Abstract: A bicycle seat that provides increased comfort during extended periods of use, due to a redistribution of the rider's weight. The primary components of the bicycle seat include a support shell/frame, a lightweight layer of padding, and a vinyl or plastic outer cover. A two-part front end section is designed to provide support for the upper, back portion of the rider's thighs. Allowing the thighs to bear part of the rider's weight, thereby reducing the amount left to be supported by the buttocks and groin area, is a novel aspect of the present invention. This front end section, combined with the angle of the seat's mounting on the bicycle's frame, is such that, when pedaling, the inside of the rider's thighs do not rub against the front end of the seat. The relatively broad tail section is designed to support the entire posterior of the rider in a manner that eliminates the rocking motion normally associated with the pedaling of the bicycle.

Abstract: A bicycle seat which has right and left side portions, each having a rear area and an intermediate area, and a nose portion. The right side nose portion is spaced apart from the left side nose portion to provide a gap at the front of the seat of at least 1½ inches.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle includes a pair of elongate cushions, with each cushion having a horn and a seat area. A front frame is provided for holding the horn areas of each cushion in a spaced apart relationship with one another and a separate rear frame is provided for holding the seat areas of each cushion in a spaced apart relationship with one another. The front frame and the rear frame are spaced apart with one another and rails interconnecting the front and rear frame are provided for enabling attachment of the saddle to a bicycle post. Adjustable fasteners disposed in the rear frame are provided for enabling adjustment of the spaced apart relationship between the cushion rear areas and screws disposed in the rear frame are provided for adjusting the tension in the cushions between the front and rear frames which enables the adjustment of the resiliency of the saddle.

Abstract: A split bicycle seat of this invention comprises: a seat mount; and two split seat halves having a transverse rotational axis, each half mounted to the seat mount so that the seat halves are capable of rotating at least partially about the transverse axis.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle which controls the force oppressing the perineal region of a human body, which enables to support the weight of a rider mainly by the hipbone and thighbone by means of reducing the force oppressing the genital region. The saddle also provides excellent ventilation, thereby minimizing the bad effects of the rider and provides for a comfort riding. The bicycle saddle is divided into at least two parts. A central part of the saddle contacting the sensitive parts of a human body is made of an elastic substance to be compressed more than the peripheral part. Further, the central part includes a level adjuster that adjusts the height of the variable saddle part from the peripheral saddle part by adjusting the height properly to the body shape of a rider. Therefore, most of the weight of the rider is supported by the peripheral part of the saddle while the weight and oppression concentrated on the central part is released.

Abstract: The invention realizes a saddle (1) for bicycles including two separate seats (2, 3) supported by a supporting unit (4) fixed to the bicycle frame. Each one of said seats (2, 3) includes at least a first part (2′, 3′), fixed with respect to said supporting unit (4) and at least a second part (2″, 3″), movable with respect to said first part (2′, 3′). Said second part (2″, 3″) is revolvingly connected to a gudgeon (10, 11) defining an axis (10a, 11a) substantially horizontal placed substantially orthogonally to the advancement direction (6) of the bicycle.

Abstract: A bicycle seat is shown which includes a shell (11) formed from plastics material which has two buttock support portions (12 and 14) separated by a slot (16). The shell (11) includes a nose portion (18) and the transition between the support portions (12 and 14) and the nose portions (18) formes hinges (20 and 22) for allowing the support portions (12 and 14) to move independently with respect to one another in arcuate fashion during pedalling motion of the bicycle. A support rail (40) is coupled to the underside of the shell (11) and may have free ends (145) which act as stops to limit the amount of movement of the support portions (12 and 14). Springs (184, 190) may be provided between the mounting rail (40) and the shell (11). In other embodiments, FIGS. 42 to 80, the seat may include chambers for receiving air to cushion and provide support for a rider.

Abstract: A bicycle seat in which the rider's weight is distributed away from the center of the rider's body toward the buttocks and legs. Front and rear central indentations that are formed in the seat to reduce the longitudinal length in the central portion of the bicycle seat and minimize contact between the bicycle seat and the central seating area of a rider's body. An extended seating surface extends laterally outward from the longitudinal axis of the bicycle to provide a more comfortable seating area upon which the buttocks of the rider can more fully support the rider's body weight. An optional central cavity extends longitudinally along the central portion of the upper surface of the bicycle seat such that the extended seating surface is separated into separate left and right segments, each segment supporting one of the rider's buttocks.

Abstract: An adjustable bicycle saddle is provided with a saddle base (attachment member) and first and second saddle portions that are movably coupled relative to the saddle base between at least two different locations to change the effective transverse width of the saddle. Accordingly, the adjustable bicycle saddle can be adjusted to be wider or narrower to suit the desired riding style. Preferably, the adjustable bicycle saddle is provided with an adjustment member coupled to the first and second saddle portions to move and retain the rear sections of the first and second saddle portions to change the effective transverse width of the saddle.

Abstract: A bicycle seat is shown which includes a shell (11) formed from plastics material which has two buttock support portions (12 and 14) separated by a slot (16). The shell (18) includes a nose portion (18) and the transition between the support portions (12 and 14) and the nose portions (18) forms hinges (20 and 22) for allowing the support portions (12 and 14) to move independently with respect to one another in arcuate fashion during pedalling motion of the bicycle. A support rail (40) is coupled to the underside of the shell (18) and may have free ends (145) which act as stops to limit the amount of movement of the support portions (12 and 14). Springs (184, 190) may be provided between the mounting rail (40) and the shell (11). In other embodiments (FIGS. 42 to 80), the seal may include chambers for receiving air to cushion and provide support for a rider.

Abstract: The bicycle saddle of the present invention is designed to adequately support the ischial tuberosities, ischiopubic rami, and nearby regions of bicycle riders without the center of the standard saddle or the front horn. The bicycle saddle allows the rider to personalize the position of two independently adjustable riding portions, each riding portion comprising a plurality of surfaces or contours. Each riding portion is pivotally connected at the front end to either outer or inner pivot positions or slots on a saddle frame having innermost and outermost mounting positions. The outer or inner pivot positions or the outermost or innermost slot positions on the saddle frame generally represent positions for male and female riders, respectively. Each riding portion is angularly adjustable in the horizontal plane at the back end to conform to variations in male and female ischiopubic rami.

Abstract: A seat has a surface portion (12) and an abutment portion (30) which is moveable out of the seat portion (12) by a spring biasing mechanism (40). The mechanism (40) includes rod (44) and locking pin (57) which can lock the rod (44) in position to hold the abutment portion (30) in a predetermined position. Seat mounting mechanisms are also disclosed which include clamp assemblies which have quick release compression cam fasteners (328, 382) for locking a seat in a desired position relative to the mounting mechanisms. Other mounting mechanisms include spring arrangements (411, 405) for biasing a seat forward and locking mechanisms (420) may be included for locking the seat in a predetermined position. One seat mounting includes an arcuate guide sleeve (506) which moves relative to a block (501) so the seat (500) can be moved along an arcuate guide path. Another mounting includes post segments (576) and (577) which are pivotally connected together and bias by a spring (587) into certain disposition.

Abstract: A hornless saddle for a pedal-operated machine is disclosed, the saddle having an upwardly concave semi-circular shape including two adjacent quadrant-shaped planar surfaces for supporting a rider's buttocks. Each surface is bounded by upstanding embankments to the side and rear thereof which embrace and retain the rider's buttocks on the saddle. The saddle is capable of limited lateral pivotal movement about a fore and aft axis to accommodate and mimic the lateral rolling action of the rider's pelvis as the pedals are rotated.

Abstract: A bicycle seat is provided including a pair of uppwardly divergent, opposite side support arms having lower ends pivotally mounted from a bicycle frame appreciably below the usual bicycle seat mounting structure of the bicycle frame and upper ends swingable toward and away from each other. The upper ends of the support arms include generally horizontal weight support members having longitudinal mid-portions pivotally supported from the arm upper ends for oscillation about generally horizontal transverse axes and the arms, including their pivotal mounting, are mounted from the bicycle frame for limited oscillation about an upstanding axis, angular displacement about the upstanding axis, in both directions from a center position thereof, being progressively yieldingly resisted.

Abstract: An improved bicycle seat is disclosed. The seat comprises a top surface and a bottom surface with the surfaces being connected by means of a front wall and a back wall and a pair of side walls. The seat has a vertical axis and a horizontal axis through the center of the seat. The seat pivots rotationally upwardly and downwardly through an arc in a vertical plane about the horizontal axis and pivots rotationally in a forward and rearward manner through an arc in a horizontal plane about said vertical axis when a bicycle is being pedaled.

Abstract: A bicycle seat assembly for promoting comfort for a male bicycle rider by permitting the scrotum to hang freely while the rider is seated on the bicycle. The bicycle seat assembly includes a housing member having a pair of spaced frontal projections, the housing member surrounding a cushioning member, the housing member being coupled to a spring assembly, the spring assembly being adapted for coupling to a seat post of a bicycle.

Abstract: A bicycle seat including a multi-section seat cushion assembly including a left, right and center seat cushion each having the top surfaces connected to another seat cushion section with a resilient seat cover portion. The seat cushion sections are supported on separate seat cushion support plates that are adjustably positionable between an expanded position and a retracted position with a screw support assembly adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: Ergonomic bicycle saddle mounted onto the saddle post (2) so as to swivel about the axis (XX') thereof. According to the invention, the saddle is swivel-mounted in the region of its front part so that virtually none of the saddle portion projects over the saddle post (2).

Abstract: A bicycle seat for improved comfort and performance. The bicycle seat comprises an elongated support member for supporting a rider, wherein the elongated support member includes a central portion and opposed end portions that extend outward and flare backwards and upwards relative to the central portion. The seat further comprises a left and right seat cushion immovably mounted over the elongated support member, and positioned in a V-shape configuration. The configuration of the seat provides improved rider comfort, while maintaining lateral stability for the rider.

Abstract: An improved bicycle seat designed to prevent damage to the rider's health by transferring the riders weight from the sub scrotal area to the sit bones. The bicycle seat includes a single piece seat rail, a forward pad, a fastener for securing the forward pad to the seat rail, a combination of fasteners for securing the dual support units to the seat rail, and dual support units each having a seat platform and a seat pad.

Abstract: A bicycle (32) includes a seat (20) having a support stem (22), a roller bearing support member (24), a flexible support arm (26), a pair of pivot joints (28), and a pair of seat members (30). The pivot joints (28) comprise ball and socket joints which allow the seat members to pivot about respective sets of axes (X',Y',Z' or X",Y",Z"). Further pivoting motion is provided by the roller bearing support member (24), flexible support arm (26), and by allowing the support arm (26) to pivot. The pivoting motion of the seat members (30) permits the proper range of motion in the rider's (34) sacroiliac joint (D, E) to maintain the flow of CSF in the rider's neurological anatomy thereby enhancing strength and stamina.

Abstract: A seat assembly that includes two symmetrical elongated seat sections having each an upperside, an underside with two ends. One of the ends of each of the seat sections are pivotally mounted to a pivoting axle that is transversally disposed. The seat sections are adjacent to each other. A reciprocating mechanism is mounted to the seat assembly at a distance from the underside and causes the sections to move in reciprocal opposite directions. The projection of a user's spine is substantially aligned with pivoting axle. When a user applies his/her weight on one of the pedals, some of this weight is exerted on the distal end which is turn causes the other section to lift the other leg, thus alleviating a user's fatigue.

Abstract: The invention is a bicycle seat attachable to a bicycle seat post. The bicycle seat comprises a right support section, a left support section, and an attachment device for fixedly attaching the right support section and the left support section to the bicycle seat post. For purposes of description an x-y-z coordinate system fixed with respect to the portion of the attachment device that attaches to the bicycle seat post is defined. The z-axis is aligned with the bicycle seat post, the y-axis is normal to the plane of the bicycle frame, and the x-axis is directed toward the front end of the bicycle when the bicycle seat is properly oriented with respect to the bicycle. The right support section has an angular range of adjustment about a z'-axis, and the left support section has an angular range of adjustment about a z"-axis where the z'-axis and the z"-axis are different axes fixed with respect to the x-y-z coordinate system and within 30 degrees of the z-axis.

Abstract: The present device provides a novel saddle for a bicycle, which eliminates the risk of pain caused by oppression of the regions near the hip or the perineal regions, and ensures an agreeable riding.The front sides of the saddle has a shape projecting forward in the traveling direction of the bicycle from the front center portion, and at least the saddle displacement member including the projecting front sides is displaceable relative to the bicycle main body. The body weight of the bicycle rider can therefore be supported in a dispersed state over a wide range of the hip and the femoral regions. The hip, particularly the regions near the coccyx are not locally oppressed seriously.

Abstract: A pedestal seat having an adjustable base for supporting a first resilient suspension system for a pair of separate and spaced-apart cushioned body halves adapted for independent articulation with respect to each other is disclosed. A second resilient suspension system is disposed in each of the of the respective body halves adapted to bear against skeleton contact points of the user's torso. The first suspension system employs a pair of leaf springs having opposite ends attached to each of the respective body halves with a coil spring interconnecting one end of each leaf spring with a selected end of each body half. The adjustable base releasably secures the midsection of each leaf spring to a common pedestal or stanchion.

Abstract: An off-road bicycle having a resilient nose for cushioning impacts when a rider shifts his weight forward on a bicycle. The saddle, constructed from a shell having a relatively narrow nose and wide rear section and a suspension rail attached to the front and rear parts of the seat, includes a resilient pad placed underneath the nose between the shell and the front end of the rail. A rigid shim placed over the rail distributes a load from the rail across a substantial surface area of the pad.

Abstract: Small conventional saddles squeeze the buttocks area strongly, whereas large conventional saddles have the effect that the buttocks area slips over the saddle during pedaling. When a bicycle is only used occasionally, both situations have unpleasant consequences, at least when large distances are covered. The present bicycle seat prevents pain in that it consists of two seat halves that are other and follow the cranking motion exerted by the legs of the rider in opposite directions. As a result, the position of the hip joint of the rider remains substantially unchanged. The bicycle seat permits an upright and ergonomic sitting posture.

Abstract: An improved bicycle seat for relieving pressures to sensitive areas and transferring them to the sit bones of the rider. The bicycle seat comprising a dual platforms with a plurality of adjustments. The adjustments allowing the platforms to independently slide horizontally forwards and backwards, tilt forwards and backwards, slide horizontally inwards and outwards, and tilt inwards and outwards.

Abstract: An active dynamic seat has a base, an intermediate piece linked to the base and a seating part linked to the intermediate piece. The seating part is made of two pieces. The two halves of the seating part are resiliently linked in the vertical direction to the intermediate piece, independently from each other, and have each a support part and a seating half arranged thereon. Each seating half of a seating part half is mounted so as to tilt backwards and forwards on the support part.

Abstract: A seat, as may be used on a bicycle, providing improved efficiency and comfort for a rider. The seat comprises a split seat having two halves simultaneously rotatable about the longitudinal axis of a mounting post. The points of the two halves that are furthest from the mounting post are also movable up or down in conjunction with the up and down movements of the rider's legs. In addition, support portions of each half are pivotable about the longitudinal axis of the axle on which the support portions are mounted. A seat configured in this manner will rotate about the longitudinal axis of the mounting post, thus causing the right and left sides of the axle on which the support portions sit to move equal distances in opposite directions of each other, i.e., when the left side is forward, the right side will be rearward by an equal distance.

Abstract: An adjustable bicycle seat in which the rider, while riding, may manually adjust the support platforms to either a broader base or a narrower base by simply shifting a knob to a position corresponding to the desired breath of base.

Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting a bicycle seat to a bicycle seat post. The assembly includes a housing defining a hollow opening downwardly to allow the upper end of the bicycle seat post to be passed upwardly into the hollow; a generally horizontal bore in the housing opening in the opposite side faces of the housing and sized to pass a fastener to facilitate fastening of the connector member to the frame of the bicycle seat; a circumferential array of serrations on each of the opposite side faces of the housing concentric with the bore for coaction with circumferentially arrayed serrations on the bicycle seat frame to allow adjustment of the angular position of the seat relative to the seat post upon loosening of the fastener; a vertical clamping surface defined in the housing in confronting relation to the hollow; and a clamping jaw slidably mounted in the hollow of the housing and having a vertical clamping surface coacting with the housing clamping surface to clamp the bicycle post therebetween.

Abstract: A cycle saddle which accommodates for the movement of a rider's ischial tuberosities. In one embodiment, portions of the saddle substantially coinciding with the rider's ischial tuberosities yield to the downward movement of the ischial tuberosities to reduce the magnitude of the localized pressure concentrations in these areas. In another embodiment, the saddle has a portion which pivots transversely about the central, longitudinal axis of the saddle during the pedalling motion to account not only for the downward movement of an ischial tuberosity, but also for the associated upward movement of the other ischial tuberosity.

Abstract: The saddle has a broad rear section, a narrow front section and a frame and saddle cover. To make the saddle more comfortable and prevent injury to the cyclist, the front section can be slid, facing rear section downward and forward against a pre-stress.

Abstract: An improved seat mechanism for use in supporting the operator of a bicycle, exercise machine, moped, motorcycle or similar device is described, having seat extensions pivotally connected to the sides of the rear seating area. The seat extensions are normally positioned at a downward angle when the seat is unloaded to facilitate easy mounting of the device and, upon mounting, the seat extensions automatically rotate upward to a substantially horizontal position adjacent the rear seating area of the seat to provide increased seating area and support for the operator, while at the same time easing the mounting/dismounting of the seat.

Abstract: An adjustable bicycle seat includes first and second support platforms laterally separated by first an second relatively slidable, horizontally oriented, overlapping flanges respectively joined to the first and second support platforms and having a bolt extending through a passage therein to releasably secure the first and second platforms in laterally spaced relation. Each support platform includes an integral spring rotatably mounted in a clamp attachable to a bicycle frame. Apertures formed in the first and second flanges are selectively alignable when the bolt is removed from the passage to permit selective lateral and angular positioning of the first and second support platforms in a horizontal plane, and the bolt is engageable in the aligned apertures to secure the support platforms in such position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bicycle seat with interchangeable horns and one in which the support platforms may be adjusted to a broader base or to a narrower base.

Abstract: A seat assembly including an operator and a passenger seat for a motorcycle. The operator seat is adjustable in height by actuation of a fluid cylinder fixed at one end to the seat and at the other end to the motorcycle frame. The passenger seat is adjustable fore and aft by means of a track and runner assembly which may be either powered or manually operated. The passenger seat includes a backrest for the operator seat which is advantageously adjustable by this means.

Abstract: A cycle seat of a type having a housing adapted to be attached to a bicycle or tricycle. A first buttock-supporting member having a front end and a rear end thereof is pivotally attached to the rear end of the first buttock-supporting member, and a second buttock-supporting member having a front and a rear end thereof is pivotally attached at the rear end thereof to the housing along a substantially horizontal axis. A coordinating apparatus is provided for supporting bottom portions of the first and second buttock-supporting members and including an elongated member pivotally attached intermediate the ends thereof along a substantially transverse axis which is disposed generally transversely to and lower than the other horizontal axes.

Abstract: A seat arrangement for a motorcycle in which the passenger seat is adjustable relative to the driver's seat so as to increase the view of a passenger.

Abstract: A saddle for use with a foot operated device, such as a bicycle, is disclosed. The saddle includes a support member for attachment to the foot operated device, a horn and separate left and right seat members. The support member is formed of a single piece of spring wire bent into a shape including a horn support section, a seat support section and a connecting section. The horn includes separate front and back rollers rotatable independent of one another on the horn support section of the wire. The portion of the wire in the horn support section, which support the rollers, has a free unsupported rear end. The seat members are supported so as to be capable of limited motion in three approximately perpendicular axes.

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: The invention relates to a seat for a chair for persons having hip and/or leg stiffness, the seat including at least one pivotable portion (1, 2) pivoting around a pivot axis (3) extending in the lateral direction of the seat, the forward edge of each pivotable portion forming part of the front edge of the seat, whereby each pivotable portion (1, 2) is arranged for pivoting movement between a substantially horizontal position and a position where it is directed forwardly and downwardly, a locking device (5) being arranged for locking each pivotable portions (1, 2) in the desired position. The object of the invention is to improve a seat of this kind, so that a person having hip and/or leg stiffness may have a better sitting position than is possible in previously known seats of this kind.

Abstract: A bicycle seat including two support portions immovably mounted on a support member. The top surface is curved in a particular manner.

Abstract: By providing two independent torsionally flexible loop systems, each incorporating a curved wire loop portion and a stabilized portion which anchors the loop portion with a resilient, torsionally flexible quality, a unique bicycle seat undercarriage is achieved which provides dual, independent, resilient loop deflection at the areas of maximum load, with resilient loop return to their original positions when the deflection force is removed. Preferably, the bicycle seat undercarriage incorporates a wire holdng and clamping bracket adapted for mounting engagement with a bicycle seat post and at least one elongated wire member securely affixed along a portion thereof to said bracket and extending from said clamped position in a substantially uniformly curved loop with its terminating end holdingly engaged with said bracket. In the preferred embodiment, a single continuous wire is employed which also forms the forward leading pommel end of the undercarriage.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle including a narrow leading end portion, a central transition portion and a wider trailing end portion. A transverse rib extends across the saddle at the central transition portion and imparts flexural stiffness to the saddle. A longitudinal tension rib extends from the central transition portion to the wider trailing end and separates relatively thin and flexible pelvic zones fashioned within the wider trailing end portion.

Abstract: An improved vehicle seat for a vehicle propelled by leg action of the rider includes a seat portion that is divided into a right half and a left half. Both halves of the seat portion are pivotally affixed to a seat post that is adapted to be rigidly affixed to the vehicle. The front portions of the right half and the left half of the seat are adapted to move upwardly and downwardly. A suitable coupling apparatus engages the right half and the left half of the seat whereby the front portions of the right half and the left half of the seat move upwardly and downwardly simultaneously in opposite directions relative to each other as the rider propels the vehicle.

Abstract: By providing a unitary, molded cycle seat support unit which incorporates a seat member, a forwardly extending nose portion, a support frame interconnecting said seat member with said nose portion, along with a plurality of support ribs extending between and interconnecting the support frame with the seat member, a unique, unitary, cycle seat support unit is achieved capable of flexible movement in the seat member area in response to the demands of the rider. Preferably, the plurality of support ribs employed have varying thickness along their lengths, and are mounted between the support frame and the seat member in a cantilevered arrangement. Also, in the preferred embodiment the seat member is bifurcated with respect to the support frame, forming two independently supported seat portions. In this way, both flexibility and support are achieved in varying amounts depending upon the demands of the area.