Patent · US Expired

Bicycle saddle

US4098537A · kind A · utility

26Cited by
5References
4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 7, 1977
Grant dateJul 4, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 7, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62J1/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bicycle saddle including a narrow leading end portion, a central transition portion and a wider trailing end portion. A transverse rib extends across the saddle at the central transition portion and imparts flexural stiffness to the saddle. A longitudinal tension rib extends from the central transition portion to the wider trailing end and separates relatively thin and flexible pelvic zones fashioned within the wider trailing end portion.

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