Patent ID: 6685265
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
A supplemental seat device for a bicycle, the bicycle having handle bars, a primary seat, an upper tubular bar extending from a position beneath the primary seat to a position beneath the handle bars and a lower tubular bar positioned below the upper tubular bar, the supplemental seat device to provide for secure placement of a seat for a passenger on the bicycle between the handle bars of the bicycle and the primary seat of the bicycle, the supplemental seat device comprising:a) a seat portion having a contoured area for contact with the passenger; b) upper tubular bar containment means to provide for containing a portion of the upper tubular bar of the bicycle following an installation of the supplemental seat device on the bicycle; c) lower tubular bar containment means to provide for containing a portion of the lower tubular bar of the bicycle following the installation of the supplemental seat device on the bicycle and wherein the lower tubular bar containment means comprises opposing side panels, each of the side panels having an exterior surface and an interior surface and wherein the interior surface of at least one of the side panels has a protrusion extending therefrom wherein a contact occurs between the side panels; d) foot placement means to provide the passenger with positions to place their feet following the installation of the supplemental seat device on the bicycle; e) securing means to provide for securing the supplemental seat device following the installation of the supplemental seat device on the bicycle.