Appeal No. 2003-0109 Page 6
Application No. 09/576,649
Robbin's invention relates to a system that is attachable to a conventional bicycle
for safely carrying a bicycle passenger, especially a child of preschool age. With
reference to Figure 1, the bicycle includes a horizontal tubular frame member 48 that
extends from the upper end of neck 44 of the bicycle to the vicinity of the primary seat
11. A seat mount assembly 12 is affixed to the horizontal tubular frame member 48.
An auxiliary bicycle seat 56 of conventional design is attached to the seat mount
assembly 12. A footrest assembly 14 is provided so that the passenger, typically a
child of preschool age, will be comfortably supported as he or she rides on auxiliary
seat 56. Harnesses are incorporated into the footrest assembly to secure the child's
feet to the footrest. With reference to Figures 5 and 6, the seat mount assembly 12
comprises a semitubular shaped first clamp member 50 and a semitubular shaped
second clamp member 52 that are placed together to substantially envelop the
circumference of the horizontal tubular frame member 48. Clamp members 50 and 52
are securely held in position by suitable means such as the pair of hose clamps 58.
Projecting upwardly from, and integrally formed with, the first clamp member 50 is a
tubular seat post 54. The diameter of the seat post 54 is of a size to accommodate a
conventional bicycle seat 56 (not shown in Figure 6). The seat mount assembly
provides a quick and convenient method of mounting the conventional seat 56 in a
position where it is least likely to interfere with the pedalling action of the rider.
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