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US4385782A
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Folding seat structure
Assignee: A-TEAM Inc dba GROUNDLOUNGER Inc
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Filing: 1977-07-15
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Granted: 1983-05-31
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Expires: 1997-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A seat structure of carboard and the like is illustrated wherein a seat portion and a back portion as well as flaps provided for interconnecting the seat and the back are formed from a single blank providing a foldable seat for use upon bleachers and the like as when attending sporting events. The flaps are insertable within a pair of inwardly converging slots carried in the seat portion to resist the force exerted by a user leaning back.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander B. Clark, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C5/00; A47C5/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
239 words
A folding cardboard seat structure including: an elongated substantially rectangular blank having longitudinal fluting, a transverse score in said blank forming a seat portion and a back portion, spaced substantially longitudinal, marginal scores in said back portion extending from said transverse score defining marginal back flaps extending outwardly from said back portion, a marginal, downwardly extending flap hinged adjacent a lower edge of each of said marginal back flaps and being severed from said seat portion and extending on each side of said seat portion along inclined lines extending from forward portions of said seat portion on each side thereof and tapering inwardly rearwardly toward said transverse score and said marginal scores in said back portion, said transverse score including opposed downwardly inclined terminal portions from which said marginal downwardly extending flaps are hinged, a pair of inwardly converging elongated slots carried in said seat portion for receiving respective downwardly extending flaps, means for locking a forward free end of each of said downwardly extending flaps when folded against the seat portion positioning the back in upright position, and said marginal back flaps diverging from said back portion in open position at such an angle that said opposed downwardly inclined terminal portions of said transverse score are in alignment with said lines extending from forward portions of said seat portion, whereby the back of an occupant of the seat is supported in the area adjacent said marginal back flaps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
239 words
A folding cardboard seat structure including: an elongated substantially rectangular blank having longitudinal fluting, a transverse score in said blank forming a seat portion and a back portion, spaced substantially longitudinal, marginal scores in said back portion extending from said transverse score defining marginal back flaps extending outwardly from said back portion, a marginal, downwardly extending flap hinged adjacent a lower edge of each of said marginal back flaps and being severed from said seat portion and extending on each side of said seat portion along inclined lines extending from forward portions of said seat portion on each side thereof and tapering inwardly rearwardly toward said transverse score and said marginal scores in said back portion, said transverse score including opposed downwardly inclined terminal portions from which said marginal downwardly extending flaps are hinged, a pair of inwardly converging elongated slots carried in said seat portion for receiving respective downwardly extending flaps, means for locking a forward free end of each of said downwardly extending flaps when folded against the seat portion positioning the back in upright position, and said marginal back flaps diverging from said back portion in open position at such an angle that said opposed downwardly inclined terminal portions of said transverse score are in alignment with said lines extending from forward portions of said seat portion, whereby the back of an occupant of the seat is supported in the area adjacent said marginal back flaps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 including, an intermediate score extending outwardly and upwardly from said transverse score in said base portion between said marginal scores and said transverse score forming a V-shaped flap wherein said first mentioned flaps are locked.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 including a recess in said seat portion extending from each of said converging slots outwardly receiving an overlying portion of said flaps when in folded position for aiding in producing a more nearly even seat portion when sitting.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-05-30 | 1986-11-29 | 1987-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-30 | 1990-11-29 | 1991-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-30 | 1994-11-29 | 1995-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |