Abstract: A bicycle seat assembly includes a bicycle seat including a front portion and a rear portion and rear portion and mounting platform attachable to a bicycle seat post or seat post adaptor of a bicycle. One portion of the bicycle seat releasably attaches to a portion of the mounting platform and another portion of the bicycle seat releasably attaches to another portion of the mounting platform.

Abstract: A seat support structure for a saddle-riding vehicle having a rider's seat and a pillion seat separate from and disposed posterior to the rider's seat includes a bracket disposed on the rider's seat which is fixed to a vehicle body, the bracket providing a coupling between the rider's seat and the pillion seat, wherein the bracket is detachably inserted in a front portion of the pillion seat when the pillion seat is mounted to the vehicle body, and the pillion seat has a rear portion removably secured to the vehicle body.

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.

Abstract: An ATV is disclosed which includes a pedestal assembly incorporated into the foot-wells, which cooperate with a removable passenger seat. Furthermore, passenger seat is selectively added or removed from ATV by way of a latch assembly. Hand grips flank the removable seat and are attached to a rear accessory panel. The rear accessory panel also includes an integrated cup holder, and rack tie-downs are formed in a front or rear accessory panel.

Abstract: An ATV includes a vehicle frame, a straddle type seat mounted to the frame for a driver, and a passenger support assembly positioned rearward of the driver. The passenger support assembly is comprised of a seat frame assembly and a seat assembly. The seat assembly is removably mounted to the seat frame assembly, and the seat frame assembly is pivotally movable relative to the vehicle frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic furniture and apparatus and therapeutic method wherein a recumbent or semi-recumbent therapist applies foot or hand pressure therapy to the patient seated in tandem configuration in front of therapist, and wherein both patient and therapist are supported by device.

Abstract: A motorcycle that can facilitate identification of and taking in and out of an article stored below a rear seat includes a storage box that is mounted to a body frame. The front portion of the storage box is covered by a front seat. The rear portion of the storage box is covered by the rear seat and the rear seat is surrounded by the rear spoiler. The rear spoiler has an opening portion that is almost-rectangular as viewed from above. When the rear seat is removed, an article can be put in and taken out from the storage box through the opening portion. A first seal member is attached to the bottom plate of the rear seat, and is pressed against the circumferential edge portion of the opening portion to thereby seal between the rear seat and the rear spoiler.

Abstract: An ATV includes a vehicle frame, a straddle type seat mounted to the frame for a driver, and a passenger support assembly positioned rearward of the driver. The passenger support assembly is comprised of a seat frame assembly and a seat assembly. The seat assembly is removably mounted to the seat frame assembly, and the seat frame assembly is pivotally movable relative to the vehicle frame.

Abstract: An ATV is disclosed which includes a pedestal assembly incorporated into the foot-wells, which cooperate with a removable passenger seat. Furthermore, passenger seat is selectively added or removed from ATV by way of a latch assembly. Hand grips flank the removable seat and are attached to a rear accessory panel. The rear accessory panel also includes an integrated cup holder, and rack tie-downs are formed in a front or rear accessory panel.

Abstract: A luggage rack and passenger seat combination for a motorcycle includes a luggage rack assembly configured to mount to the motorcycle. The luggage rack assembly has a support member operable to support cargo on a support surface thereof, the luggage rack assembly including a first engaging feature and a second engaging feature. A passenger seat assembly includes a movable mounting member and a fixed mounting member. The movable mounting member is movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The movable mounting member is engageable with the first engaging feature and the fixed mounting member is engageable with the second engaging feature to removably couple the passenger seat assembly to the luggage rack assembly to support a passenger of the motorcycle.

Abstract: An auxiliary bicycle seat is disclosed herein designed for the transport of a subject or object on a bicycle.

Abstract: The present invention is a seat device mountable onto a motorcycle. The seat device includes a seat portion having a plurality of layers and a plurality of suction cups releaseably attachable to the seat portion. The plurality of suction cups can each have a screw, and the plurality of layers can include a layer having a plurality of threaded through-holes engageable with the screw of said suction cups. The plurality of layers can be bound together with a plurality of screw nails.

Abstract: A receiver rack includes a main framework piece that is attached to a mounting surface of the personal recreational vehicle. The main framework may be flat and may be fashioned generally in the image of a cargo rack. The main framework may have mounting flanges for facilitating its connection to the recreational vehicle. The main framework includes at least one coupler mounted thereon. The coupler enables the main framework to be joined to one or more auxiliary frame pieces that contain at least one coupling member that mates with the coupler of the main framework. The coupler may also be used for joining a variety of seating and cargo units to the main framework.

Abstract: Sliding of a seat or reclining of a seat back can be disabled, except when a rider intends to slide the seat or recline the seat back. The motion of an auxiliary bar which permits sliding of a seat is inhibited by an interlocking lock member. An operating piece cannot be raised and hence it is impossible to slide the seat. An engine key is inserted into a first lock mechanism and is turned, causing the interlocking lock member to slide up to a position permitting operation of the operating piece. In addition, a lever of a second lock mechanism faces a reclining lever, so that the reclining lever cannot turn clockwise around a rivet bolt and a pawl remains engaged with any of first to third recesses. If the lever of the second lock mechanism is turned, the reclining lever can be pulled to release the reclining locked condition.

Abstract: The present device includes a removable system for an accessory assembly mounted to the fender of a motorcycle. The accessory is generally attached to a bracket that mates with an attachment member connected to the fender. Fasteners may be utilized to ensure that the bracket remains joined to the attachment member. Upon removal of the fasteners, the bracket may be separated from the attachment member. When the accessory is removed from the fender, the attachment member represents an aesthetically pleasing component of the fender. In addition, the attachment member also provides protection for the fender so that when the accessory is attached to the fender, the accessory does not damage the paint thereof.

Abstract: An ATV is disclosed which includes a pedestal assembly incorporated into the foot-wells, which cooperate with a removable passenger seat. Furthermore, passenger seat is selectively added or removed from ATV by way of a latch assembly. Hand grips flank the removable seat and are attached to a rear accessory panel. The rear accessory panel also includes an integrated cup holder, and rack tie-downs are formed in a front or rear accessory panel.

Abstract: A convertible motorcycle assembly has a chassis, a driver's seat, and a latch assembly which secures the driver's seat to the forward portion of the chassis. A bracket is mounted on the chassis adjacent the rearward end of the driver's seat, and selectively mounted on the chassis rearwardly of the driver's seat are interchangeable rear components comprising a passenger seat and a storage compartment. The forward end of the interchangeable rear components has at least one forwardly extending tongue engaged with the bracket, and the rear component is secured to the chassis by a second latch assembly adjacent the rear end of the rear component. This latch assembly includes a second releasable latch on the chassis and second key lock on the rear component engaged with the second latch assembly for effecting and preventing release of the second latch assembly.

Abstract: A base for a bicycle saddle includes a body having a narrow anterior portion, a wider posterior portion, a longitudinal axis dividing the body into a right portion and a left portion, and an opening extending along the longitudinal axis of the body. Two supporting plates extend respectively and downwardly from the underside of each of the portions of the body in such a way that two cushion means are defined under the body. A coupling member is disposed on a free end of each of the supporting plates and corresponds to the opening to define an open receiving room between the two supporting plates for receiving means for coupling the base to a bicycle frame.

Abstract: A child carrier attachment for a bicycle has a support device and a child's seat mounted on the support device, which includes an elongate support and front and rear fasteners in the form of clamps on the support. The fasteners are adjustable into gripping engagement with a saddle post and a front post of the bicycle, respectively, to fixedly secure the carrier to the bicycle. The support device is adjustable to vary the spacing of the front and rear fasteners.

Abstract: A combination child carrier for carrying a child. There is: a first horizontal seat member; a first vertical support member, coupled to a rear portion the first horizontal seat member and extending upwardly therefrom; an extendable handle member, coupled to a top of the first vertical support member; a plurality of rear wheels, coupled near a rear portion the first horizontal seat member; and a front leg support member, hingedly coupled to a front portion of the first horizontal seat member and extending downwardly therefrom.

Abstract: An improved seat is disclosed. The seat is of the type for interchangeable use on internal combustion engine motorcycles. The improvement consists of magnetically soft material secured internally within the seat between its frame shell and its cushion to, in use, provide protection for a motorcyclist's groin from near field extremely low frequency magnetic fields produced by electrical components located immediately beneath the seat's base when installed on the motorcycle. The present invention provides a relatively cost effective seat replacement option for health minded or electrosensitive motorcycle consumers who want to reduce groin close exposure to motorcycle generated magnetic fields.

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.

Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with an elongated wheelbase has a rear-mounted receptacle for receiving one of a plurality of interchangeable modular components, such as a passenger seat, a cargo container, a cargo rack, a flatbed or a workbench. The modular component has an electrical connection and a mechanical connector on an underside thereof which has hooks and posts for engaging, respectively, a transverse rod and sockets. A latching mechanism locks the modular component to the rear of the vehicle. Accordingly, the modular component is selectively releasable to easily and quickly interchange one modular component with another.

Abstract: A bicycle seat and a method of attaching same to a bicycle frame are provided wherein the seat includes an elongated, rounded triangular-shaped element having an upper face adapted for receiving a rider. The seat's underside has at least a portion that comprises a depression, and is surrounded by a lower edge. Depending from the underside adjacent a front and rear thereof are elements for affixing front and rear ends of seat rails thereto. The seat rails are recessed into the seat's underside depression, and do not protrude beneath the seat's lower edge. The seat is attached to the bicycle frame using a single-bolt post, by snapping the rails into the post's apertures, adjusting the seat along a longitudinal axis until a desired position is achieved, and tightening the post's bolt.

Abstract: A motorcycle has a frame, a structure mounted on the frame, and a locking assembly locks the structure on the frame and has a latch pin mounted on the frame, and a latch housing mounted on the structure and having a passage into which the latch pin extends. A latch lever is pivotably mounted in the housing for movement into a latching position in which it engages the latch pin to prevent its retraction from the latch housing, and a spring biases the latch lever into the latching position. A key lock is mounted on the exterior of the structure and including a rotatable shaft and an arm or cable connected thereto engages the latch lever to effect its pivoting against the biasing action of the biasing means to disengage the latch lever from the latch pin and permit the structure to be disengaged from the latch pin.

Abstract: The present invention is a supplemental motorcycle seat for the rear passenger that provides additional lateral seat support. The supplemental seat includes a pair of side cushions and a pair of support frames. The support frames define a support for the seat cushions and are designed to be mounted to the motorcycle by accessory supports customarily provided with stock motorcycles. The support frames are mounted such that a seat cushion is positioned adjacent to each side of the seat provided with the motorcycle and extend laterally outward from each side of the motorcycle seat. The frames are also mountable to the frame of a touring pack (frame for a rear trunk) that is capable of being mounted to the motorcycle accessory supports, allowing the support seats to be individually mountable or mountable in combination with the tour pack.

Abstract: A combined second seat, backrest and luggage rack for a motorcycle which comprises a frame composed of a pair of tubular members, each in a mirror image of the other, mounted together by an adjusting link which provides for variable spacing of the side members of the frame. A hinge plate assembly composed of a pair of plates which are pivotally connected together is mounted on the frame with one plate not being mounted on the frame and that plate being movable between a position in juxtaposition with the plate that is mounted on the frame to a position that is transverse relative to the plate that is mounted on the frame. A cushion is to be mounted on this transverse plate and when that transverse plate is in its transverse position is capable of the unit being used as a backrest for an operator of a motorcycle, and when in juxtaposition with the plate that is mounted on the frame, this cushion is usable as a second seat for a motorcycle.

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.

Abstract: The present invention is a supplemental motorcycle seat for the rear passenger that provides additional lateral seat support. The supplemental seat includes a pair of side cushions and a pair of support frames. The support frames define a support for the seat cushions and are designed to be mounted to the motorcycle by accessory supports customarily provided with stock motorcycles. The support frames are mounted such that a seat cushion is positioned adjacent to each side of the seat provided with the motorcycle and extend laterally outward from each side of the motorcycle seat. The frames are also mountable to the frame of a touring pack (frame for a rear trunk) that is capable of being mounted to the motorcycle accessory supports, allowing the support seats to be individually mountable or mountable in combination with the tour pack.

Abstract: A mid-mounted child's bicycle seat is disclosed for connecting to a bicycle behind the bicycle's handle bars and in front of the rider of the bicycle. The seat includes a seat body and a mounting system that is adapted to connect the seat body to a handlebar stem the bicycle. As the handlebars turn, the seat turns as well. The mounting system includes a mounting bracket that attaches to the handlebar stem and a mounting stem that extends outward from the mounting bracket, toward the rider of the bike, when the handlebars are facing forward. A bottom portion of the seat body connects to the mounting stem.

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.

Abstract: A detachable passenger seat is selectively mountable onto a base frame of a snowmobile having a straddle-type rider seat. The passenger seat includes a cushioned seat portion supported by a seat frame. A forward portion of the passenger seat includes a bottom surface contoured to fit over and be supported by at least a portion of a rearward end of the rider seat when the passenger seat is attached to the snowmobile. Upwardly extending flexible grab handles are mounted to the lateral sides of the seat frame. Upper portions of the flexible grab handles extend higher than at least a portion of an upper surface of a cushioned seat portion of the passenger seat. The flexible grab handles are designed to be rigid enough to provide support to a passenger and flexible enough to allow a passenger to easily dismount the snowmobile.

Abstract: A child carrier attachment for a bicycle has a support device and a child's seat mounted on the support device, which includes an elongate support and front and rear fasteners in the form of clamps on the support. The fasteners are adjustable into gripping engagement with a saddle post and a front post of the bicycle, respectively, to fixedly secure the carrier to the bicycle. The support device is adjustable to vary the spacing of the front and rear fasteners.

Abstract: A molded unit is installable upon a bicycle between the existing seat and the handlebars and provides a passenger with a safe and convenient position to ride on the bicycle. The placement of the unit on the bicycle is adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of different passengers. Spacer members, either formed on the unit or provided separately, provide for a proper spacing of the device when installed on standard bicycles. A seat portion provides a contoured seat for the passenger while opposing foot pegs provide for a safe placement of the feet of the passenger. The foot pegs have end stops and a ribbed surface to prevent the feet of the passenger from inadvertently slipping off of the foot pegs. A long securing bolt extends entirely through the foot pegs to reinforce and otherwise strengthen the foot pegs.

Abstract: A second seat assembly for a motorcycle which is removably mounted over a rear fender located above the rear wheel of a motorcycle. The second seat assembly is attached by hook members which engage with recesses formed in fender struts that are mounted in conjunction with the fender. The second seat assembly is tightly secured to avoid vibration and noise in the mounting of the second seat assembly on the motorcycle.

Abstract: A locking claw of a first seat locking mechanism is connected to a locking claw of a second seat locking mechanism by a second wire through a relay member so that, when the first seat locking mechanism is locked by an external force such as pressing down a seat by hand, the second seat locking mechanism is locked in conjunction with the first seat locking mechanism. The locking operations for a plurality of the first and second seat locking mechanisms can be carried out collectively and easily. In addition, locking of the plurality of lock members can be carried out assuredly without being influenced by dimensional variations, variations in assembly of a first and second U-shaped fixtures and the first and second seat locking mechanisms, by stiffness of the seat or the like. Therefore, repeated closing of the seat as in the case of the prior art where either one of a plurality of lock members fails to lock can be obviated, and convenience to use of the seat can be enhanced.

Abstract: An improved baby seat structure for bicycles has mainly a back unit, a seat unit connected to the back unit via coupling means and an L-shaped frame, an extensible handle set attached to the rear side of the back unit, two front-wheel bracket sets pivotally joined to the front of a seat body of said seat unit thereof, a base unit attached to the underside of the seat unit, a pair of rear-wheel bracket sets pivotally engaged with a wheel pivot body of said base unit via splined couplings, a mounting seat secured to the underside of the base unit, a plurality of inserted pins and screws, and a long round rod to engage the wheel pivot body thereof with a base body mounted thereon. Via a pair of eccentric means, the extensible handle set can be adjusted in height for use.

Abstract: A detachable passenger seat is selectively mountable onto a base frame of a snowmobile having a straddle-type rider seat. The passenger seat includes a cushioned seat portion supported by a seat frame. A forward portion of the passenger seat includes a bottom surface contoured to fit over and be supported by at least a portion of a rearward end of the rider seat when the passenger seat is attached to the snowmobile. Upwardly extending flexible grab handles are mounted to the lateral sides of the seat frame. Upper portions of the flexible grab handles extend higher than at least a portion of an upper surface of a cushioned seat portion of the passenger seat. The flexible grab handles are designed to be rigid enough to provide support to a passenger and flexible enough to allow a passenger to easily dismount the snowmobile.

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.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable seat post assembly for cycles includes a light-weight vertical seat post formed from a relatively soft high strength-to-weight material, such as a carbon fiber composition, and a relatively hard tubular protective tubular sleeve permanently secured concentrically about the lower end of the seat post. The outer diameter of the sleeve is slightly less than the inner diameter of the seat tube opening of the cycle frame, whereby the carbon fiber seat post is protected by the sleeve when the seat post is vertically adjusted and clamped within the seat tube opening.

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.

Abstract: A bicycle accessory mounting apparatus for releasably securing a bicycle accessory quickly and effectively to a bicycle seat post. The bicycle accessory mounting apparatus comprises a block having two holes, two gaps, and two snap lock quick connect mechanisms at opposing ends.

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.

Abstract: An ejectable safety seat structure is comprised of an outer rigid shell for securement to a vehicle. An inner protective shell is connected to the outer shell by impact force detachable elements which are removably securable to the inner shell. A harness is secured to the inner shell for detachably securing an occupant therein having a weight within the range of from about 25 pounds to 100 pounds. The impact force detachable elements automatically disconnect from the inner shell when the detachable elements are subjected to a predetermined force upon impact of the vehicle.

Abstract: A bicycle passenger carrier for a child includes a longitudinally extending body having a front end and a rear end, with a passenger seat disposed medially between the two ends. The rear end of the body includes a rear clevis to engage the seat post of a bicycle frame in close fit. The passenger seat includes a curved seat back extending upwardly from the body. At the front end of the body, a forward portion extends downwardly and includes a front clevis adapted to engage either the oblique down tube of a woman's bike or the horizontal tube of a man's bike. A pair of bolt holes extend through the forward portion to receive a bolt that retains the front end on the bicycle. Extending upwardly at the front end of the body is a pommel that provides a hand rest for the passenger, and also serves as a support for a foot rest assembly. The foot rest assembly includes a platform suspended by a strap assembly from the pommel.