US3276816A
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Reclining seat actuating mechanism
Assignee: Artnell Co
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Filing: 1964-10-26
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1984-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/02; A47C1/022; A47C1/024; A47C1/027; A47C3/00; A47C3/02; A47C3/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
AN ACTUATING MECHANISM FOR SEATS OF THE TYPE HAVING A FIRST MOVABLE SECTION FIXED SECTION, COMPRISING AN ELONGATED ACTUATOR BODY OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO ONE OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SEAT SECTIONS, A SLIDE BAR ASSEMBLY LONGITUDINALLY DISPOSED WITHIN SAID ACTUATOR BODY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL SLIDE BARS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SEAT SECTIONS, A LOCK BAR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL LOCK BARS INTERLEAVED WITH SAID ALIDE BARS AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID ACTUATOR BODY, MEANS FOR SPACING ADJACENT INTERLEAVED LOCK AND SLIDE BARS TO CONDITION THE SAME FOR SUBSTANTIALLY FREE RELATIVE MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN TO THEREBY EFFECT ADJUSTING MOVEMENT OF SAID MOVABLE SECTION UPON THE APPLICATION OF FORCE THERETO, AND MEANS FOR FRICTIONALLY CLAMPING SAID SLIDE AND LOCK BARS FOR RETAINING SAID MOVABLE SEAT SECTION IN SUCH ADJUSTED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
AN ACTUATING MECHANISM FOR SEATS OF THE TYPE HAVING A FIRST MOVABLE SECTION FIXED SECTION, COMPRISING AN ELONGATED ACTUATOR BODY OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO ONE OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SEAT SECTIONS, A SLIDE BAR ASSEMBLY LONGITUDINALLY DISPOSED WITHIN SAID ACTUATOR BODY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL SLIDE BARS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SEAT SECTIONS, A LOCK BAR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL LOCK BARS INTERLEAVED WITH SAID ALIDE BARS AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID ACTUATOR BODY, MEANS FOR SPACING ADJACENT INTERLEAVED LOCK AND SLIDE BARS TO CONDITION THE SAME FOR SUBSTANTIALLY FREE RELATIVE MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN TO THEREBY EFFECT ADJUSTING MOVEMENT OF SAID MOVABLE SECTION UPON THE APPLICATION OF FORCE THERETO, AND MEANS FOR FRICTIONALLY CLAMPING SAID SLIDE AND LOCK BARS FOR RETAINING SAID MOVABLE SEAT SECTION IN SUCH ADJUSTED POSITION.
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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) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |