# US 12,005,286 B2 · Device and method for estimating a resistance of a wheel of a stationary bicycle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,005,286 B2 - Document ID: US12005286B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/733,917 - Filed: 2022-04-29 - Published: 2022-11-10 - Granted: 2024-06-11 - Earliest claimed: 2021-05-08 - Applicants: Daniel Bower - Inventors: Daniel Bower - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12005286B2 ## CPC - A63B 21/00069: {Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve} - A63B 22/0605: {performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers} - A63B 71/0619: {Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills} - A63B 2071/0675: {Input for modifying training controls during workout} - A63B 2071/0694: {Visual indication, e.g. Indicia} - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract A device and method for estimating a resistance of a wheel of a bicycle is disclosed. The device includes a mounting bracket, a disk, and a resistance adjustment knob. The mounting bracket is coupled to the bicycle. The disk is configured to indicate the resistance. The disk is located within the mounting bracket. The resistance adjustment knob is connected to the disk via a connector. Upon rotation of the knob, the connector rotates the disk for estimating the resistance of the wheel of the bicycle. The determined estimated resistance is visible on the disk. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A device for determining a resistance of a wheel of a bicycle, the device comprising: a mounting bracket coupled to the bicycle; a disk that is configured to indicate the resistance, wherein the disk is located within the mounting bracket; and a resistance adjustment knob that is connected to the disk via a connector, wherein upon rotation of the resistance adjustment knob, the connector rotates the disk for determining the resistance of the wheel of the bicycle, wherein the determined resistance is visible on the disk. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a post that is configured to pass through a mounting hole in the mounting bracket and a center hole in the disk, for securing the disk in place. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting bracket is designed as a single plastic unit. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connector is a zip-tie, a rubber band, a string, or a combination thereof. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting bracket is coupled to a handlebar post of the bicycle using a fastener. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the fastener is a zip-tie, a rubber band, a string, or a combination thereof. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein upon rotation of the resistance adjustment knob, the disk simultaneously rotates in a same rotation direction as the resistance adjustment knob. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an outside edge of a top portion of the disk comprises equally spaced visible numeral markers ranging from ten to hundred, each numeral marker separated by nine evenly spaced raised marker dots, and wherein the numeral markers and marker dots correspond to resistance values of the wheel. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The device as claim in claim 8, wherein the mounting bracket comprises a pointer arrow configured, wherein the pointer arrow is positioned parallelly above the visible numeral markers on the top portion of the disk. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The device as claim in claim 9, wherein during rotation of the resistance adjustment knob, the visible numeral marker aligned with the pointer arrow corresponds to the determined resistance of the wheel that is visible to a user. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The device as claim in claim 10, wherein the resistance of the wheel can be adjustable by rotating the knob based on a comfort of the user while riding the bicycle. ### Claim 12 A device for estimating a resistance of a wheel of a bicycle, the device comprising: a mounting bracket configured to be coupled to the bicycle; a disk that is configured to indicate the resistance, wherein the disk is located inside the mounting bracket; wherein the disk is configured to be connected to a resistance adjustment knob on the bicycle via a connector; a pointer arrow attached to the mounting bracket, wherein the pointer arrow is positioned parallelly above the disk; and wherein an outside edge of a top portion of the disk comprises equally spaced visible numeral markers ranging from ten to hundred, each numeral marker separated by nine evenly spaced raised marker dots, wherein the numeral markers and marker dots correspond to resistance values of the wheel, and wherein upon rotation of the resistance adjustment knob, the connector rotates the disk, and wherein the visible numeral marker aligned with the pointer arrow corresponds to the estimated resistance of the wheel that is visible on the disk. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The device as claimed in claim 12, further comprising a post that is configured to pass through a mounting hole in the mounting bracket and a center hole in the disk, for securing the disk in place. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The device as claimed in claim 12, wherein the mounting bracket is designed as a single plastic unit. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The device as claimed in claim 12, wherein the connector is a zip-tie, a rubber band, a string, or a combination thereof. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The device as claimed in claim 12, wherein the mounting bracket is coupled to a handlebar post of the bicycle using a fastener. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The device as claimed in claim 16, wherein the fastener is a zip-tie, a rubber band, a string, or a combination thereof. ### Claim 18 (depends on 12) The device as claimed in claim 12, wherein upon rotation of the resistance adjustment knob, the disk simultaneously rotates in a same rotation direction as the resistance adjustment knob. ### Claim 19 (depends on 12) The device as claim in claim 12, wherein the resistance of the wheel can be adjustable by rotating the resistance adjustment knob based on a comfort of a user while riding the bicycle. ### Claim 20 A method for estimating a resistance of a wheel of a bicycle, the method comprising: coupling a mounting bracket to a handlebar post of the bicycle; placing a disk that is configured to indicate the resistance inside the mounting bracket; attaching a pointer arrow to the mounting bracket, wherein the pointer arrow is positioned parallelly above the disk; passing a post through a mounting hole in the mounting bracket and a center hole in the disk, for securing the disk in place; connecting a resistance adjustment knob to the disk via a connector, wherein an outside edge of a top portion of the disk comprises equally spaced visible numeral markers ranging from ten to hundred, each numeral marker separated by nine evenly spaced raised marker dots, wherein the numeral markers and marker dots correspond to resistance values of the wheel; and rotating the resistance adjustment knob for estimating the resistance of the wheel, wherein upon rotation, the connector rotates the disk and the visible numeral marker aligned with the pointer arrow corresponds to the estimated resistance of the wheel that is visible on the disk.