US3580630A
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Utility hump seat and double tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-06
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-11-06
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to a convertible seat tray constructed to overlie conventional humped engine housings of utility-type trucks, the seat tray including a back tray which is at all times accessible and a front tray which is accessible when a backrest is in its collapsed position. The front tray is formed by a ledge secured to the back side of the backrest and thus does not interfere with an occupant when the backrest is in its upright position.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E Fetter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:04
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B31/00; A47B31/06; B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/30; B60N2/3002; B60N2/3004; B60N2/3009; B60N2/3011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A convertible seat tray comprising a body defined by a pair of sidewalls, each sidewall being of a stepped configuration defined by an uppermost sidewall edge joined to a lowermost sidewall edge by an intermediate edge, front and back walls joined to and between said sidewalls at respective front and rear edges thereof, an intermediate wall joined to and between said sidewalls adjacent said intermediate edges, a first top wall housed within said sidewalls, said back wall and said intermediate wall and below uppermost edges thereof thereby defining an article-receiving tray, a second top wall housed within said sidewalls, said front wall and said intermediate wall, an article support corresponding generally in size to said second top wall, and hinge means joining said article support to said body adjacent said intermediate wall whereby said article support is movable from an article-supporting position overlying said second top wall to a generally vertical backrest position adjacent said intermediate wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A convertible seat tray comprising a body defined by a pair of sidewalls, each sidewall being of a stepped configuration defined by an uppermost sidewall edge joined to a lowermost sidewall edge by an intermediate edge, front and back walls joined to and between said sidewalls at respective front and rear edges thereof, an intermediate wall joined to and between said sidewalls adjacent said intermediate edges, a first top wall housed within said sidewalls, said back wall and said intermediate wall and below uppermost edges thereof thereby defining an article-receiving tray, a second top wall housed within said sidewalls, said front wall and said intermediate wall, an article support corresponding generally in size to said second top wall, and hinge means joining said article support to said body adjacent said intermediate wall whereby said article support is movable from an article-supporting position overlying said second top wall to a generally vertical backrest position adjacent said intermediate wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The convertible seat tray as defined in claim 1 wherein said article support includes ledge means at least partially bounding the periphery thereof to define a second article-receiving tray when said last-mentioned tray is in said article-supporting position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The convertible seat tray as defined in claim 1 wherein said second top wall is housed below the lowermost sidewall edges thereby defining a compartment adapted to receive a seat cushion when said article support is in said backrest position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The convertible seat tray as defined in claim 1 including means carried by each sidewall for removably securing said seat tray in overlying relationship to a humplike engine housing with the first top wall adjacent an uppermost wall of the housing and the second top wall adjacent a lowermost wall of the housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The convertible seat tray as defined in claim 1 including seatbelt means connected to said sidewalls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The convertible seat tray as defined in claim 2 wherein said ledge means is a ledge projecting upwardly from said article support when the latter is in its article-supporting position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The convertible seat tray as defined in claim 2 wherein said ledge means is a ledge projecting upwardly from said article support when the latter is in its article-supporting position, and said ledge being of a generally U-shaped configuration opening in a direction toward said back wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The convertible seat tray as defined in claim 2 wherein said second top wall is hoUsed below the lowermost sidewall edges thereby defining a compartment adapted to receive a seat cushion when said article support is in said backrest position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The convertible seat tray as defined in claim 8 wherein said ledge means is a ledge projecting upwardly from said article support when the latter is in its article-supporting position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
The convertible seat tray as defined in claim 8 wherein said ledge means is a ledge projecting upwardly from said article support when the latter is in its article-supporting position, and said ledge being of generally U-shaped configuration opening in a direction toward said back wall.
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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) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |