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Forwardly inclining seat
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1980-10-02
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Granted: 1983-02-08
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Expires: 2000-10-02
Abstract
Abstract Forwardly inclining seat having a common rotating axis for the front support legs of a seat cushion frame. The whole seat can be inclined forwardly about the obliquely extending common rotating axis to provide a comparatively wide space for passing to the rear seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoichi Mizushima
- 👤 Taketoshi Hosonaga
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/04; B60N2/14; B60N2/10; B60N2002/0204; B60N2002/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
In combination: a vehicle having a vehicle floor with a first portion at one side of the vehicle at a first level, and a second portion spaced laterally from said first portion towards the center of the vehicle and at a second level higher than said first level, a seat having a support frame for supporting a seat cushion normally horizontally in said vehicle, first and second leg support frames fixed to said support frame at laterally spaced apart positions above said first and second portions respectively, first and second front and rear support legs respectively fixed to said first and second leg support frames, and means for respectively rotatably supporting said front support legs about a common axis inclined obliquely with respect to said first level, said rear support legs being movable away from said floor, whereby said seat is adapted to be rotated about said axis and said seat inclined forwardly and lifted upwardly towards said center about said axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
In combination: a vehicle having a vehicle floor with a first portion at one side of the vehicle at a first level, and a second portion spaced laterally from said first portion towards the center of the vehicle and at a second level higher than said first level, a seat having a support frame for supporting a seat cushion normally horizontally in said vehicle, first and second leg support frames fixed to said support frame at laterally spaced apart positions above said first and second portions respectively, first and second front and rear support legs respectively fixed to said first and second leg support frames, and means for respectively rotatably supporting said front support legs about a common axis inclined obliquely with respect to said first level, said rear support legs being movable away from said floor, whereby said seat is adapted to be rotated about said axis and said seat inclined forwardly and lifted upwardly towards said center about said axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said second front and rear support legs are integrally connected to said second leg support frame.
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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) | 1986-02-07 | 1986-08-09 | 1987-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-02-07 | 1990-08-09 | 1991-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-02-07 | 1994-08-09 | 1995-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |