Paul James Turner

US Patent:

6450521, Sep 17, 2002

Filed:

Feb 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/502746

Inventors:

Paul H. Turner - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Maverick American LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

B62K 2528

US Classification:

280284, 280275

Abstract:

A suspension system for a rear wheel of a multi-wheel vehicle comprises a front structural member that is adapted to be coupled to seat and a front fork. The front structural member has a first pivot point and a second pivot point that is vertically above the first pivot point. A rear structural member is adapted to be operably coupled to an axle of a rear wheel. The rear structural member has a third pivot point that is rearward of the first pivot point. A slideable connector is rigidly coupled to the rear structural member and pivotally coupled to the second pivot point. A link member is pivotally linked to the first pivot point of the front structural member and the third pivot point of the rear structural member.

US Patent:

6615960, Sep 9, 2003

Filed:

Feb 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/502272

Inventors:

Paul H. Turner - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Maverick American LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

F16F 934

US Classification:

18832213, 18832219, 188286, 280276

Abstract:

A fluid damped shock absorber comprises an outer tube having a closed end and an open end, and a damper tube disposed within the outer tube. An inner tube is axially slideable within the outer tube and has a closed end and an open end. A sealing piston is attached to the inner tube to provide a seal between the inside of the outer tube and the outside of the damper tube. A sealing device is attached near the open end of the outer tube to provide a seal between the outside of the inner tube and the outer tube. A regulation valve is fixed to the damper tube in a sealed arrangement with the outer tube. The regulation valve is located between the closed end of the outer tube and the sealing piston. The regulation valve is configured to regulate fluid flow of a damping fluid between the outer tube and the damper tube upon axial movement of the inner tube within the outer tube.

US Patent:

6669219, Dec 30, 2003

Filed:

Apr 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/120474

Inventors:

Paul H. Turner - Boulder CO
Frank E. Vogel - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Maverick American LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

B62K 2502

US Classification:

280276, 280279, 745511

Abstract:

A telescoping fork for the front wheel of a two wheel vehicle comprises a pair of outer tubes that each have a bottom end and a top end. An upper structural member and a lower structural member connect the outer tubes. Further, each outer tube tapers outwardly, both externally and internally, in a direction from the bottom end toward the lower structural member and from the top end toward the lower structural member. The structural members may attach to a top and bottom of a steering column.

US Patent:

6824154, Nov 30, 2004

Filed:

Jul 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/627028

Inventors:

Paul H. Turner - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Maverick American LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

B62K 2502

US Classification:

280276, 280284, 188312

Abstract:

A telescoping fork for the front wheel of a two wheel vehicle comprises a pair of outer tubes that each have a bottom end and a top end. An upper structural member and a lower structural member connect the outer tubes. Further, each outer tube tapers outwardly, both externally and internally, in a direction from the bottom end toward the lower structural member and from the top end toward the lower structural member. The structural members may attach to a top and bottom of a steering column.

US Patent:

6854753, Feb 15, 2005

Filed:

Aug 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/224057

Inventors:

Paul H. Turner - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

Maverick American LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

B62K025/28

US Classification:

280284, 280275

Abstract:

A suspension system for a rear wheel of a multi-wheel vehicle comprises a front structural member that is adapted to be coupled to seat and a front fork. The front structural member has a first pivot point and a second pivot point that is vertically above the first pivot point. A rear structural member is adapted to be operably coupled to an axle of a rear wheel. The rear structural member has a third pivot point that is rearward of the first pivot point. A slideable connector is rigidly coupled to the rear structural member and pivotally coupled to the second pivot point. A link member is pivotally linked to the first pivot point of the front structural member and the third pivot point of the rear structural member.

US Patent:

6964425, Nov 15, 2005

Filed:

Jul 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/627540

Inventors:

Paul H. Turner - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

Maverick American LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

B62K025/02

US Classification:

280276, 280279

Abstract:

A releasable clamp system for clamping an axle of a wheel to a two wheeled vehicle comprising a frame member and a cover plate that is pivotally coupled to the frame member. The cover plate is movable between a closed portion where the cover plate and the frame member encompass the wheel axle and an open position that permits removal of the wheel axle. A lever is pivotally attached to the cover plate and a hook, member is pivotally attached to the lever. An adjustment system is used to adjust the clamping force applied to the axle by the frame member and the cover plate.

US Patent:

7083180, Aug 1, 2006

Filed:

Sep 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/954963

Inventors:

Paul H. Turner - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

Maverick American LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

B62K 15/00

US Classification:

280287, 188300

Abstract:

Adjustable height bicycle seat mounting assemblies, bikes using such assemblies, and methods of use are provided. One such adjustable height bicycle seat mounting assembly includes first and second tubes in telescoping arrangement. The first tube is adapted to be coupled to a bicycle frame and the second tube is adapted to be coupled to a bicycle seat. A bulkhead is disposed in one of the first and second tubes. The bulkhead has an orifice therethrough, with a rod extending through the orifice and coupled to a movement device disposed near an end of the second tube. The first and second tubes are axially adjustable relative to one another by regulating a flow of a fluid disposed in the first and second tubes.

US Patent:

7137638, Nov 21, 2006

Filed:

Apr 8, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/410125

Inventors:

Paul H. Turner - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

Maverick American LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

B62K 25/02

US Classification:

280276, 280279

Abstract:

A suspension travel adjustment mechanism comprises a housing containing a fluid, and a shaft extending through the housing. A piston is coupled to the shaft to define an upper chamber and a lower chamber within the housing. A fluid passageway extends between the upper chamber and the lower chamber. A mechanism is used for selectively opening and closing the fluid passageway from outside of the housing permit the fluid to flow between the upper chamber and the lower chamber when the fluid passageway is opened.