US5123706A
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Automobile seat with a backrest frame
Assignee: Isringhausen GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1989-06-20
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Granted: 1992-06-23
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Expires: 2009-06-20
Abstract
Abstract An automobile seat includes seat frame and backrest frame portions, each of which includes a pair of opposite side braces of generally U-shaped configuration which face away from the seating surfaces of their respective side frame and back rest frame portions. The side braces of the side frame and back frame portions define open channel-like areas for accommodating adjusting units of the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Manfred Granzow
- 👤 Hans-Peter Mischer
- 👤 Christian Suss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
In an automobile seat of a type including a backrest frame including a pair of opposite side braces, each of said side braces being of elongated, open, generally U-shaped channel-like configuration and including a front wall having a length and a width, and spaced inner and outer side walls, each of said side braces defining an open interior cavity, an improvement comprising the side braces of said backrest frame being positioned such that the front walls thereof face forwardly and such that the interior cavities thereof open rearwardly, and seat adjusting means in said open interior cavities, the widths of said front walls being sufficient to accommodate said seat adjusting means in the open interior cavities in said side braces, the side braces of said backrest frame further including diagonal walls which extend angularly inwardly and rearwardly from the respective front walls thereof to portions of the respective inner side walls thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
In an automobile seat of a type including a backrest frame including a pair of opposite side braces, each of said side braces being of elongated, open, generally U-shaped channel-like configuration and including a front wall having a length and a width, and spaced inner and outer side walls, each of said side braces defining an open interior cavity, an improvement comprising the side braces of said backrest frame being positioned such that the front walls thereof face forwardly and such that the interior cavities thereof open rearwardly, and seat adjusting means in said open interior cavities, the widths of said front walls being sufficient to accommodate said seat adjusting means in the open interior cavities in said side braces, the side braces of said backrest frame further including diagonal walls which extend angularly inwardly and rearwardly from the respective front walls thereof to portions of the respective inner side walls thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the automobile seat of claim 1, the widths of the side braces of said backrest frame having upwardly decreasing widths extents, the side braces of said backrest frame substantially defining an outer contour of said backrest.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
In the automobile seat of claim 1, the side braces of said backrest frame having open rear sides, having the side braces of said backrest frame downwardly increasing structural depths as defined by the distances between the open rear sides thereof and the respective front walls thereof, said adjusting means being pivotally attached to each of the side braces of said backrest frame at a point which is adjacent the lower end of and also adjacent the open rear side of the respective side brace of said backrest frame.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-06-23 | 1995-12-23 | 1996-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-06-23 | 1999-12-23 | 2000-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-06-23 | 2003-12-23 | 2004-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |