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US3340547A
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Seat bed
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-22
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene F Welti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C17/00; A47C17/64; A47C17/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
AN AUXILIARY SEAT BED ADAPTED FOR USE IN A STATION BUS HAVING A MOTOR HOUSING BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS WITH A HORIZONTAL FLANGE SURROUNDING THE SIDES OF THE MOTOR HOUSING, COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR FRAME, SUPPORT LEGS EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM CENTRAL PORTIONS OF THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID FRAME FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID HORIZONTAL FLANGE, MEANS SECURING THE REAR PORTION OF SAID FRAME TO THE MOTOR HOUSING, A BOTTOM WALL IN SAID FRAME HAVING A CENTRAL SECTION, AND A LEG PANEL PIVOTALLY SECURED ADJACENT THE FORWARD EDGE OF SAID CENTRAL SECTION, SAID LEG PANEL BEING DISPOSED FORWARDLY OF THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO PIVOT DOWNWARDLY TO ACCOMMODATE THE LEGS OF A PERSON SITTING ON SAID CENTRAL SECTION, SAID BOTTOM WALL ALSO HAVING A BACK PANEL SECURED THERETO TO PIVOT UPWARDLY ADJACENT THE REAR EDGE OF SAID CENTRAL SECTION TO SUPPORT THE BACK OF A PERSON SITTING ON SAID CENTRAL SECTION, SAID LEG AND BACK PANELS ADAPTED TO BE MOVED TO A RETRACTED POSITION WHEREIN THEY COOPERATE WITH SAID CENTRAL SECTION TO PROVIDE A FLAT BED SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
AN AUXILIARY SEAT BED ADAPTED FOR USE IN A STATION BUS HAVING A MOTOR HOUSING BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS WITH A HORIZONTAL FLANGE SURROUNDING THE SIDES OF THE MOTOR HOUSING, COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR FRAME, SUPPORT LEGS EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM CENTRAL PORTIONS OF THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID FRAME FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID HORIZONTAL FLANGE, MEANS SECURING THE REAR PORTION OF SAID FRAME TO THE MOTOR HOUSING, A BOTTOM WALL IN SAID FRAME HAVING A CENTRAL SECTION, AND A LEG PANEL PIVOTALLY SECURED ADJACENT THE FORWARD EDGE OF SAID CENTRAL SECTION, SAID LEG PANEL BEING DISPOSED FORWARDLY OF THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO PIVOT DOWNWARDLY TO ACCOMMODATE THE LEGS OF A PERSON SITTING ON SAID CENTRAL SECTION, SAID BOTTOM WALL ALSO HAVING A BACK PANEL SECURED THERETO TO PIVOT UPWARDLY ADJACENT THE REAR EDGE OF SAID CENTRAL SECTION TO SUPPORT THE BACK OF A PERSON SITTING ON SAID CENTRAL SECTION, SAID LEG AND BACK PANELS ADAPTED TO BE MOVED TO A RETRACTED POSITION WHEREIN THEY COOPERATE WITH SAID CENTRAL SECTION TO PROVIDE A FLAT BED SURFACE.
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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |