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Inflatable cushioning saddle for bicycle

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-04-14
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Granted: 1994-01-25
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Expires: 2012-04-14
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Abstract

Abstract An adjustable and deformation-resistant cushioning saddle for a bicycle is provided. The saddle includes a saddle frame having an envelope to form a space for receiving a cushioning medium. A fluid bag in the space serves as the cushioning medium and a fluid feeding device communicating with the fluid bag feeds fluid into the bag.

Inventors

  • 👤 Ah-Yeh Hsh

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 14:09
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J1/00; B62J1/18; B62J1/26; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/03

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 246 words
An adjustable, cushioned bicycle saddle comprising: a) a saddle frame having an upper side, a lower side and adapted to be attached to a bicycle; b) an envelope attached to the saddle frame so as to define space between the upper side of the saddle frame and the envelope; c) a fluid tight bag located in the space between the saddle frame and the envelope; d) a fluid feeding inlet members mounted on the lower side of the saddle frame and communicating with the interior of the fluid tight bag, the fluid feeding inlet member defining a fluid inlet and a fluid releasing outlet; e) a fluid feeding device operatively connected to the fluid feeding inlet so as to supply fluid to the fluid tight bag via the fluid feeding inlet member, said fluid device being located adjacent the lower side of the saddle frame; f) a first check valve operatively associated with the fluid feeding inlet so as to allow fluid to flow into the fluid feeding inlet membered and to prevent fluid from flowing out of the fluid feeding inlet member; and, g) a second valve operatively associated with the fluid releasing outlet so as to be movable between a normal closed positioning which fluid flow out of the fluid feeding inlet member is prevented and an open position wherein fluid flow out of the fluid feeding inlet member is permitted so as to enable adjustment of the fluid in the fluid tight bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 246 words
An adjustable, cushioned bicycle saddle comprising: a) a saddle frame having an upper side, a lower side and adapted to be attached to a bicycle; b) an envelope attached to the saddle frame so as to define space between the upper side of the saddle frame and the envelope; c) a fluid tight bag located in the space between the saddle frame and the envelope; d) a fluid feeding inlet members mounted on the lower side of the saddle frame and communicating with the interior of the fluid tight bag, the fluid feeding inlet member defining a fluid inlet and a fluid releasing outlet; e) a fluid feeding device operatively connected to the fluid feeding inlet so as to supply fluid to the fluid tight bag via the fluid feeding inlet member, said fluid device being located adjacent the lower side of the saddle frame; f) a first check valve operatively associated with the fluid feeding inlet so as to allow fluid to flow into the fluid feeding inlet membered and to prevent fluid from flowing out of the fluid feeding inlet member; and, g) a second valve operatively associated with the fluid releasing outlet so as to be movable between a normal closed positioning which fluid flow out of the fluid feeding inlet member is prevented and an open position wherein fluid flow out of the fluid feeding inlet member is permitted so as to enable adjustment of the fluid in the fluid tight bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 20 words
The cushioned bicycle saddle of claim 1 further comprising biasing means to bias the second valve toward its lobed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 17 words
The cushioned bicycle saddle of claim 1 wherein the fluid feeding device comprises an elastic hollow ball.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1997-01-24 1997-07-26 1998-01-25 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 2001-01-24 2001-07-26 2002-01-25 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2005-01-24 2005-07-26 2006-01-25 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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