Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Reexamination Certificate
2000-10-04
2003-03-04
Hurley, Kevin (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
C280S287000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06527291
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Upright bicycles have several inherent dangers. First, because of the center of gravity of the bicycle and rider, the rider risks being thrown over the handlebar during sudden braking. Second, because of the location of the seat, the rider cannot put both of his feet on the ground for assisting in balancing, and falling to one side is a frequent cause of injury.
Furthermore, existing bicycles are limited in the amount of size adjustments possible, and the rider needs to obtain a specific bicycle (frame size) to accommodate his size. In addition, because of seat design and limits in seat adjustment, bicycles are often uncomfortable.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a novel type of bicycle, which exhibits improved safety, maneuverability, comfort and efficiency of operation. It should not be confused with a recumbent bicycle, which, as discussed further herein, is quite different. Instead, it is a totally new bicycle, both in functionality and design.
This novel bicycle is a modified upright bicycle, which, because it incorporates a seat, which is adjustable along an inclined Seat Beam, provides optimum dimensions for each individual rider.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2482472 (1949-09-01), Fried
patent: 4475770 (1984-10-01), Persons, II
patent: 4480848 (1984-11-01), Georgiev
patent: 4659098 (1987-04-01), Jacobson
patent: 4789173 (1988-12-01), Lofgren et al.
patent: 4925203 (1990-05-01), Buckler
patent: 5261686 (1993-11-01), Buckler
patent: 5290054 (1994-03-01), Po
patent: 5509678 (1996-04-01), Ullman et al.
patent: 5584494 (1996-12-01), Krumm
patent: 5853062 (1998-12-01), Hulett
patent: 5887943 (1999-03-01), Lee
Ramsey/Sleeper Architectural Standards, Seventh Edition, Robert T. Packard, AIA, Editor, The American Institute of Architects, copyright 1981 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., pp. 2-6, Anthropometric Data and Work Stations, 1 Design Elements.
Bicycling Science, Ergonomics and Mechanics, Frank Rowland Whitt and David Gordon Wilson, The MIT Press, ©1974, pp. 158-161.
Federal Register, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Part IV, Bicycles, Republication of Safety Standard, vol. 41, No. 19, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1976.
Hurley Kevin
Weingarten Schurgin, Gagnebin & Lebovici LLP
LandOfFree
Upright comfort bicycle with improved safety does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Upright comfort bicycle with improved safety, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Upright comfort bicycle with improved safety will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3018870