US3708201A
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Bicycle saddle
Assignee: MERTENS AND CO KG
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Filing: 1971-01-15
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1991-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle saddle has a metal plate body and a foam rubber covering for the plate body surrounding it and extending between it and an envelope. The plate body is supported at its rear end by coil springs fastened to longitudinal bridge members, the front ends of which have heads engaging in slots in the front or neck part of the plate body to form bayonet joints. The envelope is turned under at the rear and neck ends of the saddle, and secured to the foam covering together with the plate during the foaming operation.
Inventors
- 👤 K Lamkemeyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:37
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J1/00; B62J1/02; B62J1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A bicycle saddle comprising a supporting means and a cushion body of foam material connected therewith, a front neck having an inverted U-shaped cross section, on said supporting means, said neck being formed with elongated lateral insertion openings, two saddle bridges releasably secured to said supporting means at said neck openings by a bayonet type closure, each saddle bridge having at least one retaining head formed thereon in the region of said saddle neck to form a first part of a bayonet connection, said head extending outwardly at a right angle to the plane of the saddle bridge and engaging through said opening formed in said saddle neck and forming the second part of said bayonet connection, said head being eLongated and extending angularly beyond said opening after engaging through said opening, whereby said saddle bridge is detachably and tiltably secured to the wall of said saddle neck, but prevented from inadvertent detachment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A bicycle saddle comprising a supporting means and a cushion body of foam material connected therewith, a front neck having an inverted U-shaped cross section, on said supporting means, said neck being formed with elongated lateral insertion openings, two saddle bridges releasably secured to said supporting means at said neck openings by a bayonet type closure, each saddle bridge having at least one retaining head formed thereon in the region of said saddle neck to form a first part of a bayonet connection, said head extending outwardly at a right angle to the plane of the saddle bridge and engaging through said opening formed in said saddle neck and forming the second part of said bayonet connection, said head being eLongated and extending angularly beyond said opening after engaging through said opening, whereby said saddle bridge is detachably and tiltably secured to the wall of said saddle neck, but prevented from inadvertent detachment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
A bicycle saddle as recited in claim 1, said supporting means being formed with 6 aperture receiving a portion of said cushion body, and an envelope of plastics material with a wall drawn inwardly peripherally around said neck of said supporting body, said envelope being connected to said cushion body during the foaming of said cushion body, said envelope having a saddle neck enclosing a space having an inverted U-shaped cross section and surrounding said neck of said supporting body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A bicycle saddle as defined to claim 1, wherein said retaining head is T-shaped and is bent outwardly to form a right angle with the plane of said saddle bridge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A bicycle saddle as recited in claim 1, characterized by the feature that the side walls of said saddle neck are drawn in towards the center longitudinal plane of said saddle neck in the region of said openings to form recesses for said retaining heads.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A bicycle saddle as recited in claim 1 and wherein said cushion body is formed in the region of each opening with a recessed portion for receiving said head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A bicycle saddle as recited in claim 5 and wherein an envelope covers said cushion body and is itself formed with openings aligned with said neck openings for facilitating insertion of said retaining heads.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |