# US 12,005,984 B2 · Adjustable seat bump stop for a motorcycle

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- Number: US 12,005,984 B2
- Document ID: US12005984B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 17/326,230
- Filed: 2021-05-20
- Published: 2022-11-24
- Granted: 2024-06-11
- Earliest claimed: 2021-05-20
- Applicants: Ryan Patrick Nitzen
- Inventors: Ryan Patrick Nitzen
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12005984B2

## CPC

- B62J 1/28: Other additional equipment, e.g. back-rests for children
- B62H 7/00: Devices for learning to ride cycles, not otherwise provided for, e.g. assisting balance
- B62J 1/12: Box-shaped seats; Bench-type seats, e.g. dual or twin seats
- B62J: CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62H: CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES

## Abstract

A seat bump stop has a pad having a first end and a second end separated by a width of 3-8 inches, the pad having a height that is between 1-5 inches. The seat bump stop further includes a mounting system for adjustably and removably mounting the pad on the motorcycle seat. The mounting system including a first strap attached to the first end of the pad, a second strap attached to the second end, and a fastener for fastening the first and second straps around the motorcycle seat.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method for removably mounting a seat bump stop on a motorcycle seat of
a motorcycle, the method comprising the steps of:
providing the seat bump stop comprising:
a pad having a first end and a second end separated by a width of 3-8 inches, the pad having a height that is about 1.5 inches; and
a mounting system for adjustably and removably mounting the pad on the motorcycle seat, the mounting system including a first strap attached to the first end of the pad, a second strap attached to the second end, and a fastener;
lift the motorcycle seat to a raised position;
wrapping the first and second straps around the motorcycle seat, so that the pad is positioned on top of the motorcycle seat in a desired location;
fastening the first and second straps together via the fastener so that the seat bump stop system is positioned around the motorcycle seat; and
lowering the motorcycle seat to a lowered position.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the pad has a width that is about 4.5 inches.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the pad has a bottom surface that includes a non-slip gripping surface that frictionally engages the motorcycle seat.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The method of claim 3, wherein the non-slip gripping surface is rubber or rubber-like material.

### Claim 5 (depends on 3)

The method of claim 3, wherein the non-slip gripping surface is epoxy resin, latex, silicone, or a combination thereof.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the pad of the seat bump stop includes an insert within an outer layer, the insert being constructed of soft and yielding material.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The method of claim 6, wherein the insert is constructed of foam.