US3632159A
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Cantilever vehicle driver{3 s seat
Assignee: American Seating Co
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Filing: 1970-05-13
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1990-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A cantilever base frame has a vertical back attached to and suspended upon a vehicle front wall with a forwardly extending seat support portion connected to the back by inclined struts and the seat is slidably carried on the support which is also inclined upwardly to raise the seat as it is advanced.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester J Barecki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:17
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/04; B60N2/06; B60N2/07; B60N2/0702; B60N2/0705; B60N2/0715; B60N2/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
In combination with a generally vertical vehicle wall, a cantilever U-shaped base frame having its end portions bent upwardly and secured to said vehicle wall and its lower portion extending forwardly, a generally horizontal seat-support frame secured at its rear to said upwardly extending end portions and at its front to said forwardly extending base frame portion, and a seat carried by said seat support frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
In combination with a generally vertical vehicle wall, a cantilever U-shaped base frame having its end portions bent upwardly and secured to said vehicle wall and its lower portion extending forwardly, a generally horizontal seat-support frame secured at its rear to said upwardly extending end portions and at its front to said forwardly extending base frame portion, and a seat carried by said seat support frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure of claim 1 in which diagonal struts connect said upwardly extending base portions and said seat support frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 1, in which said seat support frame is inclined outwardly and upwardly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure of claim 3, in which said seat is slidably mounted on said seat support frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
98 words
A cantilever seat structure adapted to be suspended upon a generally vertical vehicle wall and comprising a base frame of generally U-shape having its end portions generally vertical and equipped with means for attaching them to the vehicle wall and having its lower portion bent forwardly in a slightly upwardly inclined plane, a generally horizontal seat support frame anchored at its rear to said base ends and at its front to said forwardly extending base portion, struts connecting said vertical portions of said base and said seat support frame, and a seat carried by said seat support frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
98 words
A cantilever seat structure adapted to be suspended upon a generally vertical vehicle wall and comprising a base frame of generally U-shape having its end portions generally vertical and equipped with means for attaching them to the vehicle wall and having its lower portion bent forwardly in a slightly upwardly inclined plane, a generally horizontal seat support frame anchored at its rear to said base ends and at its front to said forwardly extending base portion, struts connecting said vertical portions of said base and said seat support frame, and a seat carried by said seat support frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 5, in which said base is enclosed by a plastic shell.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure of claim 5, in which said seat is slidably mounted on said seat support frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure of claim 5, in which said base frame is formed of metal tubes of generally circular cross section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 5, in which said U-shaped base frame is formed of tubes of circular cross section and said seat support base is formed of tubes generally square in cross section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure of claim 5 in which a plastic shell encloses sides of said base frame and a separate slidably related plastic shell encloses sides of said seat support frame.
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) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |