US3227488A
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Seat actuator mechanism
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-08-07
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1984-08-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth A Kosbab
- 👤 Frank J Terkoski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/30; B60N2/3072; B60N2/3077; B60N2/3079; B60N2/02; B60N2/0224; B60N2/02246; B60N2/3002; B60N2/3004; B60N2/3009; B60N2/3013; B60N2/3038; B60N2/304; B60N2/3045; B60N2/305; B60N2/3075; B60N2/32; B60N2/36; B60N2/366; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19023; Y10T74/19074; Y10T74/19079; Y10T74/19088; Y10T74/19098
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
ACTUATING MECHANISM FOR A FOLDABLE VEHICLE SEAT COMPRISING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED SEAT CUSHION AND A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED BACK REST INCLUDING, REVERSIBLE ROTARY POWER MEANS, A FIRST GEAR REDUCTION UNIT CONNECTED TO SAID ROTARY POWER MEANS, RELEASABLE DRIVE MEANS CONNECTING SAID FIRST GEAR REDUCTION UNIT WITH SAID BACK REST FOR IMPARTING PIVOTAL MOVEMENT THERETO BETWEEN UPRIGHT AND FLAT POSITIONS, A SECOND GEAR REDUCTION UNIT CONNECTED TO SAID POWER MEANS, AND DRIVE MEANS CONNECTING SAID SECOND GEAR REDUCTION UNIT AND SAID SEAT CUSHION FOR IMPARTING PIVOTAL MOVEMENT TO SAID SEAT CUSHION BETWEEN PASSENGER CARRYING AND CARGO CARRYING POSITIONS, SAID FIRST AND SECOND GEAR REDUCTION UNITS BEING CONSTRUCTED SO AS TO CONJOINTLY ACTUATE SAID BACK REST AND SEAT CUSHION AT DIFFERENT RATES OF MOVEMENT UPON OPERATION OF SAID POWER MEANS, BOTH OF SAID DRIVE MEANS BEING MUTUALLY RELEASABLE TO PERMIT MANUAL ACTUATION OF SAID SEAT CUSHION AND SAID BACK REST.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
ACTUATING MECHANISM FOR A FOLDABLE VEHICLE SEAT COMPRISING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED SEAT CUSHION AND A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED BACK REST INCLUDING, REVERSIBLE ROTARY POWER MEANS, A FIRST GEAR REDUCTION UNIT CONNECTED TO SAID ROTARY POWER MEANS, RELEASABLE DRIVE MEANS CONNECTING SAID FIRST GEAR REDUCTION UNIT WITH SAID BACK REST FOR IMPARTING PIVOTAL MOVEMENT THERETO BETWEEN UPRIGHT AND FLAT POSITIONS, A SECOND GEAR REDUCTION UNIT CONNECTED TO SAID POWER MEANS, AND DRIVE MEANS CONNECTING SAID SECOND GEAR REDUCTION UNIT AND SAID SEAT CUSHION FOR IMPARTING PIVOTAL MOVEMENT TO SAID SEAT CUSHION BETWEEN PASSENGER CARRYING AND CARGO CARRYING POSITIONS, SAID FIRST AND SECOND GEAR REDUCTION UNITS BEING CONSTRUCTED SO AS TO CONJOINTLY ACTUATE SAID BACK REST AND SEAT CUSHION AT DIFFERENT RATES OF MOVEMENT UPON OPERATION OF SAID POWER MEANS, BOTH OF SAID DRIVE MEANS BEING MUTUALLY RELEASABLE TO PERMIT MANUAL ACTUATION OF SAID SEAT CUSHION AND SAID BACK REST.
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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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |