For Straddle Seat Patents (Class 297/219.11)
  • Patent number: 9708067
    Abstract: An aircraft seat cushion, combining comfort, durability as well as passenger protection and maneuverability under extreme conditions is provided in accordance with the present invention. The main constituent elements of the subject seat cushion may be effectively combined in a number of configurations. For example, a typical seat cushion configuration may have one or more base or bottom layers of foam or other traditional seat cushion forming materials or alternatively, of a resilient honeycomb material, and have one or more upper layers of resilient energy absorbing honeycomb material which may be considered the main cushioning layer. The cushion may be enclosed in an enveloping cover of fabric or other suitable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: SUPRACOR, INC.
    Inventors: Susan L. Wilson, Curtis L. Landi
  • Patent number: 9308956
    Abstract: Provided is a seat for a two-wheeled vehicle provided with a lumbar support portion which can be constructed to not deform rearward without a support element such as a plate and a bottom panel, can produce a sufficient sense of fit adapted to a physique, is lightweight, and is simple in configuration. The seat for a two-wheeled vehicle is provided with the lumbar support portion. The lumbar support portion is formed into an arc shape having both sides protruding forward. The lumbar support portion includes an internal padding material formed continuously, and bulging portions having surface sides of both side regions including both sides of the lumbar support portion bulging forward of the vehicle are formed on both side regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: TS Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuichi Honma, Hiroshi Yogo
  • Patent number: 9027995
    Abstract: A system for storing a cover for a motorcycle comprises a storage case mounted to a motorcycle, wherein the storage case includes a main housing and a lid, and a storage pouch defining an inner cavity and at least one opening, wherein the storage pouch is configured to be mounted to the lid of the storage case. The system further comprises a cover that is stowable in the inner cavity of the storage pouch in a stowed mode of operation and configured to extend around at least a portion of the motorcycle in a deployed mode of operation, a mounting bracket mountable to an inner surface of the lid of the storage case, and a retaining member including a first portion mountable to the mounting bracket and a second portion mountable to the main housing of the storage case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Custom Color Caps, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Darcy SanCartier
  • Patent number: 8950806
    Abstract: A flexible cushion for removably attaching to a non-planar surface for use by a human seat, hand, arm or knee. The cushion comprises a housing having a top and bottom surface, a flexible gel layer in said housing and a flexible adhesive layer permanently applied to the bottom housing surface. Preferred embodiments use this cushion for the main motorcycle rider or a fender-riding passenger. It also serves as an excellent portable cushion for stadium seats and bleachers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Eric L. Smith
  • Patent number: 8936313
    Abstract: A removable protective cover for a bicycle saddle that is convertible to a carrying case that can be clipped onto a bicycle frame, a bicycle basket/rack, cable, seat frame, belt loop, backpack, etc., for later use is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventors: Brian A. Skarvan, Jean C Ringwalt, Erik Skarvan
  • Publication number: 20130257112
    Abstract: A flexible cushion for removably attaching to a non-planar surface for use by a human seat, hand, arm or knee. The cushion comprises a housing having a top and bottom surface, a flexible gel layer in said housing and a flexible adhesive layer permanently applied to the bottom housing surface. Preferred embodiments use this cushion for the main motorcycle rider or a fender-riding passenger. It also serves as an excellent portable cushion for stadium seats and bleachers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Eric L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20130095280
    Abstract: Removable protection for a support structure for the human body, the support structure having a rear portion, a front portion, a side portion and elements of said support structure including a covering element to be applied on the rear portion and/or on the front portion and/or on the side portion of the support structure, the covering element having one or more extensions for fastening the covering element to the elements of the support structure and/or to the support structure itself, wherein the covering element has suitable dimensions for covering at least a portion of the rear portion and/or of the front portion and/or of the side portion and such a flexibility as to adjust to the shape of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: Selle Royale S.p.A.
    Inventor: Barbara Bigolin
  • Patent number: 8371649
    Abstract: A bicycle saddle structure includes a load-bearing shell having an elongate front portion, a widened rear portion and a bottom surface with a front seat and a rear seat which are formed at a predetermined minimum distance (dMu\l) therebetween, rails with a rear end portion, and a front end portion which is designed to interact with the front seat of the shell. The rails have a maximum longitudinal extension (Ir) longer than the predetermined minimum distance (dMu\l) between the seats. The structure includes a cam linkage member which is designed to be interposed between the front seat of the shell and the front portion of the rails to cause the shell to be snap fitted to the rails. A method of assembly of the above bicycle saddle structure is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Selle Royal S.p.A.
    Inventor: Stefano Segato
  • Publication number: 20130015688
    Abstract: A motorcycle seat shield comprising: an oval shaped body; a loop enclosure; and a drawstring, where the drawstring travels through the loop enclosure. The oval shaped body may be made of an aluminum foil. Further, the oval shaped body provides a waterproof and heat resistant shield for the motorcycle seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventor: Ismael IBARRA
  • Patent number: 8317260
    Abstract: A rear seat extension device for attaching to a motorcycle featuring a cushion component having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface, and a back surface, wherein the bottom surface of the cushion component is curved inwardly to provide the cushion component with a good fit atop a main seat of the motorcycle; an attachment strap extending from the back surface of the cushion component; and one or more mounting holes disposed in a second end of the attachment strap, the attachment strap is for placing underneath a rear seat of the motorcycle such that the mounting hole is placed over a prong disposed underneath the rear seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventors: Brian J. Todd, Don E. Todd
  • Publication number: 20120086248
    Abstract: A waterproof motorcycle seat cover may include a stretchable waterproof fabric that may be configured to fit over a motorcycle seat. The waterproof motorcycle seat cover may prevent water from soaking into a motorcycle seat through the seat material or the stitching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventor: VINCENT JOSEPH MORABITO
  • Patent number: 8136879
    Abstract: A seat cover for an rowing machine seat has a top for overlying the top of the seat and a skirt extending downward from, and running lengthwise along the length of the perimeter of the seat cover top. A cord that is spaced below the top piece runs along the length of the skirt and has a first end that protrudes from one of confronting lengthwise ends of the skirt and a second end that protrudes from the other of the confronting lengthwise ends of the skirt. The cord allows that skirt to be drawn around the seat for holding the seat cover in place on the seat. An open-top pocket hangs from the seat cover at a location along the perimeter of the seat other than the location at which the opposite lengthwise ends of the skirt are in confrontation. An electrically powered personal device, such as a battery-operated entertainment device, can be placed in the pocket for use by a user of the rowing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventors: John Lawrence Carlson, Spencer Lane Almy, Michael James Guerrieri
  • Publication number: 20110198903
    Abstract: A removable bicycle saddle cover designed to keep the bicycle saddle dry from the elements and constructed entirely of an elastomeric material such as rubber latex. The cover is molded in the shape of a bicycle saddle, with the ability to stretch over and under the saddle and to fit virtually any bicycle saddle shape and size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventor: Ivan Sebastian
  • Patent number: 7661757
    Abstract: A bicycle saddle includes a frame including an upper side on which first and second paddings are mounted and an under side on which a suspension rail is mounted for mounting the bicycle saddle on a bicycle. The frame further includes a compartment defined between the first and second paddings. An elastic element is received in the compartment and includes side edges which form edges of the bicycle saddle. A cover snugly fitted over the first and second paddings and the elastic element includes two spaces, whereby when a rider's pelvis bears on the bicycle saddle, the sides edges of the elastic element can extend outward of the spaces, respectively, for reducing pressure against the rider's pelvis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 7648198
    Abstract: An adjustable seat cushion for use on a support surface such as the seat of a motorcycle. The seat cushion is cellular and laterally spreadable inwardly or outwardly depending on the space between the ischial tuberosities of a user seated on the cushion for improved comfort. In an embodiment, the cellular cushion cups the buttocks and also tilts the pelvis of a user seated on the cushion forward for enhanced seated stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Inventor: Winfield R. Matsler
  • Patent number: 7556292
    Abstract: Apparatus for installation on a motorcycle which is capable of shielding one or more riders thereof from heat generated during motor operation. In preferred embodiments, apparatus with a plurality of detachable shield panels which are capable of protecting one or more riders from excess heat generated by the operation of a motorcycle, and, conversely, in which the shield panels can be removed to provide beneficial heat to the rider and/or passenger when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventor: Patrick E. King
  • Publication number: 20090039688
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cushioning medallions, methods of making and methods of using, particularly cushioning medallions comprising a relatively low durometer viscoelastic polymer gel, for use on a bicycle seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: POLYWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Thomas F. Cafaro, Richard B. Fox, Jeffrey H. Bowie
  • Patent number: 7448681
    Abstract: A seat includes a seat portion and an attached seat back portion and an attached uniform including a uniform top fitted over the seat back portion and a uniform bottom fitted over the seat portion. The uniform top and the uniform bottom support uniform adornment that identifies the members of a group, profession, organization, or establishment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventor: Shawn D. Spitzer
  • Patent number: 7416249
    Abstract: A snowmobile seat configured to be disposed over a track tunnel of a snowmobile includes a base section including closed-cell foam configured to be disposed over the track tunnel of the snowmobile. A seat section including open-cell foam is disposed over at least a portion of the base section. The open-cell foam of the seat section is different than the closed-cell foam of the base section. A cover covers at least a portion of the seat section and the base section. At least one fastener secures the seat to the snowmobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: James Atherley
  • Patent number: 7222917
    Abstract: A juvenile seat unit includes a seat and a reversible seat pad for the seat. Belt-receiving slots are formed in the reversible seat pad to receive belts coupled to the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. Ward
  • Patent number: 7156458
    Abstract: The chair cover with child restraint belt is a cover configured to fit over the upper portion of a stackable chair for securing a young child to the chair. The cover is constructed of a layer of absorbent material positioned between two cloth layers and has a back portion, a seat portion and two arm portions. An adjustable belt with two buckles is attached to the back and seat portions of the cover. A retaining panel extends between the two arm portions to help prevent a child's toys or other items from falling off of the cover. In an alternative embodiment the cover is made of a cloth covered with waterproof material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Inventor: Jimmie K. Hanberg
  • Patent number: 7140679
    Abstract: A snowmobile seat with a substantially rigid foam base disposed over a track tunnel of a snowmobile. A flexible seat section is disposed over at least a portion of the rigid base. The flexible seat section is formed of an open cell foam that is different than the substantially rigid foam base, and has an upper surface. A seat cover covers at least a portion of the flexible seat section and extends under the rigid foam base to cover at least a portion of the rigid foam base. At least one fastener is disposed on a portion of the seat cover extending under the rigid foam base to removably secure the seat cover to the snowmobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Inventor: James Atherley
  • Patent number: 6971715
    Abstract: The motorcycle seat saddle is a motorcycle passenger seat extension device designed to widen the seat to increase the passenger's comfort and sense of security while riding and ultimately enable longer rides. The seat saddle has two covered, cylindrical pads attached to the ends of a sturdy but flexible, rectangular panel member. In use, the panel rests on top of the motorcycle passenger seat with the cylindrical pads on either side, comfortably expanding the total surface area of the top of the seat. When the passenger mounts the seat saddle, the passenger's weight presses the cylindrical pads both downward and inward, securing the saddle to the seat. When not in use, the seat saddle can be easily removed and the two cylindrical pads rolled inwards together beneath the flexible rectangular member to render the seat saddle more compact for storage purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventor: Randel W. Hankins
  • Patent number: 6893087
    Abstract: A seat cushion for use on all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles made of a single piece of molded foam having a skin covering a foam core, a front portion with a curved leading edge to fit against a gas tank filler spout, outer edges hinged to bend over a vehicle seat, straps connected to the outer edges to secure the cushion to a vehicle frame or housing and an air circulating and water drainage system formed on central areas of the cushion and with foam cushion areas formed between grooves of the air circulating and water drainage system to support the bones of the buttocks of a user seated on the cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Stearns Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Hancock, Jeffrey D Hancock
  • Publication number: 20040095001
    Abstract: A seat cushion for use on all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles made of a single piece of molded foam having a skin covering a foam core, a front portion with a curved leading edge to fit against a gas tank filler spout, outer edges hinged to bend over a vehicle seat, straps connected to the outer edges to secure the cushion to a vehicle frame or housing and an air circulating and water drainage system formed on central areas of the cushion and with foam cushion areas formed between grooves of the air circulating and water drainage system to support the bones of the buttocks of a user seated on the cushion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Dennis Hancock, Jeffery D. Hancock
  • Publication number: 20040032153
    Abstract: A snowmobile seat a flexible seat section disposed over a substantially rigid base that is disposed over an upper surface of a track tunnel of a snowmobile. The rigid base is formed of a closed cell foam with cell walls and cell voids such that the base section is substantially rigid and light weight, while the flexible seat section is formed of an open cell foam. A cover covers at least the flexible seat section to resist absorption of water by the open cell foam of the flexible seat section. The cover can include an upper seat cover and a lower seat cover coupled by a zipper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: James Atherley
  • Publication number: 20040021352
    Abstract: A heat deflector for use in connection with an engine of a motorcycle is provided, which heat deflector is in the form of a seat cover and includes a flexible mat configured to rest atop the seat of the motorcycle and a securing arrangement fixedly secured to the flexible mat, the securing arrangement configured to secure the seat cover to the motorcycle, in which the flexible mat deflects heat generated from engine components and oil reservoir of the motorcycle away from a rider while operating the motorcycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: Cool Balz
    Inventor: Joseph Montone
  • Publication number: 20030234565
    Abstract: The present invention uses air, among other things, to provide cushioning on a seat in order to cushion the genital-perineal area, the medial aspect of the upper leg area, and the buttocks area of a user. In addition, the present invention relates to seat cushion devices that are essentially self-inflating, and capable of deflation by the user. Furthermore, the present invention relates to seat cushion devices in which the user may vary the amount of air that the device contains for cushioning purposes. The present invention comprises a deformable cushion surrounded by an airtight chamber. In addition, the airtight chamber has a release valve mounted though it, which serves to either allow or prevent air flow to or from the deformable cushion. In order to decrease the amount of air that is used for cushioning, the user compresses the deformable cushion, thereby forcing air out of the deformable cushion through the release valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventor: Charles Edmund McCurdy
  • Patent number: 6585317
    Abstract: A snowmobile seat a flexible seat section disposed over a substantially rigid base that is disposed over an upper surface of a track tunnel of a snowmobile. The rigid base is formed of a closed cell foam with cell walls and cell voids such that the base section is substantially rigid and light weight, while the flexible seat section is formed of an open cell foam. A cover covers at least the flexible seat section to resist absorption of water by the open cell foam of the flexible seat section. A storage cavity can be formed in the rigid base section to receive items for storage. The closed cell foam is formed around at least a portion of the storage cavity to thermally insulate the storage cavity. A flap can be coupled to the cover and removably positioned over an opening into the storage cavity. Zippers can be formed on opposite sides of the flap to releasably secured to the cover to selectively maintain the flap over the opening into the storage cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventor: James Atherley
  • Patent number: 6547327
    Abstract: A breathable cushion includes a base sheet having a circumference in a matrix of openings therethrough along with a cover sheet having a matrix of openings aligned with the base sheet openings and sealed to the base sheet along the base sheet circumference. A gel is disposed between the base and cover sheets with the gel being continuous between the base sheet and the cover sheet openings. The cover sheet is sealed to the base sheet or on each of the base sheet openings for forming a matrix of pockets with each pocket surrounding a sheet opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: Paul M. Yates
  • Patent number: 6481792
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a novel auxiliary passenger seat cushion system adaptable to fit onto a passenger seat of a motorcycle. The auxiliary passenger seat cushion is used with a motorcycle seat having a width defined between opposite sides thereof. The passenger seat cushion system has a seat member having an upper surface configured for seating a passenger and an opposite lower surface positionable adjacent to the motorcycle seat and having a width greater than that of the motorcycle seat. The passenger seat cushion system also includes at least two stop members associated with the lower surface of the seat member and adjustably positionable relative to the width of the lower surface of the seat member so that one stop member is urgable against each of the opposite sides of the motorcycle seat. In another embodiment of the invention, the seat cushion member is composed of a number of separable sections for breakdown and storage into an auxiliary storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Bobby G. Goin
  • Patent number: 6386630
    Abstract: A snowmobile seat includes first and second fasteners to mount a base section on a snowmobile. The first and second fasteners may include hook-and-loop type fasteners and snap type fasteners coupled between the base section and the snowmobile. The hook-and-loop type fasteners are coupled between the base section and the snowmobile to resist horizontal movement between the base section and the snowmobile, and to maintain a connection between the snap type fasteners. The snap type fasteners are coupled between the base section and the snowmobile to resist vertical movement between the base section and the snowmobile, and to maintain a connection between the hook-and-loop type fasteners. The seat also may include a space defining an air chamber formed between a seat section and the base section. The seat section displaces into the air chamber as the user sits on the seat to provide additional cushioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventor: James Atherley
  • Patent number: 6374555
    Abstract: A deck product comprising a composite and a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Inventor: Jay Gusler
  • Patent number: 6253977
    Abstract: A removable seat cover is provided for a rear passenger accommodating part of a motorcycle seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Martin Greger, Edgar Heinrich, David Robb