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Apparatus for supporting pivotally mounted seats
Assignee: HUSSEY Corp
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Filing: 1980-02-04
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Granted: 1981-10-13
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Expires: 2000-02-04
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus is provided for setting up and collapsing long rows of seats for stadiums or auditoriums, wherein each seat is provided with gravity counter-balancing spring means such that setting up or collapsing an extended row of seats may be done from one end of the row with a minimum of distortion along the row or force required. Provision is made for automatic operation by means of a small electric motor which may be remotely controlled. Additional provision is made for locking each set of an extended row of seats in either the set up or collapsed positions and for unlocking them in response to the initial action of means for changing the seats from one position to the other.
Inventors
- 👤 David L. Sutter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:03
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/12; A47C1/126; E; E04; E04H; E04H3/00; E04H3/10; E04H3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
Apparatus for supporting an extended row of adjoining seats to pivot on a base in unison between an upright and a collapsed position comprising: (a) means for applying pivotal force to each seat which is substantially equal and opposite to the pivotal force on the seat of the weight of the seat in any position between and including the upright and collapsed positions, and (b) releasable means for locking the row of seats respectively in the upright and collapsed positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
Apparatus for supporting an extended row of adjoining seats to pivot on a base in unison between an upright and a collapsed position comprising: (a) means for applying pivotal force to each seat which is substantially equal and opposite to the pivotal force on the seat of the weight of the seat in any position between and including the upright and collapsed positions, and (b) releasable means for locking the row of seats respectively in the upright and collapsed positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1 further characterized by: (c) means for applying respectively lifting or depressing force to the end seat of said row depending upon whether the row is in the collapsed or upright position, whereby upon the release of 1-(b), the position of all seats of the row may be changed by action at one end only of the row.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus defined in claim 2 further characterized by: (d) means actuated by 2-(c) for releasing 1-(b).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
The apparatus defined in claim 2 further characterized by: (e) stanchions supporting the seats pivoted to the base near the lower extremity of said stanchions, (f) a cam mounted on said base adjacent to the lower extremity of each stanchion, (g) a camshaft operatively associated with each said stanchion, (h) a cam follower on each camshaft in operative engagement with said cam, and (i) spring means within each said stanchion acting on said camshaft to supply through interaction of 4-(f) and 4-(h), the force defined in 1-(a).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1 further characterized by: (j) element 1-(b) including a rod extending along said base the full length of said row and means for locking each seat as defined in 1-(b) operatively engaging said rod.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The apparatus defined in claim 4 further characterized by: (k) an arm rest pivotally mounted on each said stanchion, and (l) means operatively connected to said camshaft for lowering said arm rest when said seat is in the upright position and for raising the arm rest when said seat is in the collapsed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
Apparatus for supporting seats to pivot on a base between an upright and a collapsed position comprising: (a) means for applying a pivotal force to the seat which is substantially equal and opposite to the pivotal force on the seat of the weight of the seat in any position between and including the upright and collapsed positions, and (b) releasable means for locking the seat respectively in the upright and collapsed positions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
72 words
Apparatus for supporting seats to pivot on a base between an upright and a collapsed position comprising: (a) means for applying a pivotal force to the seat which is substantially equal and opposite to the pivotal force on the seat of the weight of the seat in any position between and including the upright and collapsed positions, and (b) releasable means for locking the seat respectively in the upright and collapsed positions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus defined in claim 7 further characterized by: (c) means for applying respectively lifting or depressing force to the seat depending upon whether the seat is in the collapsed or upright position,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
whereby upon the release of 7-(b), the position of the seat may be changed.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
whereby upon the release of 7-(b), the position of the seat may be changed.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus defined in claim 2 further characterized by: (d) means actuated by 8-(c) for releasing 7-(b).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
89 words
The apparatus defined in claim 8 further characterized by: (e) stanchions supporting the seat pivoted to the base near the lower extremity of said stanchions, (f) a cam mounted on said base adjacent to the lower extremity of each stanchion, (g) a camshaft operatively associated with at least one said stanchion, (h) a cam follower on each camshaft in operative engagement with said cam, and (i) spring means within each said stanchion acting on said camshaft to supply through interaction of 10-(f) and 10-(h), the force defined in 7-(a).
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus defined in claim 7 further characterized by: (j) element 7-(b) including a rod extending along said base and means for locking the seat as defined in 7-(b) operatively engaging said rod.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
54 words
The apparatus defined in claim 10 further characterized by: (k) an arm rest pivotally mounted on each said stanchion, and (l) means operatively connected to said camshaft for lowering said arm rest when said seat is in the upright position and for raising the arm rest when said seat is in the collapsed position.
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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) | 1984-10-12 | 1985-04-13 | 1985-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-12 | 1989-04-13 | 1989-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-12 | 1993-04-13 | 1993-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |