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Bicycle suspension assembly including inertia valve and gas spring

US7490705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2006
Grant dateFeb 17, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/494
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bicycle suspension assembly including an inertia valve is described. The suspension assembly includes first and second telescopingly engaged tubular portions configured to move closer together during compression of the suspension assembly. The bicycle suspension assembly may include an air spring tending to expand the bicycle suspension assembly.

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