Abstract: A seat back envelope of heavy duty fabric overlies a seat back in a snug manner and has webbing segments thereon which extend below the seat back for anchoring to a seat frame or vehicle floor. Additional webbing on the envelope is equipped with various closures enabling the webbing to transfer passenger exerted loads to the seat structure. A garment is provided which includes fittings attachable to envelope attached fittings. A restraint vest is also disclosed in combination with a seat back envelope.

Abstract: A safety harness for securing a child passenger to the driver of a motorcycle comprises a vest to be worn by the child and two straps connected together to form two continuous loops and also being connected to the vest. These loops embrace the back of the vest from top to bottom and extend forwardly thereof to form shoulder loop portions to be worn by the driver. Preferably the straps crossover below the vest and are sewn at this crossover, the legs of the child straddling the crossover. The vest may be laced-up at the back between the loops and have a zipper at the front.

Abstract: A rear seat device for a two-wheeled motor vehicle having front and rear seats mounted on a frame. This rear seat device includes a back rest portion supported by the frame behind the rear seat and a foldable arm rest attached to the back rest portion. The rear passenger can enjoy a comfortable ride.

Abstract: A motorcycle having a number of cooperating protective features to protect riders against injury in high speed crashes or other accidents. A motorcycle of the usual basic configuration, having a pair of wheels in tandem with a motor therebetween connected by a basic frame which supports at least one rider's seat assembly and a steering assembly for steering the front wheel is surrounded by a cage assembly of high strength, light-weight tubing fastened to the frame and forming part of the frame. A body covering covers the cage. At least one door is provided at the side of the rider. When fully open, the door extends outwardly in a manner such that the lower outer end of the door can engage the ground with the motorcycle tilted slightly in that direction to function as a sturdy, stable side stand. The seat assembly is in the form of a padded "bucket" type seat with sides that extend partially around the rider's sides.

Abstract: An oscillating pedal bicycle in which the downward force exerted by a rider is converted from the oscillating-motion of the pedals into a unidirectional rotation of the drive wheel. The oscillating motion of the pedals is transmitted by flexible tension members to a conversion mechanism for converting the linear motion of such tension members into the rotary motion of the drive wheel. Maximum utilization of the motive power of the rider is achieved through the use of a quick-release, variable position body restraint and a variable height seat, both of which are adjustable while the bicycle is in motion, while maximum transfer and conversion of such motive power is achieved by an improved pedal return and tension member rewind mechanism and an improved drive mechanism. Pedal stabilizers, rotatable foot restraints and foot actuated lever control mechanisms are provided to maximize motive power and efficiency.

Abstract: A body restraining device for restraining movement of the body of a subject which comprises a flexible strap construction having Velcro-covered segments at the ends thereof, and also having an enlarged section of the strap construction thicker than the thickness of the strap itself, the enlarged strap section acting to prevent the strap from slipping through the space between an automobile door and the door jamb when the door is closed. The device is particularly adapted for restraining the movement of prisoners who are positioned in the jump seat of a police car or the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to auxiliary seat and back cushion means with safety belt for protective retention of a passenger riding behind the operator of an open vehicle such as a motorcycle wherein the operator rides astride the seat and the passenger, riding behind the operator, is retained upon the vehicle by fastening means encompassing the passenger and the operator; and wherein a back cushion is provided for support of the passenger in upright position.

Abstract: An inflatable garment or suit of clothing worn by a motorcycle rider is detachably connected with a source of pressurized gas operative to inflate the suit in response to a predetermined deceleration of the motorcycle, or manual operation of a trigger adjacent the motorcycle hand grip when a crash or spill appears to be inevitable. If the rider jumps or is thrown from the motorcycle, the suit will pull loose from the gas source by virtue of the detachable connection and will remain inflated for an appreciable time interval to protect the rider from multiple impacts. The detachable connection is also manually operative to permit the rider to disengage the suit in its non-inflated condition from the gas source without triggering the latter, and thereby to leave the motorcycle while still wearing the suit.