US3758159A
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Vehicle seat construction
Assignee: Bostrom Seating Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-12
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1991-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A seat pan for a vehicle seat is moulded from a rigid foam plastics and has an insert for coupling the pan to another part of the seat incorporated within the pan during the moulding process. The insert can comprise a pre-formed channel for receiving the edge portion of a seat cover or a suspension mounting.
Inventors
- 👤 A Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:05
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/38; B60N2/58; B60N2/5816; B60N2/5825; B60N2/68; B60N2/686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A seat comprising a seat pan moulded from rigid plastics material, a seat cover, and an insert comprising a preformed channel member extending around the periphery of the seat pan and having a reentrant shape for receiving and anchoring the edge portion of the seat cover, the insert being anchored in the plastics material during the moulding process thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A seat comprising a seat pan moulded from rigid plastics material, a seat cover, and an insert comprising a preformed channel member extending around the periphery of the seat pan and having a reentrant shape for receiving and anchoring the edge portion of the seat cover, the insert being anchored in the plastics material during the moulding process thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A seat comprising a rigid foam plastics seat pan formed by a moulding process, a cushion supported by the seat pan, a seat cover having an edge portion, and an extruded channel member having a reentrant shape extending around the periphery of the seat pan and incorporated therein during the moulding process, the edge portion of the seat cover being retained in the channel strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A seat comprising a rigid foam plastics seat pan formed by a moulding process, a cushion supported by the seat pan, a seat cover having an edge portion, and an extruded channel member having a reentrant shape extending around the periphery of the seat pan and incorporated therein during the moulding process, the edge portion of the seat cover being retained in the channel strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A seat in accordance with claim 2 wherein said seat pan has a generally L-shaped cross-section defining seat and back rest portions, said channel surrounding the periphery of the under and back sides of said seat and having its reentrant open portion accessible from a single direction throughout its length.
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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) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |