Inventor of the seat, Doug Webler, says, "Sexual health is compromised by bicycle seats which put pressure on arteries and nerves that provide blood and sensation. To eliminate this threat, I designed a seat that removes the rider's weight off critical areas while still permitting full control of the bike."
A full service technology transfer and licensing provider, Competitive Technologies, Inc. (CTT), has obtained exclusive rights to the new bicycle seat technology. CTT identifies, develops and commercializes innovative technologies in life, electronic, nano- and physical sciences developed by universities, companies and inventors.
Bicycle seat neuropathy is one of the most common injuries reported by cyclists. " We are excited about this technology," says Ted Kutrumbos, CTT business development executive. "We are in discussions with several of the world's largest bike and seat manufacturers and are encouraged with their level of interest.
Visit the CTT web site to learn more:
www.competitivetech.net.
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