RANS AWARDED PATENTS ON RECUMBENT SEAT

On September 9, 2003, the United States Patent Office awarded patent US 6,616,164 to RANS, Inc. The patent covers two important aspects of recumbent seat design; both of which are incorporated into RANS recumbents seats fitted with Rad-Loc seat clamps.

The patent covers seat clamp designs that allow the seat to be tilted after the position of the seat is fixed. This feature came about during the development of the Rad-Loc seat clamp, when it became apparent what a great advantage it was to be able to lock the seat in a fore and aft location and then adjust the seat tilt.

The second aspect of the patent covers reflective material for the seat back. The innovation manifests itself when using a reflective thread or material that compromises the seat mesh. 

All RANS recumbent bikes for 2004 will feature the Rad-loc seat clamp.