Patent ID: 6244655
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
An ergonomic bicycle seat, comprising:a rigid one-piece frame defining a front, a back, a first outer side and a second outer side, said frame generally widening from front to back, said frame defining a length, said frame defining a cutout extending forward from a rear edge of said back of said frame;a resilient material secured to said frame, said resilient material defining an upper surface;a central groove at least partially defined by inwardly facing sides of said resilient material, said groove being positioned roughly in the longitudinal center of said seat, said groove having a leading edge defined by said resilient material and extending rearward to approximately said back of said seat, said leading edge extending forward of said cutout, said groove having a width of approximately 2 to 41/2 inches at said upper surface at said back of said seat;wherein said groove and said cutout cooperate to define an open space for relieving pressure on the pudendal arteries of a seat occupant.