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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7950736 | Adjustable seat assembly A vehicle seat is slidably mounts to rails secured to a vehicle chassis. The rails extend downwardly and away from the steering shaft of the vehicle at a substantial slope. Grooves formed in the rails receive posts secured to the seat to slidably mount the seat. A p... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7874615 | Recumbent seat mechanism Described are several mechanisms for permitting a user to adjust the seat on a stationary exercise bicycle. The described mechanisms can be used to adjust the height of the seat or the fore and aft positioning of the seat on an upright type bicycle. Each of the desc... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7775588 | Seat structure, particularly for cycle and human body support frames The present invention finds application in the field of support structures, and particularly relates to a seat structure, particularly for cycle and human body support frames. The structure comprises a support element (2) having a lower surface (4) and... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7681947 | Seat attachment device A seat attachment device is provided that uses a single bolt to secure the seat rails to the seat attachment device and the seat attachment device to a post. ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7559603 | Bicycle seat tube adjusting assembly A bicycle seat tube adjusting assembly includes: a rod body which is installed with a positioning seat; a first clamping unit and a second clamping unit being assembled with the positioning seat; two channels being formed between the first clamping unit and the seco... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7455356 | Saddle for bicycles A saddle for bicycles has a vertical swiveling unit and a horizontal sliding unit so that the saddle is moved vertically and horizontally, thus providing a sensation similar to riding a horse. The saddle includes a seat sliding unit providing on a lower surface of a... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7431391 | Adjustment assembly for a bicycle seat An adjustment assembly for securing a bicycle seat includes a base adapted to be mounted on top of a seat post and having an arcuate rail formed on two opposed sides of the base, two adjusting seats oppositely and slidably connected to the base. Each adjusting seat ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7407225 | Saddle including a device for coupling said saddle to a bicycle and the like An improved saddle for bicycles includes a device for coupling the saddle to a saddle sleeve to be coupled to the bicycle framework and comprising a saddle frame, defining an elongated central body, having an open slot, lying in a plane substantially perpendicular t... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7380629 | Adjustable seat for a snowmobile An adjustable seat for a snowmobile has a base having an upper sitting portion for accommodating a driver and a slidable coupling for sliding the seat relative to a chassis of the snowmobile. The seat is movable between a forward position and a rearward position. Th... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7367620 | Bicycle seat and associated methods A bicycle seat and a method of attaching same to a bicycle frame are provided wherein the seat includes an elongated, rounded triangular-shaped element having an upper face adapted for receiving a rider. The seat's underside has at least a portion that comprises a d... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7322645 | Bicycle seat rail clamping shafts and mounting systems An apparatus for attachment and adjustment of a bicycle seat is connected to a bicycle seat post and allows tool-free attachment of the seat to the post as well as angular fore and aft adjustment of the seat relative to the longitudinal axis of the seat post. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7267401 | Seat for a two-wheeled vehicle A seat for a two-wheeled vehicle comprising a relatively soft saddle support for a rider where the saddle support has a longitudinal direction axis and a cross direction axis as well as a supporting structure connecting the saddle support to a seat-carrying upright ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7125072 | Bicycle seat rail and method of making same A seat rail for a bicycle seat and a method of fabricating same are disclosed. The seat rail comprises a rod having one or more flutes formed along the length of the rod. The seat rail provides support for a bicycle seat and provides means for securing the seat to t... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121622 | Suspension bicycle seat The present invention relates to a bicycle seat providing comfort during both leisure and high performance riding. The invention comprises a suspension frame system, an adjustable nose pad, an arcuate seat pad with a center opening, a movable nose pad, and a gap bet... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7086657 | Adjustable seat for children's vehicle A children's vehicle features a main frame member with a seat support member attached thereto. A generally horizontal plate is attached to the seat support member and features a central portion with a number of transverse ridges. Slots are formed in the plate on opp... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083229 | Bicycle seat A bicycle seat design that comprises appropriately spaced and configured depressions that conform to the body of variously-sized male riders, thereby reducing pressure normally present on the lumbar back region, the ischial buttocks regions, and groin. Superior safe... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7080879 | Bicycle seat clamp A bicycle seat clamp arrangement including a bicycle seat having a mounting beam extending lengthwise on an underneath side of the bicycle seat and defining a first surface. A clamp assembly is configured to apply a clamping force to the mounting beam and defines a ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077415 | Hand-driven vehicle A vehicle body is provided with a rear wheel at a rear portion, and a front wheel coupled to a handle post. A swing-enabling shaft is rotatably provided on the upper portion of the handle post. A handlebars unit is attached to the swing-enabling shaft such that it c... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7059672 | Bicycle seat A bicycle seat assembly includes a tubular seat post having an upper serrated surface, a threaded aperture formed in the upper serrated surface and aligned with a longitudinal axis of the tubular seat post, a saddle support structure having a lower serrated surface ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7040587 | Adjustable bimini bracket An adjustable bimini bracket is for use in connection with a boat having a railing tubular member on either side of the boat, and a bimini having strut tubular members. Left and right side plates are generally parallel and spaced apart. A transverse plate extends be... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6957835 | Device for adjusting the space between adjacent knotter assemblies on a knotter drive shaft A knotter arrangement for a large rectangular or square baler includes a plurality of knotter assemblies mounted on a knotter drive shaft. Each knotter assembly includes a knotter drive gear mounted for rotation with, and axial movement along, the knotter drive shaf... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6948770 | Supporting frame for mounting a seat device on a bicycle seat post A supporting frame for mounting a seat device on a bicycle seat post includes a frame body and a connecting piece. The frame body is made of a fiber-reinforced plastic material, and has a stem portion, and two support arms branching from the stem portion. The connec... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6942290 | Quick-mount and pivot base for bicycle seat or the like A seat support platform is pivotally supported on a base member. A rotatable locking element is provided on the platform to selectively lock frame members of a saddle thereonto. The base is adapted to be mounted to a support frame/chassis such as that of a stationar... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6899389 | Bicycle seat assembly A bicycle seat assembly includes a tubular seat post having an upper serrated surface, a threaded aperture formed in the upper serrated surface and aligned with a longitudinal axis of the tubular seat post, a saddle support structure having a lower serrated surface ... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6851746 | Shock-absorbing bicycle seat mount system In a preferred embodiment, a shock-absorbing bicycle seat mount, including a post fixedly attached to a bicycle seat at a proximal end of the post, a distal end of the post being inserted into a bicycle seat tube for axial movement therein; biasing apparatus dispose... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6827397 | Adjustable bicycle seat An adjustable bicycle seat, which comprises a seat, a locking system, and a boom, allows for simultaneous longitudinal and angular adjustment of the seat position, when user is using the seat and with one hand. The locking system comprises a locking mechanism, frict... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6752453 | Seat adjusting device of an exercising cycle A seat adjusting device of an exercising cycle includes a support base, an adjusting base, a positioning bolt, and a screw member. Thus, the adjusting base can slide relative to the support bracket of the support base by guidance of the positioning bolt in the adjus... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6695335 | Cycle, in particular a bicycle A cycle on which the user can assume a comfortable upright position, that has a frame with a mainly vertically directed seat tube and a handlebar with a steering tube that is directly fastened to a front fork. In front of the seat tube there is a seat tha... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6685206 | Simplified cycle mounting assembly, including for a tricycle In cycles, including tricycles, having a longitudinally extending frame supporting a front wheel and a subframe including a rear axle supporting a pair of laterally spaced rear wheels, and supporting a seat for a rider, and having a headtube comprising a ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6631947 | Shock-absorbing bicycle seat mount system In a preferred embodiment, a shock-absorbing bicycle seat mount, including: a post fixedly attached to a bicycle seat at a proximal end of the post, a distal end of the post being inserted into a bicycle seat tube for axial movement therein; biasing appar... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6616164 | Recumbent cycle with improved seat system and method A recumbent or the like cycle includes an improved seat structure that can be used to facilitate angular positioning of the seat and/or handling of the cycle for transport and/or storage. The seat includes a mounting structure enabling fore-and-aft adjust... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6174027 | Ajustable seat assembly for bicycles and the like The present device is an adjustable seat assembly for bicycles and the like. The adjustable seat assembly has a continuous manually operated tilt adjustment which allows the rider to adjust the inclination of the seat while riding the cycle. The seat asse... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6079775 | Seat for a bicycle A bicycle seat has no horn and permits an even weight distribution on the ischia of the cyclist as well as permitting unobstructed pedalling and correct positioning in relation to the handlebars and pedals to maximize efficiency and comfort of pedalling. ... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5988741 | Bicycle seat post flare post A lightweight, high strength bicycle seat post for securing a bicycle seat to a seat tube of a bicycle frame. It comprises a hollow metal tubular member having a seat tube portion for reception in and securement to the seat tube of a bicycle frame, and an... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5979978 | Adjustable seat post clamp assembly for human-powered vehicles A bicycle seat post clamp assembly including a seat post tube, a saddle, a top clamp, a bottom clamp and a fastener. The seat post clamp assembly may be offset or centered with respect to the longitudinal axis of the seat post tube. The seat post assembly... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5957527 | Saddle structure A saddle construction for a bicycle includes a seat pillar having a saddle support portion and a saddle adjustably mounted on the saddle support portion. A first height adjustment device extends between the saddle and the saddle support portion and is loc... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5921624 | Seat assembly for a bicycle A seat assembly includes a seat having a first end portion with a first tube extending from an underside thereof and a second end portion with two second tubes each integrally extending from an underside thereof. A supporting post defines an elongate slot... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5709430 | Bicycle seat An improved bicycle seat for relieving pressures to sensitive areas and transferring them to the sit bones of the rider. The bicycle seat comprising a dual platforms with a plurality of adjustments. The adjustments allowing the platforms to independently ... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5695241 | Adjustable seat post clamp assembly for human-powered vehicles A bicycle seat post assembly including a seat post tube, a tube insert, a saddle, a top clamp, a bottom clamp and a fastener. The seat post assembly is centered with respect to the longitudinal axis of the seat post tube. The seat post assembly permit for... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5664829 | Lightweight high strength bicycle seat post and associated clamp including seat angle indicating indicia A bicycle seat post and clamp includes a tube and a flange connected to an end thereof with the flange comprising a pair of opposing ears extending longitudinally outwardly from the tube and having an upper surface defining a laterally extending recess fo... | 09/09/1997 |
