US4623187A
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Pick-up truck insert
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-10-05
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Granted: 1986-11-18
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Expires: 2004-10-05
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a seat bearing insert for fitting in the bed of a pick-up truck. The insert is of a size to substantially fill and essentially eliminate horizontal movement in the truck bed and includes securing members for attaching to the truck to secure against vertical movement. The insert further includes forward and rearward sitting regions each having a seat for readily converting the truck bed to a sitting area and each seat comprises a seat portion and a backrest portion at generally right angles to one another, extending widthwise across the insert in a forwardly facing direction when fitted in the truck bed.
Inventors
- 👤 Aftab Ibrahim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/30; B60N2/3097; B60N2/3095; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A seat bearing insert for fitting in the bed of a pick-up truck, said insert being of a size to substantially fill the truck bed to essentially eliminate horizontal movement and including securing means for attaching to the truck to secure said insert against vertical movement when in the truck bed, said insert being provided with forward and rearward sitting regions each having a seat for readily converting the truck bed to a sitting area when inserted therein, each seat comprising a seat portion and a backrest portion extending widthwise across said insert at generally right angles to one another with said backrest portion being located rearwardly of said seat portion such that each seat faces in a forward direction when said insert is fitted in the truck bed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A seat bearing insert for fitting in the bed of a pick-up truck, said insert being of a size to substantially fill the truck bed to essentially eliminate horizontal movement and including securing means for attaching to the truck to secure said insert against vertical movement when in the truck bed, said insert being provided with forward and rearward sitting regions each having a seat for readily converting the truck bed to a sitting area when inserted therein, each seat comprising a seat portion and a backrest portion extending widthwise across said insert at generally right angles to one another with said backrest portion being located rearwardly of said seat portion such that each seat faces in a forward direction when said insert is fitted in the truck bed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A seat bearing insert as claimed in claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises a plurality of clamps located around said insert for clamping onto a sidewall of the truck bed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A seat bearing insert as claimed in claim 1 wherein the seat portion slopes downwardly rearwardly into the backrest portion of each seat in said forward and rearward sitting regions.
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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) | 1989-11-17 | 1990-05-19 | 1990-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-17 | 1994-05-19 | 1994-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-17 | 1998-05-19 | 1998-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |