Patents by Inventor Francis X. Schnitzenbaumer

Francis X. Schnitzenbaumer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6206399
    Abstract: A generally C-shaped arm (18) is releasably and adjustably connected to the seat tube (24) of a bicycle to extend rearwardly and upwardly of the seat. At the arm upper end a plate (34) is affixed having a replaceable pad (38) which braces the body of the bicycle user especially during high performance use. A further embodiment utilizes a sphere (42) rotatably located within a chamber to provide a wide adjustment range for the pad (38). In another embodiment the C-shaped arm is composed of two parts (46, 48) selectively interconnectable to provide a corresponding variety of adjustments for pad to body spatial arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventor: Francis X. Schnitzenbaumer