Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-25
2011-01-25
Hannon, Thomas R (Department: 3656)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
C074S551100, C200S061880
Reexamination Certificate
active
07874229
ABSTRACT:
A bicycle handlebar assembly is provided with a handlebar, a first gearshift operating part and a second gearshift operating part. The handlebar includes a central portion, a first end portion on a first lateral side of the central portion and a second end portion on a second lateral side of the central portion. The first gearshift operating part is attached to the first end portion of the handlebar with the first gearshift operating part being arranged to electrically control a front derailleur to selectively perform a first gearshift operation. The second gearshift operating part is attached to the first end portion of the handlebar with the second gearshift operating part being arranged to electrically control a rear derailleur to selectively perform a second gearshift operation.
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“One-hand Shifting”, Apr. 1, 2004, www.campyonly.com/howto/lefthandshifting.html.
Raymond Henry, Du Vélocipède au Dérailleur Moderne, La suprenante histoire des changements de vitesse, Association des amis du Musée d'art et d'industrie de Saint-Étienne, Apr. 2003, Achevé d'imprimer, No. 7948 Les presses de I'Imprimerie Chirat, Saint-Just-La-Pendue, France.
Global IP Counselors, LLP
Hannon Thomas R
Johnson Phillip A
Shimano Inc.
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