Patent Publication Number: US-2019185091-A1

Title: Multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art. 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates generally to the field of chairs and seats and more specifically relates to a multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system. 
     2. Description of Related Art 
     A motorcycle often called a bike, motorbike, or cycle is a two-or three-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycle design varies greatly to suit a range of different purposes: long distance travel, commuting, cruising, sport including racing, and off-road riding. Motorcycling is riding a motorcycle and related social activity such as joining a motorcycle club and attending motorcycle rallies. A motorcycle saddle is a term for a motorcycle seat in some parts of the world. It is a seat for carrying a rider and, possibly, a passenger, and which is attached to a motorcycle often but not exclusively, behind the fuel tank. Motorcycles do not provide adequate storage space. A suitable solution is desired. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 7,556,114 to Michael W. Hanagan relates to a motorcycle with interchangeable rear components. The described motorcycle with interchangeable rear components includes a convertible motorcycle assembly has a chassis, a driver&#39;s seat, and a latch assembly which secures the driver&#39;s seat to the forward portion of the chassis. A bracket mounted on the chassis adjacent the rearward end of the driver&#39;s seat and selectively mounted on the chassis rearwardly of the driver&#39;s seat are interchangeable rear components comprising a passenger seat and a storage compartment. The forward end of the interchangeable rear components has at least one forwardly extending tongue engaged with the bracket, and the rear component is secured to the chassis by a second latch assembly adjacent the rear end of the rear component. This latch assembly includes a second releasable latch on the chassis and second key lock on the rear component engaged with the second latch assembly for effecting and preventing release of the second latch assembly. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known chairs and seats art, the present disclosure provides a novel multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a multifunctional seat having additional useful storage. 
     A preferred embodiment of the multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system comprises: a passenger-seat assembly including a seat-body having a cover (optionally), a pad, and at least one mounting-tab, a storage container having an inner-volume, and an outer surface (suitable for storage). The multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system comprises the passenger-seat assembly. The passenger-seat assembly comprises in functional and integral combination the seat-body and the storage container. In this embodiment, the seat-body comprises the cover to substantially envelope the pad; the pad suitable for sitting on, the at least one mounting-tab suitable for removably coupling the passenger-seat assembly to a motorcycle. The storage container is defined by the inner-volume, and the outer surface. The passenger-seat assembly is configured to be attached to a motorcycle via at least one mounting-tab to provide seating for a passenger and use of the inner-volume when desired for storage. 
     A multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system is disclosed herein. The multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system includes a passenger-seat assembly including an upper-body having a plurality of upper-magnets, and an inner-volume, and a lower-body having a plurality of ferrous magnetic plates, and at least one mount. The upper-body and the lower-body are removeably coupleable via mating of the plurality of upper-magnets and the plurality of ferrous magnetic plates. The inner-volume is occupied within confines of the upper-body. The passenger-seat assembly may be attached to a motorcycle and provide a passenger-seat assembly with extra storage for safely storing liquids and other items. 
     For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system of  FIG. 1 , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system of  FIG. 1 , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system of  FIG. 1 , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     
    
    
     The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a chairs and seats and more particularly to a multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system as used to improve the functionality of motorcycles during use. 
     Generally, the present invention provides additional storage space for motorcycles. A user my remove an original (existing) passenger seat and replace it with the new passenger seat. As designed the device provides a seat having multiple functions including extra storage, is water proof seat, impact safe, heat safe, and safe for storing potable liquids (no chemicals). The multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system may be installed to a motorcycle without changing the look and functionality of the vehicle. 
     A preferred embodiment of the multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system comprises: a passenger-seat assembly including a seat-body having a cover (optionally); a pad; and at least one mounting-tab; a storage container having an inner-volume; and an outer surface (suitable for storage). The multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system comprises the passenger-seat assembly; wherein the passenger-seat assembly comprises in functional and integral combination the seat-body and the storage container. In this embodiment the seat-body comprises the cover to substantially envelope the pad; the pad suitable for sitting on, the at least one mounting-tab suitable for removably coupling the passenger-seat assembly to a motorcycle. The storage container is defined by the inner-volume, and the outer surface; wherein the passenger-seat assembly is configured to be attached to a motorcycle via the at least one mounting-tab to provide seating for a passenger and use of the inner-volume when desired for storage. 
     Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in  FIGS. 1-4 , various views of a multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system  100 .  FIG. 1  shows a multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system  100  during an ‘in-use’ condition  150 , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In certain embodiments the multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system  100  may be integrally combined with inner-volume  124 , as discussed above or in alternate embodiments may include a passenger-seat assembly  110  including an upper-body  120  and at least one mount  160 . The inner-volume  124  is occupied within confines of the upper-body  120 . The passenger-seat assembly  110  is configured to be attached to a motorcycle  10  via the at least one mount  160  to provide seating for a passenger and use of the inner-volume  124  when desired. Other means for fastening other than magnets may be used in alternate embodiments. 
       FIG. 2  shows a view of the multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system  100  of  FIG. 1 , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system  100  may include a passenger-seat assembly  110  an upper-body  120  and at least one mount  160 . The passenger-seat  110  is a retro-fit to replace an existing-passenger-seat. Various sizes and mounting means are available for retro-fit to various host motorcycles. Certain embodiments may include magnets for further mounting additional items. 
     The inner-volume  124  is configured for storage of at least one item such as tools or other items and may house a hydration pack. The hydration pack may fit into an upper part of the inner-volume  124 . The inner-volume  124  comprises a storage capacity of approximately 1.5 liters in preferred embodiments. The upper-body  120  and the lower-body  130  may be couplable via a waterproof connection with a silicone seal. A plastic housing of the upper-body  120  and the lower-body  130  may comprise semi-rigid urethane plastic. The present invention provides a passenger-seat assembly  110  with extra storage for safely storing liquids and other items. 
       FIG. 3  shows a perspective view of the multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system  100  of  FIG. 1 , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system  100  may include a passenger-seat assembly  110  including an upper-body  120  and at least one mount  160 . A user may remove an original passenger seat and replace it with the passenger-seat assembly  110  without changing the look and functionality of a motorcycle. The motorcycle may include a Honda CRF 1000 2016-2017 Model. The passenger-seat assembly  110  may include a plurality of layers including a leather cover and at least one foam layer. 
       FIG. 4  shows a perspective view of the multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system  100  of  FIG. 1 , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the multifunctional motorcycle passenger seat system  100  may include a passenger-seat assembly  110  including the upper-body  120 . The passenger-seat assembly  110  may be waterproof and resistant to heat-damage and impact-damage. In certain embodiments, the passenger-seat assembly  110  may further comprise a locking mechanism which secures and seals the upper-body  120  to a lower-body  130 . The locking mechanism includes a handle which is able to be rotated to lock and un-lock the upper-body  120  from the lower-body. The locking mechanism may comprise a spring washer. The locking mechanism requires a 90 degree rotation to lock and unlock. 
     The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.