Patents by Inventor James P. Atchison

James P. Atchison 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: 5887882
    Abstract: The present invention is a bicycle which permits the rider to operate the bicycle while in the prone position. A novel sling is provided to support the torso of the rider. The sling is a hammock-style sling which supports the rider comfortably and enables the rider to go much farther, without tiring, than other prone bicycles. Further, the sling is made of nylon, or other fabric, which allows the rider's chest cavity to expand in order to facilitate breathing. And, unlike other prone bicycle designs, there is no sliding up and down with this hammock-style sling. A telescoping frame and pivoting handgrips enables the rider to adjust the bicycle to his or her own body dimensions. The present invention provides less wind resistance due to the prone position of the rider. Also, the alignment of the arms and hands with the legs and feet allows the pushing force of the legs and feet to be opposite to, and in line with, the pushing force of the arms and hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Inventor: James P. Atchison