Abstract: A liquid dispensing assembly structured to be permanently or removably mounted on a bicycle or variety of other types of vehicles comprising an array of “squirt guns” more specifically defined by selectively operable nozzle assemblies. A control assembly is structured to operate one or more of the aforementioned nozzle assemblies and includes hand operated activating and positioning devices, remotely disposed from the nozzle assemblies and structured to accomplish concurrent or independent activation of the one or more nozzle assemblies and the selective positioning of at least one of the nozzle assemblies, such that streams of water may be directed outwardly from the vehicle in a variety of different directions.
Abstract: A compact scooter supported by a pair of wheels is propelled by the cyclic operation of a pair of stabilized pedals by a standing user with hands on a handlebar. The elongate pedals having curved ends are connected to a crank and rocker link for predetermined pedal angles configured to maintain heel contact during the cyclic operation. The feet are positioned on pedal extensions with the heels of the feet rearward of the crank pivots to develop superior crank torque imposed upon the wheels for faster speed and better startup acceleration. Stunt features are provided to perform wheelies, rail grinding and step maneuvers.
Abstract: A bike stem clamp. The clamp is adapted to a stem connected to a handle of the bike. The clamp includes one or more fingers extending from its surface that are interlocked with a fixation plate adapted at an angle and adjustable with a clip accommodating a water bottle, speedometer, trip odometer, lighting fixture or any other object with a selected purpose and adapted to the bike.
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