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Vehicle seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-11-07
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Granted: 1980-01-15
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Expires: 1997-11-07
Abstract
Abstract The seating member of a vehicle seat is mechanically lockable in a selected one of at least three defined positions. In one of these positions (normal position) the seating member is substantially parallel to the ground on which the vehicle is standing or travelling. In the at least two other positions, one on each side of said normal position, the seating member is tilted about a pivotal axis parallel to the direction of vehicle travel.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermann Meiller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/38; B60N2/39; B60N2/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A vehicle seat comprising a seating member, tilting means on said seating member for performing a tilting motion about a pivotal axis extending parallel to the direction of vehicle travel, said pivotal axis being spaced above said seating member, said tilting means being supporting brackets having at least two guide tracks symmetrically disposed in relation to a vertical medial line of the seat, each of said guide tracks being inclined upward and outward toward opposite sides of said seating member and being substantially upwardly convex, and at least two horizontal journals attached to said vehicle engaged in respective guide tracks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A vehicle seat comprising a seating member, tilting means on said seating member for performing a tilting motion about a pivotal axis extending parallel to the direction of vehicle travel, said pivotal axis being spaced above said seating member, said tilting means being supporting brackets having at least two guide tracks symmetrically disposed in relation to a vertical medial line of the seat, each of said guide tracks being inclined upward and outward toward opposite sides of said seating member and being substantially upwardly convex, and at least two horizontal journals attached to said vehicle engaged in respective guide tracks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The seat defined in claim 1, wherein said journals comprise rollers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The seat defined in claim 1, wherein said journals are provided on said supporting bracket and said guide tracks comprise slots provided in rails secured to said seating member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The seat defined in claim 3, wherein said slots are closed at their ends.
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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) | 1983-01-14 | 1983-07-16 | 1984-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-14 | 1987-07-16 | 1988-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-14 | 1991-07-16 | 1992-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |