US4834455A
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Orthopedic vehicle seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-07-14
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Granted: 1989-05-30
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Expires: 2008-07-14
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable orthopedic vehicle seat comprising a substantially flat horizontal seat portion, a substantially flat back portion having a lower lumbar support protrusion extending across the lower back and a spinal support protrusion extending from said lumbar support protrusion to the upper portion of the back. Means are provided for the longitudinal movement of the back relative to the seat to adjust to the configuration of the particular user.
Inventors
- 👤 Joy E. Proctor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/64; B60N2/66; B60N2/666; B60N2/643
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An adjustable orthopedic seating device for use in vehicles, comprising in combination: a substantially flat horizontal seat; a substantially flat seat back attached to said seat; a protruding lumbar suport transversely positioned across said seat back; a protruding vertically positioned spinal support longitudinally positioned on the mid portion of said seat back and extending continuously in a straight configuration from said lumbar support to the neck region of said seat back; seat back adjustment means attached to said seat and to said seat back adapted to move said entire seat back relative to said seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
An adjustable orthopedic seating device for use in vehicles, comprising in combination: a substantially flat horizontal seat; a substantially flat seat back attached to said seat; a protruding lumbar suport transversely positioned across said seat back; a protruding vertically positioned spinal support longitudinally positioned on the mid portion of said seat back and extending continuously in a straight configuration from said lumbar support to the neck region of said seat back; seat back adjustment means attached to said seat and to said seat back adapted to move said entire seat back relative to said seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, in which said lumbar support and said spinal support are comprised of a firm material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as claimed in claim 2, in which said protruding lumbar support extends a greater distance from said seat back than said protruding spinal support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3, in which said lumbar and said spinal support are comprised of high density foam rubber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination as claimed in claim 4, in which said lumbar and said spinal support form an inverted "T" shape continuously extending in a straight configuration from said lumbar support to the neck area of said seat back.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as claimed in claim 5, having panels on either side of said spinal support, said panels comprised of a soft material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as claimed in claim 6, in which said panels are comprised of low density foam rubber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as claimed in claim 7, in which said protruding lumbar support and said protruding spinal support extend the same distance from said seat back.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as claimed in claim 8, in which said protruding lumbar support and said protruding spinal support extend from one to six inches beyond said seat back.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as claimed in claim 7, having a soft outer shell adjacent to said spinal support, said lumbar support and said panels.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
70 words
The combination as claimed in claim 10, whereby said seat back adjustment means is comprised of, in combination: two vertical tracks attached to opposite side portions of said seat back; four vertical track guides attached to said seat back and in sliding relationship with said vertical tracks; screw means attached to said tracks and to said track guides adapted to vary the distance between said seat and said seat back.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
64 words
The combination as claimed in claim 11, in which said screw means is comprised of, in combination: two rotating adjusting rods attached to said tracks in screw engagement with said seat back; an adjusting axle in rotational engagement with said tracks and in gear engagement with said adjusting rods; whereby rotation of said adjusting axle will move said seat back relative to said seat.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination as claimed in claim 12, in which said gear engagement is comprised of, in combination: two worms attached to said adjusting axle; two gears attached to said adjusting rods and in engaging relationship with said worms.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as claimed in claim 13, in which said soft covering is comprised flow impact foam rubber.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as claimed in claim 14 having a tilting means connected to said back and to said seat; whereby said seat back may be adjustably rotated about said seat.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination as claimed in claim 15, having a head rest adjustably attached to the top of said seat back.
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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) | 1992-05-29 | 1992-11-28 | 1993-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-29 | 1996-11-28 | 1997-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-29 | 2000-11-28 | 2001-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |