Simulated bicycle brake hood attachment
AssigneeHize, LLC
InventorCraig Heisner
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Abstract
A simulated bicycle brake hood attachment may be attached to handlebars of a stationary bicycle, such as Echelon, Bowflex, Keiser, Schwinn or PELETON® indoor stationary bicycles, and allow the user to mimic real road bike riding positions. The simulated bicycle brake hood attachment includes a base portion for attaching to the handlebars, a post portion extending from the base portion and a head portion a top of the post portion. The post portion and the head portion provide rounded surfaces to allow a comfortable grip and provide a more ergonomic riding position and improve riding comfort.
Claims18
A simulated bicycle brake hood attachment comprising:
- a base portion defining a partially cylindrical mounting region configured to receive a portion of a handlebar of a stationary bicycle, wherein the base portion includes attachment ends on each side of the base portion;
- a post portion extending at a first end from the base portion, the post portion including a rounded surface configured to receive a web of a hand between a thumb and forefinger;
- a head portion at a second end of the post portion, the head portion including a rounded top surface;
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- an attachment mechanism coupled to the attachment ends and configured to be secured around the handlebar, wherein the attachment mechanism includes a self-engaging strap.
A stationary bicycle comprising:
- at least first and second handlebars;
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- first and second simulated bicycle brake hood attachments attached to the first and second handlebars, respectively, wherein each of the simulated bicycle brake hood attachments comprise:
- a base portion defining a partially cylindrical mounting region configured to receive a portion of a handlebar of a stationary bicycle, wherein the base portion includes attachment ends on each side of the base portion;
- a post portion extending at a first end from the base portion, the post portion including a rounded surface configured to receive a web of a hand between a thumb and forefinger;
- and
- a head portion at a second end of the post portion, the head portion including a rounded top surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.