PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Chris King Precision Components announced securing a patent for its internal cable routed headset design.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded Patent No. US 12,337,923 B2 to what Chris King said is "the best possible version of an internal headset. Internal systems can be difficult to work on and expensive to maintain."
The design employs King's GripLock bearing cap system, also patented, to create the internally cable routed headset. Chris King said the result is a system that resists loosening under demanding use, bearings designed for longevity, while remaining easy to service.
"Internal routing is here to stay, but that doesn't mean riders should have to accept compromises in serviceability or longevity," said Greg Hudson, Chris King sales manager. "This patent reflects our commitment to designing components that make modern bikes better to ride and easier to live with.
"Internal routing demands more from every component in the front end of the bike, and after almost 50 years of building headsets that set the standard, we designed this one to stand above anything else in the internally routed category. It carries our legacy forward and gives riders the confidence that, even with the added complexity of internal systems, they are riding the most dependable headset available."
Chris King has manufactured headsets and other components since 1976 in Portland and all are backed by a lifetime warranty.
