| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 280264000 | Combined with brake | 9 |
| 20080203697 | Rotor system for a bicycle - In a rotor system, in particular for a bicycle ( | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080284126 | ADAPTIVE BRAKE AND SHIFT MECHANISM FOR A BICYCLE - The adaptive system in combination includes a handlebar configured with stub end portions which angle slightly toward each other in the direction of the shoulders of the user. Grip shift members are configured to fit against the palm of the user's hand and mounted at the free ends of the handle bar, the grip shift members including a base portion which mates with an existing gear mechanism on the bicycle for shifting of the bicycle gears. A brake mechanism includes a base member mounted on the ends of the handlebar. The brake mechanism further includes a T-shaped member and two connecting members which are each rotatably mounted to the base member and to the T-shaped handle member. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20110169245 | VEHICLE ANTI-THEFT DEVICE - An anti-theft device for a vehicle having a manual brake system to slow or stop the vehicle is provided. The anti-theft device has a locking mechanism connected to the brake housing and can be placed in a locked position and an unlocked position. An interference member connected to the locking mechanism engages the brake actuating mechanism when in the braking position to maintain vehicle braking. In the unlocked position of the locking mechanism, the interference member is disengaged from the brake actuating mechanism to allow uninterrupted operation of the brake actuating mechanism. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120032413 | AERODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEM - An aerodynamic braking system is disclosed herein. In particular, the brake arms may define an aerodynamic leading portion or edge and may be integrated into the legs of the front fork. Also, the brake arms may be disposed behind the bottom bracket shell to take the rear brake out of the air flow path and reduce aerodynamic drag. The rear brake arms are tapered so that the brake arms remain sufficient stiff to provide sufficient brake response times. The rear brake arms may be matched to recesses formed on an underside of chain stays. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20140265221 | BICYCLE BRAKE ASSEMBLY - Various bicycle brake assemblies are described. In some embodiments, a bicycle brake assembly for applying a braking force to a wheel comprises a brake arm comprising a frame pivot joint and a brake pad pivot joint, the frame pivot joint configured to pivotally connect the brake arm to a bicycle frame to enable pivoting of the brake arm about a first axis of rotation; and a brake pad pivotally coupled to the brake arm at the brake pad pivot joint to enable pivoting of the brake pad about a second axis of rotation, the brake pad comprising a braking surface for engaging a wheel rim to apply a frictional force to the wheel rim, the frictional force having a frictional direction, wherein the first axis of rotation is not parallel to the frictional direction of the frictional force. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140265222 | HYDRAULIC RIM BRAKE - The present invention provides a bicycle having front and rear wheels, a frame supported by the wheels, and a brake system. The brake system includes a caliper arm pivotally coupled to the frame at a pivot point, a pad secured to the caliper arm at a location spaced from the pivot point by a first distance, and an actuator (e.g., a hydraulic piston) positioned to apply a force to the caliper arm at a location that is spaced from the pivot point by a second distance less than the first distance. Preferably, the actuating location is positioned between the pivot axis and the pad. In addition, it is preferred to have a ratio of the first distance to the second distance be at least 4.0, preferably at least 6.0, and more preferably about 8.0. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150042062 | SADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE - A wheel speed sensor is provided between a front wheel and a front fork. The wheel speed sensor includes a sensor body to be supported by the front side of the front fork. A front fender includes a downward extending portion extending downward along the front side of the front fork. The downward extending portion covers the sensor body. As such, the influence of an arrangement of a sensor body on the design in a saddle-type vehicle provided with a wheel speed sensor between a front fork and a wheel is suppressed. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20160090145 | SADDLE TYPE VEHICLE - A saddle type vehicle includes a parking operator for allowing the lever to be lengthened without affecting the surrounding members. A parking lever is arranged more forward than the tip of a first finger of an operator when the first finger is fully extended forward. Therefore, there is no concern that the hand holding the left grip section may touch the parking lever. Thus, the lever can be sufficiently lengthened. In addition, the parking lever is sufficiently far from the grip section toward the vehicle front. As a result, there is no concern that the parking lever may interfere with a normal gripping operation. In addition, a handle switch or other part can be readily arranged on a switch box on the base portion of the grip section without being affected by the parking lever. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160137258 | A VEHICLE DRIVABLE IN USE BY A PERSON WALKING OR RUNNING WHILST SEATED AND THE USE OF SUCH VEHICLE - The invention provides a vehicle drivable in use by a person walking or running whilst seated comprising: a frame; a large diameter front wheel non-steerable with respect to the frame, a seat for supporting a user's weight whilst walking or running, the frame configured to carry the seat suspended on the front wheel, a small diameter, steerable rear wheel journalled to the frame at a steering pivot axis, the seat being rotatable forwardly with respect to the front wheel and comprising a seat base for supporting a user and further comprising a backrest for engaging the user's back in use. The large front wheel may be of approximate diameter of a user's leg (typically an adult human), thus the large front wheel may be of similar size to a bicycle wheel for the user. | 05-19-2016 |
