Stephen Laird Rodgers

US Patent:

20090079158, Mar 26, 2009

Filed:

Sep 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/234405

Inventors:

Stephen M. Rodgers - Broomfield CO, US

International Classification:

B62K 27/00
B62K 27/10

US Classification:

280204

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention comprise a single-wheeled recumbent bicycle trailer which may be attached to a bicycle, for transport of a passenger or passengers, wherein the passengers may contribute to propulsion of the combined cycle. The embodiments include a recumbent seat position and other accommodations for the safety and comfort of passenger(s) and ease of use. Such accommodations may include single or multi-passenger configuration, passenger pedals, hands-free operation for passengers, supportive seats with backrests, extendable leg rests, and safety restraints.

US Patent:

20120200059, Aug 9, 2012

Filed:

Feb 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/023572

Inventors:

Stephen Rodgers - Broomfield CO, US

International Classification:

B62K 27/12
B23P 11/00

US Classification:

280204, 29428

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention comprise a bicycle trailer hitch for use in securing a bicycle trailer to a bicycle. Unlike prior art trailer hitches the transfer of most of the load between an associated bicycle and an associated bicycle during use does not pass through the bolt/fastener used to couple the bicycle attachment section to the trailer attachment section thereof. Rather, the majority of the load is transferred through a direct connection between the respective sections.