Patent · US Expired

Supplemental seat device for a bicycle

US6685265B1 · kind B1 · utility

5Cited by
10References
18Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 2002
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 12, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62J1/167
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A molded unit is installable upon a bicycle between the existing seat and the handlebars and provides a passenger with a safe and convenient position to ride on the bicycle. The placement of the unit on the bicycle is adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of different passengers. Spacer members, either formed on the unit or provided separately, provide for a proper spacing of the device when installed on standard bicycles. A seat portion provides a contoured seat for the passenger while opposing foot pegs provide for a safe placement of the feet of the passenger. The foot pegs have end stops and a ribbed surface to prevent the feet of the passenger from inadvertently slipping off of the foot pegs. A long securing bolt extends entirely through the foot pegs to reinforce and otherwise strengthen the foot pegs.

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