GB2557666A - Road cycling domestique indicator/signal - Google Patents

Road cycling domestique indicator/signal Download PDF

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GB2557666A
GB2557666A GB1621316.7A GB201621316A GB2557666A GB 2557666 A GB2557666 A GB 2557666A GB 201621316 A GB201621316 A GB 201621316A GB 2557666 A GB2557666 A GB 2557666A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J6/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cycles; Mounting or supporting thereof; Circuits therefor
    • B62J6/16—Arrangement of switches
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J6/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cycles; Mounting or supporting thereof; Circuits therefor
    • B62J6/16—Arrangement of switches
    • B62J6/165—Wireless switches
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J6/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cycles; Mounting or supporting thereof; Circuits therefor
    • B62J6/22—Warning or information lights
    • B62J6/26—Warning or information lights warning or informing other road users, e.g. police flash lights

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Abstract

Devices mounted on the handlebars of cycles allow cyclists to communicate by pushing a button rather than verbally. When activated, a device transmits a signal to a similar device mounted on another bicycle. Upon receiving the signal, the second device displays an alert relating to their optimal speed. The alert may comprise LEDs.

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(54) Title of the Invention: Road cycling domestique indicator/signal Abstract Title: Cycling alert system (57) Devices mounted on the handlebars of cycles allow cyclists to communicate by pushing a button rather than verbally. When activated, a device transmits a signal to a similar device mounted on another bicycle. Upon receiving the signal, the second device displays an alert relating to their optimal speed. The alert may comprise LEDs.
Title
Road cycling communication device
Background
Road cycling has become predominantly a team activity. Cycling in a group with the objective of attaining the highest possible speeds involves working together and taking turns to cycle at the front of the group thus facing the bulk of the air resistance while the other cyclists benefit from the air displacement. When a group is cycling in single file at maximal speeds, communication concerning the optimal pace becomes difficult particularly in high winds or for an individual respiring heavily. The individual who rides at the front of the group is often called a domestique and in a competitive scenario the rider(s) following him often find it advantageous to shout instructions to him concerning their optimal speed. Cyclists are comfortable using a variety of buttons positioned at intervals along their handlebars.
Statement of Invention
The domestique indicator is a very simple device allowing two cyclists in a group to communicate concerning their optimal speed by pushing a button rather than verbally. It consists of a button attached and positioned ergonomically on the handlebars of Cyclist A: the button activates a signal and simple indication (LED or otherwise) on the handlebars of Cyclist B.
Advantages
Cyclist A may find that despite the air displacement effected by Cyclist B at the front of the group, a reduction in speed is nevertheless required if Cyclist A is to remain part of the group. In these circumstances it is preferable for Cyclist A to push a button rather than being required to shout.
Title
Road cycling communication device

Claims (1)

  1. Claim
    A signal of any kind compatible with the functioning of the device activated by a button designed to be attached to the handlebars of a bicycle whereby the signal is then transmitted to a corresponding device attached to a separate bicycle resulting in an indication of any kind appearing on said separate bicycle.
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    Application No: GB1621316.7 Examiner: Mr Ralph Plowman
    Claims searched: 1 Date of search: 14 July 2017
    Patents Act 1977: Search Report under Section 17
    Documents considered to be relevant:
    Category Relevant to claims Identity of document and passage or figure of particular relevance X 1 US2015/329038 Al (GRANT) See whole document. X 1 US2013/335236 Al (TIPPETS) See whole document. X 1 US2013/069797 Al (HOWE) In particular see paragraphs [0018] to [0025],
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    X Document indicating lack of novelty or inventive step A Document indicating technological background and/or state of the art. Y Document indicating lack of inventive step if combined with one or more other documents of same category. P Document published on or after the declared priority date but before the filing date of this invention. & Member of the same patent family E Patent document published on or after, but with priority date earlier than, the filing date of this application.
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    Search of GB, EP, WO & US patent documents classified in the following areas of the UKCX :
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    Subclass Subgroup Valid From B62J 0006/00 01/01/2006
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Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US20130069797A1 (en) * 2011-09-15 2013-03-21 Chad Howe Vehicle Operator Distress Signaling System
US20130335236A1 (en) * 2012-06-19 2013-12-19 Tom Tippets All terrain vehicle signaling apparatus
US20150329038A1 (en) * 2014-05-16 2015-11-19 Michael Grant, JR. Group Riding Problem Warning System

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20130069797A1 (en) * 2011-09-15 2013-03-21 Chad Howe Vehicle Operator Distress Signaling System
US20130335236A1 (en) * 2012-06-19 2013-12-19 Tom Tippets All terrain vehicle signaling apparatus
US20150329038A1 (en) * 2014-05-16 2015-11-19 Michael Grant, JR. Group Riding Problem Warning System

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