SRAM patenting internal gear hubs. As a leading component manufacturer in the bicycle industry, SRAM sets the direction for big changes in how bicycles work. They’ve long been a proponent of eliminating front derailleurs, by championing single-ring / 1x [...]

Ebike accidents and crashes are on ongoing concern, so an ebike expert and patent agent such as myself took notice of what industry leader Bosch was up to in 2024, both with its patents and its new product releases. With [...]

ABS for bicycles, is it coming? Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) have long been a standard safety feature in automobiles, preventing a car’s wheels from locking up during hard braking, which could otherwise lead to a loss of control. This technology [...]

  Solar energy for bicycle accessories patents have been issued to industry leader SRAM. Bicycles are increasingly dependent on batteries – and we’re not talking about ebikes with electric motor assist. Rather, many high-performance, human-powered-only bicycles, now use battery-powered derailleurs [...]

  Continuation patent applications allow an applicant/inventor the opportunity to pursue new/additional claims for an existing patent application (a “parent” application). This can be valuable for many reasons: Strategic Flexibility: Continuation applications offer flexibility in the patenting process by allowing [...]

  Mavic's new ebike motor patents are what the company is looking to for regaining its footing, after a tumultuous few years. The iconic French brand  recently opened and staffed a new US office in Vermont – and of course, [...]