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US 5,956,764 AGranted
Aerodynamic system for bicyclists
OwnerRobert Sabininventor
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Abstract
A garment is provided for aerodynamic assistance or propulsion of a rider-propelled wheeled vehicle comprising sail-like extensions extending from the abdominal portion of the garment and secured at a point between the hand and about the elbow of the rider while gripping the handle bars of the vehicle.
Claims24
A garment for aerodynamic assistance for the propulsion of a rider propelled wheeled vehicle,
- comprising an abdominal portion securely attached to the abdomen of said rider;
- at least one furlable triangular-shaped cloth extension extending from said abdominal portion, wherein said extension has a base and an apex and is joined at its base to said abdominal portion along a line extending approximately from a shoulder blade to at least the waist of said rider to form a wing-like shape;
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- the apex of said triangular-shaped extension terminates at a point between the hand and about the location of the elbow of said rider on the side of said abdomen where said shoulder blade is located;
- wherein a securing device for affixing said extension to a digit of said hand or to said arm to retain said extension in an unfurled position is located at said apex.
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