ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,686,463, issued on July 21, was assigned to TimberWolf Cycles Inc. (Sydenham, Canada).
"High performance light weight vehicle frame" was invented by David J. Timan (Sydenham, Canada).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This invention relates to polygonal frame structures made from anisotropic materials, and methods for their construction. The polygonal frame structures include at least one frame member that is constructed as a torsion box. The torsion box is constructed with layers of anisotropic materials, resulting in a lightweight, torsionally stiff polygonal frame. Natural and/or man-made anisotropic materials may be used. Wood may be used...