초록

An insulating motorcycle seat accessory is disclosed for use by a rider when the motorcycle will be at a standstill for a relatively long period. The accessory protects the rider's legs from becoming overheated when the motorcycle engine is not being cooled adequately.

대표청구항 ▼

I claim: 1. In combination, a motorcycle having a seat and a heat-generating component located below the seat, and a motorcycle seat accessory, the motorcycle seat accessory comprising: a right side portion, a left side portion; a connection portion connecting the right and left side portions, wher

I claim: 1. In combination, a motorcycle having a seat and a heat-generating component located below the seat, and a motorcycle seat accessory, the motorcycle seat accessory comprising: a right side portion, a left side portion; a connection portion connecting the right and left side portions, wherein the connection portion extends across the seat of the motorcycle and wherein the right and left side portions extend downwardly from the connection portion to a location below the seat such that the right and left side portions generally overlie the heat-generating component of the motorcycle, and wherein the right and left side portions are located generally between the heat-generating component of the motorcycle and legs of a rider of the motorcycle when the rider is seated on the seat; and wherein each of the right side portion and left side portion is comprised of an outward-facing layer and a heat-reflecting insulating layer. 2. The motorcycle seat accessory of claim 1, wherein the connection portion has an outward-facing layer. 3. The motorcycle seat accessory of claim 2, wherein the outward-facing layer of the connection portion is comprised of leather. 4. The motorcycle seat accessory of claim 2, wherein the outward-facing layer of the right side, left side, and connection portion are comprised of a single piece of material. 5. The motorcycle seat accessory of claim 1, wherein the outward-facing layers of the right and left side portions are comprised of leather. 6. The motorcycle seat accessory of claim 1, wherein the insulating layer is comprised of automotive insulation. 7. The motorcycle seat accessory of claim 1, wherein the insulating layer reflects radiant heat up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit. 8. A motorcycle accessory to protect a motorcycle rider's thighs from heat generated by an engine of a motorcycle comprising: a seat portion that extends over a seat of the motorcycle; and a thigh protecting portion that extends below the seat of the motorcycle at least partially covering the engine; wherein the thigh protecting portion comprises an outer layer and an insulating layer. 9. The motorcycle accessory of claim 8, wherein the insulating layer is comprised of automotive insulation. 10. The motorcycle accessory of claim 8, wherein the insulating layer reflects radiant heat up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit.