Patent ID: 9358912
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: B60N,B62J,B68G,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method for manufacturing a saddle, the method comprising: providing an original saddle configured for a vehicle and having a loading region configured to provide support when a rider is seated thereon; removing cover material; providing a cavity defining a core in the loading region; inserting within the cavity an isolator comprising a disconnect isolating lateral motion between a pan of the original saddle and the loading region above the pan, and a damper portion tending to isolate lateral motion between the core and the pan, vertical motion between the core and the pan, and absorb and dissipate energy associated therewith; a decoupler comprising layers transmitting vertical loading and isolating lateral loading between one another; a cradle containing a central region positioned to support skeletal structures of a seated rider and a bolster portion outboard thereof and supporting soft tissue surrounding the skeletal structures to relieve stress; and applying a cover system to enclose an original pad and the core.