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Seat bolster adjustment assembly
Assignee: Cascade Engineering Inc
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Filing: 1998-12-01
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Granted: 2000-02-01
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Expires: 2018-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A seat bolster adjustment assembly includes a bolster moveably mounted on a seat back with a bolster adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust and control the support provided by the bolster. The bolster adjustment mechanism may be mounted on the back side of the seat back, and may include a moveable positioning member between adjacent ribs in order to form a stop limit or positioning element when contacted by the ribs. This bolster adjustment positioning mechanism may include an adjustable brace moveable toward and away from a forward edge of the bolster to thereby adjust the stiffness of the bolster.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy P. Coffield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/90; B60N2/986; B60N2/99; A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A47C7/46; B60N2/64; B60N2/643; B60N2/68; B60N2/686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A bolster adjustment mechanism for a seat, comprising: a bolster having a forward edge and a back surface; and an adjustable brace slidably mounted to the back surface of said bolster, said adjustable brace slidable toward and away from said forward edge of said bolster, said adjustable brace configured to increase the stiffness of said bolster when said adjustable brace is moved toward said forward edge of said bolster and to decrease the stiffness of said bolster when said adjustable brace is moved away from said forward edge of said bolster.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A bolster adjustment mechanism for a seat, comprising: a bolster having a forward edge and a back surface; and an adjustable brace slidably mounted to the back surface of said bolster, said adjustable brace slidable toward and away from said forward edge of said bolster, said adjustable brace configured to increase the stiffness of said bolster when said adjustable brace is moved toward said forward edge of said bolster and to decrease the stiffness of said bolster when said adjustable brace is moved away from said forward edge of said bolster.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The bolster adjustment mechanism of claim 1, further including a lateral track slot defined in said bolster and a mounting peg disposed on said adjustable brace, wherein said adjustable brace is slidably mounted to the back surface of said bolster by insertion of said mounting peg through said track slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bolster adjustment mechanism of claim 2, wherein said mounting peg is a split peg and includes an enlarged head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The bolster adjustment mechanism of claim 1, wherein said adjustable brace includes a pair of enlarged flanges which provide increased stiffening reinforcement of said bolster.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The bolster adjustment mechanism of claim 1, wherein said adjustable brace includes an elongated body which provides increased stiffening reinforcement of said bolster.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The bolster adjustment mechanism of claim 1, wherein said adjustable brace includes a raised land which allows a user of said bolster adjustment mechanism to move said adjustable brace.
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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) | 2003-01-31 | 2003-08-02 | 2004-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-01-31 | 2007-08-02 | 2008-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-01-31 | 2011-08-02 | 2012-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |