US3338633A
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Latching and hinging assembly for folding seat
Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1966-05-31
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Granted: 1967-08-29
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Expires: 1986-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald W Jackson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:16
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/32; B60N2/36; B60N2/366
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A FOLDING SEAT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING (A) A SEAT BOTTOM; (B) A SEAT BACK MOUNTED FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID SEAT BOTTOM ABOUT A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL AXIS BETWEEN ANGULARLY SPACED FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS; (C) AN ARM MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID SEAT BACK AT ONE SIDE OF THE LATTER FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL AXIS SPACED FROM SAID SEAT BACK AXIS, SAID ARM MEMBER INCLUDING A HOOK PORTION SPACED FROM THE ARM MEMBER PIVOT AXIS; (D) A FIRST FIXED STOP MEMBER DISPOSED IN THE ARCUATE PATH OF SAID HOOK PORTION WITH SAID SEAT BACK IN ITS SAID FIRST POSITION AND CONFIGURED TO BE LOCKINGLY ENGAGED BY SAID HOOK PORTION TO LATCH SAID SEAT BACK IN ITS SAID FIRST POSITION; AND (E) A SECOND FIXED STOP MEMBER DISPOSED IN THE ARCUATE PATH OF SAID HOOK PORTION WITH SAID SEAT BACK IN ITS SAID SECOND POSITION AND CONFIGURED TO BE LOCKINGLY ENGAGED BY SAID HOOK PORTION TO LATCH SAID SEAT BACK IN ITS SAID SECOND POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A FOLDING SEAT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING (A) A SEAT BOTTOM; (B) A SEAT BACK MOUNTED FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID SEAT BOTTOM ABOUT A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL AXIS BETWEEN ANGULARLY SPACED FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS; (C) AN ARM MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID SEAT BACK AT ONE SIDE OF THE LATTER FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL AXIS SPACED FROM SAID SEAT BACK AXIS, SAID ARM MEMBER INCLUDING A HOOK PORTION SPACED FROM THE ARM MEMBER PIVOT AXIS; (D) A FIRST FIXED STOP MEMBER DISPOSED IN THE ARCUATE PATH OF SAID HOOK PORTION WITH SAID SEAT BACK IN ITS SAID FIRST POSITION AND CONFIGURED TO BE LOCKINGLY ENGAGED BY SAID HOOK PORTION TO LATCH SAID SEAT BACK IN ITS SAID FIRST POSITION; AND (E) A SECOND FIXED STOP MEMBER DISPOSED IN THE ARCUATE PATH OF SAID HOOK PORTION WITH SAID SEAT BACK IN ITS SAID SECOND POSITION AND CONFIGURED TO BE LOCKINGLY ENGAGED BY SAID HOOK PORTION TO LATCH SAID SEAT BACK IN ITS SAID SECOND 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) | 1970-08-28 | 1971-02-27 | 1971-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-28 | 1975-02-27 | 1975-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-28 | 1979-02-27 | 1979-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |