Patents by Inventor Riccardo Bigolin

Riccardo Bigolin 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: 11518462
    Abstract: A bicycle saddle includes a shell fitted with fastening means for fastening the bicycle saddle to an associable bicycle, the shell extending, in a prevailing longitudinal direction (Y-Y), from a front end to a rear end, and a padding associated to an upper portion of the shell, opposite a frame of the associable bicycle. The shell has a rigid portion supporting the fastening means and a controlled deformation portion positioned between the rigid portion and the padding. The controlled deformation portion has at least one yielding insert adapted to deform elastically under compression during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: SELLE ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventors: Riccardo Bigolin, Michele Cito
  • Publication number: 20220048585
    Abstract: A saddle for bicycles has a body and a frame for supporting the body. The body has at least one slot at least partly extending in the rear portion of the body defining a right rear portion and a left rear portion of the saddle. The frame has a first branch and a second branch configured to be removably connected, respectively, to the right rear portion and to the left rear portion of the body passing from a first connecting configuration to a second connecting configuration, and vice versa. A bridge element that connects the first branch and the second branch is configured for removably coupling to the body to define a first distance and a second distance between the right rear portion and the left rear portion of the body. The first distance and the second distance correspond, respectively, to the first connecting configuration and the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventor: Riccardo BIGOLIN
  • Publication number: 20210129931
    Abstract: A bicycle saddle includes a shell fitted with fastening means for fastening the bicycle saddle to an associable bicycle, the shell extending, in a prevailing longitudinal direction (Y-Y), from a front end to a rear end, and a padding associated to an upper portion of the shell, opposite a frame of the associable bicycle. The shell has a rigid portion supporting the fastening means and a controlled deformation portion positioned between the rigid portion and the padding. The controlled deformation portion has at least one yielding insert adapted to deform elastically under compression during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Riccardo BIGOLIN, Michele CITO
  • Patent number: 8119968
    Abstract: A multifunctional safety, information and comfort device to be mounted on a vehicle, preferably a bicycle, comprises a rear-view mirror, an alphanumeric and iconographic display, sensors for measuring kinetic and environmental parameters, electronic components for measuring time and controlling said device, and an independent power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Selle Italia S.R.L.
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Publication number: 20100018007
    Abstract: An ergonomic handle comprises a handle central body coupled with a shaped portion extending from the central body to the rear of the handle with reference to a running direction, the shaped portion defining a top bearing surface thereon a hand of a user can bear and a bottom handle surface to be gripped by the user fingers, said handle further comprising ventilating means for allowing air to circulate therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: SELLE ITALIA S.r.l.
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Publication number: 20090316285
    Abstract: A multifunctional safety, information and comfort device to be mounted on a vehicle, preferably a bicycle, comprises a rear-view mirror, an alphanumeric and iconographic display, sensors for measuring kinetic and environmental parameters, electronic components for measuring time and controlling said device, and an independent power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: SELLE ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Patent number: 7572498
    Abstract: The present invention provides a viscoelastic support structure having improved energy absorption properties. The support structure generally comprises a frame, at least one resilient filler layer, a flexible covering, and at least one gel insert interposed between the covering and the frame. The support structure finds particular use in vehicles, such as bicycles and motorcycles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Selle Royal S.p.A.
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Patent number: 7407225
    Abstract: An improved saddle for bicycles includes a device for coupling the saddle to a saddle sleeve to be coupled to the bicycle framework and comprising a saddle frame, defining an elongated central body, having an open slot, lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to the saddle sleeve, the central body being encompassed by an open bushing engageable with the arms of a fork coupled to the saddle sleeve, the bushing being adapted to be clamped by a locking pin passing through the open slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Selle Italia S.r.l.
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Patent number: 7322644
    Abstract: A cushioned saddle construction, for bicycles, motor-cycles or the like, comprises a saddle covering or body, associated with a framework, wherein the saddle covering or body and framework are coupled by a cushioning system, operated by a magnetic force generated by a plurality of permanent magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Selle Italia S.R.L.
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Publication number: 20070182225
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved saddle for cycles and the like, including a device for coupling the saddle to the saddle sleeve, which comprises a saddle frame, defining an elongated central body, having an open slot, lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to the saddle sleeve. Moreover, an open bushing is provided, encompassing the central body and engageable with the arms of a fork coupled to the sleeve, the bushing being adapted to be clamped by a locking pin passing through the open slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Publication number: 20070141307
    Abstract: The present invention provides a viscoelastic support structure having improved energy absorption properties. The support structure generally comprises a frame, at least one resilient filler layer, a flexible covering, and at least one gel insert interposed between the covering and the frame. The support structure finds particular use in vehicles, such as bicycles and motorcycles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Patent number: 7219395
    Abstract: Handlebar grip for a bicycle or similar vehicle, formed by a main rigid body of tubular shape supporting, fixed thereon, a covering of moderately soft material, in particular in gel form. Two terminal elements are provided at the ends of the grip, each of the elements being provided with an annular protection rim intended to line a corresponding end edge of the covering, and with an elastically deformable tubular lug to be inserted between an end section of the handlebar and the main body, compressed between the handlebar and the main body so as to ensure gripping engagement as a result of friction thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Selle Royal S.p.A.
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Patent number: 7159936
    Abstract: An enhanced-comfort cycle saddle construction comprises a substantially rigid saddle framework including fasteners for coupling the saddle to the saddler pillar and coated by an outer coating layer, between the saddle framework and outer coating layer one or more gel layers, including throughgoing holes, being provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Selle Italia S.r.l.
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Publication number: 20060244290
    Abstract: A cushioned saddle construction, for bicycles, motor-cycles or the like, comprises a saddle covering or body, associated with a framework, wherein the saddle covering or body and framework are coupled by a cushioning system, operated by a magnetic force generated by a plurality of permanent magnets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Publication number: 20060119148
    Abstract: An enhanced-comfort cycle saddle construction comprises a substantially rigid saddle framework including fasteners for coupling the saddle to the saddler pillar and coated by an outer coating layer, between the saddle framework and outer coating layer one or more gel layers, including throughgoing holes, being provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Patent number: 7044540
    Abstract: Saddle made of composite material, in particular for a bicycle, which comprises a support structure (2) provided with a padding (3) having, associated above it, a seating surface (7). The support structure (2) comprises a plurality of first layers (8) of high-rigidity composite material having an opening (11) formed centrally therein and a second layer (9) of composite material with a rigidity less than that of the first layers (8), fixed to the latter along a superimposed surface covering the opening (11) so as to form an elastically yielding zone which is preferably located in the prostatic and ischiatic zones of the seat (7) of the saddle (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Selle Royal, S.p.A.
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Patent number: 7022275
    Abstract: Saddle made of composite material, in particular for a bicycle, comprising a support structure provided with a padding having a seating surface. The support structure comprises a plurality of first layers of high-rigidity composite material having an opening formed centrally therein and a second layer of composite material with a rigidity less than that of the first layers, fixed to the latter along a superimposed surface covering the opening so as to form an elastically yielding zone which is preferably located in the prostatic and ischiatic zones of the seat of the saddle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Selle Royal S.P.A.
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Publication number: 20040090096
    Abstract: Saddle made of composite material, in particular for a bicycle, comprising a support structure provided with a padding having a seating surface. The support structure comprises a plurality of first layers of high-rigidity composite material having an opening formed centrally therein and a second layer of composite material with a rigidity less than that of the first layers, fixed to the latter along a superimposed surface covering the opening so as to form an elastically yielding zone which is preferably located in the prostatic and ischiatic zones of the seat of the saddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: SELLE ROYAL S.P.A.
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Patent number: D875411
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: SELLE ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
  • Patent number: D968110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: SELLE ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin