Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-26
2009-06-30
Dickson, Paul N (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
C280S260000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07552935
ABSTRACT:
An integrated shifting and suspension system for a bicycle coordinates suspension settings with gear selections. A mechanical cable linkage between a derailleur and an adjustable shock absorber couples the shifting and suspension settings of a bicycle. This coupling automatically adjusts the suspension to a firm setting when a rider selects a low gear and a soft setting when a rider selects a high gear. Movement of the derailleur corresponding to a gear selection moves the cable, thus actuating a firmness control mechanism on the shock absorber. Various interconnections, including those linking front or rear derailleurs to front or rear suspensions are possible with the integrated systems described herein.
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Adams Tashiana
Dickson Paul N
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
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