US5513897A
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Vehicle seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-02-22
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Granted: 1996-05-07
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Expires: 2014-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle seat assembly includes an adjustable column supporting a seat portion and a back. The back includes an upper portion vertically adjustable with respect to the seat portion. A headrest restraint system is positioned on the back upper portion. The headrest restraint system includes a position indicator configured to engage the nape of the neck of the user and side or lateral support portions. A mesh support extends from the headrest, and a mesh is connected between the upper back portion and the mesh support. A seat belt restraint system includes inboard and outboard shoulder belts and a lap belt anchored to the seat. The shoulder belts are anchored to the sides of the back and positioned to extend around the deltoid region of the shoulders of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger D. Lemmen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:10
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/26; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/64; B60N2/643; B60N2/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A vehicle seat assembly, said assembly comprising: a seat portion; a back connected to said seat portion, said back including an upper portion thereof for supporting an upper portion of the back of a seated user and a lower portion thereof for supporting a lower portion of the back of a seated user; an adjustable column interconnecting said back upper portion and said back lower portion and adjusting said upper portion vertically with respect to said lower portion, said adjustable column having telescoping tubular members which are longitudinally extensible and retractable to vary the position of said back upper portion, and including a lock which retains said back upper portion in a desired position; and a headrest on said back upper portion having a generally U-shaped top plan configuration with arm portions for extending along the lateral sides of the neck of the user, and a position indicator portion for engaging the back of the neck of the user to indicate when said back upper portion is in the correct position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A vehicle seat assembly, said assembly comprising: a seat portion; a back connected to said seat portion, said back including an upper portion thereof for supporting an upper portion of the back of a seated user and a lower portion thereof for supporting a lower portion of the back of a seated user; an adjustable column interconnecting said back upper portion and said back lower portion and adjusting said upper portion vertically with respect to said lower portion, said adjustable column having telescoping tubular members which are longitudinally extensible and retractable to vary the position of said back upper portion, and including a lock which retains said back upper portion in a desired position; and a headrest on said back upper portion having a generally U-shaped top plan configuration with arm portions for extending along the lateral sides of the neck of the user, and a position indicator portion for engaging the back of the neck of the user to indicate when said back upper portion is in the correct position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
An assembly as defined by claim 1 further comprising: a mesh support extending vertically upward from the headrest, said mesh support having a generally U-shaped top plan configuration for extending around the back and sides of the head of the user; and a mesh extending between said mesh support and the headrest.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An assembly as defined by claim 1 further comprising a seat belt assembly on said seat and including outboard and inboard shoulder belts and a lap belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly as defined by claim 3 wherein said shoulder belts are anchored to anchor points on sides of said upper back portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
An assembly as defined by claim 4 wherein said anchor points are positioned adjacent medial portions of said upper back portion sides so that said shoulder straps are positioned away from the neck area of the user and extend over the deltoid areas of the shoulders of the user.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
An assembly as defined by claim 5 further comprising: a mesh support extending vertically upward from the headrest, said mesh support having a generally U-shaped top plan configuration for extending around the back and sides of the head of the user; and a mesh connected between said mesh support and the headrest.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly as defined by claim 6 including a vertically flexible accordion portion positioned between and joining said back upper and lower portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly as defined by claim 7 wherein said back lower portion includes an outwardly protruding lumbar support portion for engaging the lumbar region of the seated user.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
118 words
A seat assembly for use in motor vehicles and the like, said seat assembly comprising: a column adapted to secure the seat assembly to a vehicle frame; a seat portion secured to said column; a back portion secured to said column; a headrest joined to said back portion, said headrest having a generally U-shaped top plan configuration and including lateral extensions for extending along the lateral sides of and cradling the neck of the user; a mesh support extending vertically upward from the headrest, said mesh support having a generally U-shaped top plan configuration for extending around the back and sides of the head of the user; and a mesh extending between said mesh support and the headrest.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
118 words
A seat assembly for use in motor vehicles and the like, said seat assembly comprising: a column adapted to secure the seat assembly to a vehicle frame; a seat portion secured to said column; a back portion secured to said column; a headrest joined to said back portion, said headrest having a generally U-shaped top plan configuration and including lateral extensions for extending along the lateral sides of and cradling the neck of the user; a mesh support extending vertically upward from the headrest, said mesh support having a generally U-shaped top plan configuration for extending around the back and sides of the head of the user; and a mesh extending between said mesh support and the headrest.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A seat assembly as defined by claim 9 wherein said headrest includes a nape portion for engaging the back of the neck of the user.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
A seat assembly as defined by claim 10 wherein said column includes vertically adjustable telescoping sections for adjusting the vertical position of said back portion with respect to the seat portion in order to position the headrest nape portion properly for the individual user.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
A seat assembly as defined by claim 11 further comprising a seat belt assembly on said seat and including inboard and outboard shoulder belts and a lap belt.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
A seat assembly as defined by claim 12 wherein said shoulder belts are anchored to anchor points on sides of said back portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
50 words
A seat assembly as defined by claim 13 wherein said anchor points are positioned adjacent medial portions of said upper back portion sides so that said shoulder straps are positioned away from the neck area of the user and extend over the deltoid areas of the shoulders of the user.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
A seat assembly as defined by claim 9 wherein said column includes vertically adjustable telescoping sections for adjusting the vertical position of said back portion with respect to the seat portion in order to position the headrest properly for the individual user.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
A seat assembly as defined by claim 15 further comprising: inboard and outboard shoulder belts and a lap belt attached to said seat portion of said back portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
48 words
A seat assembly as defined by claim 16 wherein said shoulder belts are attached to medial portions of the sides of the upper back portion and positioned away from the neck area of the user and to extend over the deltoid regions of the shoulders of the user.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-05-07 | 1999-11-06 | 2000-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-05-07 | 2003-11-06 | 2004-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-05-07 | 2007-11-06 | 2008-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |