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Quick adjusting saddle locator

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-04-02
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Granted: 1986-04-08
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Expires: 2004-04-02
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Abstract

Abstract A quick adjusting saddle locator for a bicycle including a quick release saddle post holding element and an external spring urging the saddle assembly toward an upper position when the saddle is released with a stop establishing a pre-set lower position and a pre-set upper position being established by the maximum expansion of the spring.

Inventors

  • 👤 Joshua J. Angell
  • 👤 Joseph T. Breeze

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 20:25
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K19/00; B62K19/30; B62K19/36

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 171 words
A bicycle with a saddle assembly that is quickly adjustable between a preset upper position, a preset lower position and variable positions in between comprising: a bicycle frame including a quick release saddle post holding means for releasably holding a saddle post in a plurality of adjusted positions and first means to fix an end of a spring; a saddle assembly including a saddle post, received in said saddle post holding element, a releasable clamp surrounding said saddle post with said clamp including second means to fix an end of a spring, said releasable clamp being fixable to said saddle post at different axial locations along its length; a torsion spring having two ends and an intermediate torsion portion, a first end of said spring fixed to said first means and a second end of said spring fixed to said second means, said torsion spring being extendable so that its ends move in a plane that includes said saddle post and having a fully extended position defining said preset upper position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 171 words
A bicycle with a saddle assembly that is quickly adjustable between a preset upper position, a preset lower position and variable positions in between comprising: a bicycle frame including a quick release saddle post holding means for releasably holding a saddle post in a plurality of adjusted positions and first means to fix an end of a spring; a saddle assembly including a saddle post, received in said saddle post holding element, a releasable clamp surrounding said saddle post with said clamp including second means to fix an end of a spring, said releasable clamp being fixable to said saddle post at different axial locations along its length; a torsion spring having two ends and an intermediate torsion portion, a first end of said spring fixed to said first means and a second end of said spring fixed to said second means, said torsion spring being extendable so that its ends move in a plane that includes said saddle post and having a fully extended position defining said preset upper 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) 1989-04-07 1989-10-07 1990-04-08 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1993-04-07 1993-10-07 1994-04-08 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1997-04-07 1997-10-07 1998-04-08 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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