Bicycle seat

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1990-05-29

1991-06-04

Dorner, Kenneth J.

Chairs and seats

Straddle seat

Pneumatic cushion

297209, 297214, 297452, 297DIG3, 5450, 5441, 5475, B62J 100, A47C 2708

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050208527

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus including a saddle arrangement, including a flexible top surface of a generally kidney shaped configuration, with an arcuate side wall depending downwardly therefrom mounted to a rigid floor. Captured therebetween is a relatively thick cushion, with a matrix of spaced springs mounted within a spring chamber underlying the cushion. Modifications of the invention include coil springs defining the matrix of springs, each including a fluid filled shock dampening bag mounted within each spring. A further modification includes a fluid chamber mounted within the cushion, as well as an optionally utilized pneumatic chamber mounted adjacent the fluid cushion to effect relative rigidity and height of the cushion to accommodate variations and comfort requirements by individual riders utilizing the saddle.

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