Chairs and seats – Straddle seat – With cushioned top
Patent
1997-10-22
1999-05-18
Nelson, Jr., Milton
Chairs and seats
Straddle seat
With cushioned top
2971951, 29745241, B62J1/18
Patent
active
059043962
ABSTRACT:
A cushioned bicycle saddle and a method for manufacturing same are provided. The saddle includes a multiple density, cushioned surface bonded to a saddle shell which may include multiple openings. The saddle includes layer of soft, resilient gel bonded to a fabric surface. A flexible, orthotic shoe, disposed between the shell and the resilient gel, is provided which, in cooperation with the shell openings, will provide comfortable, hammock-like support to a cyclist seated on the saddle. The saddle may include an opening in a horn portion of the shell and the shoe may be highly resilient along the horn opening in order to prevent excessive pressure on a cyclist seated on the saddle. A method includes the steps of disposing the saddle shell having a fabric sealed thereto, into a mold having a molding surface defining a desired contour and/or pattern of embossment to be formed in the fabric. A thermoplastic gelable medium is injected between the shell and the fabric. The fabric is contoured and/or embossed by allowing the gelable medium to cool while the shell is disposed in mold.
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Hackler Walter A.
Jr. Milton Nelson
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