Structural foam and urethane composite for use in a motorcycle seat and method of manufacturing the same

• US 7,032,967 B2
• Filed: 07/30/2004
• Issued: 04/25/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 07/30/2004
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: John P. Pacella, Matthew R. Pyzik
• Original Assignee: John P. Pacella, Matthew R. Pyzik
• Inventors: Pyzik, Matthew R., Pacella, John P.
• Primary Examiner(s): Nelson, Jr., Milton
• Application Number:
  US10/903,552
• Publication Number:
  US 20060022505A1
• Time in Patent Office: 634 Days
• Field of Search: 297/195.1, 297/DIG.1, 297/DIG.2, 297/214, 297/215.16
• US Class Current: 297/214
• CPC Class Codes: B29C 44/569 Shaping and joining components with different densities or hardness
• CPC Class Codes: B29D 99/0092 Producing upholstery articles, e.g. cushions, seats B29C63/025 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B29L 2031/771 Seats
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 1/12 Box-shaped seats; Bench-type seats, e.g. dual or twin seats
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 1/26 Paddings involving other resilient material, e.g. sponge rubber with inflatable compartments
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 297/01 Foam
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 297/02 Molded

Abstract

A seat for use with a cycle-type vehicle which includes a three-dimensional shaped insert constructed of a foam material. A structural foam backing is secured to a first surface of the foam material. One or more brackets are integrally formed with and extend from the structural backing and which engage given mounting locations of the vehicle. A fabric covering material is applied over a second surface of the foam material.

Claims

1. A seat for use with a vehicle, comprising:

a three-dimensional shaped insert constructed of a foam material;

a structural foam backing secured to a first surface of said foam material, said structural backing further comprising at least an expanded polypropylene material;

at least one bracket being insert-molded with said structural backing, such that a portion of said bracket is embedded within said structural backing and a further portion projects from said structural backing, said bracket being adapted to engage a location of the vehicle;

a frame support component upon which is secured a bottom portion of said structural backing; and

a fabric covering material applied over a second surface of said foam material.

2. The seat for use with a vehicle as described in claim 1, said seat exhibiting a specified shape and size and said foam material further comprising at least a urethane material.

3. The seat for use with a vehicle as described in claim 1, said seat exhibiting a specified shape and size, said fabric covering material comprising at least one of a vinyl and a leather material.