Appeal 2006-3327
Application 10/137,582
SUMMARY OF DECISION
We AFFIRM.
THE INVENTION
Appellant’s claimed invention relates to a tandem motorcycle saddle having
a backrest, where the saddle may be pivoted into an open position without
removing the backrest (Specification 1). Claim 1, reproduced below, is
representative of the subject matter on appeal.
1. A tandem saddle assembly for mounting on the frame of
a motorcycle comprising:
(a) a tandem platform member with a driver seat section and
a passenger seat section;
(b) a driver backrest pod secured to said driver section of
said platform member adjacent the rear end of said driver section, said
backrest pod having a mounting aperture in its outer end;
(c) an exterior fabric covering;
(d) synthetic resin cushioning material therebetween,
substantially encapsulating said backrest pod, said fabric covering and
cushioning material having openings therein aligned with said pod
mounting aperture;
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