# US 7,744,108 B2 · Stem front CAP > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 7,744,108 B2 - Document ID: US7744108B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 11/607,139 - Filed: 2006-11-30 - Published: 2007-09-27 - Granted: 2010-06-29 - Earliest claimed: 2006-03-07 - Inventors: Morgan Nicol - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7744108B2 ## CPC - B62K 21/12: Handlebars; Handlebar stems - Y10T 74/2078: Handle bars - Y10T 74/20792: Folding or adjustable - Y10T 74/20822: Attachments and accessories - B62K: CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDECARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract A stem front cap for the stem of a bicycle, including: a body having a mounting part that is adapted and structured for receiving and securing a handlebar in conjunction with a stem. A receiving section at the body of the stem front cap is provided for receiving and securing at least one aero support to enable the user to assume an aerodynamic operating posture on a bicycle. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A stem front cap configured for mounting on an end of a stem of a bicycle, comprising: a stem front cap body with a mounting part that is adapted and structured for receiving and securing a handle bar in conjunction with the stem, a convex extension projecting away from the end of the stem, and a generally nose-shaped extension: projecting from said convex extension; and at least one receiving section at the stem front cap body having at least one clamping unit at the stem front cap body for receiving and securing at least one aero support to the stem front cap body so as to enable the user to assume an aerodynamic operating position on a bicycle. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The stem front cap according to claim 1, wherein two receiving sections are provided. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The stem front cap according to claim 1, wherein said at least one receiving section comprises at least one receiving element. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The stem front cap according to claim 1, wherein the mounting part is arranged centered at the body. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The stem front cap according to claim 1, wherein on each side of the mounting part said at least one receiving section is provided, respectively. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The stem front cap according to claim 1, wherein at least one retaining unit is provided for receiving at least one supporting element for supporting the arms of a rider. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The stem front cap according to claim 1, wherein two supporting elements are provided that are arranged at the retaining units. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The stem front cap according to claim 6, wherein the lateral distance of the at least one supporting element is variable. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The stem front cap according to claim 6, wherein a central axis of the retaining unit is inclined between 30° and 75° with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body. ### Claim 10 A handlebar stem for a bicycle comprising: a stem body and a stem front cap configured for mounting on an end of the stem; a mounting part for receiving and securing a handlebar; a convex extension projecting away from the end of the stem, a generally nose-shaped extension: projecting from said convex extension; and at least one receiving section at the stem front cap having at least one clamping unit for receiving and securing at least one aero support to the front cap for enabling the rider to assume an aerodynamic operating position. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The stem front cap according to claim 10, wherein said at least one receiving section forms a generally circular opening configured for receiving the at least one aero support. ### Claim 12 A stem front cap configured for mounting on an end of a stem of a bicycle, comprising: a stem front cap body with a mounting part that is adapted and structured for receiving and securing a handle bar in conjunction with the stem, a convex extension projecting away from the end of the stem, and a generally nose-shaped extension: projecting from said convex extension; at least one receiving section at the stem front cap body having at least one clamping unit at the stem front cap body for receiving and securing at least one aero support to the stem front cap body so as to enable the user to assume an aerodynamic operating position on a bicycle; and an aero support integrally formed with the stem front cap body. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The stem front cap of claim 1 wherein said mounting part includes a generally half-cylindrical recess configured for receiving the handle bar. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The stem front cap of claim 10 wherein said mounting part includes a generally half-cylindrical recess configured for receiving the handle bar. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The stem front cap of claim 1 wherein said generally nose-shaped extension: extends beyond said convex extension. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The stem front cap of claim 12 wherein said generally wedge-shaped extension: extends beyond said convex extension. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The stem front cap of claim 1 wherein said generally nose-shaped extension: extends beyond said at least one receiving section. ### Claim 18 (depends on 10) The stem front cap of claim 10 wherein said generally nose-shaped extension: extends beyond said at least one receiving section.