Abstract: A tandem motorcycle saddle and backrest has a backrest mounting unit embedded in the cushioning material in the front section of said passenger seat portion. The unit has a housing with a slot in the top wall, and a pivotable member pivotably mounted in the housing for movement in a path along the slot. A spring means biases the pivotable member about the pivot in a rearward direction to an upright position as oriented on the motorcycle, and a stop element limits movement in the rearward direction. The fabric covering and cushioning material have openings therein aligned with the housing slot. The backrest has an elongated rigid support arm having its lower portion extending through the opening in the slot, and removably seated in the pivotable member. The backrest is pivotable in a forward direction against the biasing pressure of the spring.

Abstract: A tandem motorcycle saddle and backrest has a backrest mounting unit embedded in the cushioning material in the front section of said passenger seat portion. The unit has a housing with a slot in the top wall, and a pivotable member pivotably mounted in the housing for movement in a path along the slot. A spring means biases the pivotable member about the pivot in a rearward direction to an upright position as oriented on the motorcycle, and a stop element limits movement in the rearward direction. The fabric covering and cushioning material have openings therein aligned with the housing slot. The backrest has an elongated rigid support arm having its lower portion extending through the opening in the slot, and removably seated in the pivotable member. The backrest is pivotable in a forward direction against the biasing pressure of the spring.

Abstract: A three-wheeled, battery-powered personal vehicle has a single rear wheel at the end of a swing arm pivotally supported on the vehicle chassis. A motor, also pivotally supported on the chassis, pivots about the same axis as the swing arm, pivots and powers the rear wheel through a endless drive member. The chassis is provided by a lightweight, synthetic resin tub with substantial structural rigidity. The upper body is a separate synthetic resin tub which can be nested within the chassis for shipment and readily assembled thereto at the point of sale. The assembled chassis and upper body define a generally ovoidal configuration. Batteries are carried in a front compartment and provide crash protection for frontal impacts and other batteries are located beneath the vehicle seat to provide a low center of gravity. Transversely extending chassis members provide structural stiffness as well as support elements for the assembly.

Abstract: A tandem motorcycle seat for attachment to the frame of an associated motorcycle has a unitary, rigid, elongated platform member configured to seat upon and be secured to the frame of the motorcycle, and an elongated tandem saddle on the platform member providing drive and passenger seat portions. A backrest for a person seated on one of the seat portions has a depending leg spaced inwardly from the side margins of the saddle which extends through a passage in the saddle into a receptacle on a bracket secured to the platform member. In making the seat, a first layer of a mixture of glass fibers and polyester resin is embedded on the lower element of a mold which is configured to form the platform member of the seat. Hardware is applied on the first layer and a second layer of glass fiber/resin is applied to the first layer and about the hardware so as to encapsulate at least a portion of the hardware in the layers which are then partially cured.

Abstract: A tandem motorcycle seat for attachment to the frame of an associated motorcycle has a unitary, rigid, elongated platform member configured to seat upon and be secured to the frame of the motorcycle, and an elongated tandem saddle on the platform member providing drive and passenger seat portions. A backrest for a person seated on one of the seat portions has a depending leg spaced inwardly from the side margins of the saddle which extends through a passage in the saddle into a receptacle on a bracket secured to the platform member. In making the seat, a first layer of a mixture of glass fibers and polyester resin is embedded on the lower element of a mold which is configured to form the platform member of the seat. Hardware is applied on the first layer and a second layer of glass fiber/resin is applied to the first layer and about the hardware so as to encapsulate at least a portion of the hardware in the layers which are then partially cured.

Abstract: One or more recesses formed in the back of the back rest for the front seat of a tandem seat assembly for mounting a control panel and related chassis therein for passenger control of the communications, entertainment and other systems installed on the vehicle. The control panel may be electrically parallel to the driver's dash board, as well as containing independent systems and controls, thereby providing the capability for the passenger to safely control the intercommunications and entertainment systems of the vehicle.

Abstract: A tandem motorcycle seat has a platform member for mounting upon the chassis, a tandem saddle providing a driver seat and a passenger seat, and a pivotable backrest pivoted on said platform member for pivoting between a position covering the passenger seat and an erected position providing a backrest for the passenger.

Abstract: A two-part seat assembly for a motorcycle like vehicle has an operator's seat that is hingedly mounted to enable adjustment of its angle of inclination, and thereby to enable alteration of the operator's body attitude. Skirt portions are provided on the operator's seat to conceal the mechanism by which adjustment of the seat position is achieved, and to hide the frame parts and the concavity in which the operator's seat resides.

Abstract: A rowing exercise machine has a frame including a base portion and an upstanding portion. A seat is mounted intermediate the ends of the upstanding portion on the rearward side and a chest support is mounted thereabove. An upstanding effort arm is pivotally attached adjacent its lower end to the base portion of the frame at a location spaced forwardly of the upstanding portion. A handle member has a forward end pivotally attached adjacent the upper end of the effort arm and extends generally rearwardly towards the chest support. A weight bar is pivotally attached adjacent its rearward end to the upstanding portion of the frame and extends forwardly beyond the effort arm with a mount for weights adjacent its forward end. A tie rod is pivotally attached adjacent one end intermediate the effort arm and pivotally attached adjacent its other end proximate the rearward end of the weight bar.

Abstract: An armrest assembly adapted for mounting on the back portion of a motorcycle seat includes armrests that are pivotably mounted for pivoting about horizontal and vertical axes. Pivoting about either axis is possible from the normal position, and pivoting can be effected merely by applying a moment to the armrest about the desired axis. As a result, rapid dismounting during an emergency is readily permitted.

Abstract: A motorcycle seat is assembled from a metallic base, a separately formed back rest member of generally L-shaped configuration and a pair of generally L-shaped support rods. These are assembled with the support rods and horizontal portion of the back rest member disposed upon the upper surface of the base and secured thereto, and the rods are also secured to the upstanding portion of the back rest member. Cushion means is disposed upon the base and back rest members and includes a cover extending over the back rest member. The back rest member has a concave transverse cross section and is provided with a multiplicity of recesses in the rearward surface thereof in which buttons disposed on the rearward surface of the cover are substantially disposed.

Abstract: A motorcycle seat includes a metallic base, a separately formed back rest member of generally L-shaped configuration and a pair of generally L-shaped support rods. These are assembled with the support rods and horizontal portion of the back rest member disposed upon the upper surface of the base and secured thereto, and the rods are also secured to the upstanding portion of the back rest member. Cushion means is disposed upon the base and back rest members and includes a cover extending over the back rest member. The back rest member has a concave transverse cross section and is provided with a multiplicity of recesses in the rearward surface thereof in which buttons disposed on the rearward surface of the cover are substantially disposed.

Abstract: A seat assembly for mounting on a cycle includes a structurally stiffened saddle having a horizontally extending base and a vertically extending back. Hinge means are provided adjacent one longitudinal side of the saddle base and latching means are provided adjacent the opposite longitudinal side of the saddle base to enable the seat assembly to be mounted on the frame of a cycle, such as a motorcycle, for pivoting about a longitudinal axis of the seat assembly between a latched and unlatched position. A frame having a safety bar portion and a luggage rack diverging from the safety bar portion is rigidly affixed to the back of the saddle. The frame member is dimensioned so that it does not interfere with the pivoting movement of the seat assembly between its latched and unlatched positions. A foamed polyurethane seating pad has an outer cover thereon and is mounted on the saddle to provide a base cushion and back cushion.