| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 297214000 | With cushioned top | 26 |
| 20080197680 | Bicycle Saddle - A bicycle saddle comprises a frame including an upper side on which being mounted a first and a second paddings and an under side on which being mounted a suspension rail for mounting the bicycle saddle on a bicycle. The frame further includes a compartment defined between the first and second paddings. An elastic element is received in the compartment and includes side edges which from edges of the bicycle saddle. A cover snugly fitted over the first and second paddings and the elastic element includes two spaces, whereby when a rider's pelvis bears on the bicycle saddle, the sides edges of the elastic element can extend outward of the spaces respectively for reducing pressure against the rider's pelvis. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090096259 | ERGONOMIC SUPPORT STRUCTURE MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR HUMAN BODY PARTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An ergonomic support structure of composite material, particularly for supporting parts of the human body. The structure comprises a main body ( | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090102251 | SHAPE-MEMORY SADDLE STRUCTURE, PARTICULARLY FOR PEDAL DRIVEN VEHICLES, AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SUCH STRUCTURE - A shape-memory saddle structure, particularly for pedal driven vehicles, comprising a substantially rigid or semirigid support frame ( | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090108643 | Detachable Saddle and Pad-Replaceable Saddle Set - A detachable saddle and a pad-replaceable saddle set are provided. The detachable saddle comprises a base, a pad and a fastening device, wherein the base has a top surface, the pad has a bottom surface, and the fastening device, disposed between the top surface of the base and the bottom surface of the pad, is adapted to detachably assemble and substantially form a cushion space between the base and the pad. The pad-replaceable saddle set comprises said base, said fastening device and a plurality of pads, wherein each pad is assembled with the base to form a complete detachable saddle. Thereby, cyclists may conveniently and readily detach and replace the pads of the pad-replaceable saddle set. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090108644 | SADDLE - A saddle with proper deformability is provided. The saddle comprises a base, a pad, and a fastening device adapted to fasten the base and pad together. Therein, the materials of the pad comprise Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA). Thereby, the saddle of this invention is adapted to deform appropriately according to the buttocks and the crotches of a cyclist and to absorb the vibration that is experienced during the ride, so that the comfort of the saddle is greatly improved. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090212608 | BICYCLE SEAT SYSTEM - A seat system for providing a substantially normal contact angle between the seat and the ischial tuberosities of a rider seated thereupon. The seat system includes variable padding that is configured to generally cooperate with the physiology of the rider. The padding is secured to a base that includes a pair of rails extending from an underside of the base. The rails are attached to permit controlled motion of the seat during pedaling operation in response to the change in orientation of the rider's physiology relative to the seat. The deflection of the seat cooperates with the motion of the rider's physiology through a substantial portion of a rider's pedaling motion. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090261633 | SEAT FOR A BICYCLE - A seat for a bicycle has a seat body and a seat post. The seat body a front end, a rear end, a bottom and multiple reinforced ribs. The rear end has a width larger than that of the front end. The reinforced ribs are formed on the bottom of the seat body. The seat post is integrally formed on and protrudes from the bottom of the seat body. With the seat post being integrally formed on the seat body, the manufacturing process for the seat is simplified and the cost therefor is accordingly lowered. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100019553 | Saddle - A saddle is provided. The saddle is defined with a crotch portion and a buttocks portion. The saddle comprises a pad, a base disposed beneath the pad, at least one cushion, a first fastening device and a second fastening device. The cushion is disposed between the base and the pad, with a contour substantially the same as that of the pad at the buttocks portion and adapted to space the base and the pad apart from each other. The first fastening device is adapted to fasten the cushion and the base together. The second fastening device is adapted to fasten the cushion and the pad together. The pad and the base are cushioned by the cushion disposed therebetween. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100026058 | Structure of saddle in particular for cycles, motorcycles and pedal machines - A saddle structure, particularly for bicycles, motorcycles and other pedal-operated machines comprises a main body ( | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100187871 | Elliptical frame bicycle seat - A light, strong, flattened in appearance elliptical frame | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110193376 | Auxiliary Support for Bicycle Saddle - The present invention relates to an auxiliary support for a bicycle saddle wherein concave and convex parts of the auxiliary support provide support to the left and right and rear parts of a hip area to erect the pelvic bones so that the spinal column is made straight, and a vertical resistive force is generated to withstand the load on the hip joint, and to an auxiliary support for a bicycle saddle, wherein a light frame comprises a flat plate part that consists of a convex part and a curved part of a plane that is formed with a curved part of a curve form connecting both ends of said convex part; and a projection/protrusion part that is formed with said flat plate part into one body so that it may project vertically along said convex part, and a pair of said frames are located at both ends of the top rear part of the saddle symmetrically so that they may surround the edges of the hip. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110233973 | CUSHIONING MEDALLIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND METHODS OF USING - The present disclosure relates to cushioning medallions, methods of making and methods of using, particularly cushioning medallions comprising a relatively low durometer viscoelastic polymer gel, for use on a bicycle seat. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110298253 | Bicycle Seat - A split-nose bicycle seat, comprising; rigid plastic base provided with attachment points for mounting the seat to the bicycle frame, a total length of the seat of about 260-2S0 mm, a split nose section formed by two elongated protrusions of substantially constant width extending forward from a media! section to a front surface; said elongated protrusions angle inwardly and have a total width of at least 60 mm at a station 30 mm aft of the front surface, a cushioned pubis bone support surface with a substantially flat side profile, arid a drooped nose section forward thereof defining a droop angle θ of about 22-28°; said split nose section transitioning aft to a media! section having a width of about 130-138 mm at the widest point of the seat, and a width of at least 98 mm at a station 50 mm forward of the widest point of the seat; said medial section transitioning aft to a rear-end section. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120098303 | CUSHIONING MEDALLIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND METHODS OF USING - The present disclosure relates to cushioning medallions, methods of making and methods of using, particularly cushioning medallions comprising a relatively low durometer viscoelastic polymer gel, for use on a bicycle seat. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120242122 | SEAT STRUCTURE FOR SADDLE-RIDE TYPE VEHICLE - A seat structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle for an occupant to sit on. The seat structure includes an outer frame portion, left and right frame portions, a seat skin, recessed portions, and a cushion member. The frame portion includes a through-hole formed at least at a seating position for the occupant to sit on. The left and right frame portions are disposed along left and right side surfaces of the vehicle. The seat skin has elasticity and is fixed to the outer frame portion while predetermined tensile force is applied thereto. The seat skin is disposed to cover a portion facing the through-hole. The recessed portions are formed on the left and right frame portions and are recessed toward an inner side in a vehicle width direction. A cushion member is disposed between the left and right frame portions and the seat skin. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120299341 | CUSHIONING MEDALLIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND METHODS OF USING - The present disclosure relates to cushioning medallions, methods of making and methods of using, particularly cushioning medallions comprising a relatively low durometer viscoelastic polymer gel, for use on a bicycle seat. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130099531 | SEAT SUPPORT - A seat support and a method for obtaining same includes a support body made from polymeric materials derived from castor oil, a padding positioned on said body, and a coating that covers the padding. The padding includes at least one layer of foam made at least in part from a component derived from renewable sources and/or of natural origin like palm oil, castor oil, soybean oil, colza oil, or in general a vegetable oil, and it can include a layer and/or insert made from gel obtained by adding in dispersion with a polyolic and or isocyanic component, possible particles of cork and possible compatibilizing agents to maintain the continuity of the polymeric characteristics with the coating and promote sticking. The coating includes a polymer formed from castor oil. The seat support according to the present invention is therefore environmentally-friendly, biodegradable, easy to recycle and/or dispose of. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130134748 | BICYCLE SEAT - A bicycle seat has an arrow-shape sitting part with a recess has centered down the length of the sitting part top from the wide rear towards the tapered front. The sitting part consists of a framework, which forms the seat bottom; a core, which forms the seat center part and a seat cover which forms its top. Two feet protrude from the sitting part bottom in the longitudinal axis, one in its rear and other one in its front. Each foot forms a monolithic part together with the seat framework. The foot connects directly to the solid block with the hole perpendicular to the seat axis. A shock absorber is mounted on the solid block hole. A bolt passes through a hole in the shock absorber to fasten light-weight flat shaped strips on both its sides, the strips having a rectangular cross-section. Holes have been made in the strip ends. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20140028064 | BICYCLE SADDLE - A bicycle saddle comprising: a supporting frame ( | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140054937 | SUPPORT ELEMENT FOR HUMAN BODY AND METHOD FOR ITS REALISATION - A support element (e.g., a seat, a saddle or a handgrip) for the human body including a layer made from soft and yieldable material and at least one surface insert with different characteristics in terms of appearance and/or comfort, in which said surface insert includes a visible surface to be in contact with the user, wherein said visible surface has a smaller size than said layer and wherein said surface insert includes at least one portion embedded in said layer. A process for making the support element is also presented. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140070576 | BICYCLE SEAT - A bicycle seat includes a deformation space that corresponds to a pressure deformation of a bicycle rider. Wherein, a plurality of filler particles is filled in the deformation space. Therefore, the plurality of filler particles in the deformation space is sliding and rolling under pressure, and the bicycle seat can average support the body of the rider and bring lower friction. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140159445 | SUPPORT FOR HUMAN BODY PARTS - A support for parts of the human body, for example a bicycle saddle, padded support elements, cushions, chairs, armchairs, armrests, supports for triathlon bike handlebars, the support including a support shell, a padding positioned on said shell and a coating which covers the padding. The padding includes at least one first gel portion in the vicinity of the coating and a second foam portion in the vicinity of the support shell, the first gel portion being in the form of a layer with a progression which reproduces substantially the form of the upper supporting surface of the support. In one version at least part of this support includes a polymer material derived from renewable and/or natural sources. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140368007 | FASTENING MEMBER - A fastening member is attached to a bicycle saddle having a base, a cushion, and a cover. The base has a lower base surface, and an outer lip. The fastening member is attached to the lower base and comprises arm members extending adjacent to the outer lip, a central portion separating the arm members, and a contoured housing member extending from the central portion. The arm members, central portion, and contoured housing member exist as a solid contiguous element. The contoured housing member comprises a receptacle for receiving support rails, and foundation surfaces for attachment of the fastening member to the base. The receptacle extends as a concave channel into the contoured housing member, separated from the foundation surfaces. The cover fits tautly over the base and cushion and is secured to the lower base surface. The cover extends between the fastening member and lower base surface. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150097401 | Cruise Saddle - A split-nose touring bicycle seat for touring, comprising: a rigid plastic base provided with attachment points for mounting the seat to a bicycle frame; a total length of the seat of about 230-265 mm; a total width of about 270-310 mm; a split nose section formed by two elongated protrusions of substantially constant width extending forward from a medial section to a front surface; said elongated protrusions angle inwardly, a cushioned pubis bone support surface with a substantially flat side profile, and a drooped nose section forward thereof and substantially vertical outer sides. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150102643 | BICYCLE SADDLE - A bicycle saddle of the type comprising a shell, a padding and an overlying covering for the padding wherein the shell has at least one part thereof which is formed with a concavity directed upward in the configuration for use, so as to accommodate a corresponding portion of padding. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150130234 | LIGHTWEIGHT BICYCLE SEAT ASSEMBLIES - A bicycle seat apparatus including at least one rail and a saddle shell. The at least one rail can include a first mounting portion. The first mounting portion can include an ankle. A cross section of a terminus of the ankle can be larger than a cross section of the at least one rail. The saddle shell can include at least one mounting cup configured to mate with the first mounting portion of the at least one rail. A cross section of a base of the at least one mounting cup can be larger than a cross section of the terminus of the ankle. | 05-14-2015 |
