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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2000
Frederick K. W. Day, Chicago, IL (US);
Todd J. Darland, Chicago, IL (US);
Charles M. Goldman, Chicago, IL (US);
Christine Raymo, Chicago, IL (US);
SRAM Corporation, Chicago, IL (US);
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. A control pod adapted to contain controls for a bicycle handlebar. The control pod includes an actuator, a housing attached to the actuator, and at least two receptacles defined within the housing. A control assembly for a bicycle handlebar assembly includes a stop, a control device configured to contain at least two controls and a handgrip. The structure includes an end having a plurality of outwardly projecting detents for discrete positional movement of a mandrel attachment. The control pod slidably mounted to the handlebar. A remote garage door opener connected to a bicycle handlebar assembly.