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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 20, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2006
Applicants:
James S. Brennan, Rodeo, CA (US);
Daniel J Throckmorton, Tracy, CA (US);
Inventors:
James S. Brennan, Rodeo, CA (US);
Daniel J Throckmorton, Tracy, CA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16B 7/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An adjustable height seat post for bicycles that comprises an inner tube slidably contained within an outer tube which supports a bicycle seat. The outer tube clamps into a bicycle frame and contains a spring which acts to force the inner tube upward. The inner tube is allowed longitudinal movement within the fixed outer tube via a locking mechanism that forces ball bearings into pockets or channels on the inner tube. The locking mechanism can be remotely activated with a handlebar mounted lever or manually with a seat post mounted lever.