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"Butt-saver" TM

a technology of butts and slings, applied in the field of bicycles, can solve the problems of irritating the inner thighs and crotches of most novice riders

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-05
HEADY STEVEN R
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"The \"BUTT-SAVER\" is a device that allows the bicycle seat to move side to side on the seat post, reducing friction on the rider's inner thighs and crotch area. This design helps to make the rider's crotch and butt area feel more connected to the top of the seat, which can prevent or reduce discomfort caused by rigid seats. The \"BUTT-SAVER\" solves a problem that bicycle riders have faced for decades, making it easier to ride longer distances without experiencing pain or irritation."

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03 This movement against the sides and top of the bicycle seat can cause friction which causes irritation to the inner thighs and crotch of most novice riders.

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“BUTT-SAVER”

[0012] 01 The present inventor will now describe more fully hereinafter with references to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the exact embodiments set forth in the present drawings.

[0013] 02 The invention as shown on FIG. 1 is as represented by the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

[0014] 03 Identification of individual parts of the invention as shown in FIG. 1: 1—upper post (tang) [0015]2—base (pivot block) [0016]3—¼ inch diameter pin [0017]4—two springs [0018]5—two adjusting screws.

[0019] 04 Also shown in FIG. 2 is a standard bicycle seat clamp 6 and a standard bicycle seat post 7. These two items are not part of the invention.

[0020] 05 In FIG. 2, the apparatus comprising of the upper post (tang) 1 of the invention fits in an already manufactured seat post clamp 6.

[0021] 06 In FIG. 1, the apparatus of the upper post...

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Abstract

01 The “BUTT-SAVER™” allows the bicycle seat to move by pivoting upon the top of the seat post from side to side, thus helping to prevent friction to a rider's inner thigh and crotch area. An adjustable spring determines the amount of tension for the side to side movement, depending on the strength of the rider or what the rider deems comfortable. A safety device is built in at nine degrees to prevent the seat from tilting or tipping too far to the left or to the right. The BUTT-SAVER'S unique design allows the bicycle rider's butt to be “as one” with the bicycle seat, thus helping to prevent or reduce the friction that can cause irritation to the inside of the upper thigh and crotch areas. The “BUTT-SAVER™” is available in various types and styles to accommodate the variety of manufactured bicycles.

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[0001] 01 Applicant claims the benefit of the Provisional Patent Application dated Oct. 20, 2003, filing number 60-515511. Applicant would like the date of this filing for invention to be Oct. 20, 2003. The title of this invention is “BUTT-SAVER”™FIELD OF INVENTION [0002] 01 The invention relates to the field of bicycles and more particularly to the top of a bicycle seat post. International Class 12. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0003] 01 Historically, bicycle seat posts have been attached to a bicycle seat with a clamp, which creates a tight and non movable seat. [0004] 02 With a typical saddle seat in a clamped position, the bicycle rider's inner thighs and crotch rubs against the sides and top of the bicycle seat while pedaling. [0005] 03 This movement against the sides and top of the bicycle seat can cause friction which causes irritation to the inner thighs and crotch of most novice riders. [0006] 04 The problem of inner thigh and crotch irritation caused by an unmovable bicycle sea...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B62J1/04B62J1/08
CPCB62J1/04B62J1/08Y10T403/32557Y10T403/32591Y10T403/32581
Inventor HEADY, STEVEN R.
Owner HEADY STEVEN R
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