US3171682A
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Folding vehicle seats
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-09-23
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Granted: 1965-03-02
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Expires: 1983-09-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald F Buser
- 👤 Robert W Plume
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/30; B60N2/3072; B60N2/3075; B60N2/3002; B60N2/3004; B60N2/3009; B60N2/3013; B60N2/3038; B60N2/304; B60N2/3045; B60N2/305; B60N2/3077; B60N2/3079
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE BODY, A FOLDABLE VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY MOUNTED IN SAID BODY, SAID SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING A SEAT UNIT AND A SEAT BACK UNIT, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SEAT ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A FIRST LINK HAVING ONE END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID SEAT UNIT AND THE OTHER END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID BODY, A LOCKING PIN SECURED TO SAID BODY, A SECOND LINK HAVING ONE END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID SEAT BACK UNIT AND A FREE END ADPATED TO CONTACT SAID LOCKING PIN FOR POSITIONING SAID SEAT BACK UNIT, SAID SECOND LINK BEING PIVOTALLY SECURED TO SAID BODY AT A POINT INTERMEDIATE SAID ENDS, AND A LOCKING LINK MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND LINK FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID LOCKING PIN WHEN SAID FREE END OF SAID SECOND LINK CONTACTS SAID LOCKING PIN, SAID LOCKING LINK ENGAGING SAID LOCKING PIN FOR SECURING SAID SECOND LINK FROM MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE BODY, A FOLDABLE VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY MOUNTED IN SAID BODY, SAID SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING A SEAT UNIT AND A SEAT BACK UNIT, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SEAT ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A FIRST LINK HAVING ONE END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID SEAT UNIT AND THE OTHER END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID BODY, A LOCKING PIN SECURED TO SAID BODY, A SECOND LINK HAVING ONE END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID SEAT BACK UNIT AND A FREE END ADPATED TO CONTACT SAID LOCKING PIN FOR POSITIONING SAID SEAT BACK UNIT, SAID SECOND LINK BEING PIVOTALLY SECURED TO SAID BODY AT A POINT INTERMEDIATE SAID ENDS, AND A LOCKING LINK MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND LINK FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID LOCKING PIN WHEN SAID FREE END OF SAID SECOND LINK CONTACTS SAID LOCKING PIN, SAID LOCKING LINK ENGAGING SAID LOCKING PIN FOR SECURING SAID SECOND LINK FROM MOVEMENT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-03-01 | 1968-08-31 | 1969-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-01 | 1972-08-31 | 1973-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-01 | 1976-08-31 | 1977-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |