Including An Upwardly Extending Portion At Rear Of Seat Patents (Class 297/215.1)
  • Patent number: 10988194
    Abstract: A novel bicycle saddle design comprises a post, a connecting arm, a seat, and a forward support. The connecting arm is attached to the post, and the seat is attached to the connecting arm. The forward support is attached to the connecting arm and is positionable forward of and in spaced relation to the seat. The forward support is also positionable so as to press against a rider lateral to and above the genitals of the rider while the rider is seated on the seat and peddling a bicycle. In such a manner, the bicycle saddle provides a noseless saddle design that prevents the rider from sliding forward off the seat while also enhancing the rider's ability to stabilize, maneuver, and handle the bicycle. Without a nose, pressure on and compression of the nerves and arteries at the rider's perineum are essentially eliminated, mitigating the health issues of prior-art saddle designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Inventor: Lewis Gluck
  • Patent number: 10835443
    Abstract: An exoskeleton robot comprises a waist assembly and a leg assembly. The waist assembly includes a first frame, a plate and a second frame. The first frame includes a rail and a slider inside the rail. The plate is fixed by a first bolt screwed into the slider. The second frame is connected to the plate. The second frame having a slot and a second bolt inside the slot. The leg assembly is installed to the second frame by the second bolt. By loosening the bolts, a user can move the leg assembly in two directions of the rail and the slot without the requirement for detaching the bolts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: FREE BIONICS TAIWAN INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Jeng Tsai, Ming-Chang Teng
  • Patent number: 8567803
    Abstract: A seat member for use with a child's scooter vehicle for preventing the unintended flipping over of the scooter. The seat member having a body portion having opposing top and bottom surfaces and front and back surfaces. The seat member includes a generally planar seat surface on the top surface of the body portion and a projection member provided on the top back surface of the body portion. At least a portion of the projection member extends into the generally planar seat surface configured to prevent a user from leaning too far backwards on the seat member thus preventing the unintended flipping over of the scooter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: PlaSmart Inc.
    Inventor: Hongzhi Bao
  • Patent number: 8382139
    Abstract: A bicycle riding training device, or torsion seat-handle, attaches directly to the seat frame of a bicycle allowing the rider to receive immediate physical feedback from the instructor. The rider can “feel” the instructor's corrections through the seat, allowing the rider to more quickly learn how to balance the bicycle. The torsion seat-handle extends rearwardly and upwardly from the seat of the bicycle, such that it may be grasped by an instructor to provide physical corrections the rider. Additionally, the angular deployment of the torsion seat-handle can be adjusted to account for the height of the instructor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventors: Damian Schexnayder, Mohamed Elgamal, James Duncans
  • Patent number: 8246057
    Abstract: A vehicle has a straddle-type seat disposed on a frame. The straddle-type seat has at least one seating portion. A steering device is disposed forwardly of the seat. Left and right side supports are disposed laterally of the seating portion. The side supports have respective support surfaces facing laterally inwardly. The left and right support surfaces move in a direction of a current lateral acceleration of the vehicle in response to a current lateral acceleration of the vehicle. The left and right support surfaces move in a direction of a current rotation of the steering device in response to a current degree of rotation of the steering device. The support surfaces move in a direction of the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle when a force is exerted thereon in a direction opposite a current lateral acceleration of the vehicle. A method of supporting a rider is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventor: Jean Daunais
  • Patent number: 8011725
    Abstract: A bicycle rider seat brace for maintaining the buttocks of a bicycle rider in a stationary position on a racing bicycle seat during seated pedaling includes an elongate member for being attached to the bicycle at a position below the bicycle seat and having a rearwardly extending end positioned behind the bicycle seat, and a bracing element carried by the rearwardly extending end of the elongate member and positioned proximate a rearward most portion of the seat for engaging a central part of the buttocks of the rider and preventing the buttocks from moving rearwardly past the bracing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth Scott Andrews
  • Patent number: 7997645
    Abstract: A holding assembly for a seat of a bicycle has a securing base and an engaging block. The securing base has a connecting segment, an engaging segment, a securing hole and a securing bolt. The connecting segment has a connecting device connected with the seat of the bicycle. The engaging segment is formed on and protrudes from the bottom of the connecting segment and has an engaging recess having an inclined top surface. The securing bolt is slidably and rotatably mounted in the securing hole, extends into the engaging recess and has a threaded portion. The engaging block is moveably mounted in the engaging recess and has an inclined top surface abutting with the inclined top surface of the engaging recess and a threaded portion engaging the threaded portion on the securing bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventor: Peng-Yu Tseng
  • Publication number: 20110101743
    Abstract: A straddle-type seat has an elongated seat portion and a backrest connected to the elongated seat portion. The backrest has an inner side and an outer side opposite the inner side. The inner side is configured to provide support to at least the pelvic region of a user. The backrest contacts the surface of the elongated seat portion. At least one passage is located near a junction of the backrest and the elongated seat portion. The passage extends from at least the inner side to the outer side of the backrest. A vehicle having the straddle-type seat is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventor: Nicolas Deluy
  • Patent number: 7866744
    Abstract: A chronometer and triathlon bicycle saddle construction having a bodywork supported by a frame to be coupled to a supporting tubular element of a bicycle, the bodywork having an enlarged bearing region operating for supporting the ischiatic tuberosities of a bicycle user, where the enlarged bearing region substantially corresponds to a middle central zone of the saddle bodywork, the saddle construction further having a water-bottle supporting element at the rear part of the saddle and integral with the saddle bodywork.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Selle Italia S.r.l.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Bigolin
  • Patent number: 7661756
    Abstract: A bicycle saddle assembly comprises a saddle body including a wider posterior portion for supporting bicycle rider's buttocks and a narrow anterior portion which fits between bicycle rider's crotch. The saddle body further includes a concave portion provided between the wider posterior portion and the narrow anterior portion. The saddle body has a highest area located on the wider posterior portion and a lowest area located on the concave portion to define an opening space with a sufficient depth above the concave portion so that, as riding, bicycle riders can arrange his perineal areas comfortably on the saddle body to relieve pressure placed thereon and dissipate heat generated therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventors: Jia-Pin Chen, Kuo-Chin Chao
  • Patent number: 7537281
    Abstract: The finding regards a bicycle saddle of the type which has two identical portions (1?, 1?), longitudinally symmetrical. Each of these two portions has a rear part (2), a part (5) of transversal middle plane as well as a front part (6). The two portions (1? and 1?) of the saddle are separated, at their intermediate parts (5) and front parts (6), by a channel (8). Thanks to this particular configuration the user arranges his buttocks very comfortably on the rear part of the saddle and avoids the squashing of his pelvic viscera. The saddle according to the finding is suitable both for those who use a bicycle for short journeys and for users who use a bicycle for long journeys like, for example, cycling-lovers and amateur and professional sports people).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventor: Francesco Riondato
  • Publication number: 20080309130
    Abstract: Bicycle apparatus for use with a bicycle that includes a bicycle seat post, the apparatus including at least one bicycle seat support member, a pair of locking members mechanically linked to the bicycle seat support member, and a lock adapted to lock the locking members to each other, wherein in a first position the bicycle seat support member is securable to a bicycle seat post of a bicycle for use as a bicycle seat support, and in a second position the bicycle seat support member is arranged for locking the bicycle by being locked with the locking members and the lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Oren Livne
  • Publication number: 20080246315
    Abstract: To ensure that a fuel supply port or hydrogen gas charge port located on the lower side of a seat for a rider in a motorcycle can be opened and closed with less burden. A crosswise groove is provided between a driver's seat and a pillion of the seat for a rider. The pillion is provided with a longitudinal groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. A charge port is located on the lower side of the crosswise groove. A pad to be fitted in the crosswise groove covers the charge port. An arm as a support member of the pad is contained in the longitudinal groove. In the condition where the arm is set upright and the pad is set upright, the pad is inverted and a cushion part thereof faces forward, thereby providing a backrest for the passenger at the pillion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: Masamoto ITO
  • Publication number: 20080217969
    Abstract: A motorcycle backrest is claimed. The motorcycle backrest a closed-end, substantially cylindrical geometry filled with a resilient stuffing, having an elongated tongue tangentially extended therefrom, and at least one strap connected on either end of the cylinder running substantially parallel thereto. The motorcycle backrest is maintained in position on the motorcycle by threading the elongated tongue through an existing motorcycle seat strap, or through a retro-fit belt or strap secured around the motorcycle seat between the driver and passenger portion of the motorcycle seat. Next, the tongue is threaded through the strap of the motorcycle backrest. The elongated tongue is of sufficient length so that, when installed, the driver sits on the tongue thereby ensuring the backrest stays in place during the operation of the motorcycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Clarence H. Mills
  • Patent number: 7275787
    Abstract: A combined second seat, backrest and luggage rack for a motorcycle which comprises a frame composed of a pair of tubular members, each in a mirror image of the other, mounted together by an adjusting link which provides for variable spacing of the side members of the frame. A hinge plate assembly composed of a pair of plates which are pivotally connected together is mounted on the frame with one plate not being mounted on the frame and that plate being movable between a position in juxtaposition with the plate that is mounted on the frame to a position that is transverse relative to the plate that is mounted on the frame. A cushion is to be mounted on this transverse plate and when that transverse plate is in its transverse position is capable of the unit being used as a backrest for an operator of a motorcycle, and when in juxtaposition with the plate that is mounted on the frame, this cushion is usable as a second seat for a motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Inventor: James E. Grove
  • Patent number: 7226065
    Abstract: An improved bicycle seat includes a seat base having a base plate and a seat cushion mounted on the base plate and a seat base mounting shaft mounted on and extending downwards from the base plate of the seat base. A seat back mounting shaft assembly is mounted on and extends rearwards and upwards from the seat base mounting shaft and the base plate of the seat base and a generally upright seat back is adjustably mounted on the seat back mounting shaft assembly for vertical and horizontal adjustment of the positioning of the generally upright seat back relative to the seat base. The seat cushion further includes a generally flat front face and a forwardly tilted top surface wherein the top surface of the seat cushion is forwardly tilted from horizontal between two and thirty degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: Kelly Hutson
  • Patent number: 7073854
    Abstract: A back supporting device for a motor vehicle seat includes a pair of hollow left and right sliding rails that are disposed fixedly on two opposite sides of a passenger seat portion disposed immediately behind a driver seat portion. Two slidable elements are received respectively and movably within the left and right sliding rails. Two connecting members are connected respectively and fixedly to the slidable elements, and are disposed outwardly of the left and right sliding rails. Two supporting frames have lower ends connected respectively and pivotally to the connecting members. A backrest is retained on the supporting frames so as to permit the slidable elements to be moved forcibly within the left and right sliding rails. Preferably, the slidable elements are locked respectively and releasably within the left and right sliding rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Inventor: Fang-Sheng Tseng
  • Patent number: 6983988
    Abstract: A backrest-adjusting device for a bicycle is specially designed for persons who are handicapped or try to rectify the body, including a backrest adjusting set and a breast-support adjusting set for securing a rider on a bicycle stably by adjusting the position of the backrest and the waist pad and the torso supports according to the rider's body size. Then the rider can be protected from falling down to get wounded or injured, safely using the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Fortune Institute of Technology
    Inventor: Jih-Sheng Lo
  • Patent number: 6840344
    Abstract: A mounting member for mounting a luggage rack and/or a backrest to a motorcycle includes a concave recess on at least one side for snugly receiving a rounded side surface of a backrest assembly. This recess provides support to the back rest assembly such that vertical loads encountered during normal operation are carried by the snug engagement of the concave recess and the rounded side surface, reducing shear stress on fasteners used to couple the backrest to the mounting member. A portion of a motorcycle luggage rack is disposed over a rear portion of the mounting member and fasteners are extended through apertures in the luggage rack and threaded into substantially vertical threaded bores in the mounting member to affix the luggage rack to the mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Brian R. Sucharski
  • Publication number: 20040222679
    Abstract: A motorcycle having a loading space for stably loading luggage. Luggage may be loaded onto a rear loading space with the luggage being fixed by fastening a rope to a grab rail. A seat back is provided that also functions as a passenger seat. When only one person rides, luggage can be loaded onto the rear space and can be fastened by hanging the luggage on a hook directly or indirectly using the rope. As the hook disappears when a seat back that also functions as a passenger seat is positioned to be substantially horizontal, the appearance quality is not damaged. Therefore, luggage can be stably loaded and a larger quantity of luggage can be carried by the motorcycle. Left and right slider are provided for permitting free longitudinal movement of the seat from a substantially horizontal position to a raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Susumu Michisaka, Masao Ogawa, Tomokatsu Suda
  • Patent number: 6659547
    Abstract: An adjustable back rest for a motorcycle comprising a carrier assembly connected to the frame of the motorcycle, a back plate assembly pivotally attached to the carrier assembly and positionable at an inclination angle, and an extensible slide connected between the carrier assembly and the back plate assembly that extends or retracts to thereby adjust the inclination angle of the back plate assembly and then is secured in place to position the back plate assembly as desired. A pillion rest is attached to the back plate assembly and is angularly adjustable by positioning a plurality of bar links connected between the pillion rest and the back plate assembly. The carrier assembly can be positioned and secured to the motorcycle frame to provide back rest support for the driver, or it may be positioned and secured to a cargo carrier attached to the frame to provide back rest support for the passenger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: David R. Petersen
  • Patent number: 6554355
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Inventor: Robert Kaptur
  • Patent number: 6390220
    Abstract: A motorcycle that includes a luggage rack and/or backrest secured to a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is positioned under the motorcycle seat and is secured to the rear fender of the motorcycle. Attaching the mounting bracket below the motorcycle seat conceals the mounting hardware that is used to secure the mounting bracket to the rear fender. Concealing mounting hardware on a motorcycle enhances the aesthetic appearance of the motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Brian Sucharski, Raymond W. Drea