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US3856348A
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Cycle saddle with plastic base
Assignee: PERSONS MAJESTIC Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1973-06-28
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1993-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A cycle saddle having a one-piece molded plastic base which is resilient, affording a degree of deflection substantially midway of the saddle in the use thereof. The cover of the saddle is applied to the molded base with padding and the usual truss is secured to the base. In some cases metal strips are secured between the pommel and the rear edge portion of the base.
Inventors
- 👤 M Bird
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:43
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J1/00; B62J1/08; B62J1/02; B62J1/18; B62J1/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A cycle saddle comprising a one piece molded plastic base including a pommel and integral seat portion, the seat portion having diverging side edges, side flanges on the base extending downwardly from the pommel area and the seating area, a truss secured at its forward end to the forward end portion of the pommel and extending to the rear edge area of the seat portion, springs interposed between the truss and the rear edge of the plastic base, said base being generally self-sustaining but deflective downwardly under conditions of load in the seating area, and a substantially rigid elongated metal member fastened at one end to the pommel and at the rear edGe portion of the seat portion, said metal member being spaced from the molded plastic base in the seating area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A cycle saddle comprising a one piece molded plastic base including a pommel and integral seat portion, the seat portion having diverging side edges, side flanges on the base extending downwardly from the pommel area and the seating area, a truss secured at its forward end to the forward end portion of the pommel and extending to the rear edge area of the seat portion, springs interposed between the truss and the rear edge of the plastic base, said base being generally self-sustaining but deflective downwardly under conditions of load in the seating area, and a substantially rigid elongated metal member fastened at one end to the pommel and at the rear edGe portion of the seat portion, said metal member being spaced from the molded plastic base in the seating area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The cycle saddle of claim 1 including an arcuate metal bar mounted on the molded plastic base at the rear edge of the seat portion thereof and fasteners extending through the member and through the metal bar securing the springs thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The cycle saddle of claim 2 including a molded-in arc-shaped groove at the lower surface of the plastic base at the rear edge of the seat portion, the arcuate bar being located in said groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The cycle saddle of claim 1 wherein the forward edge portion of the pommel area of the molded plastic base is arcuate and including an indentation therein, a metal plate in the indentation, said plate also being arcuate, a fastener extending through the metal plate, and a clip holding the truss to said fastener at the underside of the molded plastic base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The cycle saddle of claim 4 including a thickened abutment area at the underside of the molded plastic base at the extreme forward edge of the pommel, the fastener for the truss extending therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cycle saddle of claim 1 including a second elongated member secured to the pommel and diverging in the seating area from the first member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cycle saddle of claim 6 wherein the metal members are secured to the truss springs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
104 words
A cycle saddle comprising a one-piece molded plastic base including a pommel and seat portion, said base being generally self-sustaining but resilient and having a degree of deflection under load, a truss connected to the base, a fore and aft member connected to the pommel and to a rear edge portion of the seat portion of the base, said member being substantially rigid and spaced from the base sufficiently to be out of contact with the plastic base in the major portion of the seat portion thereof at all times, said base being deflected under load in said major portion thereof toward said member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
104 words
A cycle saddle comprising a one-piece molded plastic base including a pommel and seat portion, said base being generally self-sustaining but resilient and having a degree of deflection under load, a truss connected to the base, a fore and aft member connected to the pommel and to a rear edge portion of the seat portion of the base, said member being substantially rigid and spaced from the base sufficiently to be out of contact with the plastic base in the major portion of the seat portion thereof at all times, said base being deflected under load in said major portion thereof toward said member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
The cycle saddle of claim 8 including a second fore and aft member, said members diverging from the pommel towards the rear edge of the seat portion, the second member being also out of contact with the plastic base in the major portion of the seat portion thereof.
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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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |