159 results about "Bike riding" patented technology

A data logger for a monitoring sports which includes an accelerometer, a GPS unit to sense position and velocity, a heart rate monitor, a controller programmed to manipulate the data and provide a display of the heart rate, speed, and other sport parameters. The data can be stored or transmitted to a remote computer for use by the coach. The device is useful in football codes, athletics, snow sports and cycling.

Wiping means are provided to help skiers, hunters, cyclists, tennis players and others in keeping their nose clean and dry. Also, to wipe sweat from foreheads. Various embodiments are shown. For example, the wipes can be attached to gloves, or to sleeves of jackets, or can simply be in the shape of a wristband or armband. Wipes can be covered for esthetic reasons. Wipes and their components can be provided together with their base patches; or separately, where users can purchase spare sponges to apply to their existing patches. Both patches and/or sponges can be of various colors and/or imprinted with logos, trade names, or other advertising information.

This invention provides a camera system installed on the front end of a vehicle, either on the left front, the right front, or both sides, that prevents accidents resulting from the driver's propensity to protrude into oncoming traffic to view that traffic. The camera is linked via wired or wireless connection to an onboard computer and a commercially available navigation display that is placed within the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The driver reviews a visual description on the display of any oncoming traffic in the form of motor vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, animals and the like on the navigation display via a single screen, split screen or alternating screens. The camera system is furnished with a speed sensor that detects when the vehicle reaches a threshold speed of 3 miles per hour to activate or de-activate the camera. This camera system can be retrofitted into older vehicles.

An apparatus and method of protecting a pedestrian or cyclist from accidental collision with a vehicle wherein a first strip is directly or indirectly mounted on the rear of a user; the first strip including a plurality of light emitting devices that emit red light upon activation by a power means; and a second strip that is directly or indirectly mounted on the front of a user; the second strip including a plurality of light emitting devices that emit white, near white light upon activation by a power means; the first and second strips preferably forming an integral part of a garment worn by the user.

An apparatus, system and method for enabling individuals to communicate with each other to discuss predetermined topics of interest (e.g., health and fitness, weather, politics, science, etc.). In one embodiment, a mobile communicator enables a user to communicate with other participants on various predefined topics within a predetermined range of the device (e.g., five to ten miles). The mobile communicator includes a full-duplex transceiver which is able to send and receive signals on one or more channels, each channel corresponding to a predefined generic topic of interest. The mobile communicator further includes a channel selector operatively coupled to the transceiver for selecting a particular one of the transceiver channels and a corresponding discussion topic. In an illustrative application, the user selects a channel and may then participate in a discussion whose topic or subject matter corresponds to the selected channel. In this manner, the present invention enables users to participate in group discussions according to topic while the participants/users are engaged in a mobile activity, such as biking, driving, jogging, etc.

The invention provides a magnetron roller device of a bicycle riding equilibrium simulating device. The magnetron roller device comprises a front roller made of metal, a rear roller, and a magnetron made of non-magnetic metal, is in parallel with the two rollers and is arranged at a rear lower part of the front roller. The bearing holes are arranged at two ends of the front roller, are provided with a roller bearing therein, and are connected to the holes at the front part of a left bracket and a right bracket via the roller spindles, the shaft sleeves and the fastener. The two ends of the rear roller are connected to the holes on a left support member and a right member via the same structure, the left support member and the right support member are connected to the holes at the rear part of the left bracket and the right bracket via a left support gyro shaft and a right support gyro shaft, and an elastic wheel screwed on to the gyro shafts. The magnetron is connected to the front parts of the left bracket and the right bracket via a left end shaft and a right end shaft at two ends and a magnetron bearing on the end shafts. A row of small magnetic strips are arranged in a position in parallel with a tubular axis and close to the front roller. A regulating handle is fixed on the outer side of the left end shaft of the magnetron via a small stud. A pin hole is arranged on the left end surface of the magnetron, and a small pressure spring and a half-round movable pin in the pin hole are correspondent to the spacing blind holes on the inner sides of the left bracket and the right bracket. The notches are arranged on the inner sides at the rear part of the left bracket and the right bracket for spacing the left support member and the right support member. The antiskid gaskets are arranged at the bottoms of the left bracket and the right bracket.

A stationary exerciser includes an upright support for supporting a spindle and a shaft, two levers having an upper portion pivotally attached to the upright support with the shaft, two cranks rotatably attached to the upright support with the spindle and each having a pivot rod, and two foot supports each having a rear portion pivotally coupled to the lever and a middle portion pivotally coupled to the pivot rod of the crank, and a foot pedal attached to the front portion and moveable elliptically relative to the upright support for being stepped or actuated by the user to move along an elliptical moving path different from the circular cycling moving path of that of the pedaling or cycling exercisers.

The present invention relates to hydration systems, and more particularly to hydration systems that can be attached to the top-tube and down-tube frame members of bicycles so that the bicycle riders do not need to wear the hydration systems on their back when they are riding on bicycles. The mouth piece held around the center of handlebar is in front of riders' face providing easy liquid access to the bikers. The bicycle riders can take off the present invention from the bicycle and wear the present invention on their back when they are not riding on the bicycle. The present invention comprises at least one liquid bottle inside a waterproof fabric pack that can carry a large amount of liquid. In addition to being a hydration system this product provides additional storage for the rider to carry bike tools, snacks, etc.

The invention relates to a device of the type commonly known on the market as “hands-free”, i.e. devices that do not require input from the hands (fingers) in order to function, which has the essential feature of the device being installed, in one of the preferred embodiments thereof, inside a helmet, this embodiment applying to persons driving a vehicle with two or more wheels, to cyclists, skiers and other users of any type of helmet. Furthermore, the device of the invention may be used, in addition to being used for communication between passengers in the same vehicle, for communication between passengers in different vehicles or as a means of communication between two users who are walkers, cyclists or participants in other sports.

The technology relates to autonomous vehicles suffering a breakdown along a roadway. Onboard systems may utilize various proactive operations to alert specific vehicles or other objects on or near the roadway about the breakdown. This can be done alternatively or in addition to turning on the hazard lights or calling for remote assistance. The disabled vehicle is able to detect nearby and approaching objects. The detection may be performed in combination with a determination of the type of object or predicted behavior for that object, enables the vehicle to generate a targeted alert that can be transmitted or otherwise presented to that particular object. This approach provides the other object, such as a vehicle, bicyclist or pedestrian, sufficient time and information about the breakdown to take appropriate corrective action. Different communication options are available and may be selected based on the particular object, environmental conditions and other factors.

The invention discloses a method for measuring and determining a public bike connection radius at a subway station based on IC card data. The method comprises the steps of performing effective information extraction, pre-processing, fusion, sequencing and filtration on original data of both public bike IC cards and subway IC cards to sieve possible transfer data pairs; calculating a bike-returningand station-entering time interval, an station-leaving and bike-borrowing time interval and a distance between the subway station and the public bike station; determining the maximum transfer time interval and the maximum transfer distance; identifying subway and public bike transfer data; calculating a riding distance of the public bike in the corresponding transfer data of the subway station based on the identified transfer data; drawing a public bike riding distance-cumulative frequency scatter curve; and after the curve is fitted, measuring and determining the public bike connection radius of the subway station by applying a method of finding the inverse function of the fitting function. The method for measuring and determining the public bike connection radius at the subway station based on the IC card data lays a firm foundation for research in the aspects such as address selection and configuration of the public bike station.

This invention proposes a turning-light integrated grip for bikes. Its main features comprises: (1) an invisible wiring is hided inside the grip, and also (2) the turning signal light module is hided and protected inside a corresponding outer ring so that aesthetic merits can be reached. (3) Automatic power-off electrical function makes the product more practical for uses. The whole invention helps enhance the safety of bike riding, and aforementioned features help the product more practical for use and marketing.

The invention relates to a swing bike saddle capable of generating electricity, and belongs to the field of bike manufacturing. The swing bike saddle is composed of a saddle, a swing rod, a swing rod sliding block, a swing rod sliding groove device, a gear and rack device, an eccentric wheel device and a small electric generator and is characterized in that the upper portion and the saddle are connected through screws, one side is movably connected with a swing rod rotating shaft, the swing rod can swing around the swing rod rotating shaft, the other side and a gear connecting shaft are fixed together, the swing rod sliding block is located on the lower portion of the swing rod, and the swing rod sliding block and the swing rod are fixedly connected together; the swing rod sliding groove device is composed of a swing rod sliding groove, a sliding groove side plate, a supporting rod, a bearing frame and the swing rod rotating shaft, the gear and rack device is composed of a gear connecting shaft, a gear, a rack and a rack sliding groove, and the eccentric wheel device is composed of a connecting rod and an eccentric wheel and is capable of driving the small electric generator to rotate. The swing bike saddle has the advantages of effectively ensuring that the bike saddle moves along with the human body during bike riding to reduce local fatigue of the human body, and electricity energy can be generated to supply electricity.

A system and method is provided that creates a multimodal transportation routing that originates using a road-based vehicle which then requires parking. Parking is not necessarily near the destination, but is determined based on user preferences and specification of the relative importance of speed of travel and monetary cost and/or safety. Other factors can also influence the route selection and comprise: parking availability, user preference for parking type, vehicle restrictions, maximum distance a user is willing to walk or bike and what types of public transportation a user is willing to use. Monetary factors include: fuel costs, parking costs, tolls, and public transportation costs.

A parking device for a bicycle includes an inflator and a connecting member. The inflator has a nozzle defined thereon. The connecting member has an inserting part at one end thereof and an assembling part at another end thereof. The inserting part of the connecting member inserted into the nozzle, the assembling part assembled on the bicycle. Under this arrangement, a user connects the inflator to the bicycle via the connecting member to park the bicycle stably; in contrast, when the user wants to ride the bicycle, the connecting member and the inflator are able to be assembled on the bicycle.

The invention relates to a fast and slow brake device with strong and weak brake lamplight alarm for a motor vehicle. A brake pedal is connected with a resistance sliding arm to control a brake lamp to alarm from dark light to strong light. The brake pedal is connected with a brake button; one contact of the brake button is connected with a battery through a lead, and the other contact of the brake button is connected with the resistance sliding arm and a spring; the resistance sliding arm is connected with a resistor; the resistor is connected with a brake lamp through a lead; and the brake lamp is connected with the battery through a lead. The brake stamping force is controlled by a driver, so that the brake lamp displays lamplight with different brightness. The stamping force is smaller, the display brightness is lower, the stamping force is larger, the brightness is higher, and blinding light is displayed in case of quick stamping, so that drivers and bike riding persons behind can be well alarmed.

The present invention provides various aspects of a novel safety light that can be attached to a bicyclist or an athlete so as to define a well lit, safe distance to avoid collision by a motorist. The present safety concerns would find advantage in an easy to attach safety light that is much larger, more conspicuous and one that provides greater lumens. It would be desirable for athletes and the sports industry if there was provided an improved safety light system to provide a significant warning to let motorists know the safe distance that any motorist and/or his vehicle needs to avoid so as not to hit the cyclist or athlete.

A riding glove having particular application to be worn over the hand of one riding a bicycle to warm the fingers and thumb of the rider in cold or windy weather conditions. The riding glove includes an optional inner insert having relatively long finger and thumb sleeves into which the rider slides his fingers and thumb. A conventional outer glove member having relatively short finger and thumb sleeves, through which the longer finger and thumb sleeves of the inner insert are received, is pulled over the inner insert. The outer conventional glove member can be worn over the rider's hand in combination with or independently of the inner insert.