US4941637A
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Safety slide with rollers for vehicle seats
Assignee: Cousin Freres SA
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Filing: 1989-03-03
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Granted: 1990-07-17
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Expires: 2009-03-03
Abstract
Abstract The safety slide comprises a lower fixed profile and an upper mobile profile. The lower fixed profile is of a U-shaped section and is formed with vertical wings horizontally bent for forming a lower rolling path and an upper guiding path in order to cooperate with balls. Rollers are placed between the vertical wings of the lower fixed profile and bent wings formed on the upper mobile profile with stiffening longitudinal corrugations, and are guided by vertical wings of the mobile upper profile.
Inventors
- 👤 Yves Pipon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/04; B60N2/06; B60N2/07; B60N2/0702; B60N2/0705; B60N2/0715
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A safety slide for vehicle seats comprising a lower fixed profile and an upper mobile profile, wherein the upper mobile profile has stiffening longitudinal corrugations, and the lower fixed profile is of a U-shaped section and is formed with vertical wings, said vertical wings being extended by horizontally bent portions and then vertically bent portions for forming, with the stiffening longitudinal corrugations of the upper mobile profile, an upper guiding path for balls and forming a lower rolling path for rollers placed between: (i) said vertically bent portions of the vertical wings of said lower fixed profile, (ii) corresponding vertically bent wing portions formed on the upper mobile profile, and (iii) guiding elements placed in bottom of the upper mobile profile, whereby said rollers are guided, on a one hand, by said vertically bent wing portions of the upper mobile profile and said guiding elements and, on an other hand, by the lower rolling path formed by the wings of the lower fixed profile so as to ensure a considerable transverse strength and a considerable tearing strength of the upper mobile profile with respect to the lower fixed profile.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A safety slide for vehicle seats comprising a lower fixed profile and an upper mobile profile, wherein the upper mobile profile has stiffening longitudinal corrugations, and the lower fixed profile is of a U-shaped section and is formed with vertical wings, said vertical wings being extended by horizontally bent portions and then vertically bent portions for forming, with the stiffening longitudinal corrugations of the upper mobile profile, an upper guiding path for balls and forming a lower rolling path for rollers placed between: (i) said vertically bent portions of the vertical wings of said lower fixed profile, (ii) corresponding vertically bent wing portions formed on the upper mobile profile, and (iii) guiding elements placed in bottom of the upper mobile profile, whereby said rollers are guided, on a one hand, by said vertically bent wing portions of the upper mobile profile and said guiding elements and, on an other hand, by the lower rolling path formed by the wings of the lower fixed profile so as to ensure a considerable transverse strength and a considerable tearing strength of the upper mobile profile with respect to the lower fixed profile.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The slide as set forth in claim 1, wherein said rollers and said guiding elements are made of an appropriate plastics material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The slide as set forth in claim 1, wherein said rollers and said guiding elements are made by moulding.
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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) | 1993-07-16 | 1994-01-15 | 1994-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-16 | 1998-01-15 | 1998-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-16 | 2002-01-15 | 2002-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |