Sectional Or Split Relatively Movable Supporting Surface Patents (Class 297/201)
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Publication number: 20120086246Abstract: The bicycle seat has a pair of seat pads that are independently movably mounted side by side on a pivot axis. Each of the seat pads has a posterior support region and a thigh support region. The posterior support region has a longitudinal circular curvature with radii of curvature having origins located ahead of the pivot axis. The thigh support region is located ahead of the posterior support region and the pivot axis, and it is contiguous with the posterior support region. The thigh support region has a longitudinal parabolic curvature with a principal axis extending above the pivot axis. As a result, a movement of the seat in use is small and cosine-dominant in the posterior support region and is large and sine-dominant in the thigh support region.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventor: Armand Belliveau
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Patent number: 8061767Abstract: There is disclosed a seating system which may included a left seat and a right seat independently supported by left and right suspensions systems, respectively. The left and right suspension systems may provide independent vertical, lateral, azimuthal, and longitudinal roll motion of the left and right seats.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Patrik A. Kunzler, Enrique J. Garcia, William J. Mitchell
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Patent number: 8047604Abstract: A bicycle is provided with a saddle. The saddle includes a frame and a padding device. The frame includes a front tray and a rear tray. The padding device includes a front pad and two rear pads. The front pad is installed on the front tray. The rear pads are installed on the rear tray. A space is defined between the front pad and the rear pads. A space is defined between the rear trays.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2006Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Publication number: 20110260510Abstract: A bicycle seat includes two parts and a spring member is connected between the two respective rear ends of the first and second parts. A first fixing member is fixed to an underside of the spring member. A second fixing member is connected across the two respective front ends of the first and second parts respectively. A frame includes a closed end, a first distal end and a second distal end, the closed end is inserted into the reception recess of the second fixing member. The two distal ends of the frame are connected to the two ends of the first fixing member. The two parts are individually deformed when the cyclist changes his/her poses.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: KIND SHOCK HI-TECH CO., LTD.Inventor: JUNG YU HSU
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Publication number: 20110260511Abstract: A bicycling seat configuration and method of use comprising: a horizontally expandable base; a first seat pad, where at least one post extends from the base to support the first seat pad; a second seat pad, where at least one post extends from the base to support the second seat pad, where the first seat pad and second seat pad form are positioned to form an adjustable gap; and a connecting post, said connecting post extends from the base and provides a mechanism to mount the seat configuration on a bicycle. The bicycling seat configuration according to the present invention may also include a swivel mount for each seat pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventor: JEROME SIRJORD
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Patent number: 8007042Abstract: A bicycle saddle, in particular, a men's bicycle saddle, has a seat part and a front part. A spring arm and a damping arm are connected fixedly to the front part. One end of the spring arm is likewise connected fixedly to the seat part via a retaining element. One end of the damping arm is not connected to the seat part and, if a force occurs in the genital region, is movable in the direction of an arrow. Damping of the movement takes place here on account of the elastomeric body which reduces a pressure occurring in the genital region of the cyclist.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: RTI Sports Vertrieb Von SportartiklenInventors: Franc Arnold, Kim Tofaute, Lutz Scheffer, David Crafoord, Andreas Heimerdinger
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Patent number: 8002347Abstract: The cycle seat with adjustable sides includes laterally adjustable side wings for increased rider stability. The seat is mounted on arcuately articulating arms that pivot from the lower forward frame of the cycle. The arms are biased upwardly by a spring, thus urging the seat into contact with the rider. A latch mechanism allows the rider to latch the seat position in a lower range for normal riding, or to latch the seat in a higher range to support the rider as he or she stands on the pedals to exert greater force during acceleration or uphill riding. The greater support provided by the raised seat and articulating support mechanism during such riding greatly reduces the amount of upper body exertion the rider would otherwise need to stabilize him or herself using the cycle handlebars, thus freeing the rider to exert greater pedal force during such extreme cycling operations.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Inventors: James B. Geyer, Thomas C. Geyer
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Patent number: 8002346Abstract: A bicycle seat frame includes a front unit, a middle unit and a rear unit, each unit includes two pads located on two sides of the seat frame and multiple connection members are respectively connected between the pads of the front unit, the middle unit and the rear unit on the two sides of the bicycle seat frame. Gaps are defined between the front unit, the middle unit and the rear unit. Two rods are connected between the front unit and the rear unit and connected to the seat post. The connection members are flexible so as to absorb the shocks.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Inventor: Chester Wen
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Patent number: 7976102Abstract: A seat includes a first seat body and a second seat body juxtaposed to and combined with the first seat body. The first seat body has a bottom provided with a first connecting plate. The second seat body has a bottom provided with a second connecting plate movably mounted on the first connecting plate of the first seat body. Thus, the distance and angle between the second seat body and the first seat body can be adjusted freely according to users of different sizes so that the seat is designed to satisfy the requirements of different users.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Inventor: Kuo-Chyang Chang
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Patent number: 7866431Abstract: To ensure that a fuel supply port or hydrogen gas charge port located on the lower side of a seat for a rider in a motorcycle can be opened and closed with less burden. A crosswise groove is provided between a driver's seat and a pillion of the seat for a rider. The pillion is provided with a longitudinal groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. A charge port is located on the lower side of the crosswise groove. A pad to be fitted in the crosswise groove covers the charge port. An arm as a support member of the pad is contained in the longitudinal groove. In the condition where the arm is set upright and the pad is set upright, the pad is inverted and a cushion part thereof faces forward, thereby providing a backrest for the passenger at the pillion.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masamoto Ito
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Publication number: 20100123339Abstract: A bicycle seat frame includes a front unit, a middle unit and a rear unit, each unit includes two pads located on two sides of the seat frame and multiple connection members are respectively connected between the pads of the front unit, the middle unit and the rear unit on the two sides of the bicycle seat frame. Gaps are defined between the front unit, the middle unit and the rear unit. Two rods are connected between the front unit and the rear unit and connected to the seat post. The connection members are flexible so as to absorb the shocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventor: Chester Wen
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Patent number: 7703846Abstract: The cycle seat with adjustable sides includes a base plate having a forward and optionally a rearward guide plate thereon. Each guide plate includes laterally adjustable left and right arm extensions, with each arm having a generally vertical wing extending upwardly therefrom. The arms of each pair simultaneously adjust inwardly and outwardly opposite one another, permitting a single adjustment to adjust both wings of a set equally. Each wing pair includes a latch mechanism, which is adjustable as the cyclist rides the cycle. The seat may be installed per se upon a bicycle or other cycle, or may be installed in combination with a longitudinal and/or arcuate and vertical adjustment mechanism for the seat. The cycle seat greatly reduces or eliminates the need for a pommel, while assuring that the seat remains in contact with the hips and/or thighs of the cyclist at all times to assure more complete control.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Inventors: James B. Geyer, Thomas C. Geyer
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Patent number: 7635162Abstract: A bicycle seat assembly having a platform defining two transversely extending wing sections and a forwardly extending horn section, and a pod mounted on each wing section, which have a thickness variance about their periphery and in a central concave portion. The pods are provided with pins having splined walls which engage in slots having grooved peripheries.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Inventor: Paul Ljubich
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Publication number: 20090309396Abstract: A bicycle saddle, in particular, a men's bicycle saddle, has a seat part and a front part. A spring arm and a damping arm are connected fixedly to the front part. One end of the spring arm is likewise connected fixedly to the seat part via a retaining element. One end of the damping arm is not connected to the seat part and, if a force occurs in the genital region, is movable in the direction of an arrow. Damping of the movement takes place here on account of the elastomeric body which reduces a pressure occurring in the genital region of the cyclist.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2007Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventors: Franc Arnold, Kim Tofaute, Lutz Scheffer, David Crafoord, Andreas Heimerdinger
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Patent number: 7628451Abstract: A saddle for a bicycle includes a frame and a padding device. The frame includes a front tray and a rear tray. The rear tray defines at least one slot. The padding device includes a front pad and at least one rear pad. The front pad is installed on the front tray. The rear pad includes a block formed on the bottom thereof. The block is movable in the slot so that the rear pad is movable on the rear tray.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 7581787Abstract: Bicycle apparatus for use with a bicycle that includes a bicycle seat post, the apparatus including at least one bicycle seat support member, a pair of locking members mechanically linked to the bicycle seat support member, and a lock adapted to lock the locking members to each other, wherein in a first position the bicycle seat support member is securable to a bicycle seat post of a bicycle for use as a bicycle seat support, and in a second position the bicycle seat support member is arranged for locking the bicycle by being locked with the locking members and the lock.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2007Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Ino Vision Ltd.Inventor: Oren Livne
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Publication number: 20090179466Abstract: A bicycle seat securing device includes a clamping unit connected to a seat stem and the clamping unit includes a left clamp and a right clamp. The seat stem is located between the left clamp and the right clamp. The left clamp and the right clamp are moved linearly in the radial direction of the seat stem so as to clamp rails of the seat. A bolt extends through the clamping unit and the seat stem and the clamping unit can be pivotable about the bolt to adjust the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventor: Rick Tsai
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Patent number: 7537280Abstract: The invention concerns a bicycle saddle (1) having a seat portion (2) and a nose portion with the nose portion (9) longitudinally flexible and laterally rigid relative to the seat portion (2) wherein the degree of flexibility is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Inventor: John Andrew Bleloch
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Publication number: 20090079237Abstract: There is disclosed a bicycle saddle, of the type that has two identical portions (1,1?)longitudinally symmetrical. The saddle has a central channel (20) which is closed at the bottom by a thin wall (24) permitting an optimal use of the saddle when the cyclist peddles in adverse climatic conditions, in particular in case of rain. The wall (24) closing the channel (20) has a small opening (25) to make it easier for various dusts and liquids to exit or come out from the channel (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: Francesco Riondato
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Patent number: 7500717Abstract: An adjustable saddle construction, particularly designed for bicycles, comprises a saddle rear part and a saddle front part or tip, removably coupled to the saddle rear part, so as to define at least two discrete positions, i.e. a raised position and a lowered position.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Selle Italia S.r.l.Inventor: Giuseppe Bigolin
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Patent number: 7494181Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting the rider of a pedaled device, such as a bicycle. One preferred apparatus includes first and second seat portions independently pivotable about a generally horizontal axis normal to a frame plane of the bicycle to allow, during bike pedaling, substantially unimpeded downward movement of the rear of the rider's upper-thighs, while the rider's buttocks remain free to contact the seat portions. The seat portions are preferably configured to jointly support the rider and to provide a gap for the rider's groin. The seat portions are preferably secured to the bicycle frame in a manner that allows adjustable lateral rotation in relation to the bicycle frame, further facilitating the rider's freedom of movement during pedaling.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Inventor: Samuel Tucker
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Patent number: 7478871Abstract: An improved bicycle seat or exercise bicycle seat comprised of a narrow anterior portion leading to a wider posterior portion. The improved bicycle seat accommodates, supports, protects, and relieves the male genitals from the pressure of the rider's weight. The posterior portion includes two support surfaces divided by an indented channel. The support surfaces properly remove the weight of the rider from the soft tissues of the perineal area and distribute it to the ischial bones of the pelvis. Located between the narrow anterior portion and the wider posterior portion are two recessed concave cavities separated by a sloped raised ridge and a perineal support projection. The rider's external genitalia are properly supported and protected in the recessed cavities.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2007Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Inventor: Raffaele Martini Pandozy
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Patent number: 7478872Abstract: A seat assembly includes a pad body having front and rear end portions, and a supporting member secured to the pad body. The supporting member includes a frame having front and rear end portions, a front resilient unit extending from the front end portion of the frame and disposed between the pad body and the frame, and a rear resilient unit extending from the rear end portion of the frame and disposed between the pad body and the frame. The front and rear resilient units support the front and rear end portions of the pad body, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2006Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Inventor: Daniel Lee
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Publication number: 20080265635Abstract: The comfort of use may be improved and pressure in the genital area of a bicycle rider may be avoided, whereby a bicycle saddle comprises a seat piece for the buttocks of a bicycle rider and a front section, connected to the seat piece. The front section comprises an end region, facing the seat piece which is height-adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2005Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Lutz Scheffer, Andreas Heimerdinger
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Patent number: 7416253Abstract: A seat apparatus provides a pair of separate seat units which is conveniently adjustable to fit according to the user's body shape. The device is comprised of: a pair of seats that can move in the opposite directions; a pair of moving plates attached under the seats that enables the movement of the seats; a base supporting the moving plates for the movement in the opposite directions; a shaft on the upper side of the base that is attached to rotate; a cylindrical shaped gap controller attached in the middle of the shaft with a pair of guidance grooves that have one narrow end and the other wide end; a motoring device attached on one end of the shaft to rotate the shaft; a pair of connectors with the one ends assembled on the guidance grooves on the gap controller and the other ends fixed on the moving plates at the corresponding positions to the guidance grooves of the gap controller; and a guiding mechanism to direct the movement of the moving plates on the base in the direction of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2004Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Inventor: Sun Whan Kim
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Publication number: 20080054689Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting the rider of a pedaled device, such as a bicycle. One preferred apparatus includes first and second seat portions independently pivotable about a generally horizontal axis normal to a frame plane of the bicycle to allow, during bike pedaling, substantially unimpeded downward movement of the rear of the rider's upper-thighs, while the rider's buttocks remain free to contact the seat portions. The seat portions are preferably configured to jointly support the rider and to provide a gap for the rider's groin. The seat portions are preferably secured to the bicycle frame in a manner that allows adjustable lateral rotation in relation to the bicycle frame, further facilitating the rider's freedom of movement during pedaling.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventor: Samuel Tucker
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Patent number: 7322644Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 16, 2006Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Selle Italia S.R.L.Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
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Publication number: 20080001445Abstract: A seat assembly includes a pad body having front and rear end portions, and a supporting member secured to the pad body. The supporting member includes a frame having front and rear end portions, a front resilient unit extending from the front end portion of the frame and disposed between the pad body and the frame, and a rear resilient unit extending from the rear end portion of the frame and disposed between the pad body and the frame. The front and rear resilient units support the front and rear end portions of the pad body, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventor: Daniel Lee
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Patent number: 7267401Abstract: A seat for a two-wheeled vehicle comprising a relatively soft saddle support for a rider where the saddle support has a longitudinal direction axis and a cross direction axis as well as a supporting structure connecting the saddle support to a seat-carrying upright of the vehicle. A longitudinal oscillatable pin is provided between the upright and the supporting structure, where the oscillatable pin has a longitudinally extends substantially along a full extension of the longitudinal axis of the saddle support to allow the saddle support to oscillate about said longitudinal axis of said saddle support. A means is provided for preventing the oscillatable pin from oscillating and thereby preventing the oscillation of the saddle support.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2003Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Inventor: Pietro Bertelloni
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Patent number: 7249800Abstract: The present invention relates to a chair for eliminating problems of sedentary origin, which chair consists a saddle-shaped seat part (13) supporting the pelvis and the thigh muscles of the seated person which seat part has two curved thigh troughs (113, 115), which both have a bottom section (101, 102) and its opposite sides there is an inner side section (103 and 104) and outer side section (105 and 106) in relation to the other thigh trough, and which mentioned sections form lengths (L) to the mentioned thigh troughs and within this length there are front sections (107) and back sections (108) for the thigh troughs; when the inner side sections rise from their front sections towards each other, thus forming a central ridge (110) longitudinal to the seat part and mentioned back sections form a back section (A), where from the mentioned lengths reach down-wards and at the same time away from each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2003Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Easydoing OyInventor: Veli-Jussi Jalkanen
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Patent number: 7178869Abstract: A bicycle seat assembly having a platform defining two transversely extending wing sections and a forwardly extending horn section, and a pod mounted adjustably on each wing section.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Inventor: Paul Ljubich
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Patent number: 7121622Abstract: The present invention relates to a bicycle seat providing comfort during both leisure and high performance riding. The invention comprises a suspension frame system, an adjustable nose pad, an arcuate seat pad with a center opening, a movable nose pad, and a gap between the nose pad and the seat pad.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Inventor: Raymond F. Mendez
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Patent number: 7104600Abstract: A saddle for pedal-powered devices, especially bicycles, with two spaced apart seat halves (1), each of which supports one half of the buttocks, and with a cup joint arrangement on its bottom. The cup joint arrangement (5) has an essentially hollow spherical socket (6) and a cup element (7) which can be moved in it. A support rod (11) has two supports (10), each of which is attached to a respective cup element (7), for connecting the saddle to a saddle support (13) by the support rod (11). The cup joint arrangements (5) each have a device for limiting the range of motion of the cup element (7) in the socket (6). The cup joint axes, around which the cup elements (7) can be moved in their respective socket (6), are each outwardly inclined. Thus, a solid seat on the saddle and ergonomic pedaling are enabled.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Inventor: Hans Scholz
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Patent number: 7090303Abstract: A rehabilitation training and exercise chair where the user can sit comfortably for long periods of time is provided. The chair is comprised of a base having wheels and is coupled to a shaft on one end. The shaft is coupled to a seat on its top end. The seat has an adjustable inclination so the correct ergonomics may be realized for the pelvis and lower spine. A front support bar with an adjustable length is connected to the seat and can be pivoted back or forward. The front support bar has a cushioned front support which rests against a user's abdomen. Furthermore, abductor and adductor extensions are attached to the seat, and foot extensions attached to the base for isometric exercises.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Inventor: William Kropa
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Patent number: 7044540Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 27, 2001Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Selle Royal, S.p.A.Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
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Patent number: 7004540Abstract: A seat for a cyclist has at each of left and right sides thereof one or more movable leg support members.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2002Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Manta Design Ltd.Inventor: Jon Catling
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Patent number: 6957855Abstract: A seat for a bicycle includes two suspended seat straps which support the buttocks of a rider. The straps are attached to front and rear support arms which are attached to two points on the frame of the bicycle. The front support arms form an inverted bifurcated assembly which is attached to the bicycle frame via a shock absorber. A ball and socket fitting permits the inverted bifurcated assembly to move in pitch, yaw, and roll, thereby conforming to the movements of the rider.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Inventor: Philip R. Weary
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Publication number: 20040245836Abstract: A rehabilitation training and exercise chair where the user can sit comfortably for long periods of time is provided. The chair is comprised of a base having wheels and is coupled to a shaft on one end. The shaft is coupled to a seat on its top end. The seat has an adjustable inclination so the correct ergonomics may be realized for the pelvis and lower spine. A front support bar with an adjustable length is connected to the seat and can be pivoted back or forward. The front support bar has a cushioned front support which rests against a user's abdomen. Furthermore, abductor and adductor extensions are attached to the seat, and foot extensions attached to the base for isometric exercises.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: William Kropa
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Publication number: 20040239157Abstract: A seat for a cyclist has at each of left and right sides thereof one or more movable leg support members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventor: Jon Catling
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Patent number: 6786542Abstract: An improved design in bicycle, unicycle or tricycle seats as related an articulating, adjustable resistance seat, which acts in reducing perineal pressure, providing support to proper parts of the pelvis while allowing variable seat resistance adjustments and width adjustments according to the anatomy of the rider. The ability to allow an upward/downward movement of the seat with downward resistance provides the rider with an energy assist when the leg is moving in the upward position. This action will result in less fatigue to the rider especially when engaged in racing over long periods. Resistance can be applied by a spring, spring-hinge, torsion bar or other means.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Inventor: Joseph Nuzzarello
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Patent number: 6761400Abstract: A bicycle seat, including a seat frame; a first cushion joined to the seat frame, the first cushion being adapted to rotate forward and rearward; a second cushion joined to the seat frame, the second cushion being adapted to rotate forward and rearward; at least one first elastomer support joined between the first seat cushion and the seat frame; and at least one second elastomer support joined between the second seat cushion and the seat frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Inventor: Richard Hobson
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Patent number: 6739656Abstract: A base of a bicycle saddle comprises a main body made of a rigid plastic material. The main body is provided with at least one receiving space corresponding in location to the sitting area of bicyclist and a plurality of supporting bars suspended in the receiving space and defining a plurality of hollows. The base further comprises an elastic body made of a plastic material having a hardness smaller than the hardness of the plastic material of which the main body is made. The elastic body is filled in the receiving space by molding such that the hollows are enclosed by the elastic body, and the elastic body is firmly connected to the main body.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2001Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Inventor: Tsai-Yun Yu
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Publication number: 20040066066Abstract: A bicycle seat, including a seat frame; a first cushion joined to the seat frame, the first cushion being adapted to rotate forward and rearward; a second cushion joined to the seat frame, the second cushion being adapted to rotate forward and rearward; at least one first elastomer support joined between the first seat cushion and the seat frame; and at least one second elastomer support joined between the second seat cushion and the seat frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2002Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventor: Richard Hobson
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Publication number: 20040026968Abstract: A saddle installed in a bicycle, or a motor cycle, or a health training cycle which is sports equipment, is provided. Muscles in the vicinity of a gonadal region in the human body, are automatically trained when legs are exercised by riding a bicycle or using a health training bicycle. The saddle for training a gonadal region solves problems caused by depression of genitals, and can be widely put into practice as a simple structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventor: Ee Do Kim
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Patent number: 6669283Abstract: A frame of a bicycle saddle includes a rigid main body molded from rigid plastics and an elastic member molded on the main body from elastic material of hardness lower than the rigid plastics of the main body. The main body has a narrow front portion and a wide rear portion. The elastic member is bounded to a front end of the front portion of the main body and has a smoothly arched front side edge, which provides a cushion in the front end of the saddle to decrease the uncomfortable feeling of the bicyclist when the bicyclist is in contact with the front end of the saddle.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Inventor: Tsai-Yun Yu
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Patent number: 6652025Abstract: A bicycle seat is provided which is designed to relieve pressure on the perineal area of riders, as well as relieve pressure on the ischial tuberosities, commonly known as the sit bones, of a rider. The seat includes a mount in the form of a pair of parallel and spaced apart mounting members. A pair of a support members extend upwardly and rearwardly in relation to the respective mounting members for supporting a pair of annular seat members thereon which support the buttocks of the rider. The support members and seat members supported thereon are movable relative to the mounting members between flexed and unflexed positions. The seat members include a peripheral seating surface about a central opening which suspends the sit bones of the rider therein. The seat is simple in construction, being formed by bent rods of material with padded material injection molded integrally about the rods.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2002Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Inventor: Douglas Lyle Sylvester
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Patent number: 6609751Abstract: A bicycle seat has a pair of guide rails each having a seat pad pivotably attached to the front end of the guide rail. An elongated support has a wing at each end. The guide rails travel on the wings in two substantially parallel paths. A pulley is mounted on the center of the elongated support. One or more straps are connected to the front ends of the guide rails or the back ends of the guide rails so that motion of one guide rail in a first direction causes movement of the second guide rail in an opposite direction. One or more springs can be connected between the guide rails and the elongated support.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Inventor: George M. Angelo
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Patent number: 6575529Abstract: A seat assembly for a bicycle having a seat base, two side seat members slidably and respectively mounted at a left and right sides of said seat base such that each of said side seat members can be slid on the seat base towards left or right and positioned at a predetermined position, and a front seat member mounted at a front side of said seat base. Thus, the seat assembly can adjust its width to meet individual body dimension of rider.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2002Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Inventor: Tsai-Yun Yu
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Patent number: 6554355Abstract: A bicycle seat for a bicycle having a frame with a seat post. A seat base plate is mounted at the upper end of the seat post. Passenger supporting extensions are mounted pivotally on the base plate for limited angular displacement relative to a fore-and-aft centerline of the seat. A cushion member is supported on the base plate, a cushion with a rounded peripheral surface is secured to each extension, the cushion for the base plate having a rounded periphery that registers with the rounded surface of each cushion on the extensions. The cushion for the base plate has a rearward margin defining a shoulder providing a reaction location that accommodates rearward force reaction to forces applied by the right ilium and the left ilium of the pelvis of a bicycle rider. Each cushion for the extensions cooperates with the rounded periphery of the base plate cushion to form a crease that is positioned to receive an ischium extremity of the pelvis of a bicycle rider.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2000Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Inventor: Robert Kaptur
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Publication number: 20030067195Abstract: A bicycle seat is provided which is designed to relieve pressure on the perineal area of riders, as well as relieve pressure on the ischial tuberosities, commonly known as the sit bones, of a rider. The seat includes a mount in the form of a pair of parallel and spaced apart mounting members. A pair of a support members extend upwardly and rearwardly in relation to the respective mounting members for supporting a pair of annular seat members thereon which support the buttocks of the rider. The support members and seat members supported thereon are movable relative to the mounting members between flexed and unflexed positions. The seat members include a peripheral seating surface about a central opening which suspends the sit bones of the rider therein. The seat is simple in construction, being formed by bent rods of material with padded material injection molded integrally about the rods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2002Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventor: Douglas Lyle Sylvester