Inflatable/deflatable motorcycle seat cushion
OwnerCharles Herringinventor
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Abstract
An inflatable/deflatable cushion system adapted for installation onto a motorcycle seat may be operated either manually or electrically operated. In the latter case, an electrically operated air compressor is supported on the motorcycle and connected in a pneumatic path to an air port on the cushion. An electrical switch in electrical communication with a source of electrical power on the vehicle includes a first position activating the air compressor, causing the cushion to inflate, and a second position causing the cushion to deflate. In the preferred embodiment the cushion is generally U-shaped and attached to the motorcycle seat such that the rounded section of the U is most rearward on the seat with the ends of the U pointing forwardly.
Claims10
An inflatable/deflatable cushion for a motorcycle seat having a rear portion and an upper surface with a perimeter, comprising:
- a single, generally U-shaped bladder having an air port for inflation and deflation thereof, wherein, with the bladder properly positioned, the two ends of the U are oriented forwardly and the rounded section of the U is oriented rearwardly and shaped for conformal agreement with the rear portion of the motorcycle seat for a single rider thereon;
- means to permanently hold the bladder against the upper surface of the motorcycle seat;
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- means to inflate and deflate the bladder once positioned.
An inflatable/deflatable cushion system for a motorcycle having a saddle with lower and upper levels to accommodate a driver and a passenger, respectively, each level having an upper surface with a specifically shaped perimeter, the system comprising:
- two shaped bladders, each having its own air port for inflation and deflation thereof, the shape of each bladder being adapted to conform to at least a portion of the perimeter of the respective level upon which it is installed;
- independent means for holding each bladder in place on its respective level;
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- independent means to inflate and deflate each bladder.
An inflatable/deflatable cushion system adapted for installation onto a motorcycle having a source of electrical power and a seat having an upper surface with a perimeter, comprising:
- a shaped bladder having an air port for inflation and deflation thereof, the outer shape of the bladder being adapted to conform to at least a portion of the perimeter of the seat;
- means to attach the bladder to the upper surface of the seat;
- an electrically operated air compressor with means for mounting the compressor to the motorcycle, the compressor including an air output connected in a pneumatic path to the air port on the bladder;
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- an electrical switch adapted for electrical connection to the source of electrical power, the switch having a first position activating the air compressor and causing the bladder to inflate, and a second position causing the bladder to deflate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.