TODAY’S PATENT – CYCLING PANTS

The Cycling Pants was invented by Graham Black (Monroe, CT) on the 9^th of October, 1990, bearing patent number US4961233A.

The present invention is to provide a chamois for cycling pants that more closely conforms to the shape of the body than do previously known chamois. Another object is to eliminate completely all seams and greatly reduce any tendency for bunching up and creasing, thereby providing a smooth and comfortable cushion, free of pressure points, between the bicycle seat and the rider.

The foregoing objects are achieved, according to the present invention, by a liner of a strong, soft, pliable, non-extensible fabric formed of webs of primarily thermoplastic fiber elements and stitched along its perimeter to the cycling pants. The liner consists of a front portion located in generally the lower abdominal region, a rear portion located in generally the buttocks region and a perineal portion located in the perineal region. As described thus far, the chamois conforms to conventional designs. Moreover, the fabric materials are used in previously known designs and include, for example, a synthetic leather-like material resembling natural chamois known as “Ultrasuede.RTM.” and a knitted polyester fleece.