US3856347A
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Convertible and reversible seat structure
Assignee: GEN ENG Manufacturing CORP
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Filing: 1972-09-13
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1992-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A convertible and reversible seat structure such as the type used in recreational vehicles comprising a load supporting base with two pivotally attached frame members which may be alternated between a vertical position and a horizontal position such that the direction of seating is reversed and means to adjust the frame members relative to one another to vary their relative inclination.
Inventors
- 👤 R Bell
- 👤 E Wallace
- 👤 T Winters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C17/00; A47C17/04; A47C17/16; A47C17/162; A47C17/17; A47C17/175; A47C17/1756; B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/20; B60N2/203
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A convertible and reversible seat structure comprising: a load supporting base; two load supporting frames: bracket means attached to opposite sides of said load supporting frames; means pivotally interconnecting said frames and said base including a single pair of connecting arms attached at one end to said bracket means on opposite sides of said load supporting base; a rod attached to the other ends of saiD connecting arms and pivotally attached to respective opposite sides of said base; latching means for positively and selectively engaging one of said frames with said base; means for selectively maintaining one of said frames in a position relative to the other of said frames; and means preventing said frames from moving beyond a predetermined position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A convertible and reversible seat structure comprising: a load supporting base; two load supporting frames: bracket means attached to opposite sides of said load supporting frames; means pivotally interconnecting said frames and said base including a single pair of connecting arms attached at one end to said bracket means on opposite sides of said load supporting base; a rod attached to the other ends of saiD connecting arms and pivotally attached to respective opposite sides of said base; latching means for positively and selectively engaging one of said frames with said base; means for selectively maintaining one of said frames in a position relative to the other of said frames; and means preventing said frames from moving beyond a predetermined position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein said rod attached to said connecting arms is in a neutral position when said frames are maintained in a seating position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein said latching means for positively and selectively engaging one of said frames with said base includes a striker member attached to each of said frames having a contoured engaging section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention defined in claim 3 wherein said latching means for positively and selectively engaging one of said frames with said base includes a spring biased latch member disposed on at least two opposing sides of said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
The invention defined in claim 3 wherein said latching means for positively and selectively engaging one of said frames with said base includes a spring biased latch member disposed on one side of said base, a latch member disposed on the side of said base opposite said spring biased latch member and a rod attached to said latch members to maintain the relative angular position of said latch members to each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein said means for selectively maintaining one of said frames in a position relative to the other of said frames includes slotted arm means pivotally connected to opposite sides of one of said frames and spring means normally biasing said arm means to a latching position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention defined in claim 6 wherein said means for selectively maintaining one of said frames in a position relative to the other of said frames includes a rod attached to said arm means to maintain the relative angular position of said arm means to each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention defined in claim 7 wherein said means for selectively maintaining one of said frames in a position relative to the other of said frames includes a handle affixed to at least one of said slotted arm means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein said means preventing said frames from moving beyond a predetermined position includes stop members attached to said bracket means and alternately engaging each of said connecting arms as each of said frames is latched to said base.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein said means preventing said frames from moving beyond a predetermined position includes stop members attached to said base and alternately engaging each of said connecting arms as each of said frames is latched to said base.
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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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |