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Detachable passenger seat for a motorcycle

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-13
GALATI DANIEL A
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[0005] In one aspect, a method of assembling a passenger seat for a motorcycle is provided. The method includes providing a base configured to be positioned on a fender of the motorcycle, wherein the

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However, a seat attached with several bolts is not easily removable.
Furthermore, bolting the seat to the fender requires holes to be drilled into the fender, often taking away from the overall look of the motorcycle.
However, suction cups make the passenger seat easily susceptible to theft.
Furthermore, suction cups do not provide as much stability as bolts.
Generally, however, there is difficulty in providing a backrest that provides comfort to the passenger and maintains an aesthetic appeal of the motorcycle.

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[0014]FIG. 1 is a plan view of a passenger seat 10 for a motorcycle. Passenger seat 10 includes a unitary base 12 configured to couple to a fender of the motorcycle. Base 12, in one embodiment, is fabricated from any one of, but not limited to, aluminum, stainless steel, and lexan plastic. Base 12 has a width 14 that may vary to accommodate both narrow and wide motorcycle fenders. Base 12 also includes a plurality of apertures 16 configured to receive and retain suction devices (described in detail in FIG. 2). The exemplary embodiment illustrates six apertures 16 in base 12. However, alternative embodiments are not limited to six apertures 16, and may include more or less than six apertures 16.

[0015] Base 12 has a first end 18 and a second end 20. A front attachment member 22 is positioned at first end 18. Front attachment member 22 is configured to couple base 12 to a main rider seat of the motorcycle. In the exemplary embodiment, front attachment member 22 includes a flange 24 ex...

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Abstract

A method of assembling a passenger seat for a motorcycle is provided. The method includes providing a base configured to be positioned on a fender of the motorcycle, wherein the base has a first end and a second end. The method also includes fabricating the base with a first attachment member configured to facilitate coupling the base to a main rider seat of the motorcycle.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to passenger seats for a vehicle, and more particularly, to methods and apparatus for providing a passenger seat for a motorcycle. [0002] Passenger seats for motorcycles are used widely in the United States and the rest of the world. The seat is generally designed to rest on a rear fender of the motorcycle. A primary objective in attaching a seat to the fender is ensuring that the seat does not move or become removed from the fender when the motorcycle is in motion. One approach is to bolt the seat to the fender. However, a seat attached with several bolts is not easily removable. Furthermore, bolting the seat to the fender requires holes to be drilled into the fender, often taking away from the overall look of the motorcycle. [0003] A second approach is to attach the seat by suction cups. Suction cups allow the seat to be easily removable. They further prevent the need to drill any holes in the fender of the motorc...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C15/00
CPCA47C15/00B60N2/68B60N2/24B60N2/015B62J1/14B62J1/28B62J15/00
Inventor GALATI, DANIEL A.
Owner GALATI DANIEL A
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