US3568972A
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Integrated trackage pilot seat
Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corp
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Filing: 1969-04-14
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1989-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A seat telescopically mounted for vertical movement with structure for effecting all directions of motion (laterally and fore and aft) within the seat itself.
Inventors
- 👤 Gale K Sherman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:20
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D11/00; B64D11/06; B64D11/0689
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
An integrated trackage seat comprising: a vertically movable support; a seat base adapted for longitudinal and lateral movement relative to said support; adjusting means within the plane of said seat base interconnecting said seat base to said support for adjusting the position of said base in longitudinal and lateral directions relative to said support; said adjusting means including track and roller means for longitudinal movement and a support sleeve slidably mounted for lateral movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
An integrated trackage seat comprising: a vertically movable support; a seat base adapted for longitudinal and lateral movement relative to said support; adjusting means within the plane of said seat base interconnecting said seat base to said support for adjusting the position of said base in longitudinal and lateral directions relative to said support; said adjusting means including track and roller means for longitudinal movement and a support sleeve slidably mounted for lateral movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
An integrated trackage seat as in claim 1 wherein said track means is affixed to said seat base and movable therewith, and said roller means is connected to said support to retain said track means in supported relationship, said support sleeve being slidably retained by said support and rotatably retaining said rollers on the ends thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An integrated trackage seat as in claim 2 wherein said support sleeve slides laterally relative to said support and said rollers rotate in a vertical, longitudinal plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
An integrated trackage seat as in claim 1 wherein said adjusting means includes a seat carrier and spider assembly; said assembly including arms extending radially from said support, said arms terminating in bosses; said support sleeves being slidably mounted within said bosses for movement in a direction along the axes of said sleeves; said roller means including roller rotatably mounted at the ends of said sleeves for rotation in another direction; and tracks on said seat base engageable with said rollers for relative movement therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
An integrated trackage seat as in claim 1 including limiting means for limiting lateral movement of said seat base to when said seat base is in its most rearward longitudinal position only, said limiting means including an L-shaped track affixed to and traveling with said seat base, and control means engageable with said track and fixedly positioned relative to said support for controlling movement of said track relative to said support.
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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) | 1974-03-08 | 1974-09-07 | 1975-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-08 | 1978-09-07 | 1979-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-08 | 1982-09-07 | 1983-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |