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Two section-bicycle saddle with movable front section
Assignee: VETTA WEST Inc
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Filing: 1990-12-17
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Granted: 1993-04-20
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Expires: 2010-12-17
Abstract
Abstract The saddle has a broad rear section, a narrow front section and a frame and saddle cover. To make the saddle more comfortable and prevent injury to the cyclist, the front section can be slid, facing rear section downward and forward against a pre-stress.
Inventors
- 👤 Artemio Granzotto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:12
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J1/00; B62J1/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A bicycle saddle, comprising: (a) a broad rear section with a forward projecting extension having a slot therein; (b) a front section with a guide arm angled downward and forward; said guide arm slidably engaged in said slot in said extension; (c) a slide plane at the forward face of said rear section; (d) a pre-loading means positioned between said front section and said extension for upwardly pre-lading said front section a position even with said rear section to whereby pressure exerted on said front section causes said guide arm to slide downwardly and forwardly along said slide plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A bicycle saddle, comprising: (a) a broad rear section with a forward projecting extension having a slot therein; (b) a front section with a guide arm angled downward and forward; said guide arm slidably engaged in said slot in said extension; (c) a slide plane at the forward face of said rear section; (d) a pre-loading means positioned between said front section and said extension for upwardly pre-lading said front section a position even with said rear section to whereby pressure exerted on said front section causes said guide arm to slide downwardly and forwardly along said slide plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The saddle of claim 1 wherein said pre-loading means is a torsion spring positioned between said extension and said front section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The saddle of claim 1 wherein said guide arm has a slot engaged by a pin on said extension whereby the downward and upward travel of said front section is limited.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The saddle of claim 1, 2 or 3 further comprising a saddle cover, for covering said rear section and said front section wherein said saddle cover is elastic in the area between said rear and front sections.
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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) | 1996-04-19 | 1996-10-19 | 1997-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-04-19 | 2000-10-19 | 2001-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-04-19 | 2004-10-19 | 2005-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |