US3866974A
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Bench seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-25
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1993-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A bench seat for a breakfast nook, restaurant booth or the like having a backrest supported on the seat frame for vertical movement between a lower position of use and an elevated cleaning position, as well as removal from the frame. In its lower use position, the lower edge of the backrest is located in close proximity to or contacts the seat cushion. When in elevated cleaning position, a clearance space exists between the backrest and seat cushion to facilitate cleaning of the seat. Latches are provided for latching the backrest in its elevated cleaning position.
Inventors
- 👤 Ferris E Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A47C7/402
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A bench seat comprising: a seat frame, a seat member supported on said frame, a backrest member at the rear of said seat member, and means supporting said backrest member on said frame for vertical movement between a lower position of use wherein the lower edge of said backrest member is disposed in close proximity to the rear edge of said seat member and an elevated cleaning position wherein a relatively wide clearance space exists between the lower edge of the backrest member and the rear edge of the seat member to facilitate cleaning of the bench seat said bench seat having an angular L-shaped configuration, with said backrest member having angularly disposed portions to support a plurality of occupants, and said backrest portions are integrally joined for movement in unison between said use and cleaning positions, said backrest member is removable from said frame by elevation of said latter member above said elevated cleaning position, and said bench seat includes means for releasibly latching said backrest member in said elevated cleaning position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A bench seat comprising: a seat frame, a seat member supported on said frame, a backrest member at the rear of said seat member, and means supporting said backrest member on said frame for vertical movement between a lower position of use wherein the lower edge of said backrest member is disposed in close proximity to the rear edge of said seat member and an elevated cleaning position wherein a relatively wide clearance space exists between the lower edge of the backrest member and the rear edge of the seat member to facilitate cleaning of the bench seat said bench seat having an angular L-shaped configuration, with said backrest member having angularly disposed portions to support a plurality of occupants, and said backrest portions are integrally joined for movement in unison between said use and cleaning positions, said backrest member is removable from said frame by elevation of said latter member above said elevated cleaning position, and said bench seat includes means for releasibly latching said backrest member in said elevated cleaning position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A bench seat according to claim 1 wherein: said supporting means comprise upright supporting members rigid on said frame at the rear of and rising above said seat member and slidably supporting said backrest member for vertical movement between said use and cleaning positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A bench seat according to claim 2 including: said latch means comprises at least one latch member on a supporting member engageable with said backrest member in its elevated cleaning position for releasibly latching said backrest member in the latter position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A bench seat according to claim 3 wherein: said backrest member includes wall members slidably receiving therebetween said upright supporting members, and said latch member is engagable with the lower edge of one wall member in latching position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A bench seat according to claim 4 wherein: said latch member comprises a removable stop such as a pin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A bench seat according to claim 4 wherein: said latch member comprises a pivoted latch arm.
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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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |