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US3795422A
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Seat mounted food tray with vanity mirror
Assignee: AIR SPECIALTIES Inc
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Filing: 1972-04-04
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Granted: 1974-03-05
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Expires: 1992-04-04
Abstract
Abstract A food serving tray adapted particularly for use in aircraft mounted from the back of a seat on pivot arms so that it can be collapsed flush into a recess in the back of the seat. The underside of the tray has a covered vanity mirror adapted to be used when the tray is in collapsed position.
Inventors
- 👤 R Robinson
- 👤 S Hardman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002; B60N3/004; A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/62; A47C7/68; A47C7/70; B64; B64D; B64D11/00; B64D11/0007; B64D11/06; B64D11/0638
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
As an article of manufacture, particularly adapted for use with passenger aircraft seats, a food tray adapted to be positioned in a horizontal position extending rearwardly from a back of a chair; and a pair of swing arms having pivotal attachment to the tray, the swing arms having pivotal attachment at the back of the lower part of the chair, the tray being pivotal about its pivotal supports and the swing arms being movable pivotally to position the tray in a horizontal position outwardly from the back of the seat and adapting the tray for movement about its pivotal supports and swing arms about their pivots into a position wherein the tray and the swing arms are flush against the back of the chair, the underside of the tray having a flat bottomed recess in it, a hinged cover hinged to the bottom of the tray to be moved into covering position over the recess and to be moved forwardly into a horizontal position forming a platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
As an article of manufacture, particularly adapted for use with passenger aircraft seats, a food tray adapted to be positioned in a horizontal position extending rearwardly from a back of a chair; and a pair of swing arms having pivotal attachment to the tray, the swing arms having pivotal attachment at the back of the lower part of the chair, the tray being pivotal about its pivotal supports and the swing arms being movable pivotally to position the tray in a horizontal position outwardly from the back of the seat and adapting the tray for movement about its pivotal supports and swing arms about their pivots into a position wherein the tray and the swing arms are flush against the back of the chair, the underside of the tray having a flat bottomed recess in it, a hinged cover hinged to the bottom of the tray to be moved into covering position over the recess and to be moved forwardly into a horizontal position forming a platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
An article as in claim 1, in combination with a passenger seat having a back and flat bottomed recess in it and having a depth such that said tray and swing arms can be moved against the bottom of the recess in a position wherein said cover is substantially flush with the remaining back part of the chair.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An article as in claim 1, including a mirror pivotally attached in said recess and adapted to be covered by said hinged cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
203 words
As an article of manufacture, particularly adapted for use with passenger aircraft seats, a food tray adapted to be positioned in a horizontal position extending rearwardly from a back of a chair; and a pair of swing arms having pivotal attachment to the tray, the swing arms having pivotal attachment at the back of the lower part of the chair, the tray being pivotal about its pivotal supports and the swing arms being movabLe pivotally to position the tray in a horizontal position outwardly from the back of the seat and adapting the tray for movement about its pivotal supports and swing arms about their pivots into a position wherein the tray and the swing arms are flush against the back of the chair, the underside of the tray having a flat bottomed recess in it, a hinged cover hinged to the bottom of the tray to be moved into covering position over the recess and to be moved forwardly into a horizontal position forming a platform, a mirror hinged to the bottom of the tray in a position such that the mirror can be swung around its hinges adapting for use, the recess being adapted to have said mirror moved into it.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
203 words
As an article of manufacture, particularly adapted for use with passenger aircraft seats, a food tray adapted to be positioned in a horizontal position extending rearwardly from a back of a chair; and a pair of swing arms having pivotal attachment to the tray, the swing arms having pivotal attachment at the back of the lower part of the chair, the tray being pivotal about its pivotal supports and the swing arms being movabLe pivotally to position the tray in a horizontal position outwardly from the back of the seat and adapting the tray for movement about its pivotal supports and swing arms about their pivots into a position wherein the tray and the swing arms are flush against the back of the chair, the underside of the tray having a flat bottomed recess in it, a hinged cover hinged to the bottom of the tray to be moved into covering position over the recess and to be moved forwardly into a horizontal position forming a platform, a mirror hinged to the bottom of the tray in a position such that the mirror can be swung around its hinges adapting for use, the recess being adapted to have said mirror moved into it.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
An article as in claim 1, in combination with a passenger seat having a back having a flat bottomed recess in it and having a depth such that said tray and the swing arms can be moved against the bottom of the recess so as to be substantially flush with the remaining part of the back of the chair.
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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) | 1977-03-04 | 1977-09-03 | 1978-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-04 | 1981-09-03 | 1982-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-04 | 1985-09-03 | 1986-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |