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Detachable passenger seat for a motorcycleDetachable passenger seat for a motorcycle description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070210630, Detachable passenger seat for a motorcycle. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to passenger seats for a vehicle, and more particularly, to methods and apparatus for providing a passenger seat for a motorcycle. [0002] Passenger seats for motorcycles are used widely in the United States and the rest of the world. The seat is generally designed to rest on a rear fender of the motorcycle. A primary objective in attaching a seat to the fender is ensuring that the seat does not move or become removed from the fender when the motorcycle is in motion. One approach is to bolt the seat to the fender. However, a seat attached with several bolts is not easily removable. Furthermore, bolting the seat to the fender requires holes to be drilled into the fender, often taking away from the overall look of the motorcycle. [0003] A second approach is to attach the seat by suction cups. Suction cups allow the seat to be easily removable. They further prevent the need to drill any holes in the fender of the motorcycle. However, suction cups make the passenger seat easily susceptible to theft. Furthermore, suction cups do not provide as much stability as bolts. [0004] Additionally, due to the thrust of motorcycles, the passengers may be pushed back into the seat during acceleration. At least some known motorcycle passenger seats include a backrest attached to the seat. Generally, however, there is difficulty in providing a backrest that provides comfort to the passenger and maintains an aesthetic appeal of the motorcycle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0005] In one aspect, a method of assembling a passenger seat for a motorcycle is provided. The method includes providing a base configured to be positioned on a fender of the motorcycle, wherein the base has a first end and a second end. The method also includes fabricating the base with a first attachment member configured to facilitate coupling the base to a main rider seat of the motorcycle. [0006] In another aspect, a detachable passenger seat for a motorcycle is provided. The seat includes a base configured to be positioned on a fender of the motorcycle, wherein the base has a first end and a second end. The seat also includes a first attachment member extending from the first end of the base and configured to couple the base to a main rider seat of the motorcycle. [0007] In a further aspect, a detachable passenger seat for a vehicle is provided. The seat includes a base configured to be positioned substantially flush on a fender of the vehicle, wherein the base has a first end and a second end. The seat also includes a first attachment member extending from the first end of the base and having an aperture therethrough. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a passenger seat for a motorcycle. [0009] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the base of the seat shown in FIG. 1. [0010] FIG. 3 is a side view of the seat shown in FIG. 1. [0011] FIG. 4 is a side view of an alternative embodiment of the seat shown in FIG. 1 having a telescopic backrest. [0012] FIG. 5 is a side view of the seat shown in FIG. 1 further including a cushion. [0013] FIG. 6 is a plan view of the seat shown in FIG. 1 further including cushion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0014] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a passenger seat 10 for a motorcycle. Passenger seat 10 includes a unitary base 12 configured to couple to a fender of the motorcycle. Base 12, in one embodiment, is fabricated from any one of, but not limited to, aluminum, stainless steel, and lexan plastic. Base 12 has a width 14 that may vary to accommodate both narrow and wide motorcycle fenders. Base 12 also includes a plurality of apertures 16 configured to receive and retain suction devices (described in detail in FIG. 2). The exemplary embodiment illustrates six apertures 16 in base 12. However, alternative embodiments are not limited to six apertures 16, and may include more or less than six apertures 16. [0015] Base 12 has a first end 18 and a second end 20. A front attachment member 22 is positioned at first end 18. Front attachment member 22 is configured to couple base 12 to a main rider seat of the motorcycle. In the exemplary embodiment, front attachment member 22 includes a flange 24 extending from first end 18 and having an aperture 26 therethrough. Aperture 26 is configured to receive a preexisting pin or bolt attached to the main rider seat of the motorcycle. Because front attachment member 22 is adapted to couple to a pre-existing pin or bolt, additional openings are not required to be drilled in the fender. In an alternative embodiment, front attachment member 22 is one of a strap and a hook. [0016] The exemplary embodiment also includes a rear attachment member 28 extending from second end 20 of base 12. In the exemplary embodiment, rear attachment member 28 includes a flange 30 having an aperture 32 configured to receive a bolt therethrough. As such, rear attachment member 28 requires a hole to be drilled in the fender so that base 12 is bolted to the fender via aperture 32. In an alternative embodiment, base 12 does not include a rear attachment member 28. In a further embodiment, base 12 includes a plurality of rear attachment members 28. [0017] Base 12 also includes a backrest 34 extending from second end 20. Backrest 34 is configured to provide support to a passenger located on seat 10 while maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the motorcycle. Backrest 34 is fabricated from at least one of, but not limited to, chrome, aluminum, stainless steel, and polished, powder coated, and painted metal. In one embodiment, backrest 34 is custom designed and/or painted to match a design of any particular motorcycle. Moreover, in an alternative embodiment backrest 34 includes a cushion, gel, and/or pad. [0018] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of base 12 of seat 10 shown in FIG. 1. Base 12 includes a plurality of suction devices 36 configured to insert into apertures 16 (shown in FIG. 1) such that suction devices 36 extend from a bottom surface 38 of base 12. In the exemplary embodiment base 12 includes six suction devices 36. However, base 12 is not limited to six suction devices 36 and may include more or less suction devices 36. [0019] In the exemplary embodiment, aperture 26 of front attachment member 22 is configured to extend through flange 24 such that a bolt may be inserted therethrough. Furthermore, aperture 32 of rear attachment member 28 is configured to extend through flange 30 such that a second bolt may be inserted therethrough. [0020] FIG. 3 is a side view of seat 10 shown in FIG. 1. Base 12 includes a curvature 40 configured to correspond to the curvature of the motorcycle fender. Curvature 40 will vary depending on a design of the motorcycle fender. Front attachment member 22 is configured to extend from first end 18 of base 12 such that it can couple to the main rider seat of the motorcycle. Furthermore, rear attachment member 28 is configured to extend from second end 20 of base 12 such that it can secure base 12 to the fender. The configuration of both front attachment member 22 and rear attachment member 28 varies depending on the design of the fender. As such, seat 10 can be custom designed to couple substantially flush to any motorcycle fender. Continue reading about Detachable passenger seat for a motorcycle... 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