Kyle Layne Hansen
Engineers in Provo, UT

6432009, Aug 13, 2002

Aug 6, 1998

09/130276

Kyle L. Hansen - Provo UT
Larry L. Howell - Orem UT

Brigham Young University - Provo UT

F16H 5900

474 49, 474 57, 474148, 474 50

A continuously variable transmission that comprises an input shaft to which torque may be applied, an adjustable gearing mechanism, and a driven element. The adjustable gearing mechanism is attached to the input shaft and is configured to continuously vary the drive ratio in response to the applied torque transmitted through the input shaft. The adjustable gearing mechanism includes a hub operatively connected to said input shaft, resilient arms, and an engaging portion. The resilient arms are attached to the hub. In one embodiment of a continuously variable transmission, the hub and the plurality of resilient arms are integrally formed so as to form a one-piece member. The resilient arms are configured to continuously adjust the outer diameter formed by the resilient arms. The engaging portion is integral with each of the resilient arms and is configured to cooperate with an endless member such as a chain. The driven element is operably connected to said gearing mechanism by the endless member.

6247714, Jun 19, 2001

Apr 7, 1998

9/056407

C. Martin Rasmussen - Fruit Heights UT
Larry L. Howell - Orem UT
Chris Johnson - San Diego CA
Kirk Johnson - Puyallup WA
Kyle Hansen - Provo UT
Toni Cedeno - Provo UT
Doug Hayes - Ames IA
Jim Arnold - Cocoa FL

Happijac Company - Kaysville UT

B62K 500

280231

A recumbent cycling apparatus is provided that includes a frame structure, wheels rotatably attached to supporting the frame structure, and a central frame element configured to absorb and reduce the forces transmitted through the frame structure to a user. The frame structure has a front frame section and a back frame section that are substantially parallel to the ground. The central frame element is a curved elongated member composed of chromoly steel that is attached to the front frame section and the back frame section and extends therebetween. The central frame element is configured to allow the front frame section and the back frame section to move substantially independently in response forces exerted on the wheels. The central frame element is disposed in a substantially vertical plane above the back frame section and the front frame section and is substantially perpendicular thereto. A pair of recumbent seats are mounted on the back frame section in a side-by-side relationship.