US3819232A
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Vehicle seat construction
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1972-08-21
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Granted: 1974-06-25
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Expires: 1992-08-21
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to a vehicle seat construction which comprises a seat frame that has cushion and back support portions, a padded cushion trim assembly, and a padded back trim assembly. The cushion trim assembly is peripherally secured to the cushion support portion of the frame and is suspended thereacross. The cushion trim assembly has a rearward portion which is contoured upwardly adjacent the back support portion of the frame and is connected therewith with resilient means to provide for the cushion trim assembly to conform to the shape of an occupant. The back trim assembly is positioned upon the back support portion of the frame and has a lower portion which depends forwardly over and engages the upwardly contoured rearward portion of the cushion trim assembly. The cushion and back trim assemblies, when the seat construction is occupied, conform to the shape of the occupant with the rearward portion of the cushion trim assembly and the lower portion of the back trim assembly firmly supporting the lower back of the seat occupant.
Inventors
- 👤 R Wagner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/70; B60N2/7023; B60N2/7029; B60N2/68; B60N2/686; B60N2/7035; B60N2/72; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A vehicle seat construction comprising: a seat frame having cushion and back support portions; a padded cushion trim assembly peripherally secured to said cushion support portion of said frame and suspended thereacross, said padded cushion trim assembly having a curved rearward portion extending upwardly adjacent said back support portion of said frame; resilient means having one end connected with said back support portion and its other end connected with said cushion trim assembly adjacent its curved rearward portion, said cushion support portion of said frame and said resilient means providing the sole support for said cushion trim assembly; and a padded back trim assembly positioned upon said back support portion of said frame and having a curved lower portion overlying said upwardly extending rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly, said rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly and said lower portion of the back trim assembly being movable relative to each other when said seat construction is occupied whereby the seat construction conforms to the shape of said occupant and with said rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly and said lower portion of said back trim assembly firmly supporting the lower back of the seat occupant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A vehicle seat construction comprising: a seat frame having cushion and back support portions; a padded cushion trim assembly peripherally secured to said cushion support portion of said frame and suspended thereacross, said padded cushion trim assembly having a curved rearward portion extending upwardly adjacent said back support portion of said frame; resilient means having one end connected with said back support portion and its other end connected with said cushion trim assembly adjacent its curved rearward portion, said cushion support portion of said frame and said resilient means providing the sole support for said cushion trim assembly; and a padded back trim assembly positioned upon said back support portion of said frame and having a curved lower portion overlying said upwardly extending rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly, said rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly and said lower portion of the back trim assembly being movable relative to each other when said seat construction is occupied whereby the seat construction conforms to the shape of said occupant and with said rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly and said lower portion of said back trim assembly firmly supporting the lower back of the seat occupant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
235 words
A vehicle bucket seat construction comprising: a shell-type seat frame having cushion and back support portions; a padded cushion trim assembly with forward and side edges secured to said cushion support portion of said frame and being suspended across said cushion support portion, said padded cushion trim assembly having a curved rearward portion contoured upwardly adjacent said back support portion of said frame, said cushion trim assembly having its rearward portion connected with said back support portion of said frame by resilient strap means to allow said cushion trim assembly to move relative to said frame; said cushion support portion of said frame and said resilient means providing the sole support for said cushion trim assembly; and a back trim assembly secured to said back support portion of said frame and having a curved lower portion overlying and shaped substantially complemenTary with said curved rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly and being slidably engaged with said contoured rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly, said rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly and said lower portion of said back trim assembly being slidable relative to each other when the seat construction is occupied by an occupant whereby the seat construction conforms to the shape of the occupant and the rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly and said lower portion of said back trim assembly firmly support the lower back of the seat occupant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
235 words
A vehicle bucket seat construction comprising: a shell-type seat frame having cushion and back support portions; a padded cushion trim assembly with forward and side edges secured to said cushion support portion of said frame and being suspended across said cushion support portion, said padded cushion trim assembly having a curved rearward portion contoured upwardly adjacent said back support portion of said frame, said cushion trim assembly having its rearward portion connected with said back support portion of said frame by resilient strap means to allow said cushion trim assembly to move relative to said frame; said cushion support portion of said frame and said resilient means providing the sole support for said cushion trim assembly; and a back trim assembly secured to said back support portion of said frame and having a curved lower portion overlying and shaped substantially complemenTary with said curved rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly and being slidably engaged with said contoured rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly, said rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly and said lower portion of said back trim assembly being slidable relative to each other when the seat construction is occupied by an occupant whereby the seat construction conforms to the shape of the occupant and the rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly and said lower portion of said back trim assembly firmly support the lower back of the seat occupant.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
266 words
A vehicle seat construction comprising: a shell-type seat frame with seat cushion and back support portions, said cushion support portion having a bottom and forward and lateral upwardly extending sides; a cushion trim assembly comprising a molded foam pad sandwiched between an upper cover and an underside fabric layer, said cushion trim assembly having its forward edge secured to said forward side and its side edges secured to said lateral sides of said cushion portion of said seat frame such that said cushion trim assembly is suspended over said bottom of said cushion portion of said seat frame, said cushion trim assembly having a curved rearward portion contoured upwardly adjacent said back support portion of said seat frame, said cushion trim assembly having a plurality of resilient straps extending from said rearward portion and connected to retaining rings on said back support portion of said frame; said cushion support portion of said frame and said resilient means providing the sole support for said cushion trim assembly; and a padded back trim assembly positioned over and having its upper and side edges secured to said back support portion of the seat frame and having a curved lower padded portion overlying said curved rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly and slidably engaged with said curved rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly, said cushion and back trim assemblies when the seat construction is occupied conforming to the shape of the occupant and said rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly and said lower portion of said back trim assembly firmly supporting the lower back of the occupant.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
266 words
A vehicle seat construction comprising: a shell-type seat frame with seat cushion and back support portions, said cushion support portion having a bottom and forward and lateral upwardly extending sides; a cushion trim assembly comprising a molded foam pad sandwiched between an upper cover and an underside fabric layer, said cushion trim assembly having its forward edge secured to said forward side and its side edges secured to said lateral sides of said cushion portion of said seat frame such that said cushion trim assembly is suspended over said bottom of said cushion portion of said seat frame, said cushion trim assembly having a curved rearward portion contoured upwardly adjacent said back support portion of said seat frame, said cushion trim assembly having a plurality of resilient straps extending from said rearward portion and connected to retaining rings on said back support portion of said frame; said cushion support portion of said frame and said resilient means providing the sole support for said cushion trim assembly; and a padded back trim assembly positioned over and having its upper and side edges secured to said back support portion of the seat frame and having a curved lower padded portion overlying said curved rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly and slidably engaged with said curved rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly, said cushion and back trim assemblies when the seat construction is occupied conforming to the shape of the occupant and said rearward portion of said cushion trim assembly and said lower portion of said back trim assembly firmly supporting the lower back of the occupant.
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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) | 1977-06-24 | 1977-12-24 | 1978-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-24 | 1981-12-24 | 1982-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-24 | 1985-12-24 | 1986-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |