US3713696A
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Vehicle seat construction
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1971-05-20
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle seat bottom or back squab comprises a pan having a plurality of separate pads attached thereto. These pads may be spaced apart to leave a channel or channels. Each pad may be located by inter-fitting with a shaped part of the pan. Portions of the pan may be cut away to form resilient cantilever portions, carrying padded material.
Inventors
- 👤 R Dudley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/64; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A seat squab comprising a pan of substantially rigid sheet material, pads secured side-by-side on said pan so as jointly to form a padded rest surface, and integral formations in said pan and in each pad which formations interfit so as to locate each pad relative to the pan.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
A seat squab comprising a pan of substantially rigid sheet material, pads secured side-by-side on said pan so as jointly to form a padded rest surface, and integral formations in said pan and in each pad which formations interfit so as to locate each pad relative to the pan.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A seat squab comprising a pan of substantially rigid sheet material, pads secured side-by-side on said pan so as jointly to form a padded rest surface, and integral formations in said pan and in each pad which formations interfit so as to locate each pad relative to the pan.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A seat squab comprising a pan of substantially rigid sheet material, pads secured side-by-side on said pan so as jointly to form a padded rest surface, and integral formations in said pan and in each pad which formations interfit so as to locate each pad relative to the pan.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
A seat squab comprising a pan of substantially rigid sheet material, pads of foamed material secured side-by-side on said pan so as jointly to form a padded rest surface, integral formations in said pan and in each pad, which formations are interfitting so as to locate each pad relative to the pan, and a channel separating the rest surface of at least one pad from the rest surface of an adjacent pad.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
A seat squab comprising a pan of substantially rigid sheet material, pads of foamed material secured side-by-side on said pan so as jointly to form a padded rest surface, integral formations in said pan and in each pad, which formations are interfitting so as to locate each pad relative to the pan, and a channel separating the rest surface of at least one pad from the rest surface of an adjacent pad.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A seat squab according to claim 2, in which said interfitting formations comprise integral depressions in said pan and complementary integral projections respectively in said pads.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
A seat squab comprising a pan of substantially rigid material, pads of foamed material secured side-by-side on said pan so as jointly to form a padded rest surface, at least some of the pads being spaced apart to provide channels between them, and integral formations in said pan and in each pad, which formations are interfitting so as to locate each pad relative to the pan.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
66 words
A seat squab comprising a pan of substantially rigid material, pads of foamed material secured side-by-side on said pan so as jointly to form a padded rest surface, at least some of the pads being spaced apart to provide channels between them, and integral formations in said pan and in each pad, which formations are interfitting so as to locate each pad relative to the pan.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A seat squab according to claim 4, in which the material of the pan is removed below the space separating said spaced-apart pads.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
A seat squab comprising a pan of substantially rigid sheet material, which pan includes resilient spaced-apart cantilever portions, pads of foamed material secured respectively to said cantilever portions, said pads being side-by-side so as jointly to form a padded rest surface, integral formations in each of said cantilever portions and in each of said pads, which formations are interfitting so as to locate each pad relative to the cantilever portion to which it is secured.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
75 words
A seat squab comprising a pan of substantially rigid sheet material, which pan includes resilient spaced-apart cantilever portions, pads of foamed material secured respectively to said cantilever portions, said pads being side-by-side so as jointly to form a padded rest surface, integral formations in each of said cantilever portions and in each of said pads, which formations are interfitting so as to locate each pad relative to the cantilever portion to which it is secured.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A seat squab according to claim 6, in which said interfitting formations comprise integral depressions in said pan material and complementary integral projections respectively in said pads.
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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |