US4134565A
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Adjustable seat assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-18
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Granted: 1979-01-16
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Expires: 1997-07-18
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable seat, particularly for locomotive cabs, the adjustable seat having a mounting assembly for mounting a seat member therein, the mounting assembly providing means for vertical adjustment and rotatable movement of the seat member. The mounting assembly is adjustably attached to support means and generally includes a tubular member with a socket therein to receive the seat member, the socket being defined by upper inner walls of the tubular member with an inwardly extending shoulder portion at a preselected position therein with a cylindrical trunnion bearing insert resting upon the shoulder, the seat member having a seat trunnion resting upon the insert.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:23
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C3/00; A47C3/18; A47C3/20; A47C3/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
An adjustable seat comprising: mounting means secured to a wall; a first vertically extending tubular member mounted to said mounting means; a second vertically extending tubular member telescopically received by said first vertically extending tubular member with means thereon for adjusting the height of said second tubular member, said second tubular member having a socket therein, said socket being defined by upper inner walls of said second tubular with an inwardly extending shoulder portion at a preselected position therein; a substantially flat disc cylindrical trunnion bearing insert resting upon said shoulder; a vertically extending seat trunnion received by said second tubular member and extending upwardly beyond the upper extremity of said second tubular member defining a spacing between the upper extremities of said trunnion and said second tubular member, said trunnion resting upon said insert and disposed for rotational movement thereon; and, a seat member attached to said trunnion whereby said seat member is spaced above said second tubular member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
An adjustable seat comprising: mounting means secured to a wall; a first vertically extending tubular member mounted to said mounting means; a second vertically extending tubular member telescopically received by said first vertically extending tubular member with means thereon for adjusting the height of said second tubular member, said second tubular member having a socket therein, said socket being defined by upper inner walls of said second tubular with an inwardly extending shoulder portion at a preselected position therein; a substantially flat disc cylindrical trunnion bearing insert resting upon said shoulder; a vertically extending seat trunnion received by said second tubular member and extending upwardly beyond the upper extremity of said second tubular member defining a spacing between the upper extremities of said trunnion and said second tubular member, said trunnion resting upon said insert and disposed for rotational movement thereon; and, a seat member attached to said trunnion whereby said seat member is spaced above said second tubular member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The adjustable seat of claim 1, said wall is an inner wall of a locomotive cab.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The adjustable seat of claim 1, said seat trunnion having a groove therein, said second tubular member having a threaded aperture therein in alignment with said groove; and, a locking screw received by said threaded aperture and said groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
97 words
The adjustable seat of claim 1, said second vertically extending tubular member being telescopically received by said first vertically extending tubular member wherein said second tubular member is provided with a plurality of pairs of aligned seat height adjusting apertures therein on opposed sides of said second tubular member; said first tubular member being provided with a pair of slots disposed on opposed sides to align with a preselected pair of said aligned seat height adjusting apertures; and, a height adjustment pin received by said aligned apertures of said first tubular member and said second tubular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The adjustable seat of claim 1, said trunnion being provided with a plurality of aligned apertures therearound; said second tubular member being provided with an aperture therein alignable with said apertures of said trunnion; and, a locking pin received by one of said trunnion apertures and said second tubular member aperture.
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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) | 1982-01-15 | 1982-07-17 | 1983-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-15 | 1986-07-17 | 1987-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-15 | 1990-07-17 | 1991-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |