US3833257A
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Vehicle seats, especially for aircraft seats
Assignee: Teleflex Ltd
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Filing: 1973-07-26
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Granted: 1974-09-03
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Expires: 1993-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle seat comprising a central spine having a head rest and kidney pads attached thereto, projects upwardly from a pelvic support frame. A seat squab support tray is attached to said pelvic support frame and power means to adjust said central spine is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 E Dove
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A47C7/405; A47C1/00; A47C1/02; B; B64; B64D; B64D11/00; B64D11/06; B64D11/0689
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A vehicle seat comprising a central spine upstanding from a pelvic support frame, a seat squab support tray attached to said pelvic support frame and extends forward, therefore, said central spine hingedly attached to said pelvic support frame by lug means, said pelvic support frame being supported by telescoping means which is, in turn, supported by a base which is provided with base means adapted to ride on at least three rails, power means pivotally attached to said central spine and said pelvic support frame to effect power recline adjustment Of said central spine, said central spine is provided with a lumbar cushion having kidney support pads, a shoulder cushion is also adjustably attached to said central spine and said shoulder cushion is adapted to move up or down said spine, said central spine also being provided with a head rest means at its end opposite to the pelvic support frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A vehicle seat comprising a central spine upstanding from a pelvic support frame, a seat squab support tray attached to said pelvic support frame and extends forward, therefore, said central spine hingedly attached to said pelvic support frame by lug means, said pelvic support frame being supported by telescoping means which is, in turn, supported by a base which is provided with base means adapted to ride on at least three rails, power means pivotally attached to said central spine and said pelvic support frame to effect power recline adjustment Of said central spine, said central spine is provided with a lumbar cushion having kidney support pads, a shoulder cushion is also adjustably attached to said central spine and said shoulder cushion is adapted to move up or down said spine, said central spine also being provided with a head rest means at its end opposite to the pelvic support frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
A vehicle seat in accordance with claim 1 wherein arm rests are pivotally attached to said central spine by shaft means, said arm rests adapted to slide axially on their respective shafts such that they may be stowed in a position substantially behind said shoulder cushions, a first seat squab is attached to said pelvic support tray, a second seat squab is pivotally attached to the forward facing part of said pelvic support tray by hinge means.
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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) | 1977-09-02 | 1978-03-04 | 1978-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-02 | 1982-03-04 | 1982-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-02 | 1986-03-04 | 1986-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |