Abstract: A saddle, specifically designed for bicycles, comprises a framework (2) to be coupled to a supporting element and a padding element (3), thereon a user will seat, the saddle being characterized in that it comprises a cushion element (4), including at least a fluid-filled deformable vessel.

Abstract: A saddle structure for vehicles includes a saddle, a spongy mass mounted on top of the saddle thereof, and an outer leather layer wherein the spongy mass has an elastic reinforcing area disposed therein which, designed according to the ergonomics, is made up of two annular suspended cavities symmetrically dented at both lateral sides thereon and a linkage support groove to bridge the two suspended cavities at the middle section thereof, properly fitting to the position of the hipbones and the cleft of the buttocks of human body respectively. The outer leather layer is tightly bound at the upper surface of the spongy mass without the elastic reinforcing area thereof in direct contact with the surface of the saddle to form an enclosed and elastic empty space there-between.

Abstract: A method for making a bicycle seat includes the steps of: preparing a seat base made of a rigid plastic material; forming a foamed seat body from EVA copolymer; and installing the foamed seat body on the seat base. The seat base includes a top face, a bottom face, and a peripheral edge interconnecting peripheral ends of the top and bottom faces. The foamed seat body includes a seat portion having a bottom face corresponding to the top face of the seat base and a top face opposite to the bottom face of the seat portion of the seat body, and a lip portion extending around the seat portion of the seat body. The lip portion of the seat body embraces the peripheral edge of the seat base after installing the foamed seat body on the seat base.

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: The present invention relates to a bicycle saddle particularly conceived for bicycles providing a prone position for the cyclist. The present saddle provides anatomical abutments that exclusively concern the underside of the glutei and the inguinal ends, eliminating any compression on the perineal zone and on the genital organs, allowing the cyclist to take a bow position and the cyclist's legs to exert force on a pedal group situated in a back position.

Abstract: Saddle made of composite material, in particular for a bicycle, comprising a support structure provided with a padding having a seating surface. The support structure comprises a plurality of first layers of high-rigidity composite material having an opening formed centrally therein and a second layer of composite material with a rigidity less than that of the first layers, fixed to the latter along a superimposed surface covering the opening so as to form an elastically yielding zone which is preferably located in the prostatic and ischiatic zones of the seat of the saddle.

Abstract: An improved saddle construction, specifically designed for bicycles and motorcycles, comprises a saddle framework, a top shell and a bottom shell, between the top shell and bottom shell being arranged a cushion element operating as a damper for the central and rear portions of the saddle body.

Abstract: A saddle device includes a saddle member, and a cushioning device disposed between a seat post and the saddle member for cushioning the saddle member and having two frames. The frames each includes an upper leg secured to the saddle member, a lower leg secured to the seat post, and a bent portion formed between the upper leg and the lower leg. Two gaskets are engaged in the bent portions of the frames for changing the cushioning effects of the frames. The lower legs of the frames may be easily secured onto the typical seat posts without changing the structure of the seat posts.

Abstract: A frame of a bicycle saddle includes a rigid main body molded from rigid plastics and an elastic member molded on the main body from elastic material of hardness lower than the rigid plastics of the main body. The main body has a narrow front portion and a wide rear portion. The elastic member is bounded to a front end of the front portion of the main body and has a smoothly arched front side edge, which provides a cushion in the front end of the saddle to decrease the uncomfortable feeling of the bicyclist when the bicyclist is in contact with the front end of the saddle.

Abstract: Saddle made of composite material, in particular for a bicycle, which comprises a support structure (2) provided with a padding (3) having, associated above it, a seating surface (7). The support structure (2) comprises a plurality of first layers (8) of high-rigidity composite material having an opening (11) formed centrally wherein and a second layer (9) of composite material with a rigidity less than that of the first layers (8), fixed to the latter along a superimposed surface covering the opening (11) so as to form an elasticaly yielding zone which is preferably located in the prostatic and ischiatic zones of the seat (7) of the saddle (1).

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 bicycle seat for a bicycle having a frame with a seat post. A seat base plate is mounted at the upper end of the seat post. Passenger supporting extensions are mounted pivotally on the base plate for limited angular displacement relative to a fore-and-aft centerline of the seat. A cushion member is supported on the base plate, a cushion with a rounded peripheral surface is secured to each extension, the cushion for the base plate having a rounded periphery that registers with the rounded surface of each cushion on the extensions. The cushion for the base plate has a rearward margin defining a shoulder providing a reaction location that accommodates rearward force reaction to forces applied by the right ilium and the left ilium of the pelvis of a bicycle rider. Each cushion for the extensions cooperates with the rounded periphery of the base plate cushion to form a crease that is positioned to receive an ischium extremity of the pelvis of a bicycle rider.

Abstract: A breathable cushion includes a base sheet having a circumference in a matrix of openings therethrough along with a cover sheet having a matrix of openings aligned with the base sheet openings and sealed to the base sheet along the base sheet circumference. A gel is disposed between the base and cover sheets with the gel being continuous between the base sheet and the cover sheet openings. The cover sheet is sealed to the base sheet or on each of the base sheet openings for forming a matrix of pockets with each pocket surrounding a sheet opening.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle is produced through the steps of providing a fabric/film having a selected perimeter contour and disposing the fabric/film into a mold with the fabric/film perimeter surrounding a mold cavity, the cavity having a bicycle saddle contour. A gelable polymer is disposed into the mold cavity and onto the fabric/film and the fabric/film is conformed to the mold cavity to form a shaped elastomer adhering to the fabric/film in order to permanently contour the fabric/film in the shape of the bicycle saddle contour. A bicycle saddle shell is heated to a temperature sufficient to bond the shell to the shaped elastomer and pressed onto the shaped elastomer to bond the shaped elastomer to the top surface of the shell.

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: The vehicle seat of the invention includes a cushioning material having a ridge surrounding and defining a seating area on the cushioning material and a skin material covering the cushioning material. The skin material and cushioning material are bonded together only within the seating area. The skin material is a laminate including, in succession, a PVC layer, a knitted fabric and a closed-cell synthetic resin foam. A water proof film may be interposed between the cushioning material and the skin material outside of the seating area.

Abstract: A variable firmness motorcycle seat that includes a bottom plate, a cushion stuffing placed on the bottom plate and a seat skin that covers the cushion stuffing and is secured to the bottom plate. In order to improve sitting comfort, a portion with a greater firmness than surrounding portions is incorporated into the seat so as to provide riding comfort and prevent permanent seat deformation problems. The location of the greater firmness portion corresponds to the area where seat pressure produced by a rider is greatest.

Abstract: A springless bicycle saddle is provided which includes a molded unitary shell and pad. Rails attached to the shell enable the saddle to be mounted on a bicycle seat and a resilient component disposed between the shell and the pad provides for cushioning. In addition, the three components may be assembled through the use of screws which also provide adjustment of the resiliency of the resilient component disposed between the pad and shell. The shell may include two pods with an arched member interconnecting the pods providing enhanced resiliency without contact with the rails. Upturned edges of the pod enables nesting of the pad and resilient component in the pods which eliminates stapling or sewing steps, thus reducing production costs.

Abstract: A bicycle seat with a base having a front which broadens towards a rear that has a notched groove. A connector is attached to the base.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle including a contoured upper seating surface that primarily supports the rider's ischeal tuberosities and further including a depressed, extremely soft central anterior portion to reduce pressure placed on the perineum is disclosed. The saddle is essentially constructed from a shell, foam padding, a self-contained gelatin pack, a leather cover, and a suspension rail for mounting the saddle onto a bicycle. The seating surface of the saddle includes laterally spaced apart right and left cup-shaped posterior support surfaces for supporting primarily the right and left ischeal tuberosities in the buttocks of the bicycle rider. The right and left posterior support surfaces are formed by a pair of essentially concave depressions in the posterior portion of the shell of the saddle, and corresponding cup-shaped depressions in the foam padding covering the shell.

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 bicycle saddle comprising a shell provided with a support portion which extends forwardly with a nose portion. The support portion has a flat, horizontal top, which is substantially trapezoidal in plan. The nose portion has also a flat, horizontal top which is elongated. The support and nose portions are situated in parallel planes. The nose portion is, with respect to the support portion, located in a lower plane and narrower. The distance between the parallel planes is so chosen that a contact between a rider's genitials and pernieum area and the nose portion is basicially prevented. The support and nose portions are intergrally formed.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle for seating a bicycle rider includes a shell, foam padding, leather cover, a suspension rail, and a seating surface including right and left sides, divided by a substantially V-shaped open surface extending from a rear edge of the saddle forwardly, and a longitudinal depression extending from the apex of the V-shaped open space forwardly to the anterior portion of the saddle. The right and left sides of the saddle thereby provide laterally spaced apart left and right posterior support surfaces for supporting the right and left ischeal tuberosities of the bicycle rider, respectively.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle includes a shell having a horn and a seat. The fabric is disposed on the shell and sealed thereto with a flexible shoe disposed between the shell and the fabric. The flexible shoe, which may have a honeycomb construction, provides more resiliency over the horn opening than over the seat.

Abstract: An improved bicycle saddle is made of a dual density, closed-cell, polymeric foam laminate. The upper layer is a lower density (1.5 to 5 pcf), closed-cell, polymeric foam for comfort, absorbing minor impacts and distributing impact stress over a larger surface to reduce fatigue. The lower layer is a higher density (5 to 7.2 pcf), closed-cell, polymeric foam to absorb major impacts and add structural stability to the bicycle saddle. Cushioning pads may be added inside the bicycle saddle for customizing fit. The preferred material for the upper and lower layers of the laminated, dual density bicycle saddle is a nitrogen blown, cross-linked, closed-cell, polyethylene foam. The dual density, closed-cell, polymeric foam laminate of the bicycle saddle provides improved impact attenuation. The laminate also reduces the weight of the bicycle saddle, improves comfort and reduces neck fatigue for the user. The polyethylene foam laminate also exhibits improved recovery after an impact.

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 with a base having a front which broadens towards a rear that has a notched groove. A connector is attached to the base.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle has a base which is formed of a main body and an elastic body. The main body is provided with a shock-absorbing area which is in turn provided with a plurality of receiving spaces, and partitions located between the receiving spaces. Each receiving space has a shoulder portion located along the periphery thereof such that the shoulder portion is beneath the level of the top of the shock-absorbing area. The partitions and the shoulder portions are level with each other and are provided with a plurality of through holes. The elastic body is filled in the shock-absorbing area by molding such that the elastic body is anchored securely in the through holes and that the elastic body covers the shoulder portions, and the top and the bottom of the partitions.

Abstract: A light-weight snowmobile seat has a rigid base section for mounting on a snowmobile. The base section has a closed-cell structure with cell walls and cell voids such that the base section is substantially light-weight. The closed-cell structure also resists absorbing water, insulates the rider from heat generated by the snowmobile, and muffles noise created by the snowmobile. The snowmobile seat has a flexible seat section for providing a cushioned seat. A space defining an air chamber is formed between the seat section and the base section. An air passage extends from the air chamber to allow air to exit. The seat section displaces into the air chamber as the user sits on the seat expelling air out through the air passage. Thus, the air chamber provides additional cushioning, and air is drawn into the seat as the user stands and expelled as the user sits, thus cycling air to help keep the seat dry. The snowmobile seat also has a waterproof cover for covering the base section and seat section.

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 seat covering is made with a planar base of resilient material and a plurality of resilient spaced columns integrally formed with the base. Each column has a wide end adjacent to the base and a free narrow end remote from the base, the columns extending outwardly on one side of the base to define a shock absorbing surface spaced from the base and creating a flow path for ambient air to travel between the columns. The columns are adapted to flex independently from one another and to converge together or diverge from one another in response to the movement or anatomy of a person, so that friction resulting from relative movement between the covering and the person is minimized.

Abstract: A cushioned bicycle saddle and a method for manufacturing same are provided. The saddle includes a multiple density, cushioned surface bonded to a saddle shell which may include multiple openings. The saddle includes layer of soft, resilient gel bonded to a fabric surface. A flexible, orthotic shoe, disposed between the shell and the resilient gel, is provided which, in cooperation with the shell openings, will provide comfortable, hammock-like support to a cyclist seated on the saddle. The saddle may include an opening in a horn portion of the shell and the shoe may be highly resilient along the horn opening in order to prevent excessive pressure on a cyclist seated on the saddle. A method of the includes the steps of disposing the saddle shell having a fabric sealed thereto, into a mold having a molding surface defining a desired contour and/or pattern of embossment to be formed in the fabric. A thermoplastic gelable medium is injected between the shell and the fabric.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle with adjustable cushion includes a bicycle saddle shell and a fabric/film covering attached to a perimeter of the shell. A plurality of elastomers are disposed between the fabric/film and the shell. One of the plurality of elastomers has a plurality of cavities and another of the plurality of elastomers has a plurality of projections. The cavities and projections are sized and spaced apart from one another to enable selected engagement therebetween in order to provide customized resilient properties of the saddle and indexing of the elastomers.

Abstract: An anatomically correct bicycle seat, which includes a platform to receive the buttocks of a bicycle rider and a support mechanism for the platform in order to permit the anatomically correct seat to be mounted on a bicycle, relieves on blood vessels of a bicycle rider.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle with adjustable cushion includes a bicycle saddle shell and a fabric/film covering attached to a perimeter of the shell. A plurality of elastomers are disposed between the fabric/film and the shell. One of the plurality of elastomers has a plurality of cavities and another of the plurality of elastomers has a plurality of projections. The cavities and projections are sized and spaced apart from one another to enable selected engagement therebetween in order to provide customized resilient properties of the saddle and indexing of the elastomers.

Abstract: An anatomically correct bicycle seat, which includes a platform to receive the buttocks of a bicycle rider and a support mechanism for the platform in order to permit the anatomically correct seat to be mounted on a bicycle, relieves on blood vessels of a bicycle rider.

Abstract: A light-weight vehicle seat, particularly well suited for snowmobiles, has a rigid base section for mounting on a vehicle. The base section has a closed-cell structure with cell walls and cell voids such that the base section is substantially light-weight. The closed-cell structure also resists absorbing water, insulates the rider from heat generated by the vehicle, and muffles noise created by the vehicle. The vehicle seat has a flexible seat section for providing a cushioned seat. The vehicle seat also has a waterproof cover for covering the base section and seat section. The vehicle seat is preferably attached to the vehicle with hook-and-loop type fasteners. A utility cavity is formed in the seat. Alternatively, the seat section may be removably disposed on the base section and seat sections of various flexibility provided to suit the weight of the rider.

Abstract: A new inflated bicycle seat for providing a pneumatic pad for a bicycle seat. The inventive device includes an inflatable bladder with a valve into the interior of the bladder. The bladder is restable on the top of a seat. A cover covers the bladder and the seat the bladder is rested on.

Abstract: A bicycle seat employs a suspension platform that provides yieldable flexible support of the weight of a bicyclist through contact primarily with the buttocks rather than the crotch of the bicyclist. The suspension platform is formed by a triangular-shaped flexible membrane attached to and extending over and between rigid rear cross and front nose support members mounted respectively to a front end and a pair of rear ends of a U-shaped frame member such that the membrane is held in a taut flat condition under tension so as to provide the flexible support of the bicyclist's buttocks. The membrane is constructed of an inelastic fabric material having a pair of opposite side wing sheets and a longitudinal central band all made of longitudinal strands extending parallel to one another and held together by cross strands interwoven with the longitudinal strands.

Abstract: A saddle cover for a racing cyclist, especially for the male cyclist racing in the aerotuck position where the male organ is pinched awkwardly against the bicycle seat or saddle. The saddle cover includes a pair of front elongate relatively raised resilient cushion portions on a front portion of the saddle, running forwardly and rearwardly and being spaced transversely of each other such that the male organ is cradled on and between the elongate resilient cushions. The saddle cover further includes a pair of rear generally elliptical relatively raised resilient cushion portions on a rear portion of the saddle for the bony portions of the buttocks. The front pair of cushions is spaced from the rear pair of cushions such that the space therebetween is relatively depressed. The saddle cover is resiliently stretchable over a conventional saddle. Further, if desired, the cover may be integral with the saddle.

Abstract: A cushioned bicycle saddle and a method for manufacturing same are provided. The saddle includes a multiple density, cushioned surface bonded to a saddle shell which may include multiple openings. The saddle includes layer of soft, resilient gel bonded to a fabric surface. A flexible, orthotic shoe, disposed between the shell and the resilient gel, is provided which, in cooperation with the shell openings, will provide comfortable, hammock-like support to a cyclist seated on the saddle. The saddle may include an opening in a horn portion of the shell and the shoe may be highly resilient along the horn opening in order to prevent excessive pressure on a cyclist seated on the saddle. A method includes the steps of disposing the saddle shell having a fabric sealed thereto, into a mold having a molding surface defining a desired contour and/or pattern of embossment to be formed in the fabric. A thermoplastic gelable medium is injected between the shell and the fabric.

Abstract: A bicycle seat cushion that has a relatively thick, main cushioning base with a foam material interior and a protective outer cover. The base has a narrow, pentagonal arrow shape when viewed from the top with the pointed portion at the front. The cushion includes a secondary cushioning base carrying a pair of spaced apart, relatively thin, firm, cushioning pads. The secondary base is detachably connected to the bottom of the main base. The position of the secondary base is adjustable longitudinally relative to the main base. The main base cushions the rider's buttocks while the two cushioning pads provide additional cushioning for the rider's pelvic bones.

Abstract: An improved step aerobic platform comprises a single handrail having an integral foldable seat that locks in an upright position when in use, and can be retracted and folded between legs of the handrail when not in use.

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 improved bicycle seat is disclosed which is especially advantageous for mountain bike riding. When descending, a cyclist may improve the handling of the bicycle by changing his position relative to the bicycle. A rearmost portion of the inventive seat is provided with a generally planar ramped surface that extends rearward to the trailing edge to allow the rider to shift his weight to the back of the seat and lower his center of gravity. The rider may move further back completely off of the seat and lower his position below the level of the seat. Tapered edges are provided along the sides to allow for easy entry back onto the seat from the ramped surface or from behind and beneath the seat. The ramped surface and tapered edges also allow the rider to contact the seat comfortably when not fully seated on it to better control the bicycle.

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: A universal bike seat and exercycle seat cushion that is placed on top of conventional bike seats, having two separate matching cushioning devices whose surface area is smaller than the conventional bike seat upon which they are placed allowing unlimited placement adjustment options for the rider. The cushioning devices have multiple stages of cushioning materials including low density open cell foam, high density open cell foam and low density closed cell foam, and are semi-oval in shape, which creates a no-contact, `pressure-free` zone for the rider's tail bone, soft tissues and genitalia. The device may be secured to the bike seat by appropriate means, such as a slip cover.

Abstract: A saddle includes a body of thermoplastic material constituting a load-bearing structure on which a padding of expanded plastics material is fitted. The padding is made of an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer which does not require the application of a covering layer. The padding is formed by injection moulding and allowed to expand to a size larger than the final size. The padding is then placed on the load-bearing structure and is firmly coupled to the load-bearing structure upon cooling and shrinking.

Abstract: The seat of a motorcycle is enlarged in size and made more comfortable for long distance riding by a removable seat enlarger which nests over and substantially covers the seat and which provides an extended and more comfortable seating surface. The enlarger includes a rigid frame which is shaped to closely embrace the seating surface and upper sides of the seat, and is secured thereon by releasable securing means. The enlarger may have a front which provides additional back support for the driver.