Having A Laterally Adjustable Dimension Patents (Class 297/452.4)
  • Patent number: 11505099
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a seat trim structure for a vehicle seat with at least a mounting element having a plurality of integrated retaining elements, a number of detachable support members, and a number of detachable trim elements. The support members may be detachably arranged to the mounting element and the integrated retaining elements may be configured to detachably retain the number of trim elements to the mounting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Adient US LLC
    Inventors: John J. Gomez, James D. Biebel, Raza Bashir, Joseph Gasko, Dalibor Dimovski, Kurt A. Seibold, Xin Wei Jolene Ng, John Bleau, Walter Daniel Merchant, Raymond Anthony Iavasile
  • Patent number: 11192479
    Abstract: A seat assembly and a method of manufacture. The seat assembly may include a seat bottom frame that has a perimeter tube assembly that may define an opening and a cross tube assembly that may extend across the opening. The perimeter tube assembly, the cross tube assembly, or both may have a telescoping tube joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Bozdar Brkovic, Roger Stephens, Daniel J. Peppernick, Dharmesh Kansara, Luke Boeve
  • Patent number: 8991933
    Abstract: A backrest includes first and second side wings and connectors configured to connect the first and second side wings to the wheelchair frame. The first side wing comprises a plurality of transverse profiles extending towards the second side wing and the second side wing comprises a plurality of second transverse profiles extending towards the first side wing. At least one first transverse profile of the first side wing and at least one associated second transverse profile of the second side wing are at least partially mutually embraced in a slidable manner. The at least one first transverse profile and the at least one second transverse profile are dimensioned and configured so that the mutual slidably embracement of the at least one first transverse profile and the at least one second transverse profile is made on a range of distances enabling the width adjustment of the backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Invacare International Sarl
    Inventor: Ulf Johansson
  • Patent number: 8646844
    Abstract: A seat width adjustment mechanism includes a first adjustment element and a second adjustment element, and an actuator for adjusting the distance between the two adjustment elements. A guiding element is connected to each of the adjustment elements. A piece of material extends over and between the two adjustment elements and is held under tension so that the guiding elements slide under the material to change the amount of seat forming material by changing the distance between the two adjustment elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Alain Blind, Alexander Dantmann, Jeremias Rehn
  • Publication number: 20120286552
    Abstract: A seat assembly includes a frame supporting an elastomeric seating surface such that there are no rigid points of contact at the front and rear regions of the seating surface. Tension across the front and rear regions of the seating surface are independently adjustable by altering the front and rear widths of the frame. The frame widths are adjusted by rotating front and rear threaded frame members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: MARTIN KACE, MAGNUS LUNDSTROM
  • Patent number: 8240754
    Abstract: A motor vehicle seat is provided that includes, but is not limited to a backrest, which may be pivoted from an essentially upright usage position into an essentially horizontal non-usage position and which has at least one wing rest, which includes, but is not limited to a support part and a cushion part fastened on the support part. The support part is linked on a middle backrest part in such a way that the wing rest may be pivoted, in the non-usage position of the backrest, from a lower armrest non-usage position around the pivot axis extending in the seat direction into an upper armrest usage position to implement an armrest. In the armrest usage position, the cushion part is situated above the middle backrest part while implementing an intermediate space between the cushion part and the middle backrest part. The support part has a cover plate, which covers the intermediate space in one transverse direction. Furthermore, a seating configuration is provided having such a motor vehicle seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Jürgen Maier
  • Patent number: 8240753
    Abstract: A motor vehicle seat is provided with a backrest which can be pivoted from a substantially upright position of use into a substantially horizontal position of non-use. The backrest includes, but is not limited to a wing rest which in the position of non-use of the backrest can be pivoted from a lower armrest position of non-use about a pivot axis extending in seat direction into an upper armrest position of use to form an armrest. The wing rest includes, but is not limited to a support part as well as an upholstery part and between the support part and the upholstery part a height adjusting device for the height adjustment of the upholstery part relative to the support part is arranged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Jürgen Maier, Jens Winter
  • Patent number: 8202203
    Abstract: One embodiment of a portable acrobatic training apparatus (I) with which to support and instruct athletes learning back handsprings having opposing flat vertical ends (16), a resilient arcuate uppermost surface (10), a flat horizontal base (12), and a convex near surface (14). Said trainer apparatus is of approximate elliptical shape, rests on its base until intentionally activated by user, is self-limiting rotationally, and returns to start position automatically following each usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Norbert's Athletic Products
    Inventor: Jung M. Lim
  • Patent number: 8152231
    Abstract: Collapsible seats may be installed on a track or rail system to allow the collapsible seats to move laterally within a vehicle's interior. The track system also may permit removal of the collapsible seats from the vehicle. The collapsible seats may include a seat back with multiple sections joined by flexible hinges that permit folding of the seat pan and seat back in a lateral direction. In certain embodiments, the seat pan or the headrest also may include multiple sections joined by flexible hinges. The flexible hinges may allow the seats to collapse laterally to reduce the width of the seats. The available space for seating or cargo storage may be adjusted by selectively collapsing, expanding, and removing the collapsible seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Lance Larsen, David McCarthy, Sheldon Watjer
  • Patent number: 8141952
    Abstract: An adjustable bolster assembly is provided for use with a seat assembly. The adjustable bolster assembly includes a mounting bracket configured to be fixedly secured to the seat assembly. The adjustable bolster assembly also includes a pair of side bolster paddles. Each of the side bolster paddles is operatively mounted on the mounting bracket for movement between a retracted position and a deployed position in which the pair of side bolster paddles extend forward of the mounting bracket. An actuator is mounted on the mounting bracket and operatively connected to the pair of side bolster paddles for effecting the movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Intier Automotive Inc
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. Poniatowski
  • Patent number: 8070232
    Abstract: The present invention provides a scooter with two chair backs. The scooter includes a main body containing a wheel seat, a pedal and front/rear wheel set; two chair back supports, assembled separately onto both sides on the back of wheel seat of the main body; and two chair backs, incorporated onto at least one chair back support via the connecting frame and transversely arranged at interval. The scooter of the present invention substantially improves the structural functionality and comfort of the chair back of the scooter, and also meets the diversified customer requirements with improved applicability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignees: Moventon Corporation
    Inventor: Cheng-Hung Hung
  • Patent number: 7658448
    Abstract: An adjustable chair construction is described which is particular in that the backrest is linked to the seat by means of at least one hinge construction, where said hinge construction on the seat comprises at least one first projecting member (23) having a curved or linear top section on which top section teeth are arranged, and on the back rest at least one second projecting member (82) having a curved or linear top section on which top section teeth are arranged, such that the teeth on one section mesh with the teeth on the other section, and that at least one connecting member (100) being pivotable fastened to the first and second projecting members (23, 82) maintains the teeth of the curved sections in meshed relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: R82 A/S
    Inventors: K{dot over (a)}re Birk, Flemming Møller
  • Patent number: 7647880
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable mounting system for a leaning post for a boat having a pair of side-by-side seat posts. The leaning post is provided with a pair of brackets to which hollow cylindrical support posts can be adjustably mounted. The spacing between the support posts can be adjusted to align with the spacing of a pair of conventional hollow cylindrical side-by-side vertical seat posts. A pair of spaced apart parallel slots in the mounting brackets receive bolts that secure the support posts to the mounting bracket and allow the distance between the support posts to be adjusted to align with the distance between the seat posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Chem-Tainer Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Devine
  • Patent number: 7469964
    Abstract: 1. Seating system for passenger service vehicles, for aircraft in particular 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Recaro Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Jürgen Baumann
  • Publication number: 20080084104
    Abstract: A portable knock-down seat which telescopically extends laterally to become a bench for use by sportsmen, as a shower chair, as a patient transfer bench, or as a stool. The portable seat comprises a laterally extendable telescopic bottom, a detachable and laterally extendable telescopic back, two detachable and vertically adjustable telescoping leg assemblies, and detachable armrests. The portable seat may be transported in a carrying bag or backpack, or by using straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventor: Patrick VanHorn
  • Patent number: 7354107
    Abstract: A vehicle seat with a backrest and a seat part. The backrest includes a backrest frame and S-shaped rod elements arranged therebetween so as to form an S-shaped backrest having a shoulder region which can be deformed in the forward and backward direction and a lumbar spine region which can be deformed in the forward and backward direction. The rod elements, which extend in the longitudinal direction of the backrest, are pivotably mounted by their lower and upper ends on the backrest frame such that they can be pivoted about an imaginary axis which extends in the longitudinal direction of the backrest. The rod elements are mounted on the backrest frame such that they can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Grammer AG
    Inventors: Josef Kohl, Christian Erker
  • Patent number: 6913318
    Abstract: An adjustable seat support assembly for a wheelchair. The seat support assembly includes a seat bottom frame and a seat back frame. The seat bottom frame has at least two spaced apart beams. Each beam includes at least one channel that extends along at least a portion of the beam. Preferably the channel extends along the entire length of the beam. A seat plate is mounted to and extends between the beams. The seat back frame includes two vertical supports. Each support has an upper end and a lower end. At least one back frame cross-bar is attached to and extends between the vertical supports. A mounting bracket is attached to the lower end of each support and removably attached to a channel in one of the beams. Preferably there are two or more channels formed in each beam, one channel in the bottom and the other in the side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Pride Mobility Products Corporation
    Inventors: Melvin Scott Higley, Walter A. Watkins, Gerald White, Michael J. Rozaieski, Thomas M. Hale
  • Publication number: 20040104614
    Abstract: An adjustable seat support assembly for a wheelchair. The seat support assembly includes a seat bottom frame and a seat back frame. The seat bottom frame has at least two spaced apart beams. Each beam includes at least one channel that extends along at least a portion of the beam. Preferably the channel extends along the entire length of the beam. A seat plate is mounted to and extends between the beams. The seat back frame includes two vertical supports. Each support has an upper end and a lower end. At least one back frame cross-bar is attached to and extends between the vertical supports. A mounting bracket is attached to the lower end of each support and removably attached to a channel in one of the beams. Preferably there are two or more channels formed in each beam, one channel in the bottom and the other in the side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Melvin Scott Higley, Walter A. Watkins, Gerald White, Michael J. Rozaieski, Thomas M. Hale
  • Patent number: 6695410
    Abstract: An adjustable support system of seat structure includes two side supporting units foldably extended from two vertical sides of the back panel, at least an elongated element having a predetermined length of holding portion extended from the back panel through the two side supporting units respectively, and an adjustable locker securely locked up two free end portions of the elongated element for adjusting the length of the holding portion of the elongated element, so as to adjust a folding angle between each of the side supporting units and the back panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Ben M. Hsia
  • Patent number: 6588836
    Abstract: A chaise lounge includes a support device fixed at the rear side of two side rods to expand the two side rods to hold a soft surface sheet. The support device has two pivot bases respectively secured on the two side rods and having a pivot opening. The two pivot openings are respectively combined with a long and a short support member pivotally connected and movable relative to each other. The long support member has one end pivotally combined with the pivot opening and the other end formed with an arcuate edge. The long support member has its upper edge bent inward into a horizontal bend edge for holding the short support member. When the long and the short support member are controlled into a straight line, they will force the two side rods to expand outward together with the soft surface sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventor: Albert Chong-Jen Lo
  • Publication number: 20020175551
    Abstract: An adjustable support system of seat structure includes two side supporting units foldably extended from two vertical sides of the back panel, at least an elongated element having a predetermined length of holding portion extended from the back panel through the two side supporting units respectively, and an adjustable locker securely locked up two free end portions of the elongated element for adjusting the length of the holding portion of the elongated element, so as to adjust a folding angle between each of the side supporting units and the back panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: Ben M. Hsia
  • Patent number: 6460933
    Abstract: A wheelchair back assembly is provided which has a back plate held in position relative to upright wheelchair cane members by opposed independent mounting assemblies. The mounting assemblies include a support bar which carries a bracket attached to the back support plate. The assemblies further include universal cane clamp members hingedly attached to a pivot mechanism that allows for independent bi-lateral adjustment in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the seat of the wheelchair. The clamping member further includes a through bore, which is seated on the spindle of a compression latch secured to the upright canes of a wheelchair. A pivotable lever acts as a latch member as it compresses elastomeric O-rings in order to latch the hinge in position relative to the spindle member and to provide for a resilient attachment. The lever also has a locking position to retain the lever in its latched position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Mark S. Bors, Lauren M. Boulware, Judy A. Rowley
  • Patent number: 6450579
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes first and second elements for providing support for a person sitting in the vehicle seat. A link mechanism is arranged so as to interconnect the first and second elements in an articulated manner, so that the second element can be folded towards and away from the first element. The first and second elements, when in a folded-together state, extend in an essentially common plane, and the second element accommodates the first element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: AB Volvo
    Inventors: Andreas Nylander, Fredrik Eklof
  • Patent number: 6352307
    Abstract: A seat, for example, a wheelchair, comprises a seat part, a backrest part, armrests, and footrests. The seat part and the backrest part have a commonly adjustable width, e.g. the side support portions can essentially be inserted into portions of a central frame part, and transversal bars in the backrest have adjustable widths. The seat part also has adjustable front and rear edges, obtained by adjusting adjustable front and rear support portions. The inclination of the backrest is adjusted by clamping screws mounted in side plate portions provided with slots. The height of the backrest can also be adjusted by displacing an upper portion thereof. The inclination of the footrests is varied by moving hinges having a large frictional force normally holding them stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Permobil AB
    Inventor: Bo Engman
  • Patent number: 6290291
    Abstract: An adjustable bicycle saddle is provided with a saddle base (attachment member) and first and second saddle portions that are movably coupled relative to the saddle base between at least two different locations to change the effective transverse width of the saddle. Accordingly, the adjustable bicycle saddle can be adjusted to be wider or narrower to suit the desired riding style. Preferably, the adjustable bicycle saddle is provided with an adjustment member coupled to the first and second saddle portions to move and retain the rear sections of the first and second saddle portions to change the effective transverse width of the saddle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Masao Kojima
  • Publication number: 20010008349
    Abstract: A booster seat has a seat member (14) and armrests (12a, 13a). The distance between the armrests (12a, 13a) can be automatically changed according to the height of the support portion (14a) of the seat member (14). The armrests (12a, 13a) are formed on side members (12, 13) extended on the opposite sides of the support portion (14a) of the seat member 14 on a base (11) mounted on a seat of a vehicle. A plurality of tapered, wedge-shaped blocks (17, 18) are arranged on the inner side surfaces of the side members (12, 13) so as to extend toward a middle portion of the support portion (14a). The wedge-shaped blocks (17, 18) extend from the inner side surfaces of the side members (12, 13) toward each other. The wedge-shaped blocks (17, 18) have sloping upper surfaces (17a, 18a). The seat member 14 is placed on the upper surfaces (17a, 18a) of the wedge-shaped blocks (17, 18).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: July 19, 2001
    Inventor: Kojiro Yamazaki