US3849008A
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Saddle support system
Assignee: BROW GROUP RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC
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Filing: 1973-10-09
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-10-09
Abstract
Abstract This saddle support system comprises a tubular saddle pillar, a saddle post which is vertically adjustable within the pillar, a standard nut, a fixture for attaching the nut to the saddle pillar, and a bolt which threads through the nut and engages the saddle post, thereby securing the post to the pillar at a selected height.
Inventors
- 👤 R Boucher
- 👤 R Boudreau
- 👤 J Conti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:38
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J1/00; B62J1/02; B62J1/06; F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/10; F16B7/14; F16B7/1472; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32426; Y10T403/32532; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A saddle support system comprising a cage with an opening into its interior, a nut aligned inside the cage so that its threaded opening is adjacent to the opening in the cage, a bolt passing through the opening in the cage and threading into the nut, a tubular saddle pillar, a saddle post fiting coaxially within the saddle pillar, an opening in the wall of the pillar and wherein the cage is secured to the saddle pillar and the bolt is of sufficient length to thread through the nut, pass through the pillar opening and engage the saddle post, thereby frictionally securing the post at a selected level in the saddle pillar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A saddle support system comprising a cage with an opening into its interior, a nut aligned inside the cage so that its threaded opening is adjacent to the opening in the cage, a bolt passing through the opening in the cage and threading into the nut, a tubular saddle pillar, a saddle post fiting coaxially within the saddle pillar, an opening in the wall of the pillar and wherein the cage is secured to the saddle pillar and the bolt is of sufficient length to thread through the nut, pass through the pillar opening and engage the saddle post, thereby frictionally securing the post at a selected level in the saddle pillar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A saddle support system as defined in claim 1 wherein the cage comprises a box-like enclOsure with a face and four sides, the sides extending orthogonally from the face, the securing means comprising two flat keys projecting from and coplanar with two opposing cage sides.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
A saddle support system as described in claim 2, further comprising a tubular insert within the saddle pillar between the pillar wall and the saddle post, means for retaining the insert, the post being secured between the bolt and tubular insert and, the insert reinforcing the pillar at the point where the post is secured in the pillar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A saddle support system as described in claim 2, wherein each key is a ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
80 words
A saddle support system as defined in claim 1 wherein the cage comprises a box-like enclosure with a face and four sides, the sides extending orthogonally from the face, the securing means comprising two flat tabs projecting from and coplanar with two opposite cage sides, one tab being a ring and connective neck and the other being elliptically shaped with an opening aligning coaxially with the ring, the perimeter of the elliptical tab being bent over to form a skirt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A saddle support system as described in claim 1 wherein the cage comprises a box-like enclosure with a face and four sides, the sides extending orthogonally from the face, the securing means comprising two flat, parallel rings projecting from and coplanar with two opposing cage sides.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
A saddle support system as defined in claim 6 further comprising a tubular insert within the saddle pillar between the pillar wall and the saddle post, means for retaining the insert, the post being secured between the bolt and tubular insert and, the insert reinforcing the pillar at the point where the post is secured in the pillar.
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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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |