US3751740A
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Reversible recliner
Assignee: Bostrom Seating Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-10
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A reversible recliner particularly adapted for use in recreational vehicles. The recliner includes a pair of seat portions whose positions are reversible so that when one is a seat back facing in one direction the other becomes the seat bottom. In their reversed positions, the seat back becomes the seat bottom and the first seat bottom becomes a seat back facing in an opposite direction. Both seat portions may be arranged horizontally to form a bed. Locking means enable the seat portions to be locked positively in various pivoted positions, preventing movement of the seat portions during a vehicle accident or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 E Belk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:23
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C17/00; A47C17/04; A47C17/16; A47C17/17; A47C17/175; A47C17/1756; B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/20; B60N2/203
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A reversible recliner comprising: a frame; a transversely extending first seat portion; a pair of first means pivotally connected to opposite sides of said first seat portion whereby said first seat portion is pivotable between a seat back position and a seat bottom position; a transversely extending second seat portion located adjacent said first seat portion; a pair of second means pivotally connected to opposite sides of said second seat portion whereby said second seat portion Is pivotable between a seat back position and a seat bottom position, said first and second means being movable on said frame between forward and reverse locations; and seat lock means operable to lock said first seat portion to both said pair of first means in a selected one of said positions of said first seat portion, when said first and second means are in said forward location, said seat lock means also being operable to lock said second seat portion to both said pair of second means in a selected one of said positions of said second seat portion when said first and second means are in said reverse location.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A reversible recliner comprising: a frame; a transversely extending first seat portion; a pair of first means pivotally connected to opposite sides of said first seat portion whereby said first seat portion is pivotable between a seat back position and a seat bottom position; a transversely extending second seat portion located adjacent said first seat portion; a pair of second means pivotally connected to opposite sides of said second seat portion whereby said second seat portion Is pivotable between a seat back position and a seat bottom position, said first and second means being movable on said frame between forward and reverse locations; and seat lock means operable to lock said first seat portion to both said pair of first means in a selected one of said positions of said first seat portion, when said first and second means are in said forward location, said seat lock means also being operable to lock said second seat portion to both said pair of second means in a selected one of said positions of said second seat portion when said first and second means are in said reverse location.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A reversible recliner according to claim 1 wherein said seat lock means is operative in both said forward and reverse locations to lock together said first and second seat portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A reversible recliner according to claim 1 wherein said first and second means each comprise a pair of elongated arms on opposite sides of said seat portions and pivotally connected at their upper extremities to said seat portions, and wherein the lower extremities of said arms are pivotally connected to said frame for movement of said arms between said forward and reverse locations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A reversible recliner according to claim 1 wherein each said first and second seat portions includes side plates cooperative with said seat lock means to lock each said first and second seat portions in said selected positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
241 words
A reversible recliner seat-bed comprising: a frame; a pair of first pivot means connected to opposite sides of said frame for pivotal movement about a first frame axis; a transversely extending first seat portion connected at opposite sides to said pair of first pivot means for pivotal movement between a seat back position and a seat bottom position, said pivotal movement occurring about a first recline axis; a pair of second pivot means connected to opposite sides of said frame for pivotal movement about a second frame axis; a transversely extending second seat portion connected at opposite sides to said pair of second pivot means for pivotal movement between a seat back position and a seat bottom position, said pivotal movement occurring about a second recline axis; and seat lock means selectively operable to lock said first seat portion to said second seat portion and to both said first pivot means in a selected one of said positions of said first seat portion to prevent pivotal movement of said first seat portion about said first recline axis and about said first frame axis, said seat lock means also being selectively operable to lock said second seat portion to said first seat portion and to both said second pivot means in a selected one of said positions of said second seat portion to prevent pivotal movement of said second seat portion about said second recline axis and about said second frame axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
241 words
A reversible recliner seat-bed comprising: a frame; a pair of first pivot means connected to opposite sides of said frame for pivotal movement about a first frame axis; a transversely extending first seat portion connected at opposite sides to said pair of first pivot means for pivotal movement between a seat back position and a seat bottom position, said pivotal movement occurring about a first recline axis; a pair of second pivot means connected to opposite sides of said frame for pivotal movement about a second frame axis; a transversely extending second seat portion connected at opposite sides to said pair of second pivot means for pivotal movement between a seat back position and a seat bottom position, said pivotal movement occurring about a second recline axis; and seat lock means selectively operable to lock said first seat portion to said second seat portion and to both said first pivot means in a selected one of said positions of said first seat portion to prevent pivotal movement of said first seat portion about said first recline axis and about said first frame axis, said seat lock means also being selectively operable to lock said second seat portion to said first seat portion and to both said second pivot means in a selected one of said positions of said second seat portion to prevent pivotal movement of said second seat portion about said second recline axis and about said second frame axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
212 words
A reversible recliner comprising: a frame; a first seat portion; a pair of first pivot arms connected at opposite extremities to said frame and to said first seat portion whereby said first seat portion is pivotable upon said first pivot arms between seat back and seat bottom positions and is further pivotable with said first pivot arms upon said frame for movement between forward and reverse locations; a second seat portion located adjacent said first seat portion; a pair of second pivot arms connected at opposite extremities to said frame and to said second seat portion whereby said second seat portion is pivotable upon said second pivot arms between seat back and seat bottom positions and is further pivotable with said second pivot arms upon said frame for movement between forward and reverse locations; and seat lock means carried by one of said seat portions and operable in said forward location of said first and second seat portions to lock said first seat portion to said second seat portion and to both said first pivot arms, said seat lock means also being operable in said reverse loCation of said first and second seat portions to lock said second seat portion to said first seat portion and to both said second pivot arms.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
212 words
A reversible recliner comprising: a frame; a first seat portion; a pair of first pivot arms connected at opposite extremities to said frame and to said first seat portion whereby said first seat portion is pivotable upon said first pivot arms between seat back and seat bottom positions and is further pivotable with said first pivot arms upon said frame for movement between forward and reverse locations; a second seat portion located adjacent said first seat portion; a pair of second pivot arms connected at opposite extremities to said frame and to said second seat portion whereby said second seat portion is pivotable upon said second pivot arms between seat back and seat bottom positions and is further pivotable with said second pivot arms upon said frame for movement between forward and reverse locations; and seat lock means carried by one of said seat portions and operable in said forward location of said first and second seat portions to lock said first seat portion to said second seat portion and to both said first pivot arms, said seat lock means also being operable in said reverse loCation of said first and second seat portions to lock said second seat portion to said first seat portion and to both said second pivot arms.
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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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |