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Foldable armrest for a seat having a collapsible back
Assignee: Tzora Active Systems Ltd
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Filing: 2002-05-23
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Granted: 2004-05-25
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Expires: 2022-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A foldable armrest unit for a seat having a collapsible seat back, including an armrest one end of which is articulated to first joint device affixed to a lateral surface of the seat back, the armrest unit further including an armrest support member, one end of which is articulated to the armrest and the other end of which is articulated to second joint device affixed to a lateral surface of the seat; the armrest having three limit positions: a first limit position being the position of use, in which the seat back is in an upright position and the armrest is in a substantially horizontal position; a second limit position in which the seat back is still in the upright position, while the armrest is swung towards the seat back to facilitate access to and egress from the seat, and a third limit position in which the armrest is completely folded down, together with the collapsed seat back.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoel Etzioni
- 👤 Aharon Nadler
- 👤 Amit Avigdor
- 👤 Doron Krom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:58
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/54; A47C7/543; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A47C7/407
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A foldable armrest unit attached to a seat having a collapsible seat back, comprising: an armrest, one end of which is articulated to first joint means affixed to a lateral surface of said seat back; an armrest support member, one end of which is articulated to said armrest and the other end of which is articulated to second joint means affixed to a lateral surface of said seat; said armrest has three limit positions: a first limit position being the position of use, in which said seat back is in an upright position and said armrest is in a substantially horizontal position; a second limit position in which said seat back is still in the upright position, while said armrest is swung towards said seat back to facilitate access to, and egress from, said seat, and a third limit position in which said armrest is completely folded down, together with the collapsed seat back and wherein said armrest support member is constituted by a pair of telescoping tubes accommodating the change of length of said support member involved in the movement of said armrest from said first limit position to said second limit position and back again, one of said telescoping tubes being articulated to said armrest and the other being articulated to said seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A foldable armrest unit attached to a seat having a collapsible seat back, comprising: an armrest, one end of which is articulated to first joint means affixed to a lateral surface of said seat back; an armrest support member, one end of which is articulated to said armrest and the other end of which is articulated to second joint means affixed to a lateral surface of said seat; said armrest has three limit positions: a first limit position being the position of use, in which said seat back is in an upright position and said armrest is in a substantially horizontal position; a second limit position in which said seat back is still in the upright position, while said armrest is swung towards said seat back to facilitate access to, and egress from, said seat, and a third limit position in which said armrest is completely folded down, together with the collapsed seat back and wherein said armrest support member is constituted by a pair of telescoping tubes accommodating the change of length of said support member involved in the movement of said armrest from said first limit position to said second limit position and back again, one of said telescoping tubes being articulated to said armrest and the other being articulated to said seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The armrest unit attached to the seat as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one end of the armrest support member is connected to the armrest around a middle section of the armrest.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The armrest unit attached to the seat as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a pin fixedly attached to the outer one of said telescoping tubes, said pin cooperating with abutment means stationary relative to said seat to prevent the initiation of collapse of said seat back by the application of pressure on said armrest.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
89 words
The armrest unit attached to the seat as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said abutment means comprises a member fixedly attached to said second joint means and provided with a substantially planar surface inclined with respect to the general plane of said seat, but substantially perpendicular to the lateral surface thereof, said inclined surface cooperating with said pin to prevent the collapse of said seat back upon the application of pressure to said armrest but permitting such collapse when a tilting force is applied to said seat back.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The armrest unit attached to the seat as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first and second joint means are each provided with a pivot about which said armrest and said support member are respectively adapted to swivel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The armrest unit attached to the seat as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said pivots include, along with bases of their respective joint means, angles larger than 90 °.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
189 words
A foldable armrest unit for use with a chair having a seat and a collapsible seat back, the armrest unit comprising: an armrest, one end of which is articulated to first joint means adapted to be affixed to a lateral surface of said seat back; an armrest support member, one end of which is articulated to said armrest and the other end of which is articulated to second joint means adapted to be affixed to a lateral surface of said seat; wherein one end of the armrest support member is connected to the armrest around a middle section of the armrest; and wherein said armrest has three limit positions: a first limit position being the position of use, in which said seat back is in an upright position and said armrest is in a substantially horizontal position; a second limit position in which said seat back is still in the upright position, while said armrest is swung towards said seat back to facilitate access to, and egress from said seat, and a third limit position in which said armrest is completely folded down, together with the collapsed seat back.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
189 words
A foldable armrest unit for use with a chair having a seat and a collapsible seat back, the armrest unit comprising: an armrest, one end of which is articulated to first joint means adapted to be affixed to a lateral surface of said seat back; an armrest support member, one end of which is articulated to said armrest and the other end of which is articulated to second joint means adapted to be affixed to a lateral surface of said seat; wherein one end of the armrest support member is connected to the armrest around a middle section of the armrest; and wherein said armrest has three limit positions: a first limit position being the position of use, in which said seat back is in an upright position and said armrest is in a substantially horizontal position; a second limit position in which said seat back is still in the upright position, while said armrest is swung towards said seat back to facilitate access to, and egress from said seat, and a third limit position in which said armrest is completely folded down, together with the collapsed seat back.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
222 words
A foldable armrest unit for use with a chair having a seat and a collapsible seat back, the armrest unit comprising: an armrest, one end of which is articulated to first joint means adapted to be affixed to a lateral surface of said seat back; an armrest support member, one end of which is articulated to said armrest and the other end of which is articulated to second joint means adapted to be affixed to a lateral surface of said seat; wherein said armrest support member is constituted by a pair of telescoping tubes accommodating the change of length of said support member adapted to movements of said armrest, wherein one of said telescoping tubes is adapted to be connected to said armrest, and the other is adapted to be connected to said seat; and wherein said armrest has three limit positions: a first limit position being the position of use, in which said seat back is in an upright position and said armrest is in a substantially horizontal position; a second limit position in which said seat back is still in the upright position, while said armrest is swung towards said seat back to facilitate access to, and egress from, said seat, and a third limit position in which said armrest is completely folded down, together with the collapsed seat back.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
222 words
A foldable armrest unit for use with a chair having a seat and a collapsible seat back, the armrest unit comprising: an armrest, one end of which is articulated to first joint means adapted to be affixed to a lateral surface of said seat back; an armrest support member, one end of which is articulated to said armrest and the other end of which is articulated to second joint means adapted to be affixed to a lateral surface of said seat; wherein said armrest support member is constituted by a pair of telescoping tubes accommodating the change of length of said support member adapted to movements of said armrest, wherein one of said telescoping tubes is adapted to be connected to said armrest, and the other is adapted to be connected to said seat; and wherein said armrest has three limit positions: a first limit position being the position of use, in which said seat back is in an upright position and said armrest is in a substantially horizontal position; a second limit position in which said seat back is still in the upright position, while said armrest is swung towards said seat back to facilitate access to, and egress from, said seat, and a third limit position in which said armrest is completely folded down, together with the collapsed seat back.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The armrest unit as claimed in claim 8 , wherein one end of the armrest support member is connected to the armrest around a middle section of the armrest.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
50 words
The armrest unit as claimed in claim 8 , further comprising a pin fixedly attached to the outer one of said telescoping tubes, said pin engagable with abutment means stationary relative to said pin to prevent the initiation of collapse of said armrest by application of pressure on said armrest.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
The armrest unit as claimed in claim 8 , wherein said first and second joint means are each provided with a pivot about which said armrest and said support member are respectively adapted to swivel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The armrest unit as claimed in claim 11 , wherein said pivots include, along with bases of their respective joint means, angles larger than 90 °.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
175 words
A foldable armrest unit attached to a seat having a collapsible back, comprising: an armrest, one end of which is articulated to first joint means affixed to a lateral surface of said seat back; an armrest support member, one end of which is articulated to said armrest and the other end of which is articulated to second joint means affixed to a lateral surface of said seat; wherein one end of the armrest support member is connected to the armrest around a middle section of the armrest; and wherein said armrest has three limit positions: a first limit position being the position of use, in which said seat back is in an upright position and said armrest is in a substantially horizontal position; a second limit position in which said seat back is still in the upright position, while said armrest is swung towards said seat back to facilitate access to, and egress from, said seat, and a third limit position in which said armrest is completely folded down, together with the collapsed seat back.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
175 words
A foldable armrest unit attached to a seat having a collapsible back, comprising: an armrest, one end of which is articulated to first joint means affixed to a lateral surface of said seat back; an armrest support member, one end of which is articulated to said armrest and the other end of which is articulated to second joint means affixed to a lateral surface of said seat; wherein one end of the armrest support member is connected to the armrest around a middle section of the armrest; and wherein said armrest has three limit positions: a first limit position being the position of use, in which said seat back is in an upright position and said armrest is in a substantially horizontal position; a second limit position in which said seat back is still in the upright position, while said armrest is swung towards said seat back to facilitate access to, and egress from, said seat, and a third limit position in which said armrest is completely folded down, together with the collapsed 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) | 2007-05-25 | 2007-11-24 | 2008-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2011-05-25 | 2011-11-24 | 2012-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2015-05-25 | 2015-11-24 | 2016-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |