| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 280304100 |
Wheelchair
| 53 |
| 280293000 |
Props and steadying devices
| 41 |
| 280291000 |
Steps and foot rests
| 22 |
| 280304300 |
Guards and reinforcements
| 11 |
| 280292000 |
Towing attachments | 5 |
| 20090091100 | Bicycle tow device for skater - A device for safely towing a skater behind a bicycle includes a towline retractably coupled to a bicycle and having a handle at a free end being configured to permit the grasping thereto by no more than two fingers of a skater being towed therebehind. The handle provides a limited grip to the skater so that it is easily released from his or her hand in the case of a sudden change in motion. Additionally, the present towing device is retractable to prevent entanglement of the towline in the bicycle wheel. Advantageously, the device is preferably configured to facilitate pivoting for skating on both sides of the bicycle and angular adjustment for skaters of varying heights. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20080238033 | PORTABLE DRAFT BAR ASSEMBLY - A portable draft bar assembly including an end bracket configured to be mounted to a plurality of bucket attachment types of various machinery, and a main bar having a first end configured to be selectively coupled to the end bracket and a second end configured to receive and retain one of a plurality of hitch assembly types. An anchor bracket is configured to be selectively coupled to the main bar at one of a plurality of positions, and an end clamp is slideably coupled to the main bar between second end and the anchor bracket and includes an angled channel. A binder assembly is coupled between the anchor bracket and end clamp, wherein the anchor bracket is selectively coupled to a selected one of the plurality of positions so that the angled channel at least partially engages a leading edge of a bucket to which the end bracket is mounted, and wherein the binder assembly is configured to draw the end clamp and anchor bracket together to wedge and secure the angled channel against the leading edge of the bucket. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090001688 | TOW CABLE KIT - A tow cable kit includes a pin support member for attaching to a frame of the vehicle. The pin support member includes an upper plate and a lower plate. Each plate has a front bore and a rear bore. The front bores receive a front towing pin, and the rear bores receive a rear towing pin. The front towing pin is received by a towing cable, the rear towing pin is received by a drawbar. A floater plate is spaced apart from the pin support member and is coupled to both towing pins. The floater plate has a pair of spaced apart bores for receiving the towing pins and for protecting snap rings which are mounted on the towing pins. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20120205892 | APPARATUS FOR TOWING BICYCLES - Apparatus for towing bicycles, comprising a towing arm, a connector, adapted to fix the towing arm to a towing vehicle, a joint for interconnection between the towing arm and the connector, which defines a first oscillation axis and a second oscillation axis, the first oscillation axis being parallel to the resting surface of the towing bicycle to which the connector is coupled during use, a fork for connection of the towing arm to the hub of the front wheel of the bicycle to be towed, the fork being locked to the towing arm during use, a strut pivoted on the towing arm, and a coupling assembly which is adapted for connection of the strut to the bicycle to be towed. The first oscillation axis is transverse to the anteroposterior direction of the towing bicycle and the second oscillation axis is perpendicular to the resting surface. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120313345 | Tow Bar System - A tow bar system for coupling a bicycle to a wheeled trolley is provided. The tow bar system includes a first portion, a second portion, a trailer arm and a wheel. The first portion is configured to be removably coupled to the bicycle. The second portion is configured to be removably coupled to the wheeled trolley. The trailer arm extends between the first and second portions and at least a portion of the trailer arm having a substantially arc shape to avoid contact with the bicycle. The wheel is coupled to at least one of the second portion and the trailer arm | 12-13-2012 |
| 280304200 |
Wheel driven | 3 |
| 20130087990 | RIDING TOY - A riding toy, free from maintenance work like battery replacement and able to urge a rider to take exercise while preventing the rider from getting tired thereof, has one front wheel and two rear wheels that are provided rotatably on a body, a generating motor linked with the rear wheels via a power transmission mechanism, a rectifier bridge circuit rectifying an output current from the generating motor, a storage unit storing a direct current from the rectifier bridge circuit, button switches of a button group on the body or a handlebar, an output unit on the handlebar including a sound emitting device or a light emitting device and a control unit causing the light emitting device or the sound emitting device of the output unit to perform a predetermined operation in response to operation of the button switches based on a current supplied from the storage unit. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20100133779 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING A WHEELCHAIR BOUND PERSON - The present invention provides a modular lateral transfer assembly (MLTA) adaptable to a wheelchair for easily transferring a wheelchair bound person, and a modular wheel assembly (MWA) adaptable to a wheelchair for easily transferring a wheelchair bound person laterally. The present invention also provides a wheelchair integrating the MLTA and MWA either individually or in combination. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110260427 | SOUND MAKER FOR USE ON A BICYCLE - A sound generating apparatus includes a substantially U-shaped member having first and second panels, inner surface and outer surfaces. An arcuate section can be positioned on the inner surface of the U-shaped member for receiving and frictionally engaging a part of a bicycle fork. Two hollow ear sections can be positioned on the outer surface of the U-shaped member, each of the ear sections having an outer side and an inner side whereby exerting pressure on the outer sides of the ear sections widens an opening defined by the arcuate section to receive the bicycle fork part, and releasing the pressure on the ear sections allows the arcuate section to tighten around the bicycle fork part and frictionally engage the bicycle fork part. The arcuate section can define an arc of about 220 degrees. | 10-27-2011 |
| 280290000 |
Occupant body harness | 2 |
| 20090066055 | Bike belt - power stroke harness - A bicycle rider waist harness and attaching means comprising a dual acting, isokinetic, combination chain and bungee arrangement connected to a bicycle frame for the to provide an adjustable means of attachment for a waist harness of a bicycle rider. The combination bungee-chain arrangement has the capacity to be fixedly attached to a bicycle frame and also is capable of being readily relocated to a more mechanically efficient location by means of a U-bolt assembly or similar movable attaching means. The open linked chain also provides an attaching means for a stretchable bungee cord having hooks or other like attaching connectors to allow for quick attachment and adjustment to the chain. The bungee cord is so attached to the open linked base chain such that a small amount of resistance is put on the waist harness hook to offer the bicycle rider a guiding line to the connecting point on the frame of the bike of the open linked chain assembly The sliding hook may be readily attached and removed from the base chain as necessary; it is equipped with a quick release escape mechanism to be readily disconnected from the base chain at will. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20130015635 | Suspended Rider Bicycle - A suspended rider bicycle has a suspension boom which extends from the frame above the rider's torso, and a suspension device such as a belt or sling for suspending the rider's torso from the suspension boom. | 01-17-2013 |
| 280304500 |
Handling and carrying attachments | 2 |
| 20130119636 | MOTORCYCLE PASSENGER BAR - A passenger bar for motorcycles is disclosed. The passenger bar is affixed to the gas tank of a motorcycle forward of the motorcycle driver such that a passenger behind the motorcycle driver with arms wrapped around the driver may grip the passenger bar to secure himself/herself while the motorcycle is accelerating, decelerating, or experiences lateral forces. The passenger bar comprises a mounting plate, in one embodiment, and a handle inclined away from the mounting bracket. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20080296866 | Extendable wheel barrow handle adapters - Embodiments of the present invention relate to an adapter that fits over a wheel barrow handle that is extendable. By way of this extension, the height of a handle portion of the adapter may be changed so as to change the effective height of the wheel barrow handle. In this way, a user of the wheel barrow can lift the wheel barrow from a more comfortable height. | 12-04-2008 |
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| 20090121451 | SEAT SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF A BICYCLE - A seat support structure of a bicycle comprises a seat supporting tube; a seat supporting rod received in the seat supporting tube; a lower lateral side of the seat supporting rod having a first inclined surface; the seat supporting rod being formed with an upper hole and a lower tapered hole; a tightening assembly received in the seat supporting tube; the tightening assembly having a tightening unit, an embedding unit; and a stud; in assembly, a screw post of a stud passes through the upper hole, the lower tapered hole, the stud hole of the tightening assembly and the embedding hole of an embedding hole so as to combine the tightening assembly to the seat supporting rod; then the seat supporting rod and the tightening assembly are placed within the seat supporting tube. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20130056954 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BICYCLIST CONSUMABLE ITEM DISPENSING - Embodiments are described for assisting an athlete in obtaining consumables such as food and sunblock while racing on a bicycle without slowing down, endangering him/herself, or performing unhygienic acts. In one embodiment, a mechanical one-hand-operable food-dispensing container may be coupled to a cyclist's bicycle such that it may be easily reached, and the solid pieces of food dispensed easily palmed by the same hand that operates it while the cyclist is racing. In another embodiment, a one-hand-operable liquid-sunblock-dispensing pump may be coupled to a cyclist's aerobars, such that its plunger may be depressed by the cyclist's thumb and the palm of the same hand may be positioned to receive the expelled sunblock, enabling the racer to apply sunblock without slowing down or endangering him/herself. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20090008899 | TRANSFORMABLE INTRAVENOUS POLE - A patient transporting device having a mobile IV pole which comprises a wheeled base with an enclosure that substantially covers the wheels and a bumper secured to the enclosure. A pole is coupled to the base, and a plurality of hook or other holders are provided for holding intravenous fluid reservoirs. The pole may include first and second arms that extend substantially vertically upwardly from the base, each arm made up of respective lower, central, and upper telescoping tubular portions. The lower portions of the arms are securely coupled to the base, the upper portions are rigidly interconnected with one another, and the central portions of the first and second arms are rigidly interconnected by a stabilization bar which has a plurality of routing channels therein for routing flexible tubing. An obliquely oriented handle is coupled to the pole and is axially movable along at least a portion of the pole. The IV pole may be provided with an electrical receptacle having a retractable power cord. A hook or other hanger also may be provided at a lower portion of the pole for hanging a catheter bag, and a further hook, eyelet, or other coupling may be provided for towing the IV pole along with a gurney, wheelchair, or bed, for example. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20120187654 | Motorcycle - In a vehicle body frame including a front frame portion extending rearward from a head pipe, and a rear frame portion extending downward or rearward from a rear end of the front frame portion, a forward portion of the rear frame portion, for example, a lumbar frame, includes a reduced-width portion overlapping with a vehicle body center line extending in a forward and rearward direction when viewed from above, and having a shape in which a width in a rightward and leftward direction is smaller than a length in an upward and downward direction. Devices incorporated into the motorcycle, such as a canister, a battery, an ABS unit, and a suspension unit, are laid out in spaces lateral relative to the reduced-width portion. Thus, the devices can be mounted to the vehicle body frame easily and efficiently. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120025486 | MOTORCYCLE SPEAKER SYSTEM - A motorcycle having an open-air cockpit area and a seat configured to receive a rider and position the rider within the open-air cockpit area. A luggage container defines a substantially enclosed cargo volume, and the luggage container is configured to open to provide selective access to the cargo volume. A speaker is configured to output sound in response to signals from a source. A speaker enclosure at least partially encloses the speaker. A bass-reflex passage couples an interior space of the speaker enclosure and the cargo volume of the luggage container. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20110025017 | PASSAGE SYSTEM FOR TRANSMISSION ELEMENTS OF BICYCLE COMPONENTS - The invention relates to a passage system for transmission elements of bicycle components, and a bicycle with a suspended bicycle frame and with a passage system. In order to provide larger passages of transmission elements through a frame tube, a passage system ( | 02-03-2011 |
| 20080284129 | Motorcycle-stance alteration kit - A motorcycle-stance alteration kit is described. The kit includes a handlebar clamp, a fork clamp, and a footpeg extension. The handlebar clamp is formed to connect with a motorcycle's fork clamp and reposition the motorcycle's handlebar to alter a user's riding stance. The fork clamp is configured to be attached with motorcycle forks to the motorcycle's frame. The fork clamp includes a horizontal mounting surface that is formed to offset the fork's rake angle to cause the horizontal mounting surface to rest in a substantially horizontal alignment with respect to a ground surface. Finally, the footpeg extension is formed to connect with and between a motorcycle frame and footpeg. Thus, the footpeg extension effectively repositions the footpeg to alter the user's riding stance. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090127819 | BICYCLE ELECTRIC CABLE TENSIONING ASSEMBLY - A bicycle electrical cable tensioning assembly that includes a power supply structure for a bicycle. The power supply structure includes a battery configured to be supported on a frame of the bicycle, a junction attachable to the frame of the bicycle and first, second, third and fourth cable portions. The first cable portion extends between the junction and the battery providing an electrical connection therebetween. The second cable portion extends between the junction and a bicycle shifter mechanism connecting end providing an electrical connection therebetween. The third cable portion extends between the junction and a bicycle front derailleur connecting end providing an electrical connection therebetween. The fourth cable portion extends between the junction and a bicycle rear derailleur connecting end providing an electrical connection therebetween. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090212531 | BICYCLE SOUND GENERATOR - A bicycle sound generator manufactured using a thin, deformable, plastic material. The sound generator is wrapped around an attachment location, such as a bicycle fork, and secured using a fastener. In an exemplary embodiment, the fastener is a cable tie with a one-way tightening mechanism to prevent the sound generator from coming loose once it has been attached at the attachment location. The sound generator may be rotated about the attachment location to come into an engagement position where a free-end portion of the sound generator makes contact with the spokes of a rotating wheel. When no sound is desired, the sound generator may be rotated such that the free-end portion is disengaged from the spokes and produces no sound. Graphical images, such as decorations, team logos, political messages and the like may be added to the sound generator. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100253040 | STRUCTURE FOR LATERALLY MOVING A FOLDED FOLDING BICYCLE - A structure for laterally moving a folded folding bicycle includes a front assembly for wheeling laterally and a rear assembly for wheeling laterally comprising a sleeve secured to a seat stay and having a substantially J-shaped opening having an upward directed notch at a lower end, a support tube, an auxiliary wheel rotatably secured to the support tube, and a threaded lever. The support tube is inserted through the sleeve and the elastic member and the lever is driven through an upper end of the opening into the support tube to slidably secure the support tube to the sleeve with an elastic member biased between the top of the support tube and the sleeve. After folding the bicycle the lever slidably pushes downward until entering the notch to be locked therein so as to change orientation of the auxiliary wheel to be perpendicular to that of the rear wheel. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110233894 | WHEEL GUARD - A wheel guard insert for use in reducing the axial gap between a wheel and its associated support structure. Generally, the wheel guard comprises a base portion attachable to the support structure between the support structure and the wheel and one or a pair of protrusions extending between the base portion and a contoured surface that substantially matches an axial face contour of the wheel. The base portion and the protrusion may be integrally formed from a plastic material, rubber, or sheet metal. The base portion may also be contoured so that it follows a surface of the support structure. Preferably, the contoured surface is located within 5 mm of the axial face. The base portion may be attached to the support structure with fasteners that engage apertures formed through the base portion that are sized and configured to receive the fastener. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110018229 | Passenger comfort strap, used on motorized and or non-motorized devices. Biker buddy comfort strap - A strap assembly that is not attached to a motorcycle, or any other gas or diesel powered device, or non-powered device for example a horse, bull , etc. The strap assembly attaches to the driver by means of two steel o-rings which are slid through the drivers belt and must be positioned behind the drivers front belt loops. The strap then must be slid through each steel o-ring which are located behind each front belt loop of drivers pants and be positioned so center portion of strap is in between both front belt loops. The end loops must be located on either side of drivers waist area extending rearwardly, allowing the passenger to grasp outside perimeter of each loop. Entire strap is made from flexible components to ensure a comfortable position for the driver and passenger. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110049835 | CUSTOM DECORATIVE COVERING FOR BICYCLES AND THE LIKE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF THE COVERING - A custom-cut decorative covering, and method of its manufacture, is disclosed, the covering designed to substantially cover at least a frame of a bicycle or similar device without a need for user cutting and/or trimming of the covering. The covering of the invention can be quickly applied and quickly removed and/or replaced, and thoroughly covers portions of the bike so as to make them appear painted. The method for manufacturing the covering includes receiving make and model information and covering-material selection information, converting make and model information into surface-covering information, which information is then sent to a CNC cutting machine, and feeding selected covering material into the CNC machine to be cut in accordance with the surface-covering information. Surface-covering information can be provided by table look-up, CAD/CAM modeling, surface scanning, or hand-measuring of real bicycle parts. In exemplary embodiments, the covering has an adhesive inner surface. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20090001687 | Securing device for bicycle accessories - A securing device for bicycle accessories includes a C-shaped collar which is mounted to a bicycle frame and includes an opening via which the bicycle frame is mounted by the collar. An extension extending from one of two ends of the opening and a plurality of positioning grooves are defined in an underside of the extension. A support member is fixed on the collar so as to connect a bicycle lamp thereon. A lever is pivotably connected to the support member by a pin and includes an eccentric portion which is removably in contact with the support member. A locking member is pivotably connected to the lever at an eccentric position relative to the pin. The locking member is engaged with one of the positioning grooves so as to adjust a size of an inner diameter of the collar. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20100244403 | Arm Supporter Of Bicycle - Provided is an arm support of a bicycle which is configured to reduce an intensive pressure acting from a seat due to the rider's weight inclined at the seat by spreading the inclined weight to other parts. The rider can get on or off the bicycle more easily by putting his/her arms on the arm support. In the bicycle including a frame, a seat disposed at the frame, a handle for controlling the direction of the bicycle, and wheels rotatably coupled to the frame, the arm support includes: a support shaft including a coupling part fixed to the frame: a support bar disposed at an upper side of the support shaft and connected to both sides of the support shaft; and armrests coupled to the support bar so that a rider puts his/her arms thereon The armrests extend horizontally from the vertical support bars and bent toward the seat or upward to form armrest channels. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100320724 | Gripping device for a vehicle rider - A safety gripping device for use by a passenger riding a vehicle in tandem behind a vehicle operator. The device is in the form of a discrete article with ergonomically inclined handles at either end to be manually positioned by the passenger generally in front of the vehicle operator's torso. Rather than depending on straps or belts worn by the operator or handles directly affixed to the vehicle, the gripping device affords a convenient, comfortable and natural way of gripping, generally avoiding a personal hugging engagement with, or distracting pressure upon, the vehicle operator. This facilitates longer journeys with prolonged enjoyment on a shared vehicle. This portable safety device helps the passenger to better and more safely balance and steady him/herself with respect to the vehicle and its operator. The device may be fabricated or molded from a flexible material, and conveniently include an integral storage container with removable cap. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20080197604 | BICYCLE WHEEL SECURING STRUCTURE - A bicycle wheel securing structure includes a shaft member, a head member, a lever member and a radial expansion structure. The shaft member has first and second end portions. The head member is coupled at the second end portion. The lever member is operatively mounted to move the shaft member in an axial direction relative to the head member in response to movement of the lever member. The radial expansion structure is disposed at the second end portion and includes an expansion member and the second end portion of the shaft member. The expansion member has a first inclined surface and the second end portion of the shaft member has a second inclined surface that cooperates with the first inclined surface to radially expand an outer diameter of the radial expansion structure in response to movement of the lever member from a release position to an attachment position. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20100237585 | BICYCLE FRAME FOR RECEIVING A BATTERY UNIT AND ASSOCIATED BATTERY UNIT - The invention relates to a bicycle frame comprising a tube section having an interior space for receiving at least one battery unit that is suitable as a source of energy for an electromotive bicycle drive, as well as to a battery unit insertable therein. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20120001402 | Bicycle Aero Handlebar Assembly - A bicycle handlebar assembly that includes a number of grip sites, forearm supports, and a number of structures that have airfoil shaped cross-sections and that provide a highly adjustable handlebar assembly with improved aerodynamic performance across the range of adjustment of the handlebar assembly. The handlebar assembly includes a pair of shim stacks that each includes a number of shims that are selectively mountable to the handlebar assembly to adjust a relative vertical height of left hand and right hand aerobars and arm pads. The aerobars and arm pads are secured to the handlebar by way of corresponding clamping assemblies such that the aerobars and arm pads are movably secured to the handlebar assembly to provide the highly adjustable aero handlebar assembly. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120112430 | BICYCLE TIRE TRACTION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A device for increasing traction of a bicycle is provided. The device includes two flexible tension members, each of the flexible tension members adapted to be situated on a different side of the tire, each flexible tension member including a flexible cable with first and second ends and a turnbuckle connector adapted to connect the first end and the second end of the flexible cable. The device also includes a plurality of spaced flexible connecting members coupled between the flexible tension members at a corresponding coupling point. The flexible members and the connecting members pass through the minimum interior space, when the wheel rotates and when the caliper brakes are engaged with the opposite surfaces of the rim of the bicycle wheel, without contacting the arms of the caliper brakes. A method for providing traction to a bicycle tire is provided. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20110006502 | Roll-up Bicycle Fender - A roll-up bicycle fender is mounted on a frame pipe of a bicycle. A fender main body of the roll-up bicycle fender can be pulled out into an operative position to act as a fender to protect rider from dust, mud and road debris when in use, and can also be rolled up into a cylinder member when not in use. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20120313344 | BICYCLE ON-BOARD DEVICE AND RELATED MOUNTING METHOD - A bicycle on-board device having a body that includes a containment space and is sized for insertion into a tube of a bicycle frame. The device has fastener locations that are located to match fastener locations on the bicycle frame for attaching cycling items, such as a bottle cage. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120161420 | Master Device for a Closed Hydraulic System of Handlebar-Steered Vehicles - A master device for a closed hydraulic system of handlebar-steered vehicles includes a basic body and a pressure chamber in which, in the event of actuation of the master device in order to actuate a slave device, hydraulic fluid is placed under pressure. The master device includes a hydraulic line connecting element having a connecting piece for connecting a hydraulic line and a thread section for screwing into the basic body. An air bleed opening bleeds the hydraulic system. The hydraulic line connecting element and the basic body form a valve that closes the connection between the pressure chamber and the air bleed opening when the hydraulic line connecting element is fully screwed in to the basic body. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20090166997 | Bicycle Saddle Lifter - A bicycle saddle lifter is provided which is safe and simple in structure and which can raise the saddle of a bicycle while a bicycle driver is sitting on the saddle. The biasing force of a stroke spring | 07-02-2009 |
| 20120235380 | ACCESSORY CONNECTION MEMBER FOR BICYCLES - A bicycle accessory connection member includes a base having a planar contact surface and a recessed and curved match surface. Two elongate fastening members extend two sides of the contact surface and toward the match surface. The body and the fastening members are made by resilient material. A space is defined through the base so that the part with the accessory rack or bag is inserted into the space and connected to the base. An S-shaped hook has two recesses defined in two ends thereof and the two fastening members are engaged with the two recesses respectively so as to firmly connect the body to the bicycle frame. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120261897 | BICYCLE WITH INTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEM - A bicycle including a front wheel, a rear wheel, and a frame supported on the front and rear wheels. The frame includes a hollow frame member having a wall with an opening, and a flexible bladder positioned in the hollow frame member. A stiffening member is positioned along at least a portion of the bladder to facilitate insertion of the bladder through the opening and into the frame member. The bicycle further includes a collar coupled to the open end of the bladder with at least a portion of the collar being positioned on an outer surface of the frame member. The bladder includes a first portion adjacent the open end and generally aligned with a first axis and a second portion distal to the open end and generally aligned with a second axis that is non-parallel to the first axis. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20080246250 | Gauge mount for motorcycle - A gauge mount for a motorcycle with a gauge encasement attached to a triple tree and one or more gauge mount locations attached to the gauge encasement. The gauge mount locations are located on the rearward facing side of the triple tree, facing the seat of the motorcycle. Each gauge mount location is adapted to receive a gauge housing. Each gauge housing connects a gauge to the gauge encasement. The gauges are preferably tilted upward to be more easily viewed by the rider while operating the motorcycle. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20120274043 | APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF A SADDLE FOR A BICYCLE - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for adjusting the height of a saddle for a bicycle. The apparatus includes a saddle lift device that moves the saddle upwards or downwards to adjust the height of the saddle, and a controller that controls the operation of the saddle lift device. In the present invention, even when a bicycle is traveling, the height of the saddle can be automatically adjusted to an appropriate height depending on the travel conditions, thus enhancing the safety of a rider and providing convenience. Moreover, the present invention stores information about the body type of the rider and automatically adjusts the height of the saddle to a height suitable for the body type, thus making it markedly easy to adjust the height of the saddle, and enhancing the safety of the rider while riding the bicycle. | 11-01-2012 |
