US3913974A
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Cycle seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-16
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Granted: 1975-10-21
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Expires: 1994-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A motorcycle seat for carrying a rider and a rear passenger with the rear passenger having a permanent rear back rest and the front rider having a pivotal back rest. The pivotal back rest pivots upwardly from the rear seat by raising a cushioned portion of the rear seat from a downward position to an upright position.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth L Bowen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:23
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J1/00; B62J1/28; B62J1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A cycle seat for motorcycles and the like, comprising: an elongated seat frame having a front flat portion forming a front seat portion for supporting a front rider, and a rear raised portion for supporting a rear passenger, said rear seat portion being raised to fit over the rear fender of the cycle and having an upwardly extending fixed rear end portion forming a backrest for the rear seat passenger, means for securing said frame to the cycle, a cushioned cover secured on said frame, said rear seat portion having fixed side cushions with a recessed opening therebetween, said rear seat portion having a pivoted center part in said opening with a frame and a corresponding part of the cushioned cover, said center part being pivoted at its forward end to the seat frame to swing upwardly and forwardly to an upright position to form a front backrest for the front seat portion spaced forward of the fixed backrest, and forming a pair of the rear seat portion in a down position in said opening, and support means for supporting said front backrest in the upright position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A cycle seat for motorcycles and the like, comprising: an elongated seat frame having a front flat portion forming a front seat portion for supporting a front rider, and a rear raised portion for supporting a rear passenger, said rear seat portion being raised to fit over the rear fender of the cycle and having an upwardly extending fixed rear end portion forming a backrest for the rear seat passenger, means for securing said frame to the cycle, a cushioned cover secured on said frame, said rear seat portion having fixed side cushions with a recessed opening therebetween, said rear seat portion having a pivoted center part in said opening with a frame and a corresponding part of the cushioned cover, said center part being pivoted at its forward end to the seat frame to swing upwardly and forwardly to an upright position to form a front backrest for the front seat portion spaced forward of the fixed backrest, and forming a pair of the rear seat portion in a down position in said opening, and support means for supporting said front backrest in the upright position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
A cycle seat as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said pivoted center part having a frame member, an angle member secured to said seat frame in said opening and having a raised edge, said center part frame member being pivotally attached to said raised edge, whereby in the down position said seat frame and said center part frame member have a space therebetween for storing tools and the like.
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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) | 1978-10-20 | 1979-04-21 | 1979-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-20 | 1983-04-21 | 1983-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-20 | 1987-04-21 | 1987-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |