| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 074551200 | Spring biased or supported | 8 |
| 20090255365 | PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATION ABSORPTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Piezoelectric vibration absorption system and method. In one embodiment, the invention provides a rider interface that includes a surface. A vibration dampening assembly is affixed to the surface. The vibration dampening assembly includes a piezoelectric element. A load element is electrically connected to the vibration dampening assembly such that the vibration dampening assembly dampens vibrations of the rider interface. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20110239814 | Shock and vibration damping handlebar mounting assembly - A shock and vibration damping handlebar mounting assembly, for vehicles that utilizes handlebar assisted steering, where the handlebar and its clamping components are suspended by shock and vibration damping springs and materials. The suspended components are allowed to travel along a guide, in a predetermined beneficial path, while maintaining the rider preferred handlebar angles, as the vehicle encounters shock due to rough terrain. Springs dampen the motion of the suspended components reducing the effects of the rough terrain to the rider's hands. The suspended components are isolated from the vehicle's steering mechanism by isolation components made of deadening materials thus reducing the transfer of vibration from the vehicle to the rider's hands. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120304804 | Shock-Absorbing Handlebar Mount - A shock-absorbing handlebar mount includes a yoke assembly, and a first and a second clamping mechanism coupled to the yoke assembly and configured to attach the handlebar mount to a steering stem in an off-road vehicle. Each of the clamping mechanisms includes an upper and a lower clamping block, and an upper and a lower shock absorber. The first and second clamping mechanisms each further include a bolt extending through the blocks and shock absorbers, and being rotatable to clamp the steering stem between the corresponding blocks. Each clamping mechanism further includes an alignment key coupling together the corresponding blocks to inhibit non-axial displacement thereof, such that shearing forces on the shock absorbers are reduced or eliminated. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20140116195 | BICYCLE STEM WITH A SHOCK ABSORBER - A bicycle stern with a shock absorber which is mounted between a handlebar and a steering tube includes a stem body, a clamping member and an elastomer. The stem body has a clamping portion formed at one end thereof, and two fork portions formed at another end of the stein body. The clamping member is connected with the clamping portion for clamping the handlebar, and the elastomer is disposed between the two fork portions. Under this arrangement, when a shock is generated from the rough road, the elastomer is compressed by the two fork portions, so that the elastomer is deformed appropriately and absorbs the shock from the road. Therefore, a rider could hold the handlebar comfortably. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140174247 | HANDLEBAR SHOCK ABSORBER - A handlebar shock absorber is provided. The handlebar shock absorber includes a shock-absorbing cylinder, a knuckle having a lower pivot mount for attachment to the cylinder, and an arm assembly pivotably coupled to the knuckle and including an upper pivot mount for attachment to the cylinder. The cylinder includes an adjustable pre-stressed length to elevate or lower the position of the arm assembly relative to the knuckle. The knuckle is adapted for attachment to a bicycle steering tube, and the arm assembly is adapted for attachment to a bicycle handlebar. In use, the shock-absorbing cylinder dampens movement of the handlebar relative to the steering tube to provide an enhanced ride to the cyclist over rough terrain. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20160075396 | Motorcycle Handlebar Riser Accessory Device - A motorcycle handlebar riser assembly and novelty accessory is provided. The assembly comprises a pair of riser members that support a handlebar therebetween and connect the handlebar to the upper triple tree of a motorcycle. Along the length of each riser member is a spring perch member and a faux suspension spring. The spring is disposed between at least one perch and the lower end of the riser member, which affixes to the triple tree. In this way, the risers support the handlebar and display a faux suspension spring thereover. The risers include a length with an aperture and removable cap at one end, and a lower end that is configured to be received by a triple tree and be secured thereto. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20170233030 | HANDLEBAR MOUNT ASSEMBLY | 08-17-2017 |
| 20190144067 | HANDLEBAR MOUNT ASSEMBLY | 05-16-2019 |
