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Pilot seat
Assignee: Boeing Co
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Filing: 1978-12-18
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1998-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A pilot seat or the like provided with lumbar support and armrests. Research into the anthropometry has revealed that the height of the armrest and the center of the lumbar support of people between 5'2" and 6'3" are practically the same. Accordingly, a unitary adjustment means is provided for simultaneously raising or lowering the armrests and the lumbar support.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas H. White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:40
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D11/00; B64D11/06; B64D11/0689; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/64; B60N2/66; B60N2/666; B60N2/68; B60N2/75; B60N2/763; B60N2/77; B64D11/0639; B64D11/064; B64D11/0642; B64D11/0644; B64D11/0649; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A seat assembly particularly adapted for a pilot comprising: (a) a seat portion; (b) a backrest; (c) a pair of armrests; (d) said backrest having a separately adjustable lumbar support; (e) said armrests being interconnected to said lumbar support for unison adjustment therewith, relative to said backrest; (f) unitary adjustment means coupled to both said armrests and said lumbar support for simultaneously raising or lowering said armrests and said lumbar support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A seat assembly particularly adapted for a pilot comprising: (a) a seat portion; (b) a backrest; (c) a pair of armrests; (d) said backrest having a separately adjustable lumbar support; (e) said armrests being interconnected to said lumbar support for unison adjustment therewith, relative to said backrest; (f) unitary adjustment means coupled to both said armrests and said lumbar support for simultaneously raising or lowering said armrests and said lumbar support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 1, further including means coupled to said adjustment means and extending outside of one of said armrests within reach of the hand of a person on said seat, for operating said adjustment means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 2, wherein said adjustment means includes a rack and pinion, said pinionqbeing secured to said hand wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein means are provided for rotating said backrest with respect to said seat portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 4, wherein said means for rotating said backrest includes a hand wheel disposed on said seat portion and accessible to the hand of a person on said seat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said backrest is provided with an inwardly extending slot and a headrest retractable into said slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said seat portion, said backrest, and said armrests are covered with lamb's wool having a thickness of approximately 2 centimeter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 3, wherein locking means are provided for locking said rack and pinion in a desired position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 8, wherein said locking means includes a locking rack so disposed as to lock said pinion with the first mentioned rack and means for moving said pinion into and out of engagement with said locking rack.
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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) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |