Chairs and seats – Straddle seat
Reexamination Certificate
2000-07-07
2001-11-27
Cuomo, Peter M. (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Straddle seat
C297S202000, C297S452420
Reexamination Certificate
active
06322139
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a bicycle saddle with ventilation function for dissipating heat generated in the genital area as a result of friction at the buttocks and inner thighs of the cyclist during cycling.
2. Description of the Related Art
Numerous bicycle saddles or seats have been proposed to provide comfortable support for the cyclist. U.S. Pat. No. 6.039,395 issued to Culbertson on Mar. 21, 2000 discloses a bicycle saddle for supporting the cyclist in a comfortable position for extended periods without interfering with pedaling. Although the supporting problem for the cyclist has been successfully solved, the cyclist still suffers from high heat that is generated at the buttocks and inner thighs of the cyclist due to repeated frictional movements at the buttocks and the inner thighs of the cyclist. The cyclist sweats and thus feels uncomfortable and sometimes has rashes. The high heat can also cause infertility in male cyclists and can lead to health problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is the primary object of the present invention to provide an improved bicycle saddle with ventilation function for dissipating heat generated in the genital area as a result of friction at the buttocks and inner thighs of the cyclist during cycling.
A bicycle saddle in accordance with the present invention comprises a recessed portion in an upper side thereof, the recessed portion including a bottom having at least one opening. At least one guide plate is mounted in the bicycle saddle and includes an inlet that faces a front of the bicycle saddle. The guide plate and the bottom of the recessed portion of the bicycle saddle together defining a channel that communicates the inlet with the opening of the recessed portion of the bicycle saddle. A side vent is defined in each lateral side of the bicycle saddle. Thus, ambient air enters the recessed portion via the opening in the recessed portion and the side vents of the bicycle saddle during cycling to thereby provide a ventilation effect.
Other objects, advantages, and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
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Cuomo Peter M.
Kamrath Alan
Rider Bennett Egan & Arundel LLP
Vu Stephen
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