Abstract: A seat or saddle for use on a bicycle or bicycle type exerciser has a flexible plastic frame in the general shape and contour of the seat which has a large opening formed therein. Mounted in the opening and running between the forward and rear inner edges of the opening in a converging arrangement are a plurality of horizontal coil springs which are spaced from each other over the area of such opening. Attached to the frame and mounted over the springs is a foam rubber piece which is in the shape of the seat and which is thick enough to provide substantial cushioning. Mounted over the foam rubber piece and attached thereto and the bottom edge portion of the frame is a vinyl covering. A pair of large coil springs are vertically mounted normal to the horizontal springs on opposite sides of the bottom rear portion of the frame; these springs being supported on the bottom ends by support brackets which extend from the forward portion of the frame.

Abstract: A saddle includes a saddle body, a foam, a covering, and two elastic bodies. The saddle body is made of a hard elastic material and is coated with the foam. The foam is coated with the covering. The saddle body has two accommodating holes formed therethrough and located at two positions in the saddle body under a portion of the covering, on which portion a user normally sits. The elastic bodies are made of a soft elastic material and are retained within the accommodating holes in such a manner that the top ends of the elastic bodies extend from the accommodating holes. Accordingly, the elastic bodies can absorb the shock of two portions of the foam, which two portions are located above the elastic bodies. The saddle body has two retaining units so that the elastic bodies can be retained on the saddle body.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cushion for absorbing energy to dampen vibration, distribute pressure and absorb shock. The cushion has a deformable polyurethane bladder which defines a chamber adapted to contain a fluid, such as air. A piece of viscoelastic material, such as a highly plasticized PVC gel, may be located inside the bladder so that when air is introduced into the chamber, the cushion is capable of absorbing energy to dampen low amplitude vibration, distribute pressure and absorb high amplitude shock. The cushion has a valve in fluid communication with the chamber for selectively varying the amount of air so that the shock absorbing capability of the cushion may be varied.Various embodiments incorporating the cushion are disclosed, including a removable bicycle saddle pad, a bicycle saddle, a wheelchair seat pad and a cyclist's glove.

Abstract: The present device is a removable motorcycle fender seat that allows owners of any motorcycle having a rear fender assembly to removably install a second, auxiliary seat. This seat is constructed of lightweight material and is affixed to the fender of a motorcycle by a plurality of suction cups as well as through forces exerted by a magnetic sheet that is incorporated near the bottom, fender engaging, base member of the seat. This seat will further allow the owners of such motorcycles to install and remove the seat without causing any damage to the fender or requiring modification of the same to receive the seat. In additional embodiments, the fasteners utilized are either the magnetic strip alone or the plurality of suction cups alone.

Abstract: A detachable jacket for a bike seat includes: a jacket having an upper cushioning portion formed with a plurality of cells filled with pressurized fluid in the cells for a comfortable cushioning purpose for a bike driver sitting on the bike seat, and a lower skirt portion connected with the upper cushioning portion and protruding downwardly from the upper cushioning portion for telescopically retaining the jacket on the bike seat, whereby upon releasing of the jacket from the bike seat, the jacket can be repeatedly washed or conveniently maintained.

Abstract: A fused plastisol shock absorbing pad that is encapsulated in an impermeable elastic cover formed from a blown polyester or polyether based urethane film and the method for manufacturing the same that includes the steps of forming the film cover, filling the film cover with the liquid plastisol, heating the pad to fuse the plastisol. In an application of the pad on bicycle seats, a pad assembly is provided that, in addition to the pad, includes a pad retainer constructed from stretch material, this fits over the pad and securely holds the pad on the bicycle seat.

Abstract: An improved bicycle seat comprising a rigid shell supporting a foam layer having a pad of thermoplastic elastomer honeycomb either bonded thereto or embedded within said foam. A durable skin covers the shell, foam and padding layers. In an alternative embodiment, the foam, padding and covering skin are combined in a seat cover to be used over a standard bicycle seat.

Abstract: A novel bicycle saddle especially useful for female cyclists is disclosed. This saddle contains a base and a cushion. The cushion contains two resilient sections which have different physical properties such as, e.g., different densities, indentation load deflection ratings, tensile strengths, and elongations.

Abstract: A padding device is provided comprising a flowable material and/or low compression set foam. The flowable material comprises discrete particles dispersed in a wax and oil base. The padding device is particularly suitable for use in seating cushions, including bicycle seat cushions. A method for securing the padding device to a bicycle seat is also disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cushion for absorbing energy to dampen vibration, distribute pressure and absorb shock. The cushion has a deformable polyurethane bladder which defines a chamber adapted to contain a fluid, such as air. A piece of viscoelastic material, such as a highly plasticized PVC gel, may be located inside the bladder so that when air is introduced into the chamber, the cushion is capable of absorbing energy to dampen low amplitude vibration, distribute pressure and absorb high amplitude shock. The cushion has a valve in fluid communication with the chamber for selectively varying the amount of air so that the shock absorbing capability of the cushion may be varied.Various embodiments incorporating the cushion are disclosed, including a removable bicycle saddle pad, a bicycle saddle, a wheelchair seat pad and a cyclist's glove.

Abstract: A high performance cycle seat which provides support of the buttock muscles of a cyclist includes a frame, a shell supported on the frame, and wherein the frame and shell include a raised anatomical rear portion which defines a chock for longitudinally supporting the buttocks of the cyclist when the cyclist is hunched over a cycling position. The rear portion includes a forward-facing median wedge, which has a generally epsilon shape in horizontal cross-section. The latter also includes a pair of sloping curved side portions. The wedge prevents lateral displacement of the buttocks, and its width increases in a direction towards its upper rear edge. A longitudinal median zone is arranged forward of the raised rear portion and is aligned with the wedge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bicycle, or other two-wheel vehicles, seat which utilizes a concave base to distribute the weight, and corresponding pressure, in a comfortable manner. The base, configured as a section of a hollow spheroid, provides for the distribution of pressure and minimizes the central pressure which would be transmitted to the perineal region of the rider. Further, the seat is cushioned by a spring bracket which serves as the site for attachment to the bicycle. The spring bracket includes a plurality of limbs which slideably bear upon and support the bicycle seat.

Abstract: An auxiliary seat for bicycles of elongated, generally cylindrical shape and having a slot running lengthwise of the seat body. The slot opens at its lower end through the material of the body and has a closed upper end, within the interior of the seat body. The auxiliary seat is mounted on the horizontal bar of a bicycle by simply slipping the slot over the bar until the closed upper end of the slot is brought into firm, embracing engagement with the bicycle bar. No special tools, brackets, or hardware are required for installation or removal of the auxiliary seat. The seat is mounted on the horizontal bar of a bicycle, forwardly of the main seat for secure and safe support of a passenger, such as a child.

Abstract: An apparatus including a saddle arrangement, including a flexible top surface of a generally kidney shaped configuration, with an arcuate side wall depending downwardly therefrom mounted to a rigid floor. Captured therebetween is a relatively thick cushion, with a matrix of spaced springs mounted within a spring chamber underlying the cushion. Modifications of the invention include coil springs defining the matrix of springs, each including a fluid filled shock dampening bag mounted within each spring. A further modification includes a fluid chamber mounted within the cushion, as well as an optionally utilized pneumatic chamber mounted adjacent the fluid cushion to effect relative rigidity and height of the cushion to accommodate variations and comfort requirements by individual riders utilizing the saddle.

Abstract: An anatomically conforming cycle saddle having a compound surface including an elongated horn section transitioning rearwardly into a laterally flared, raised cantle. A perineum/genital groove is symmetrically disposed along the longitudinal axis of the generally horizontally upper horn surface as seen in plan view. The cantle, having an angle of inclination in the range of 35.degree.-55.degree., preferably 45.degree., includes a pair of opposed, bilaterally symmetrical, inclined dished surfaces, and has a generally triangular, bilaterally symmetrical, raised, inclined coccyx support member disposed centrally and rearwardly therebetween. The concavity of the dished surfaces begin in the forward-most horizontal part of the cantle and extend deeply in the central portion of the cantle, inclining to vertical at the rearward cantle lip. The upper surface of the coccyx support member is inclined at an angle of about 30.degree.

Abstract: A resilient accessory to be used as a cap for the arm rest of a seat, specifically a passenger seat on an airplane, bus, or other carrier. A lower rigid base member is provided having suitable mounting tabs for attachment to a passenger seat. An upper resilient member is positionable over the base and has a pair of lower edges for enveloping and retaining a pair of rigid angled strips. Air pockets with a suitable support spine and partitions are formed within the upper resilient member. The base is spot welded or glued to the angled strips. In an alternative embodiment, the base member includes lower side edge walls which are enveloped by the lower edges of the upper resilient member for retaining the upper resilient member and base in position. Suitable filler material may be disposed between the base and the upper resilient member for providing enhanced padding. The upper resilient members may be formed by injection molding according to the desired specifications about the base member.

Abstract: An anatomical multilayer seat for use on a bicycle or the like. The seat comprises a formed substantially rigid shell covered by a flexible cover sheet and having a layer of soft encapsulated gel material provided between the cover shell and the seat shell. The encapsulated gel layer is constrained against any appreciable lateral movement while permitting only limited deflection of the gel during use by a lower formed foam layer provided between the shell and the cover sheet to produce a controlled graduated support for the rider. If desired, a second upper layer of a resilient material can be advantageously provided between the gel layer and the cover sheet of the seat for encapsulating the gel layer. The invention also includes a method for making the anatomical multilayer seat.

Abstract: The saddle comprises a saddle body, a perforated coating cover and an air permeable padding, the saddle body being mounted on a bearing frame provided with damper elements.

Abstract: A padding device is provided comprising a flowable material and/or low compresison set foam. The flowable material comprises discrete particles dispersed in a wax suitable for use in seating cushions, including bicycle seat cushions. A method for securing the padding device to a bicycle seat is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device which will slide over a conventional bicycle seat from the narrow leading-end to the wider trailing-end, requiring no mechanical tools for attachment. Once in position, the device offers a comfortable means of lower back/lumbar support to the bicycle rider, while also providing an effective and efficient means of thrust support by which the bicycle rider may press against while his legs pedal the bicycle, thus enabling more efficient use of the riders' energy.

Abstract: A bicycle seat of the saddle type without a nose has a foam cushion supported on a seat shell and the foam cushion has depressions on the top surface thereof which support the ischial tuberosities and aid in promoting comfort of the cyclist. Springs at the front underside of the seat are attached to struts which are pivotally attached to the rear underside of the seat shell and act as a fulcrum when the weight of the cyclist depresses the springs. The top of the seat is roughened to prevent the cyclist from slipping off.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cushion covering for a bicycle saddle which is of a laminated construction that includes a relatively thick, cushioning elastomeric base layer, a tough fabric overlay adhesively bonded to the top surface of the elastomeric base layer, and a permanent, pressure-sensitive adhesive coating on the under surface of the elastomeric base layer to bond the cushion covering to the seat portion of the bicycle saddle. The cushion covering is applied to only the seat portion of the saddle, terminating short of its vertical side flanks. Preferably the cushion covering has bevelled edges coextensive with the vertical side flanks and, most preferably, coextensive about its entire periphery.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bicycle seat cover assembly having a seat cover with an exterior trim member extending about its periphery, front and rear under flap members supported from the exterior trim member and adapted to pass underneath the respective ends of a bicycle seat for securing the set cover assembly thereto, and an adjusting strap disposed intermediate to the front and rear under flap members for adjusting and tightening the securing action.According to the invention the rear under flap member is of generally crescent-shaped configuration but cut off at its forward corners, and the missing corner are then replaced with a pair of essentially triangular, highly elastic members. These members make it easier to install or remove the seat cover assembly, and also increase its useful life.

Abstract: An improved bicycle seat which is useful for various styles of riding formed of an elongated integral member having a top surface, a bottom surface, a center portion and a pair of lateral end portions. The top surface is contoured to have a pair of concave portions for supporting engagement with each of a bicycle rider's buttocks. The bicycle seat also includes a pair of seat supporting frame members. Each of the frame members is a mirror image of the other and includes a u-shaped rod member having a pair of generally parallel laterally extending leg portions for supporting engagement with the bottom surface of the seat and a closed end portion bent downwardly and generally perpendicular to the leg portions to provide a pair of support members. The supporting members are laterally adjustable as well as constructed and arranged for attachment to a standard bicycle seat mounting apparatus.

Abstract: A longitudinally adjustable saddle mounting for cycle-type apparatus such as a cycle-type exerciser, a bicycle, a tricycle, or like apparatus having a saddle mounted on a seat post. The saddle is fastened to a slide member which is adjustably moveable lengthwise of a channel guide member mounted on the seat post. A latch pin is carried by the slide member and is spring-biased toward a locked position engaging a selected one of several detent recesses in the channel guide member. A gudgeon member is rotatably journaled in the slide member and has an external handle. Interengaging grooves on the gudgeon member and latch pin move the pin from its locked position when the handle is turned, enabling longitudinal adjustment of the saddle with the slide member.

Abstract: A bicycle cushion seat cover with aerodynamic shaped bag is described which provides comfort and support to the bicyclist without chaffing and bruising. The bicycle cushion seat cover with aerodynamic shaped bag weighs less than 9 ounces and is composed of a foam with a density of 1.8 to 2.8 lbs. per cubic foot and an impression force deflection of between 75 and 95, a vinyl cover having a density of 2 ounces per square foot, 2 underside flaps and an underside lining with a density of 2 ounces per square yard which provides firm attachment means, and an aerodynamic shaped bag with maximum dimensions less than those of the maximum back dimensions of the bicycle cushion seat cover such that the bag creates minimal aerodynamic drag.

Abstract: Apparatus for a bicycle seat (3) which is comfortable to use, especially for long distance riding, and supports a rider's buttocks without imparting soreness to the crotch, is described. This apparatus comprises a multi-layered cylindrical seat bar (10). This bar is fabricated from a rigid tubular member (11) which is surrounded by a concentric layer of resilient cushioning material (12) and then by a durable covering (14). The seat bar is mounted to the bicycle in a direction substantially transverse to the frame of the bicycle so that the seat bar abuts against and spans the entire width of the rider's buttocks (44) and does not contact the crotch (43) of the rider whenever the rider sits on the bicycle. Various different embodiments of the bicycle seat are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A seat adapted for use on a bicycle has a major rump supporting portion and a central sagittal portion adapted to underlie the perineum of the occupant. A cantilevered portion extends forwardly from the sagittal portion and has sides parallel to and spaced by the sagittal plane to facilitate orientation by the occupant of his position on the seat and to provide leverage for the thighs to facilitate readjustment of his position and balancing of himself and the vehicle. The major rump supporting portion terminates forwardly along a pair of complex curves extending laterally from the sagittal portion to the opposite forward edges of the major rump supporting portion, each curve conforming to the overlying physiological curve of the occupant between the buttock and the posterior portion of the thigh to provide uninterrupted support for the major forward portion of the buttock.

Abstract: A liquid-cushioned bicycle seat comprising a liquid impervious bladder divided into a saddle compartment and a pummel compartment which are hydrostatically isolated from one another so that differing hydrostatic pressures may be maintained in each respective compartment, the saddle compartment having first and second zones in fluid communication with each other; separate means for filling the saddle compartment and the pummel compartment with a cushioning liquid; and means for securing said bladder in support of engagement with the seat of a bicycle.

Abstract: Shock absorbing devices utilize rheopexic fluid contained in a deformable sealed chamber which is subjected to external shock forces. Upon application of the shock forces to the deformable sealed chamber, the rheopexic fluid filled therein is exerted with shear stress which causes the rheopexic fluid to increase its consistency and shock absorbent characteristics as a function of increasing shear stresses applied thereto. Additionally, when used in an application wherein the device is placed against a body part of a user, the rheopexic material "molds" itself to the body portion of the user. When left at rest, the rheopexic material returns to its initial fluid, low-consistency state.

Abstract: A cover pad, for fitting over a conventional bicycle saddle, is formed of relatively thick, substantially resilient, shock absorbant, closed cell, cellular plastic material, with a water impervious integral skin covering the exposed surfaces of the pad. Normally, the pad provides a comfortable, resilient support surface upon the saddle. The plastic material rapidly compresses under shock forces resulting from road jolts or impacts, and recovers its original shape somewhat more slowly to absorb and reduce the energy of the shock forces and, thereby, reduce shock transmission to the rider. Numerous openings extend through the pad and are internally shaped to form columns of air that are trapped within the openings during compression of the pad when the upper and lower ends of the openings are sealed respectively by tight surface contact with the rider and the adjacent saddle surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to bicycle seats, particularly for racing or long-range touring. Rider comfort and fit to the bicycle is a problem of long standing. A seat assembly (13) provides an elevated region (11c) and a sloping area (11b), contacted by the rider's ischial tuberosities and pubic symphysis respectively, which encourages proper posture and enhances rider comfort. Adjustable tube (52), inserts (55, 56, 61, 67), and sling (46) further fit the rider to the seat and bicycle.

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 seat cover with which friction on the bicyclist is minimized. This end result is achieved by providing the cover with a compliant central portion which may be fabricated of a polyurethan foam, this central portion having a middle layer thereover of a low friction material, such as a polyethylene, and finally an outer layer over the polyethylene layer which is of soft material and which has an inner surface of low friction material, such as an acrylic resin coating, and an outer surface of a soft material, such as a suitable nylon. The outer cover fits over the bicycle seat and has an elastic ring-shaped band on the bottom portions thereof which grips the cover to the bicycle seat.

Abstract: This invention consists of a recess-ventilated collapsible tent motorcycle seat especially referring to a motorcycle seat with a ventilation recess of appropriate width longitudinally down the middle of the seat, said recess having along its bottom a plurality of ventilation holes, the middle of said recess being equipped with a tent mechanism which can be easily erected and collapsed.

Abstract: A new and improved bicycle seat which is suitably designed to allow the cyclist to sit in the seat and obtain immediate and longlasting comfort without being concerned and plagued with saddlesores after long periods on the seat. The seat is further designed to be durable and efficient in addition to being comfortable.

Abstract: Apparatus for attaching a molded bicycle saddle cover to its companion base member. The attaching apparatus includes at least one prong member fixedly attached to the base member at a predetermined spaced distance inwardly of a downwardly extending flange which is integrally provided along the entire periphery of the base member. The prong structure cooperates with the flange in defining a narrow channel which snugly receives a folded flap portion that is integrally provided along the entire periphery of the cover, i.e., the folded flap portion contiguously engages the flange. The cover is formed from a substance wherein the flap portion is somewhat inherently resilient in nature while the thickness of the flap portion is sufficient so as to impart a degree of yieldable stiffness thereto, thus contributing significantly to the effectiveness of the attachment apparatus.

Abstract: A multidensity polyurethane foam article suitable for use as a seat cushion includes a supportive layer of firm foam and a comfortable layer of softer foam. The multidensity article has a sag factor of about 3.0 to about 4.5, and the two foam layers are bonded together without employing adhesives.

Abstract: An improved bicycle seat of the hammock type which has two padded seats covering the basic webbing between the legs of a U-shaped seat frame. The padded seats are covered with a frictionally roughened surface on the seat side and are sectioned such that the pad is depressed in several increments to form sections. Further, the individual sections have a center depression and hole. The end sections are not affixed to the webbing and are of larger dimension than the center section and further do not contain a central depression. The ends of the leftmost and rightmost center sections contain a sleeve entrance on the underside for containing the web portion of the seat frame attachment.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle construction in which the saddle pan is attached to a one-piece saddle support which underlies and supports the pan. The support includes an upper plate and a downwardly extending skirt, and an intermediate section of the skirt is deformed inwardly to form a downwardly opening socket into which the upper end of a seat post is received and permanently fixed in place by welding.

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.

Abstract: Plastic saddle comprising a saddle base made of a rigid plastic material and having a downwardly extending flange along its entire periphery, the opposing portions of the flange approximately at the midportion of length of the saddle base being spaced apart by a reduced transverse distance to provide constricted portions; an arch-shaped base support integral with the bottom of the saddle base and comprising a pair of strip-like supporting members formed each in its side with stepped portions in opposing relation to the constricted portions of the flange respectively, the supporting members being interconnected at the rear ends, at the stepped portions and at the foremost ends thereof by connectors integral therewith; a shock-absorbing elastic member adhered to the top of the saddle base; and a saddle cover made of a soft plastic material and fitted over the elastic member, the saddle cover having along its entire periphery a gripping flange fitted over the flange of the saddle base in gripping engagement ther

Abstract: A cover for a bicycle seat which flexes with movements of the bicycle rider's legs to reduce or eliminate relative movement between the cover and the leg. The cover includes recess means adapted to accept a plurality of different padding inserts to produce a composite seat of any desired firmness and flexibility. The cover has a plurality of substantially longitudinally disposed grooves and raised portions which serve the dual functions of increasing air circulation between the seat cover and body of the rider and of providing an accordian-like movement with the up and down movements of the rider's legs to substantially reduce or eliminate relative movement between the seat cover and the legs of the rider.

Abstract: A compartmented bicycle seat padding adapted to be secured to a bicycle seat having depressions formed therein and wherein said padding is enclosed by an outer leather-like exterior and the compartments of said padding receives a formable, stable, dilatant or thixotropic padding material of said padding such as polybutadiene.