US3586372A
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Recliner vehicle seat
Assignee: American Seating Co
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Filing: 1968-11-18
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1988-11-18
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle seat has a base on which is pivotally mounted a seat back having a rigid back frame and to the back frame is releasably secured a cushion frame. A crash pad is secured to the rigid back frame, the pad being formed of thin deformable metal covered with a plastic coating and the pad extending over and interlocking with the frame top. A torsion spring in the frame urges the seat back forwardly and locking mechanism is controlled by safety release means in the arm rest. Cushion panels protect the knee-striking area. A foot rest is supported for movement following the contour of adjacent portions of the seat and back.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester J Barecki
- 👤 Kenneth W Hozeski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/58; B60N2/02; B60N2/22; B60N2/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A vehicle seat comprising a seat frame, a back frame pivotally mounted on said seat frame, spring means normally urging said back frame to upright position, a hollow arm rest mounted on said seat frame and provided with means for controlling the movement of said back to inclined and upright positions, connections between sAid back frame and said control means, said arm rest having a front end closed on all sides except for a side opening, a lever pivotally mounted in said arm rest for actuating said control means, and a knob secured to a forward end of said lever and housed within the closed end of said arm rest, said knob being accessible through said side opening for moving said lever and connected to said lever by a web, said arm rest being provided with a slotted guard adjacent said side opening receiving said web.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A vehicle seat comprising a seat frame, a back frame pivotally mounted on said seat frame, spring means normally urging said back frame to upright position, a hollow arm rest mounted on said seat frame and provided with means for controlling the movement of said back to inclined and upright positions, connections between sAid back frame and said control means, said arm rest having a front end closed on all sides except for a side opening, a lever pivotally mounted in said arm rest for actuating said control means, and a knob secured to a forward end of said lever and housed within the closed end of said arm rest, said knob being accessible through said side opening for moving said lever and connected to said lever by a web, said arm rest being provided with a slotted guard adjacent said side opening receiving said web.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 1, in which said knob substantially fills the outer end of said side opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
100 words
A vehicle seat comprising a seat frame, a back frame pivotally mounted on said seat frame, spring means normally urging said back frame to upright position, a hollow arm rest mounted on said seat and provided with means for controlling the movement of said back to inclined and upright positions, said control means including a rack bar, link means between said back frame and said rack bar, said arm rest being longitudinally slotted on one side to receive said link means, and a finger guard slide apertured to receive said link means and movable therewith to close said longitudinal slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
100 words
A vehicle seat comprising a seat frame, a back frame pivotally mounted on said seat frame, spring means normally urging said back frame to upright position, a hollow arm rest mounted on said seat and provided with means for controlling the movement of said back to inclined and upright positions, said control means including a rack bar, link means between said back frame and said rack bar, said arm rest being longitudinally slotted on one side to receive said link means, and a finger guard slide apertured to receive said link means and movable therewith to close said longitudinal slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 3 in which said link means includes a pin extending through said slide and secured to said rack bar.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |