Attachments And Accessories Patents (Class 74/551.8)
  • Patent number: 8763746
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Toyo Denso Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tsutomu Tozuka, Shigeharu Nazu, Keisuke Hojo
  • Publication number: 20140157944
    Abstract: An apparatus for a bicycle including a stem body and a mount. The stem body can include at least one handlebar clamping surface and at least one mount clamping surface. The mount can include a first clamping surface. The first clamping surface can be configured to match at least one mount clamping surface. The mount can be configured to clamp between the stem body and a handlebar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Trek Bicycle Corp.
    Inventor: Ryan Galstad
  • Patent number: 8739652
    Abstract: A handle weight mounting structure of a saddle-ride-type vehicle includes a dynamic damper on the inside of a handle pipe while rigidly mounting a handle weight. A hollow handle pipe is provided with the handle weight arranged in the handle pipe by insertion from an outer end of the handle pipe. The handle weight includes a bolt insertion hole having a tapered portion on an inner portion thereof in the vehicle widthwise direction. A split groove with a nut member is formed into a tapered shape and is engaged with a split-groove side of the handle weight. A weight fixing bolt passes through the bolt insertion hole of the handle weight and fastens the handle weight and the nut member to each other. A mounting member for a dynamic damper is supported on the inside of the handle pipe in a floating state and is mounted on the nut member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiki Higashijima, Hiroshi Furuse
  • Publication number: 20140144281
    Abstract: An electric control device for operating a bicycle component that includes a base member that is adapted to be attached to a bicycle, a movable member coupled to the base member and movable between a first position and a second position, a signal generating unit that generates a signal when the movable member is moved to the second position, and an adjusting structure for adjusting the distance between the first position and the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Kentaro KOSAKA, Satoshi SHAHANA
  • Publication number: 20140137696
    Abstract: An electric control device for a bicycle that includes a clamp member adapted to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar, a bracket member adjustably mounted to the clamp member, and a first electric user interface member operatively coupled to the bracket member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Kentaro KOSAKA, Yoshimitsu MIKI
  • Publication number: 20140123805
    Abstract: A handlebar is described, including a handlebar tube having a middle portion and two rising portions disposed on opposite sides of the middle portion. A damping device may be spaced from the middle portion and may span from one rising portion to the other rising portion, the damping device including a first member operatively connected to a second member by an articulation device. The articulation device may be configured to dampen axial movement of the first member relative to the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: ONE INDUSTRIES CORP.
    Inventors: Duncan G. Robins, Rick Grossman
  • Patent number: 8695454
    Abstract: A bicycle operating device is provided with a first operating unit, a second operating unit and a connecting member. The first operating unit includes a clamp portion for attaching the bicycle operating device to a bicycle and a first operating member. The second operating unit includes a second operating member. The connecting member includes first and second attachment portions. The first attachment portion is detachably attached to the first operating unit by a first adjustable connection. The second attachment portion is detachably attached to the second operating unit by a second adjustable connection. The first adjustable connection changes a relative position of the connecting member with respect to the clamp portion in a first direction. The second adjustable connection changes a relative position of the connecting member with respect to the second operating unit in a second direction that is different from the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Akira Tsumiyama
  • Publication number: 20140026710
    Abstract: A bicycle handlebar clamp assembly has a handlebar clamp, a fixing nut, and a fixing bolt. The fixing nut includes a threaded bore having a bolt entrance opening and a bolt exit opening. The fixing nut defines a bolt shaft receiving space disposed adjacent the bolt exit opening. The fixing bolt includes a head and a shaft extending from the head. The shaft has a non-threaded portion disposed between two threaded portions. One of threaded portions is disposed closer to the head of the fixing bolt than the other threaded portion. The threaded portions are dimensioned to threadedly engage the threaded bore of the fixing nut. The non-threaded portion has a axial length that is greater than the axial length of the threaded bore of the fixing nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Toshihiko TAKEUCHI, Yoshimitsu MIKI, Shinya HIROTOMI
  • Patent number: 8628103
    Abstract: A handlebar support structure for sandwiching a steering handlebar (12) between a lower holder (25) and an upper holder (28) includes an instrument mounting area (30) for supporting an instrument panel unit (14) fitted removably thereto and a shield mounting area (32) for supporting a windshield (16) fitted removably thereto. The instrument mounting area (30) and the shield mounting area (32) are formed integrally with each other. The instrument mounting area (30) and the shield mounting area (32) altogether represent a forwardly pursed shape along a direction conforming to a forwardly tilted direction (D).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Kawasaki Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hideaki Kawai, Mitsuru Kobayashi
  • Publication number: 20130340564
    Abstract: This cable-guide (10) for bicycle handlebars (1), in particular handlebars (1) having a recessed seat (8) for the passage of cables (6, 7) near to a fastening position of controls for the brake and the gearshift (4, 5), comprises a plate (11) for covering the recessed seat (8); the plate (11) is provided with a middle fin (21) projecting from a rear face (13) of the plate (11) intended to face towards the recessed seat (8). The two cables (6,7) are arranged in an optimal manner in the recessed seat (8), without undesired overlapping or movements being able to occur. Therefore, the grip of the hands on that portion of handlebars (1) is more regular and allows the cyclist to keep maximum concentration, without disturbances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Mario Meggiolan
  • Publication number: 20130319169
    Abstract: A stem (10) for a bicycle handlebar having controlled release of the steerability thereof, includes a body (24) intended for receiving a stem arm (12) which in turn receives a handlebar, the stem also including a headset (40), elements (14) for attaching the stem (10) to the fork (16) of a bicycle including a head tube and a locking/unlocking element (18), wherein the locking/unlocking element (18) includes at least one key (56) placed in a cavity (54) arranged in the headset (40), a resilient element (58) for returning the at least one key towards the outside of the cavity, holes (36) arranged in the stem body (24) through which the keys pass, a ring (62) suitable for retracting the at least one key (56) through the holes (36) by a rotation or translation movement, respectively. The mounting also provides a headset arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: SAGA BIKE
    Inventor: Franck Jean Savard
  • Publication number: 20130298720
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: LOOK CYCLE INTERNATIONAL
    Inventor: Matthieu LANZ
  • Publication number: 20130283963
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: Kevin Stevens
  • Publication number: 20130269473
    Abstract: A handgrip assembly including a sound emitting assembly, the handgrip assembly adapted to be slid over and into a tube end at an end portion of a tubular handlebar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: SONIC GRIP LIMITED
    Inventor: Frank Anthony Ierfone
  • Patent number: 8544175
    Abstract: An improved method for manufacturing hand guards, utilizing this method multiple sheets can be stacked and then clamped to a XY cutting table to cut multiple patterns therein, subsequently a forming tool or die is used to form complex 3 dimensional shapes in any XY, XZ, YZ or XYZ planes in a single operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Paul Degarate
  • Patent number: 8534159
    Abstract: One embodiment of a handguard assembly includes an arm, a shield connected to the arm, and a biasing member between the arm and the shield. The biasing member is configured to bias the shield towards a position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Laivins, Glen A. Laivins
  • Publication number: 20130233119
    Abstract: A top cap is provided for a bicycle handlebar stem. The top cap includes a cap body, which has a lower portion forming a fitting cylinder of a reduced diameter and a radially expanding circumferential shoulder atop the fitting cylinder. A barrel extends from a bottom of the fitting cylinder. The barrel forms a downward-facing hollow blind hole. The cap body forms a bolt head hole extending therethrough and coaxial with and communicating the blind hole. The barrel forms slits, which define a tightening section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicants: PEPOMAN Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Chieh CHANG, Ting-Chi CHANG
  • Publication number: 20130205938
    Abstract: Disclosed is a safety device on a steering handle, capable of controlling a direction-control wheel of a wheeled vehicle. The handlebar is engaged with the head part by its mortise with a tenon of the head part. When an outer bar end of the handlebar is hit, an inner tube of the handlebar will be pushed to disengage the mortise and the tenon to rotate the handlebar along. Alternatively, paired washers with wedge-shaped teeth can be utilized to engage the handlebar with the head part. When the outer bar end is hit, the washers are disengaged to allow the handlebar to rotate. Moreover, a hydraulic system or an inserting rod with a chassis groove system can be employed to maintain the original direction of the direction-control wheel when the handlebar is hit. Therefore, a sudden turn of the direction-control wheel and an fall-over of the rider and the vehicle can be prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
    Inventor: National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
  • Patent number: 8448299
    Abstract: A handlebar grip for a bicycle or a motorcycle contains a sleeve member including a first segment, a second first segment, and a through hole, a holding face formed on the first segment, at least one limiting projection extending outward from the second segment, and a recessed pressing zone; a retaining housing including two hard engaging covers, at least one restricting groove to extend the limiting projection outward; a wall face formed around each of the at least one restricting groove and on each of the two engaging covers; the each of the two engaging covers including a C-shaped locking face; a locking device applied to lock the two engaging covers together so that the two engaging covers are locked on the handle outside the second segment by using two C-shaped locking faces respectively, and the two limiting projections of being axially limited by the two restricting grooves respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventor: Jin-Cang Li
  • Patent number: 8413543
    Abstract: A bicycle operating unit connector is provided with a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion. The first attachment portion includes a curved mounting surface with an opening that is detachably attached to an outwardly facing surface of a band part of a clamp portion of a brake operating unit by an adjustable connection for changing a relative position of the connector with respect to the clamp portion of the brake operating unit. The second attachment portion extends from the first attachment portion. The second attachment portion includes a hole that is configured to be detachably attached to a shift operating unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Akira Tsumiyama
  • Patent number: 8408093
    Abstract: A protection device is described for the ends of a handlebar (M) of a motorcycle, of the type comprising a protection member which can be attached to the ends of said handlebar (M), which comprises a structural protection member (1) which can be attached with an attachment portion (2°) to the ends of said handlebar (M), and having an aerodynamic guard (3) intended to be positioned in front of an actuation lever (L) of said handlebar (M) of the motorcycle, the aerodynamic guard being configured to reduce the dynamic pressure downstream thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Rizoma S.r.l.
    Inventors: Matteo Brumana, Marcello Caligiuri, Fiorenzo Fanali, Fabio Rigolio
  • Publication number: 20130069338
    Abstract: A handlebar comprises a transverse extension piece including a first gripping portion. First and second handlebar segments are disposed on opposite ends of the transverse extension piece. Each of the handlebar segments comprises an upper handlebar grip portion and a lower handlebar grip portion. The upper handlebar grip portion includes a first curved section adjoining one end of the transverse extension piece and extending forwardly and inwardly from the transverse extension piece, and a second straight section. The upper handlebar grip portion includes a second gripping portion. The lower handlebar grip portion includes a curved end portion adjoining the end of the second straight section of the upper handlebar grip portion and extends outwardly and then downwardly. The lower handlebar grip portion includes a third gripping portion. The first, second and third gripping portions of the handlebar define a plurality of gripping positions for a rider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: JOHN TOFFALETTI
  • Patent number: 8393246
    Abstract: An aerobar assembly for a bicycle that generally includes an aerobar, an adaptor and a control cable guide. The aerobar includes proximal and distal portions and proximal and distal ends. The aerobar has a generally hollow interior. The adaptor mounts an actuator assembly to the aerobar. The adaptor includes an interiorly-disposed portion and an exteriorly-disposed portion. The interiorly-disposed portion is disposed in the hollow interior of the aerobar and is bonded to the distal portion of the aerobar. The exteriorly-disposed portion is configured to receive the actuator assembly. The control cable guide is configured to slidably receive a control cable therethrough. The control cable guide is coupled to the adaptor such that the control cable enters the distal end, extends through the interior of the aerobar, and exits the proximal end of the aerobar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Compositech, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Poertner, Lance Johnson, Andrew Ording, David Ripley
  • Publication number: 20130032001
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for an integrated hydration and nutrition container with or within the handlebars of a cycling system (e.g., a bicycle). Such integration allows a rider easy access to the nutritional value necessary for high performance competition with little to no movement required, thereby allowing the rider to maintain focus, balance, speed, and aerodynamic efficiency. In one embodiment, the system is easily removable, if desired; yet holds firmly in place (with also available airfoil adjustments) on the desired handlebar positioning during a ride. In another embodiment, the container resides within the handlebar unit itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Simon Smart
  • Patent number: 8365635
    Abstract: End caps are retained by handlebar grip clamps. The grip clamps include recesses to attach to protrusions on an outside end of handlebar grips, interior circumferential portions which clamp against the handlebar, and outward facing mouths with inside grooves. The grip clamps may be loosely attached to the handle grips allowing insertable portions of the end caps to be inserted into the mouths. The insertable portions include tapered portions to facilitate insertion into the mouths of the loosely tightened clamps, and raised captured portions and recessed portions for retention of the end caps by the inside grooves of the mouths. The grip clamps may then be tightened onto the handlebars and thereby both lock the handlebar grips onto the handlebars and retain the end caps. Damaged end caps may later be replaced by loosening the clamps without requiring removal of the clamps or the grips for easy repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Earl David Grimes
  • Patent number: 8359713
    Abstract: A bike auxiliary handle fixing structure includes a main handle, an auxiliary handle fixing device and locking members. The auxiliary handle fixing device includes an auxiliary handle fixing seat and an auxiliary handle fixing unit. The auxiliary handle fixing unit is hidden in the inner bottom of an auxiliary handle fixing passage in the auxiliary handle fixing seat. The locking members are inserted from the bottom of the main handle and locked to the auxiliary handle fixing seat to secure an auxiliary handle together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Sienna Group Corporation
    Inventor: Ming-Chou Chen
  • Publication number: 20120304801
    Abstract: A lever mountable to a handle bar of a vehicle, manipulated by at least one finger of a rider and having an arm with a distal end and a proximal end. The arm extends away from the handle bar, and the proximal end connects to the handle bar. At least one finger contour is located on the arm between the distal and proximal ends, and follows at least one finger to allow the at least one finger of the user to manipulate the arm. The lever also has a retainer located near at least one finger contour, and retains the fingers on the arm. The finger contour can contour at least two fingers. The retainer projects away from the arm and can be curved so as to secure the fingers to the arm. A handlebar of a vehicle having a lever as described is also claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventor: Jean L'ECUYER
  • Publication number: 20120304805
    Abstract: A handle weight mounting structure of a saddle-ride-type vehicle includes a dynamic damper on the inside of a handle pipe while rigidly mounting a handle weight. A hollow handle pipe is provided with the handle weight arranged in the handle pipe by insertion from an outer end of the handle pipe. The handle weight includes a bolt insertion hole having a tapered portion on an inner portion thereof in the vehicle widthwise direction. A split groove with a nut member is formed into a tapered shape and is engaged with a split-groove side of the handle weight. A weight fixing bolt passes through the bolt insertion hole of the handle weight and fastens the handle weight and the nut member to each other. A mounting member for a dynamic damper is supported on the inside of the handle pipe in a floating state and is mounted on the nut member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Yoshiki Higashijima, Hiroshi Furuse
  • Publication number: 20120291588
    Abstract: A bicycle windscreen is secured to the handlebars of the bicycle to protect the hands and forearms of the bicycle rider from the constant chilling effect of the passing airstream. It includes a thin panel forming a central portion curved about the horizontal portions of the handlebars,. A pair of bell-like end portions are secured to respective ends of the central portion, and extend about and are spaced apart from the brake lever mechanisms, and protect the rider's hands when resting on the brake mechanisms or drop handles. A pair of standoffs extend between the central portion and the handlebar assembly, and a pair of cable ties are anchored in the central portion and passed about the handlebar assembly to secure the windscreen to the handlebar assembly. Another pair of cable ties extend laterally from the bell end portions to the handlebar assembly to maintain the windscreen in a tension/suspension arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: MARK CUTINO
  • Patent number: 8307736
    Abstract: A bicycle handlebar includes a cylinder having two collars formed on each end portion, two arms each having a barrel disposed between the collars, two bars engaged through the collars and the barrels of the arms for pivotally connecting the arms to the cylinder, and two followers engaged into the cylinder and movable relative to the cylinder for moving the barrels of the arms to clamp and retain the bars to the cylinder at the selected position and to retain the barrels of the arms at the selected angular position relative to the cylinder, the arms are adjustable relative to the cylinder to the selected angular position and the bars are movable relative to the cylinder to the selected position when the followers are released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventor: Chang Hui Lin
  • Publication number: 20120279348
    Abstract: A lever guard for handlebar of a motorcycle that includes a clamp, secured to the cylindrical surface of the handlebar of the motorcycle, and a guard portion that is bolted to the clamp. The clamp is placed outside of the grips of the motorcycle. The guard provides protection for both the clutch and brake levers of the motorcycle, which are generally mounted on the handlebar of conventional motorcycles. When riding a motorcycle, a rider may accidentally come into contact with either stationary objects, other riders, or other vehicles, resulting in the accidental application of the brake or clutch lever. In competition, this contact is quite frequent. The lever guard helps to prevent this contact by serving as a barrier between the clutch or brake lever and any other rider or object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: Eric Wood
  • Patent number: 8286530
    Abstract: A bicycle handle assembly, of which the position of the handle grip can be freely adjusted according to the need of the rider, enabling the rider to ride the bicycle in a comfortable posture. The bicycle handle assembly includes: a stem prepared on a front-wheel fork of a bicycle; a handlebar installed on the stem; a handle grip coupled to either end of the handlebar; a ball joint prepared between the handlebar and the handle grip to enable the handle grip to rotate; and a securing element installed on the ball joint to secure the handle grip in a particular position. The bicycle handle assembly makes it possible to freely adjust the positions of the handle grips according to the need of the rider, thereby distributing the load that may otherwise be concentrated on the wrists and preventing pain and injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: SNU R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Sung-Hoon Ahn, Chung-Soo Kim, Min-Jee Roh
  • Publication number: 20120234129
    Abstract: An improved hand guard assembly comprises a main body portion, a clamp, and an arm member. A hinge joint assembly pivotally connects the arm member to a second end of the main body portion. The clamp connects a handlebar to a first end of the main body portion. A coil spring of the hinge joint assembly restricts the free rotation of the arm member relative to the main body portion about a central axis. In a frontal accident or sudden deceleration of the vehicle, the operator's arms may hit the shield attached to the arm member in a forward direction imparting a forward force and rotating the arm member about the hinge joint assembly. The operator may then be thrown clear from the vehicle, preventing additional injuries that can occur when an operator's arms are caught between conventional hand guards and the handlebars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Andy Adan
  • Patent number: 8262114
    Abstract: A tool-less coupling of a child vehicle having a front frame and a rear frame includes a post coupled to one of the front or rear frames; a locking insert having at least one flexible table coupled to the post, and a head tube coupled to the other of the front or rear frame, wherein an opening in a first end of the head tube is sized to cause inward flexing of the flexible tab as the post is inserted through the head tube, and the flexible tab flexes back outwardly after passing through the opening in the head tube so that a portion of the flexible tab is adjacent an end surface of the head tube such that the flexible tab cannot move back through the opening. Accordingly, the removal of the post from the head tube is prohibited and the front and rear frames are coupled together. A method for a tool-less assembly of a child vehicle is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventor: Donald K. Jessie, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120210821
    Abstract: A handlebar assembly is provided that includes a set of handlebars having one or more wiring channels formed along an outer surface of the handlebars. The channels may be adapted to receive and retain electrical wiring routed from the motorcycle switches to the triple tree. One or more protective coverings may be positioned over the channels and attached to the outer surface of the handlebars by fasteners to protect and retain the electrical wiring disposed in the wiring channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Anthony J. Carlini
  • Patent number: 8234952
    Abstract: A handgrip includes a tubular grip body adapted to be sleeved on a handlebar and having at least two angularly spaced-apart resilient clamp portions, a sleeve ring sleeved around the clamp portions and having an arc-shaped hole extending through inner and outer faces thereof and extending circumferentially proximate to one of the clamp portions, and two slots communicating respectively with two opposite ends of the arc-shaped hole, a U-shaped bolt member having a bight portion received movably in the arc-shaped hole and abutting against said one of the clamp portions, and two threaded arms extending respectively and outwardly of the slots, and two nut members each disposed outwardly of a respective slot and engaging threadedly a respective threaded arm. The nut members pull the threaded arms when tightened so that the bight portion pushes said one of the clamp portions toward the other one of the clamp portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: Chen Li Ting
  • Patent number: 8215203
    Abstract: A handlebar clamp which can be removably affixed to the transverse clamping plate of any type of bicycle thereby allowing the bicycle to accommodate a multiplicity of handlebars. The handlebar clamp can be fitted to accommodate a multiplicity of different transverse clamping plates. The clamp is held in position by a quick-release attachment to the transverse clamping plate of a bicycle. The clamp has two jaws, the lower of which has at least two different sized partial openings, one each on its upper and lower sides, so that the lower jaw, upon rotation, accommodates different sized handlebars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: Paul Swift
  • Publication number: 20120125145
    Abstract: The present invention is a pivotable handlebar stem apparatus comprised of a clamp body, a cam lock, and a positioning component. The clamp body fits around a handlebar stem or portion of the handlebars of a bicycle. When the cam lock is unlocked and the positioning component is disengaged, the handlebars may be rotated from a riding position to a parked position for convenient storage, transport and parking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventor: Claude VanderVeen
  • Patent number: 8172247
    Abstract: A bicycle handlebar assembly that includes a number of grip sites, forearm supports, and a number of structures that have airfoil shaped cross-sections and that provide a highly adjustable handlebar assembly with improved aerodynamic performance across the range of adjustment of the handlebar assembly. The handlebar assembly includes a pair of shim stacks that each includes a number of shims that are selectively mountable to the handlebar assembly to adjust a relative vertical height of left hand and right hand aerobars and arm pads. The aerobars and arm pads are secured to the handlebar by way of corresponding clamping assemblies such that the aerobars and arm pads are movably secured to the handlebar assembly to provide the highly adjustable aero handlebar assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Trek Bicycle Corporation
    Inventors: Jennifer Weber, Douglas A. Cusack
  • Publication number: 20120096978
    Abstract: A bicycle stem for coupling a steer tube to bicycle handlebars has an integrated headlamp assembly which provides an effective, ovular beam spread to optimize use of available energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: James Patrick Voshell, Douglas R. Domel
  • Patent number: 8141455
    Abstract: A grab bar, which is particularly suitable for attachment to a cart, has open ends that are covered by end caps. The end caps include a retention feature that secures the end cap to the grab bar, and which prevents the grab bar from being detached from the cart. The end cap includes a plug portion that encloses the open end, with the plug portion defining an inner end face, an outer end face, and a peripheral wall surface extending between the inner and outer end faces. The end cap also includes an attachment arm that extends outwardly from the inner end face of the plug portion to a distal end. The retention feature is supported on a looped portion that is formed at the distal end of the attachment arm. The looped portion is resiliently movable to secure the end cap to the grab bar with the retention feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventor: Sean T. Ogburn
  • Patent number: 8117942
    Abstract: A vehicle handle with improved vibration proof function. A balance weight has an inner balance weight portion with a center-of-mass positioned in a handle pipe, and an outer balance weight portion. A floating damper interposed between an outer periphery of the inner balance weight portion and an inner surface of the handle pipe supports the balance weight in one location that includes the center-of-mass of the balance weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masaaki Kuwata, Yoshihiro Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20120001402
    Abstract: A bicycle handlebar assembly that includes a number of grip sites, forearm supports, and a number of structures that have airfoil shaped cross-sections and that provide a highly adjustable handlebar assembly with improved aerodynamic performance across the range of adjustment of the handlebar assembly. The handlebar assembly includes a pair of shim stacks that each includes a number of shims that are selectively mountable to the handlebar assembly to adjust a relative vertical height of left hand and right hand aerobars and arm pads. The aerobars and arm pads are secured to the handlebar by way of corresponding clamping assemblies such that the aerobars and arm pads are movably secured to the handlebar assembly to provide the highly adjustable aero handlebar assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Jennifer Weber, Douglas A. Cusack
  • Publication number: 20120000313
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus configured for being fixedly secured to a handlebar of a bicycle and for use with one or more retrievable storage units stowed within the handlebar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Yoav ZACKS
  • Publication number: 20110290067
    Abstract: A bicycle handle assembly, of which the position of the handle grip can be freely adjusted according to the need of the rider, enabling the rider to ride the bicycle in a comfortable posture. The bicycle handle assembly includes: a stem prepared on a front-wheel fork of a bicycle; a handlebar installed on the stem; a handle grip coupled to either end of the handlebar; a ball joint prepared between the handlebar and the handle grip to enable the handle grip to rotate; and a securing element installed on the ball joint to secure the handle grip in a particular position. The bicycle handle assembly makes it possible to freely adjust the positions of the handle grips according to the need of the rider, thereby distributing the load that may otherwise be concentrated on the wrists and preventing pain and injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sung-Hoon Ahn, Chung-Soo Kim, Min-Jee Roh
  • Patent number: 8042427
    Abstract: A bicycle shifter is configured to ensure that the position where a main shifter body is attached to a bicycle can be easily varied. The bicycle shifter basically has a mounting bracket, a main shifter body and a fixing mechanism. The mounting bracket is preferably configured be fixed to a handlebar of a bicycle. The main shifter body is mounted on the mounting bracket and has a shifter mechanism in the interior. The fixing mechanism is a mechanism whereby the main shifter body can be fixed in place on the mounting bracket at an arbitrary attachment position between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Kawakami, Shingo Funai
  • Publication number: 20110247448
    Abstract: A mounting device is shown for mounting components to a bicycle handlebar having a handlebar axis. The mounting device includes a mounting bracket mountable to the handlebar about the handlebar axis. The mounting bracket includes a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion hingedly connected to the first clamp portion to interiorly receive the handlebar. An interior channel is defined by spaced sidewalls and formed in a portion of the circumferential length of one of the first and second clamp portions, and a hole is formed through the clamp portion and opens to the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Martin Weiss, Scott McLaughlin, Paul Feuerstein, Matthew Morris
  • Patent number: 8029011
    Abstract: An adjustable handlebar assembly for a saddle-type vehicle includes a base member, a support member, a left handlebar and a right handlebar. The support member is rotatably coupled to the base member and each of the left handlebar and the right handlebar is attached to the support member. The support member is configured to permit the left handlebar and the right handlebar to be selectively moved relative to the support member and the base member, independently of one another, to selectively adjust each of the left handlebar and the right handlebar in respective, generally longitudinal directions along a saddle-type vehicle, when the adjustable handlebar assembly is pivotally coupled to a frame of the saddle-type vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Darin D. King, Robert S. Zimmerman, Daniel T. Sellars, Scott D. Batdorf
  • Publication number: 20110215549
    Abstract: Embodiments provide one or more handlebar extensions which may be removably mounted to a handlebar of a bicycle. The handlebar extensions may include a cylindrical member having a first end portion and a second end portion. The handlebar extensions may further include a coupling mechanism for releasably coupling the second end portion to the handlebar. The first end portion may extend above the handlebar and may be configured to be grasped by a rider of the bicycle. In various embodiments, the first end portion may be at least partially bent with respect to the second end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventor: Richard Plainfield
  • Patent number: 7997162
    Abstract: The instant invention is a handlebar extension that attaches to the top of a standard motorcycle or comparable vehicle allowing the user to secure the handlebars while positioning the handlebars at an elevated position and moving them forward, away from the rider. This is achieved by the presences of offset openings in the second component of the handle bar extensions. The handlebar extension attaches to existing openings of the motorcycle while the offset feature gives a height and distancing factor. The extensions have a plurality different size opening to accommodate a variety of different handlebars. The extensions themselves have a plurality of sizes as well to accommodate different applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventor: Keith Louis Gillis