to a clamping structure. The attachment to the clamping structure, which is on the inside end of the handlebars is by a cable which allows some movement when placed under pressure. The cable can be a steel cable, a pair of steel cables or other structures which are generally rigid but provide a small amount of flexion. The outer end of the hand guard can be attached to the outer tip of the handlebar in a rotating mount.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Inventor: Takie Adonis Stanger
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Patent number: 9168965Abstract: In some embodiments, an electric scooter comprises a deck configured to support a rider, front and rear wheels, a handlebar assembly that includes a handlebar, a left handle, and a right handle, a steering column that includes a steering tube and the handlebar assembly, and an electric motor configured to provide mechanical power to at least one of the front and the rear wheels. One or more of the steering column, steering tube, handlebar assembly, handlebar, left handle, right handle, and deck can be configured to be detachable and comprise one or more rechargeable battery packs. In addition, one or more of the steering column, steering tube, handlebar assembly, handlebar, left handle, right handle, and deck can be configured to receive one or more removable rechargeable batteries.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: BRAVO SPORTSInventors: Jack B. Lovley, II, Joseph C. Klingl, Mark Groenhuyzen, Kenneth Edlauer
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Patent number: 9016167Abstract: Integrated hand and controls protection system for vehicles utilizing handlebars for steering, consisting of; hand/controls guards (guards), integral/stowable mirror assembly, damper mount, display guard and integral electrical accessory mounting provisions.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Inventors: Paul Degarate, Paul Davidovich, Rodney A. Brenneman
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Publication number: 20150096403Abstract: A bicycle clamp structure comprises a first clamp member and a second clamp member. The first clamp member includes a first clamp body having an inner curved surface defining a first inner radius. The second clamp member is configured to clamp a bicycle tube member between the first clamp member and the second clamp member. The second clamp member includes a second curved surface defining a second inner radius different from the first inner radius of the first clamp body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Shinya HIROTOMI, Yoshimitsu MIKI, Takaaki FUJIWARA
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Publication number: 20150096402Abstract: A bicycle clamp structure comprises a first clamp member, a second clamp member, a connecting member, a first connecting structure, a second connecting structure, and a third connecting structure. The second clamp member is configured to clamp a bicycle tube member between the first clamp member and the second clamp member. The connecting member is configured to be arranged between the first clamp member and the second clamp member. The first connecting structure is configured to connect the first clamp member with the connecting member. The second connecting structure is configured to connect the second clamp member with the connecting member. The third connecting structure is configured to connect the first clamp member with the second clamp member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Shinya HIROTOMI, Yoshimitsu MIKI, Takaaki FUJIWARA
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Patent number: 8967020Abstract: A shock absorbing handlebar brace attached between handlebar sides. The shock absorbing handlebar brace includes a telescoping center section with a compressible rubber insert to allow the brace to slightly extend upon impacts to reduce rider fatigue.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Edge Plastics, IncInventor: Kevin Stevens
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Patent number: 8950288Abstract: A bicycle handle, which is suitable in particular for trekking and mountain bikes, comprises a sleeve with a sleeve slot in it. The sleeve is connected to a grip element. For fastening the bicycle handle on a bicycle handlebar, the sleeve is mounted to the bicycle handlebar, and a clamping device is provided in a clamping region of the sleeve. A barend is connected to the clamping device. In order to avoid rotation of the barend, it is provided according to the disclosure that a rotation-prevention device is arranged between the clamping device and the bicycle handlebar.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: RTI Sports Vertrieb von Sportartikeln GmbHInventor: Franc Arnold
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Patent number: 8943925Abstract: The bracket includes a bracket body of which the front end ends by a receiving recess that is adapted to the shape of a set of handlebars and that can be closed toward the outside by a tightening yoke that is adapted to the shape of the handlebars. The tightening yoke is connected to the bracket body to tighten the handlebars by a tightening unit. The tightening yoke is formed by a part that is connected in the form of a flexible belt of which a first end is anchored in the bracket body and of which a second end is connected to the tightening unit arranged behind the receiving recess by being capable of pulling the second end close to the first end of the belt forming a tightening yoke in such a way as to adjust the tightening force of the handlebars.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Look Cycle InternationalInventor: Matthieu Lanz
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Patent number: 8850923Abstract: A bicycle handlebar assembly includes a handlebar, two auxiliary bars, two supporting assemblies and two positioning assemblies. The two auxiliary bars are assembled on the handlebar. Each auxiliary bar has a plurality of first holes and a plurality of second holes corresponding to the first holes. The two supporting assemblies are mounted on the two auxiliary bars respectively. The two positioning assemblies are disposed to the two auxiliary bars and the handlebar. Therefore, each supporting assembly and the respective auxiliary bar are secured on the handlebar via the respective positioning assembly. Furthermore, each supporting assembly and the respective auxiliary bar are adjustable via the first and second holes.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Blktec Inc.Inventor: Mu-Rong Li
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Publication number: 20140260772Abstract: The present document describes a lever guard and handlebar extender kit for a motorcycle having a handlebar and a lever mounted thereon. The handlebar comprises a hollow portion having an open end, a handlebar grip and a handlebar end cap mounted within the hollow portion and covering the open end. The kit comprises: a handlebar extender for replacing the handlebar end cap, the handlebar extender capable of adopting a plurality of positions between a retracted position and an extended position, any one of the plurality of positions providing an extension to the handlebar allowing displacement of the handlebar grip on the handlebar over the extension thereby providing additional space on the handlebar; and a lever guard for mounting to the handlebar using the additional space and, once mounted, the lever guard extending in front of the lever thereby providing substantial protection from objects coming toward the lever from the front.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Stéphane Dion
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Patent number: 8820191Abstract: A handguard assembly for a handlebars is provided. In one embodiment, the handguard mounting assembly includes a pair of arm members, a pair of shields, and a pair of mounting devices. In this embodiment, the mounting devices are configured to connect to an inner portion of at least one of the handlebars. Each arm member is configured to connect to one of the pair of mounting devices and is further configured to connect to an end portion of a respective handlebar. Each arm member includes an elongated front configured to extend in front of a handlebar. The elongated front includes a shield engaging portion, and a bend formed by at least an upwardly angled portion and a downwardly angled portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: CV Products Consolidated LLCInventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
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Publication number: 20140216200Abstract: A bicycle handlebar clamp is configured to be attached on a handlebar. The bicycle handlebar clamp includes an outer surface, a handlebar engagement surface and an attachment bore. The handlebar engagement surface is configured to be engaged with the handlebar. The fixing nut receiving aperture is configured to receive a fixing nut. The fixing nut receiving aperture extends through the handlebar clamp from the outer surface to the handlebar engagement surface. The attachment bore is configured to receive an attachment pin. The attachment bore and the fixing nut receiving aperture intersect each other. A bicycle handlebar clamp assembly is provided with the bicycle handlebar clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Toshihiko TAKEUCHI, Yoshimitsu MIKI, Shinya HIROTOMI
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Publication number: 20140190306Abstract: A bicycle handle which is suitable in particular for curved handlebars has an inner part which has an opening for receiving the handlebar. The inner part merges into an outer part. To compensate for the curvature of the handlebar, the outer part is angled relative to the inner part. An ergonomic hand position is attained in this way.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Kim Tofaute, Jan Ernst Holzschuher, Franc Arnold
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Patent number: 8763487Abstract: An engagement mechanism amplifies an applied force to a lever by torque conversion about a rotation point to a higher reaction force that is applied to a master cylinder assembly for operation of a hydraulic clutch or brake system.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventors: Stephen L. Pohl, Jerry D. Lund
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Patent number: 8763746Abstract: A mounting structure of a handle switch device with which a panel can be replaced by manipulating fasteners for fastening two outer casings of the handle switch device together. A rear casing is temporarily mounted to an inner casing that is mounted to a handle pipe, engagement pieces of a design panel are inserted through through holes of a front casing, and the front and rear casings are fastened together by mounting screws, thereby completing assemblage of the handle switch device. To replace the design panel, the mounting screws are loosened to bring them into a half-engagement state and the front casing is displaced toward a driver side to disengage projection ribs of the inner casing from the through holes. Next, the design panel is dismounted from the front casing, a new design panel is mounted to the front casing, and the mounting screws are tightened.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Toyo Denso Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Tsutomu Tozuka, Shigeharu Nazu, Keisuke Hojo