US3836196A
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Self protective saddle cover for cycle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-31
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1992-07-31
Abstract
Abstract A saddle cover for cycles comprising a layer normally covering a saddle body, and a protective cover forming an extension of the layer, which normally is folded under the layer and affixed to the body and which is used to cover the layer and fastened together with fasteners thereby to protect the layer from the elements.
Inventors
- 👤 C Hu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:04
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J1/00; B62J1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
271 words
A saddle for a motocycle comprising a saddle body having a plurality of female fixing means around the upper portion of side wall thereof; heat insulating layer having a body portion and a plurality of flap portions formed integrally with said body portion, said body portion normally disposed on top of sadi saddle body and also providing cusion means, with said flap portions extending downward and over the edges thereof; waterproof cover having two similar portions each comprising a fixed end and free end with an additional cushion means, said fixed end attached to the periphery of the upper edge of said body portion, a plurality of ventilating holes provided near each said fixed end, while a plurality of male fixing means provided near each said free end with respect to said ventilating holes, through said ventilating holes each said male and female fixing means on fixed end and free end, respectively, being such engaged together that said waterproof cover is normally disposed underneath said flap portion of said heat insulating layer in a folded condition when said heat insulating layer normally covers said saddle body, a zipper further provided at both free ends of said cover and one end thereof having an extension flap whereby in a protective position said flap portions are folded over said body portion, and then said cover is released from said fixing means and is extended over said folded flap portions and fastened together by said zipper and said extension flap covering said zipper to thereby form a ventilation compartment between said cover and said heat insulating layer when it is in a protective position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
271 words
A saddle for a motocycle comprising a saddle body having a plurality of female fixing means around the upper portion of side wall thereof; heat insulating layer having a body portion and a plurality of flap portions formed integrally with said body portion, said body portion normally disposed on top of sadi saddle body and also providing cusion means, with said flap portions extending downward and over the edges thereof; waterproof cover having two similar portions each comprising a fixed end and free end with an additional cushion means, said fixed end attached to the periphery of the upper edge of said body portion, a plurality of ventilating holes provided near each said fixed end, while a plurality of male fixing means provided near each said free end with respect to said ventilating holes, through said ventilating holes each said male and female fixing means on fixed end and free end, respectively, being such engaged together that said waterproof cover is normally disposed underneath said flap portion of said heat insulating layer in a folded condition when said heat insulating layer normally covers said saddle body, a zipper further provided at both free ends of said cover and one end thereof having an extension flap whereby in a protective position said flap portions are folded over said body portion, and then said cover is released from said fixing means and is extended over said folded flap portions and fastened together by said zipper and said extension flap covering said zipper to thereby form a ventilation compartment between said cover and said heat insulating layer when it is in a protective position.
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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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |