US2816871A
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Folding seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1955-05-20
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Granted: 1957-12-17
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Expires: 1975-05-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ulysess A Fish
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:04
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN A FOLDING SEAT OF THE TYPE HAVING A SEAT PORTION AND A BACK REST CARRIED BY THE SEAT PORTION FOR MOVEMENT FROM AN INACTIVE POSITION IN WHICH IT LIES IN OVERLYING COVERING RELATION TO SAID SEAT PORTION TO AN ACTIVE POSITION IN WHICH IT EXTENDS UPWARDLY FROM THE SEAT PORTION ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF, COIN-OPERATED MEANS INCLUDING A WINDING DRUM CARRIED BY SAID BACK REST, A FLEXIBLE LINE CONNECTED TO SAID SEAT PORTION AND WOUND AROUND SAID DRUM TO MAINTAIN THE FOLDING SEAT IN ITS INACTIVE POSITION, HOLDING MEANS IN SAID COIN-OPERATED MEANS TO PREVENT UNWINDING OF SAID CABLE, AND RELEASE MEANS IN SAID COIN-OPERATED MEANS OPERABLE UPON INSER TION OF A PROPER COIN TO CAUSE DISENGAGEMENT OF SAID HOLDING MEANS PERMITTING UNWINDING OF SAID LINE AND MOVEMENT OF SAID BACK REST TO ITS ACTIVE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN A FOLDING SEAT OF THE TYPE HAVING A SEAT PORTION AND A BACK REST CARRIED BY THE SEAT PORTION FOR MOVEMENT FROM AN INACTIVE POSITION IN WHICH IT LIES IN OVERLYING COVERING RELATION TO SAID SEAT PORTION TO AN ACTIVE POSITION IN WHICH IT EXTENDS UPWARDLY FROM THE SEAT PORTION ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF, COIN-OPERATED MEANS INCLUDING A WINDING DRUM CARRIED BY SAID BACK REST, A FLEXIBLE LINE CONNECTED TO SAID SEAT PORTION AND WOUND AROUND SAID DRUM TO MAINTAIN THE FOLDING SEAT IN ITS INACTIVE POSITION, HOLDING MEANS IN SAID COIN-OPERATED MEANS TO PREVENT UNWINDING OF SAID CABLE, AND RELEASE MEANS IN SAID COIN-OPERATED MEANS OPERABLE UPON INSER TION OF A PROPER COIN TO CAUSE DISENGAGEMENT OF SAID HOLDING MEANS PERMITTING UNWINDING OF SAID LINE AND MOVEMENT OF SAID BACK REST TO ITS ACTIVE POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1960-12-16 | 1961-06-17 | 1961-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1964-12-16 | 1965-06-17 | 1965-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1968-12-16 | 1969-06-17 | 1969-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |