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Adjustable vehicle seat
Assignee: Metallwerk Max Brose GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1981-03-26
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Granted: 1983-10-11
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Expires: 2001-03-26
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable vehicle seat has an upholstered seat frame and an upholstered back frame. The seat frame is mounted on the vehicle frame independently of the back frame and is adjustable in a heightwise, longitudinally and in an inclined manner with respect to the vehicle frame. The upholstery is displaceable with respect to the seat frame, as well as the back frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz-Dieter Adomeit
- 👤 Volkmar Schulz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In an adjustable vehicle seat adapted to be installed in a longitudinal vehicle chassis, and including a seat frame, a back frame, and an upholstery disposed on said frames, and wherein said seat frame is adjustable in inclination and along the longitudinal direction independently of said back frame, and said seat frame together with said back frame are adjustable along said longitudinal direction, and are adjustable in height with respect to said vehicle chassis, and said back frame is adjustable in inclination with respect to said seat frame, the improvement comprising said seat frame being adjustable in height independently of said back frame with respect to said vehicle chassis, said back frame being adjustable independently of said seat frame in the longitudinal direction, and in height with respect to said vehicle chassis and said upholstery being longitudinally slidably guidable with respect to said frames.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In an adjustable vehicle seat adapted to be installed in a longitudinal vehicle chassis, and including a seat frame, a back frame, and an upholstery disposed on said frames, and wherein said seat frame is adjustable in inclination and along the longitudinal direction independently of said back frame, and said seat frame together with said back frame are adjustable along said longitudinal direction, and are adjustable in height with respect to said vehicle chassis, and said back frame is adjustable in inclination with respect to said seat frame, the improvement comprising said seat frame being adjustable in height independently of said back frame with respect to said vehicle chassis, said back frame being adjustable independently of said seat frame in the longitudinal direction, and in height with respect to said vehicle chassis and said upholstery being longitudinally slidably guidable with respect to said frames.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The adjustable vehicle seat as claimed in claim 1, wherein said upholstery comprises a plurality of individual elements which are successively coupled at respective coupling portions to form a longitudinal upholstery chain, each coupling portion being formed with a recess of changeable dimensions so as to permit said upholstery chain to be compressed along said longitudinal direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The adjustable vehicle seat as claimed in claim 2, wherein said frames further comprise guidance means displaceably guiding said upholstery chain along said longitudinal direction, and wherein said upholstery chain is clamped near one end thereof to said frames, and is under tension along its longitudinal direction.
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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) | 1986-10-10 | 1987-04-11 | 1987-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-10-10 | 1991-04-11 | 1991-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-10-10 | 1995-04-11 | 1995-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |