US3619006A
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Vehicle cantilever seat
Assignee: American Seating Co
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Filing: 1970-04-22
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1990-04-22
Abstract
Abstract A cantilever seat or chair frame is adjustably suspended from a vehicle sidewall from a plate in the sidewall at the upper inner end of the chair back adjacent the wall and with a cushionconcealed diagonal strut extending through a side rail of the back downwardly to the outer lower end of the frame adjacent the junction of the back and chair seat. Safety energy-absorbing panels are provided by the seat and arm rests together with cross braces to provide torque resistance.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester J Barecki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:36
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/58; B60N2/5816; B60N2/5825; A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/02; A47C7/18; A47C7/20; A47C9/00; A47C9/06; B60N2/005; B60N2/01; B60N2/012; B60N2/24; B60N2/242; B60N2/5841
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
In combination with a vehicle side wall extending upwArdly from a floor, a generally elongated chair frame having one end adjacent said wall and the other end remote from said wall and having seat and back portions joined at said ends, means for supporting said chair upon said wall from the end adjacent said wall with the remainder of the chair freely suspended and spaced from said floor, said means comprising a diagonal strut extending from the upper portion of said back adjacent said wall downwardly to a lower outer portion of said back remote from said wall, and means for anchoring said upper portion of said back upon said wall with the lower inner portion of said seat abutting said wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
In combination with a vehicle side wall extending upwArdly from a floor, a generally elongated chair frame having one end adjacent said wall and the other end remote from said wall and having seat and back portions joined at said ends, means for supporting said chair upon said wall from the end adjacent said wall with the remainder of the chair freely suspended and spaced from said floor, said means comprising a diagonal strut extending from the upper portion of said back adjacent said wall downwardly to a lower outer portion of said back remote from said wall, and means for anchoring said upper portion of said back upon said wall with the lower inner portion of said seat abutting said wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 1 in which fastening means anchor the inner end of said seat to said wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 2 in which said fastening means securing said seat to said wall are spaced apart about the width of said seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said diagonal strut is an integral part of said back.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said anchor means includes a plate provided with a threaded recess and said seat rotatably carries a bolt having a threaded end engaging said recess, said bolt having a reduced end of polygonal shape for receiving a wrench.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure of claim 5 in which said bolt is provided at an intermediate point with threads and in which a nut may be passed over the reduced end of said bolt for engaging said threads.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said back is provided at its rear with a channel strip and in which a cushion extends over said back and has a padded portion overlapping the top rear portion of said back, the end of said padded portion being clamped within said channel strip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
119 words
In combination with a wall extending upwardly from a floor and having a support anchor, a cantilever chair having one end adjacent said wall and an outer end remote from said wall, said chair having seat and back portions joined at said ends and said back having an upper inner end adjacent said wall anchor, and means connecting said back to said anchor whereby said chair is suspended by engagement of its inner end with said wall and said anchor and with the outer end of said chair freely spaced from said floor, said chair back being provided with a load-bearing member extending from the upper end of said back downwardly to the lower outer end of said back.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
119 words
In combination with a wall extending upwardly from a floor and having a support anchor, a cantilever chair having one end adjacent said wall and an outer end remote from said wall, said chair having seat and back portions joined at said ends and said back having an upper inner end adjacent said wall anchor, and means connecting said back to said anchor whereby said chair is suspended by engagement of its inner end with said wall and said anchor and with the outer end of said chair freely spaced from said floor, said chair back being provided with a load-bearing member extending from the upper end of said back downwardly to the lower outer end of said back.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 8 in which said seat and back are connected at their ends by frame arms.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 8 in which said wall is provided with anchors aligned with said seat and means connect the inner ends of said seat with said anchors.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 10 in which said connector means are spaced apart about the width of the seat.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure of claim 10 in which said means are adjustable to vary the distance between said seat and said 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) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |