# US 2017/0282005 A1 · Rear handlebar assembly for a stationary bike > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0282005 A1 - Document ID: US20170282005A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/424,908 - Filed: 2017-02-06 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-03-31 - Inventors: Michael Joseph Dooner - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170282005A1 ## CPC - A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand} - A63B 21/16: Supports for anchoring force-resisters - A63B 22/0012: {the exercises for arms and legs being functionally independent} - A63B 22/0046: {Details of the support elements or their connection to the exercising apparatus, e.g. adjustment of size or orientation (attachments of resisters or weights to the body of the user A63B21/4001; using rollers, wheels, castors or gliding means to be moved over the floor or guide tracks A63B22/20)} - A63B 22/0605: {performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers} - A63B 23/03525: {Supports for both feet or both hands performing simultaneously the same movement, e.g. single pedal or single handle (A63B21/0724 takes precedence)} - A63B 69/0057: {Means for physically limiting movements of body parts (A63B23/0211 takes precedence)} - B62J 1/08: Frames for saddles; Connections between saddle frames and seat pillars; Seat pillars (attaching seat pillars to cycle frames B62K19/36) - B62J 1/28: Other additional equipment, e.g. back-rests for children - B62K 21/12: Handlebars; Handlebar stems - A63B 21/00069: {Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve} - A63B 21/0442: {Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user} - A63B 21/0552: {Elastic ropes or bands} - A63B 21/4043: {Free movement, i.e. the only restriction coming from the resistance (A63B21/00043, A63B21/072 take precedence)} - A63B 22/0005: {with particular movement of the arms provided by handles moving otherwise than pivoting about a horizontal axis parallel to the body-symmetrical-plane} - A63B 23/03541: {Moving independently from each other (A63B22/00 takes precedence)} - A63B 2023/006: {for stretching exercises} - A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) - 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 - B62K: CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDECARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE ## Abstract A rear handlebar assembly in combination with a seat and a supporting member of a stationary bike, includes a seat of a stationary bike for supporting a rider thereon. A supporting member supports the seat of the stationary bike. A joining member includes a vertical bore and a horizontal bore, the vertical bore receiving therein the supporting member, the horizontal bore receiving therein a shaft coupled to flanges of the seat. A clasp holds the joining member against the supporting member. A crossbar forms a rear handlebar adapted to support the hands of a rider in an upright riding position. A rearwardly extending member connects the joining member to the crossbar. A pair of hand grips can be positioned on the crossbar. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A rear handlebar assembly in combination with a seat and a supporting member of a stationary bike, comprising: a seat of a stationary bike for supporting a rider thereon; a supporting member for supporting the seat of the stationary bike; a joining member including a vertical bore and a horizontal bore, the vertical bore receiving therein the supporting member to connect the joining member to the seat; a clasp for holding the joining member against the supporting member; a crossbar forming a rear handlebar adapted to support the hands of a rider in an upright riding position; and a rearwardly extending member connecting the joining member to the crossbar. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 1, wherein the joining member includes a pair of serrated surfaces and the clasp includes a pair of clasping members with each clasping member having a mating surface to engage one of the serrated surfaces to hold the joining member in place. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 2, wherein the clasp includes an adjustable fastener assembly to hold the clasping members in place. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 1, wherein the vertical bore is positioned between the horizontal bore and the rearwardly extending member. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 1, wherein the crossbar includes first and second threaded inserts with each threaded insert includes a grip. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 5, wherein each grip is a hand grip. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 1, further including a pair of exercise band anchors extending from the crossbar. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 1, wherein the joining member and the rearwardly extending member are a single piece. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 1, wherein the extending member is pivotally connected to the joining member. ### Claim 10 A rear handlebar assembly in combination with a seat and a supporting member of a stationary bike, comprising: a seat of a stationary bike for supporting a rider thereon; a supporting member for supporting the seat of the stationary bike; a joining member including a vertical bore and a horizontal bore, the vertical bore receiving therein the supporting member to connect the joining member to the seat; a crossbar forming a rear handlebar adapted to support the hands of a rider in an upright riding position; a pair of grips positioned on the crossbar; and a rearwardly extending member connecting the joining member to the crossbar. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 10, further including a clasping device for holding the joining member against the supporting member. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 11, wherein the joining member includes a pair of serrated surfaces and the clasping device includes a pair of clasping members with each clasping member having a mating surface to engage one of the serrated surfaces to hold the joining member in place. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 12, wherein the clasping device includes an adjustable fastener assembly to hold the clasping members in place. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 10, wherein the vertical bore is positioned between the horizontal bore and the rearwardly extending member. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 10, wherein the crossbar includes first and second threaded inserts with each threaded insert including one of the grips. ### Claim 16 (depends on 10) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 10, wherein the grips include hand grips. ### Claim 17 (depends on 10) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 10, wherein the joining member and the rearwardly extending member are a single piece. ### Claim 18 (depends on 10) The rear handlebar assembly of claim 10, wherein the extending member is pivotally connected to the joining member. ### Claim 19 An exercise bike comprising: a bike body; a seat for supporting a rider thereon; a joining member positioned between the bike body and the seat; a crossbar forming a rear handlebar adapted to support the hands of a rider in an upright riding position; a rearwardly extending member connecting the joining member to the crossbar; means for connecting the joining member to the seat; means for connecting the extending member to the body; and means for connecting the joining member to the extending member. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The exercise bike of claim 19, further comprising: a pair of gripping devices positioned on the crossbar; and means for holding the joining member against the supporting member.