US4898422A
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Arrowhead bicycle saddle
Assignee: AERO SADDLES LLC
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Filing: 1988-09-15
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Granted: 1990-02-06
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Expires: 2008-09-15
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a bicycle seat having a narrow front portion which broadens to a wider rear portion. A central cut-out of arrowhead shape is formed in the seat to provide relief for an occupants external genitalia. An elevated hump structure is also included on the seat surface to provide a rest for the superficial perineal space of an occupant. The particular structural characteristics of the seat improve the qualities of seat design and user comfort.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert V. West, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:53
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J1/00; B62J1/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A bicycle seat having a narrow front portion which broadens from a forward edge rearwardly to a wider rear portion having a rear edge; characterized by a central cut-out having an arrow-head shape extending from a leading tip located near the forward edge of the seat to a wider mid-section, approximately halfway between the front and rear edges; said cut-out including a trailing edge portion which narrows in a rearward direction from the mid-section to a rear tip located intermediate the mid-section of the cut-out and the rear edge of the seat, and wherein the seat is relatively flat from the forward edge to the mid-section of the cut-out but which includes an elevated hump structure which borders the trailing edge and rear tip of the cut-out and which extends from the mid-section to the rear of the seat, whereas the hump structure will provide a rest for the superficial perineal space of an occupant while the cut-out provides a receptacle for the external genitalia.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A bicycle seat having a narrow front portion which broadens from a forward edge rearwardly to a wider rear portion having a rear edge; characterized by a central cut-out having an arrow-head shape extending from a leading tip located near the forward edge of the seat to a wider mid-section, approximately halfway between the front and rear edges; said cut-out including a trailing edge portion which narrows in a rearward direction from the mid-section to a rear tip located intermediate the mid-section of the cut-out and the rear edge of the seat, and wherein the seat is relatively flat from the forward edge to the mid-section of the cut-out but which includes an elevated hump structure which borders the trailing edge and rear tip of the cut-out and which extends from the mid-section to the rear of the seat, whereas the hump structure will provide a rest for the superficial perineal space of an occupant while the cut-out provides a receptacle for the external genitalia.
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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) | 1993-02-05 | 1993-08-07 | 1994-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-02-05 | 1997-08-07 | 1998-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-02-05 | 2001-08-07 | 2002-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |