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Support devices
Assignee: AUTOMATE (UK) Ltd 613 GREAT HORTON ROAD BRADFORD WEST YORKSHIRE A BRITISH Co
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Filing: 1986-10-20
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Granted: 1988-11-29
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Expires: 2006-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A support surface such as a table 23 has support arms 12, 21 for mounting the support surface on a seat or seats 10, 11 of a motor vehicle, for example for use as a picnic tray or work table. Each support arm 12, 21 has a location portion 14 shaped such that it can be forced into the gap which exists on almost all car seats between the squab portion 10 and the upright portion 11 to be gripped thereby. There is also a foot portion 16 which is shaped to rest on the squab portion of the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest Pollard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002; A; A47; A47B; A47B31/00; A47B31/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A support device for use in a motor vehicle having at least one seat comprising: a generally planar support table having an upper face,a lower face, a front edge and a rear edge; a pair of support means for supporting the table on said at least one seat; mounting means for mounting the lower face of said table on the support means leaving the upper face of the support table exposed for use in a generally horizontal position; each support means having a location portion shaped such that it can be forced into a gap normally found between a seat cushion and an upright portion of a motor vehicle seat to be gripped thereby, and a foot means for resting on the seat cushion of the seat at a location removed from the gap; at least the location portions of the support means being adjustable towards and away from one another, and said mounting means being mountable to the table at a plurality of locations extending, in use, generally in a direction extending between the front and rear edges of the support table so that one of the support means can be mounted to the table at a position on the table which is spaced in said direction from the position on the table at which another support means is mounted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A support device for use in a motor vehicle having at least one seat comprising: a generally planar support table having an upper face,a lower face, a front edge and a rear edge; a pair of support means for supporting the table on said at least one seat; mounting means for mounting the lower face of said table on the support means leaving the upper face of the support table exposed for use in a generally horizontal position; each support means having a location portion shaped such that it can be forced into a gap normally found between a seat cushion and an upright portion of a motor vehicle seat to be gripped thereby, and a foot means for resting on the seat cushion of the seat at a location removed from the gap; at least the location portions of the support means being adjustable towards and away from one another, and said mounting means being mountable to the table at a plurality of locations extending, in use, generally in a direction extending between the front and rear edges of the support table so that one of the support means can be mounted to the table at a position on the table which is spaced in said direction from the position on the table at which another support means is mounted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A support device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the location portion comprises a flat tongue positioned at an end of the support means, the foot means projecting downwardly from the support means in use.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A support device as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein an end of the foot means which rests on the seat cushion is provided with a horizontal flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A support device as claimed in claim 1, further including adjustment means for adjusting the angle of the table with respect to the support means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A support device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the adjustment means comprises an adjustable projection which may be screwed into or out of the support means to a desired extent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A support device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 5, wherein slots are located in said table, and said mounting means engage said slots.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A support device as claimed in claim 6, wherein the table has an upstanding rim which extends around said slots to stengthen the table and to prevent any liquid which is spilled on the table from dripping through the slots.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
150 words
A support device for use in a motor vehicle having at least one seat comprising: a generally planar support table having an upper face, a lower face, a front edge and a rear edge; a pair of support arms; means for mounting the support arms under the lower face of the support table leaving the upper face of the support table exposed for use; each support arm having a location portion shaped such that it can be forced into a gap normally found between a seat cushion and an upright portion of a motor vehicle seat to be gripped thereby, and a foot portion which is shaped to rest on a seat cushion; at least the location portions of the support arms being adjustable towards and away from one another, and each support arm being adjustable in a direction extending between the front and rear edges of the support table.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
150 words
A support device for use in a motor vehicle having at least one seat comprising: a generally planar support table having an upper face, a lower face, a front edge and a rear edge; a pair of support arms; means for mounting the support arms under the lower face of the support table leaving the upper face of the support table exposed for use; each support arm having a location portion shaped such that it can be forced into a gap normally found between a seat cushion and an upright portion of a motor vehicle seat to be gripped thereby, and a foot portion which is shaped to rest on a seat cushion; at least the location portions of the support arms being adjustable towards and away from one another, and each support arm being adjustable in a direction extending between the front and rear edges of the support table.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
182 words
A support device for mounting a table on at least one seat of a motor vehicle, said device including a generally planar table and at least two support means for supporting the table on the at least one seat, said support means each including mounting means for mounting said table on the support means in a generally horizontal position, a location portion which is insertable into a gap normally located between a seat cushion and an upright portion of a seat to be gripped thereby, and a foot means for resting on a seat cushion of a seat at a location removed from the gap, the location portions of the at least two support means having, in use, a variable distance therebetween, said mounting means being mountable to the table at a plurality of locations extneding generally in the direction the seat is facing, so that one of the support means can be mounted to the table at a position on the table which is spaced in said direction from the position on the table at which another support means is mounted.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
182 words
A support device for mounting a table on at least one seat of a motor vehicle, said device including a generally planar table and at least two support means for supporting the table on the at least one seat, said support means each including mounting means for mounting said table on the support means in a generally horizontal position, a location portion which is insertable into a gap normally located between a seat cushion and an upright portion of a seat to be gripped thereby, and a foot means for resting on a seat cushion of a seat at a location removed from the gap, the location portions of the at least two support means having, in use, a variable distance therebetween, said mounting means being mountable to the table at a plurality of locations extneding generally in the direction the seat is facing, so that one of the support means can be mounted to the table at a position on the table which is spaced in said direction from the position on the table at which another support means is mounted.
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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) | 1991-11-29 | 1992-05-30 | 1992-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-29 | 1996-05-30 | 1996-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-29 | 2000-05-30 | 2000-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |