Tandem Patents (Class 297/243)
  • Patent number: 11312439
    Abstract: An adjustable seat assembly for a motorcycle includes a seat pan with a first portion and a second portion, and an adjustment mechanism. The first portion of the seat pan has a fastening portion for the non-adjustable fastening of the first portion on the motorcycle, preferably on a tank of the motorcycle. The adjustment mechanism is connected to the second portion of the seat pan and is configured to adjust the height and/or inclination of the second portion of the seat pan in relation to the first portion. A motorcycle with the adjustable seat assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Guido Beuting, Helmut Diehl, Christian Hahn-Woernle, Miroslav Nikolic, Raimund Schell, Joerg Seiler
  • Patent number: 11285855
    Abstract: A side bolster adjustment apparatus of a vehicle seat may include a guide frame which is mounted to a seat back frame, and is formed with a guide groove; a slider which slides along a direction in which a bolster protrudes from a seat back, which is the longitudinal direction of the guide groove, by a guide means formed in the guide groove; a lead screw which is provided to penetrate the slider, and is mounted in the longitudinal direction of the guide groove; a motor which is coupled to the lead screw and selectively rotate the lead screw; and a bolster plate which is coupled to the slider, and rotates around a vertical longitudinal direction of the seat back by operation of the slider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Hyundai Transys Inc.
    Inventors: Sang-Hark Lee, Tae-Hoon Lee, Ji-Hwan Kim, Sang-Do Park, Ho-Sub Lim
  • Patent number: 10568429
    Abstract: Rocker style chairs and rocker style chairs are provided along with modular components for use within rocker style chairs and parts for assembling within the modular components. The related components and chair assemblies minimize manufacturing time, maximize material usage and decrease related installation time. The related rocker style chairs may provide comfort to chair occupants and minimize noise during related chair component motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Jacobs, Frederick Jacobs, Michiel Van de Ven
  • Patent number: 10293843
    Abstract: A stroller includes a chassis and a child support. The chassis is configured to roll along the ground in response to being pushed by a caregiver. The child support is coupled selectively to the chassis and is configured to support a child resting therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc
    Inventor: Yann Naslain
  • Patent number: 9931257
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed as having, for example, a frame, a support assembly, and a pivot joint pivotably connected to the frame and the support assembly for positioning in a plurality of modes including, for example, a user in supine, standing, and/or prone positions. The apparatus may be positioned within various ranges that include supine and prone modes without re-configuring the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Altimate Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lokken, Matthew Haugen, Jeffrey Schmidt, Travis Fluck, Wesley Ovre, Nancy Perlich, Mark Schmitt, Andrew Gardeen
  • Publication number: 20150145298
    Abstract: A seat rail cover for a seat rail includes a first longitudinal section and a second longitudinal section. The first longitudinal section includes a first cover element and a first support element. The first support element extends in a longitudinal direction of the seat rail cover and protrudes from the first cover element transversely to the longitudinal direction. The second longitudinal section includes a second cover element and a second support element. The second support element extends in longitudinal direction and protrudes from the second cover element transversely to the longitudinal direction. The first longitudinal section is movable in longitudinal direction of the seat rail cover with respect to the second longitudinal direction from a non extended state to an extended state. Such a seat rail cover provides a variable length and may improve the dispersion of loads applied to the cover elements of the seat rail cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: David Wottke, Felix Lohan
  • Patent number: 9027992
    Abstract: A seat structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle, the seat structure including an outer frame portion in which a through-hole is formed at least at a seating position for the occupant to sit on; a seat skin that has elasticity is fixed to the outer frame portion while predetermined tensile force is applied thereto, and is disposed to cover a portion facing the through-hole; and a cushion member that is disposed between an upper surface of the outer frame portion and the seat skin, and bulges above an outer edge of the outer frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinji Kawatani, Mitsuo Nakagawa, Yukinori Kurakawa
  • Publication number: 20150123440
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seat attachment for a stroller, single stroller and double strollers. The seat attachment includes left and right seat attachment portions, wherein the seat attachment portion comprise a connector portion capable of removably connecting to a stroller frame and a left seat support element removably connecting a seat in either a forward or backward position More specifically, versions of the seat attachment relate to a seat attachment for a stroller capable of supporting a seat such as, but not limited to, a stroller seat, a baby seat, bassinet, a pram, a car seat, or a baby carrier, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Baby Jogger, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Zehfuss
  • Patent number: 8955869
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seat attachment for a stroller, single stroller and double strollers. Such a seat attachment may be used to reversibly convert a single stroller into a double stroller. More specifically, versions of the seat attachment relate to a seat attachment for a stroller capable of supporting a seat such as, but not limited to, a stroller seat, a baby seat, bassinet, a pram, a car seat, or a baby carrier, for example. The seat may be supported in front of a permanent seat of the stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Baby Jogger, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Zehfuss
  • Publication number: 20140339868
    Abstract: An interior arrangement for a vehicle including a front passenger seat having a head restraint, a rear seat, seat occupant sensors fitted to said seats, a head restraint position sensor, a motor for moving the head restraint between its functional position and its lowered position, and a central controller operatively associated with said sensors and said motor. The front passenger head restraint is moved up to its functional position from a stowed position each time a front seat passenger presence is detected according to one embodiment. According to another embodiment the front passenger head restraint is moved from a functional or upright position to a stowed or hidden position if the front seat is unoccupied and the rear seat is occupied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Manoharprasad K. Rao, Mark A. Cuddihy, Mangala A. Jayasuriya
  • Publication number: 20140333039
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seat attachment for a stroller, single stroller and double strollers. Such a seat attachment may be used to reversibly convert a single stroller into a double stroller. More specifically, versions of the seat attachment relate to a seat attachment for a stroller capable of supporting a seat such as, but not limited to, a stroller seat, a baby seat, bassinet, a pram, a car seat, or a baby carrier, for example. The seat may be supported in front of a permanent seat of the stroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: BABY JOGGER, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Zehfuss
  • Publication number: 20140306061
    Abstract: A folding passenger seat and a corresponding passenger seating system for means of passenger transport are provided. The folding passenger seat comprises a seat frame, on which a front seat leg having a first fastening element and a rear seat leg having a second fastening element are arranged. The first fastening element and the second fastening element are configured to be connected to rails on a cabin floor of the means of passenger transport and to be displaced in the rails. A first joint element is arranged between the first fastening element and the second fastening element such that a spacing between the first fastening element and the second fastening element is variable. In particular, the first joint element may be arranged between the front seat leg and the seat frame or between the rear seat leg and the seat frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Lars SCHOMACKER, Frank QUATMANN
  • Patent number: 8746731
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seat attachment for a stroller, single stroller and double strollers. Such a seat attachment may be used to reversibly convert a single stroller into a double stroller. More specifically, versions of the seat attachment relate to a seat attachment for a stroller capable of supporting a seat such as, but not limited to, a stroller seat, a baby seat, bassinet, a pram, a car seat, or a baby carrier, for example. The seat may be supported in front of a permanent seat of the stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Baby Jogger, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Zehfuss
  • Patent number: 8720993
    Abstract: A stool for supporting an adult and child includes a plurality of floor engaging legs extending substantially vertically and a seat mounted rigidly on the legs. The seat includes a main seating portion arranged horizontally and having a top surface for the adult to sit on and a bottom connected to at least some of the legs. The main seating portion has a rounded perimeter extending through an arc of at least 180°. The seat has a tongue portion integrally attached to the main seating portion and projecting horizontally from one side. The tongue portion has a top surface for the child to sit on and two opposite edges which taper inwardly towards an outer end. The adult and child are able to sit adjacent each other on the stool. In an exemplary version, the main seating portion has a minimum horizontal width of at least 35 cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Eric Dean John McCoy
  • Publication number: 20140110982
    Abstract: A vehicle seat, in particular an aircraft seat, includes at least one seating device, which has at least one seat unit and at least one bench unit, which is arranged at one side of the seat unit in a transverse direction oriented at least substantially perpendicular to a seat unit longitudinal direction. The bench unit, in at least one seat position, can have at least one bench unit section which projects rearward beyond the seat unit in relation to the seat unit longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG.
    Inventors: Satoshi HASEGAWA, Djunianto KO, Jochen LOHRMANN, Juri VNUKOVSKI, Vasco BROENNER, Timea RODERWALD-VINCZE
  • Publication number: 20140110981
    Abstract: A vehicle seat, in particular an aircraft seat, has at least one seating device, which has at least one seat unit and at least one bench unit which is arranged at one side of the seat unit in a transverse direction oriented at least substantially perpendicular to a seat unit longitudinal direction and has a bench unit surface which forms a lying surface with at least one seat bottom unit of the seat unit in at least one seat position. The bench unit can have at least one cavity, which is provided in at least one seat position for accommodating the legs of a passenger sitting in a seating device arranged, in relation to the seat unit longitudinal direction, behind said seating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Satoshi HASEGAWA, Djunianto KO, Jochen LOHRMANN, Juri VNUKOVSKI, Vasco BROENNER, Timea RODERWALD-VINCZE
  • Patent number: 8641143
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic furniture and apparatus and therapeutic method wherein a recumbent or semi-recumbent therapist applies foot or hand pressure therapy to the patient seated in tandem configuration in front of therapist, and wherein both patient and therapist are supported by device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Inventor: Brent Douglas Deck
  • Patent number: 8414076
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aircraft passenger seat assembly that includes: (a) first and second seats selectively movable between upright and reclined positions and adapted for being positioned beside and at inwardly-facing angles relative to each other; (b) a center console having a relatively wide aft end and a relatively narrow forward end for being positioned between the first and second seats; and © the relatively wide aft end of the center console including first and second foot wells therein adapted to permit the feet of a passenger seated in an aft-positioned first or second seat to extend therein when the aft-positioned first or second seat is in the recline position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: BE Aeroaspace, Inc.
    Inventor: Tommy George Plant
  • Patent number: 8376455
    Abstract: A seat height adjustment apparatus includes a stepped portion provided on a bottom plate of a seat and formed in a stepped configuration, an adjust member removably attached to the stepped portion and having a lower face placed on a seat rail for adjusting the height between the seat rail and the seat, and vehicle body side fixing members provided on the seat rail for abutting with an abutting portion to fix the adjust member. Upon seat height adjustment, adjustment of the seat height can be carried out simply only by replacing the adjust member to an arbitrary stage of the stepped portion. Further, since the seat height adjustment apparatus is formed from the three parts of the stepped portion, adjust member and vehicle body side fixing member, the number of parts is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Inoue, Konichi Misaki, Hiroyuki Seki, Masayuki Kinoshita
  • Patent number: 8308237
    Abstract: An image display device comprising a plurality of seats arranged at least in a front-to-back direction, each of the seats having a backrest of a variable angle, an image display panel installed on the back of each seat, an angle sensing unit for detecting an angle of the backrest of the seat, a tilt angle calculating unit for calculating a tilt angle of the image display panel based on an output data of the angle sensing unit related to each of two adjoining seats in the front-to-back direction, and a tilt controller unit for controlling the tilt angle of the image display panel according to an output data of the tilt angle calculating unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventor: Tadashi Kunou
  • Patent number: 8308233
    Abstract: A bicycle passenger seat may include a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to an existing pole of an operator seat pole of an existing bicycle. A support frame may be pivotally attached to the mounting bracket and adapted to be selectively coupled to an axle of the rear wheel of the existing bicycle. A stud bolt is removably connected to the support frame. Passenger handles are removably attached to axially opposed ends of the stud bolt. A passenger seat may further be coupled to a posterior end of the support frame. The horizontal length of the support frame may be selectively adjustable along an x-axis while the vertical length may be selectively adjustable along a y-axis. In this manner, the combined weight of the operator and passenger is more evenly distributed so that a center of mass is forwardly spaced from the rear wheel of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventors: Edward Gradington, Dianne Gradington
  • Patent number: 8201885
    Abstract: A seating arrangement for a passenger-carrying vehicle, especially aircraft. The arrangement provides a plurality of seating positions, a seating position comprising a seat and a footwell. The footwell of a first seating position is located beside the seat of a second seating position, the second seating position being located generally forward of the first seating position. Each seat is operable into a reclined state in which a leg-supporting component of the seat projects into the associated footwell. A tray assembly is associated with each console, the tray assembly being deployable from a stowed state in or on the console in which it is disposed generally parallel with a ground surface on which the seating arrangement rests during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: J. Thompson Solutions Limited
    Inventor: James Thompson
  • Patent number: 7980629
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle such as a snowmobile, personal watercraft, or all-terrain vehicle has a removable straddle-type seat that includes a base having a flexible portion that includes an aperture. The base is used in conjunction with a fuel tank or vehicle frame having a protrusion protruding therefrom. The flexible portion is flexed to allow the aperture therein to pass over the protrusion on the fuel tank or vehicle frame such that removal of the seat is quick, easy and requires no tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Inventor: Yvon Bedard
  • Patent number: 7845724
    Abstract: A variable automotive passenger seating configuration including a first seating row having a first pair of spaced apart seats each having an interior side and an exterior side. A second seating row is provided including a second pair of spaced apart seats each having an interior side and an exterior side, and a movable center seat assembly is disposed between the interior sides of the second pair of seats. At least one of the first pair of seats includes a cut-out section adjacent the interior side and the center seat assembly is configured to correspond with the cut-out section and nest between the interior sides of the first pair of seats. The center seat assembly may be configured to enable the mounting of a rearward-facing infant car seat when in a folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: CCO Holding Corp.
    Inventor: David Scheinberg
  • Patent number: 7837260
    Abstract: A seat assembly constructed according to the present invention provides a seat assembly having a cover that is quickly and easily connected to the seat base. The tool and fastener free connection of the seat cover with the seat base provides for a convenient, repeatable, and secure connection of the seat cover with the seat base. A seat assembly constructed according to the present invention also provides for the convenient and expeditious connection of a plurality of seat assembly elements. The fastener free connection between the multiple components of the seat assembly provides for the economical manufacture and assembly of the seat assembly. Such a construction provides a multi-piece seat assembly wherein the components of the seat assembly can be connected without fasteners and without tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Milsco Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Scott Hein, Robert A. Sinur, Mark Farchione, Lara Soltis
  • Patent number: 7712829
    Abstract: A seat structure for a vehicle includes front and rear seat bodies each including a seat cushion and a back rest. Each seat cushion has a front part configured to be tipped up about a rear part of the seat cushion. Each back rest has an upper part configured to be tilted backward and forward about a lower part of the back rest. The seat structure also includes first slide rails supporting the front and rear seat bodies in a fore and aft arrangement respectively. The front and rear seat bodies are configured to move backward and forward along the first slide rails. The seat structure further includes a lock member coupled to the front seat body for selectively securing the front seat body relative to the first slide rails. The lock member is movable between a locked position and a released position. The seat structure further includes a push member coupled to the rear seat body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Gilsam Park
  • Publication number: 20100109387
    Abstract: A seat and a seat system for a means of transport. The seat includes a seat surface, a backrest, and an adjustable leg support and/or foot support arranged in the region in front of the seat surface. The leg support and/or foot support is configured to be divided in the longitudinal direction into two parts, and the two parts are configured to be adjustable separately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Lufthansa Technik AG
    Inventor: Harald MERENSKY
  • Publication number: 20100013281
    Abstract: A dual-baby stroller includes a main frame to which front and rear wheels are connected and two positioning members are located on two side frames of the main frame so as to be connected with a seat frame which includes two side rails which are two inverted V-shaped rails. Two front reception members are located on a front portion of the seat frame and two rear reception members are located on a rear portion of the seat frame so as to be respectively connected with the front and rear seats. Two pivotal rods are connected between the two side rails and cooperated with two pivotable units respectively such that the two pivotal rods are pivoted inward about the pivotable units. The front and rear seats can be arranged to face the same direction or to face each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Hung-Tsun Chen, An-Min Hu
  • Publication number: 20100006019
    Abstract: An interchangeable seat system for a water vehicle includes a front seat member, a common base member, at least two rear seat members, and at least two hand grips. One of the at least two rear seat members and one of the at least two hand grips are configured such that a combination of the front seat member, the common base member, the one of the at least two rear seat member and the one of the at least two hand grips provides a two-person seat configuration for the water vehicle, and another one of the at least two rear seat members and another one of the at least two hand grips are configured such that a combination of the front seat member, the common base member, the another one of the at least two rear seat member and the another one of the at least two hand grips provides a three-person seat configuration for the water vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
    Inventors: Michael KNOBLETT, Otsuka KENICHI
  • Patent number: 7597332
    Abstract: A first and second stroller portions are described to form a modular stroller. The first and second stroller portions may be reversibly coupled together in a tandem relationship with a coupling device to operate in a double stroller configuration. Alternatively, the first and second stroller portions may be uncoupled from one another and used in an independent mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Hatch Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Julie Tabor Thompson
  • Patent number: 7578470
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aircraft passenger seat assembly that includes: (a) first and second seats selectively movable between upright and reclined positions and adapted for being positioned beside and at inwardly-facing angles relative to each other; (b) a center console having a relatively wide aft end and a relatively narrow forward end for being positioned between the first and second seats; and (c) the relatively wide aft end of the center console including first and second foot wells therein adapted to permit the feet of a passenger seated in an aft-positioned first or second seat to extend therein when the aft-positioned first or second seat is in the recline position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Tommy George Plant
  • Publication number: 20090195035
    Abstract: An ATV is disclosed which includes a pedestal assembly incorporated into the foot-wells, which cooperate with a removable passenger seat. Furthermore, passenger seat is selectively added or removed from ATV by way of a latch assembly. Hand grips flank the removable seat and are attached to a rear accessory panel. The rear accessory panel also includes an integrated cup holder, and rack tie-downs are formed in a front or rear accessory panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Ripley, Roy A. Sunsdahl, Scott D. Taylor
  • Patent number: 7523986
    Abstract: A child carrier attachment for a bicycle has a support device and a child's seat mounted on the support device, which includes an elongate support and front and rear fasteners in the form of clamps on the support. The fasteners are adjustable into gripping engagement with a saddle post and a front post of the bicycle, respectively, to fixedly secure the carrier to the bicycle. The support device is adjustable to vary the spacing of the front and rear fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: 2083461 Ontario Inc.
    Inventors: Malcolm Jefferson, Brian Barnwell, Josephine Back, legal representative, Terence Norman Back
  • Patent number: 7481439
    Abstract: A first and second stroller portions are described to form a modular stroller. The first and second stroller portions may be reversibly coupled together in a tandem relationship with a means for coupling to operate in a double stroller configuration. Alternatively, the first and second stroller portions may be uncoupled from one another and used in an independent mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Hatch Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Julie Tabor Thompson
  • Patent number: 7360831
    Abstract: A motorcycle seat in the form of a tandem seat is assembled from a seat cushion (12), which is produced as a plastic foam molded part, a pad layer (14) of a open pore polyether foam material provided upon the seat surface of the seat cushion (12), a ventilation layer (16) of a spacer fabric provided upon the pad layer (14) and a seat cover (18), which is a breathable and water tight membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventors: Herbert Schwarz, Jochen Schanz, Karl Heinz Dorn, Monika Dorn
  • Patent number: 7331629
    Abstract: The invention relates to a child bicycle seat comprising a seating surface and a backrest and also fixing means for fixing the seat on a bicycle. The child bicycle seat furthermore comprises a belt assembly for securing a child in the seat. The belt assembly comprises two shoulder belt parts which are connected by one end to the backrest and are provided with a closing element. A second closing element which can be connected to the closing element of the shoulder belt parts is connected to the seating surface of the seat and in use lies between the legs of the child. The child bicycle seat is provided with a common tautening device for tautening the belt assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Dremefa B. V.
    Inventor: Franciscus Arnoldus Knaven
  • Patent number: 7275787
    Abstract: A combined second seat, backrest and luggage rack for a motorcycle which comprises a frame composed of a pair of tubular members, each in a mirror image of the other, mounted together by an adjusting link which provides for variable spacing of the side members of the frame. A hinge plate assembly composed of a pair of plates which are pivotally connected together is mounted on the frame with one plate not being mounted on the frame and that plate being movable between a position in juxtaposition with the plate that is mounted on the frame to a position that is transverse relative to the plate that is mounted on the frame. A cushion is to be mounted on this transverse plate and when that transverse plate is in its transverse position is capable of the unit being used as a backrest for an operator of a motorcycle, and when in juxtaposition with the plate that is mounted on the frame, this cushion is usable as a second seat for a motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Inventor: James E. Grove
  • Patent number: 7147281
    Abstract: A motorcycle having a loading space for stably loading luggage. Luggage may be loaded onto a rear loading space with the luggage being fixed by fastening a rope to a grab rail. A seat back is provided that also functions as a passenger seat. When only one person rides, luggage can be loaded onto the rear space and can be fastened by hanging the luggage on a hook directly or indirectly using the rope. As the hook disappears when a seat back that also functions as a passenger seat is positioned to be substantially horizontal, the appearance quality is not damaged. Therefore, luggage can be stably loaded and a larger quantity of luggage can be carried by the motorcycle. Left and right slider are provided for permitting free longitudinal movement of the seat from a substantially horizontal position to a raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Susumu Michisaka, Masao Ogawa, Tomokatsu Suda
  • Patent number: 7121623
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided which enables rear occupants to sit on a rear seat in a vehicle provided with seats arranged in a substantially longitudinal direction while simultaneously securing the comfort and safety of the rear occupants in a relatively small vehicle. The seat structure of the vehicle includes a wide rear seat provided with right and left seated parts for rear occupants M2, M2 at a rear side of a front seat for a driver. A backrest corresponding to the right and left seated parts is provided on the rear seat that extends diagonally rearward from a center portion thereof toward sides of the vehicle body. Raised, convex portions for regulating the lateral movement of the occupants are provided between each seated part in the rear seat, at the center of the backrest and in the front seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiyotaka Fujihara, Koichi Sugioka, Mamoru Otsubo, Eiji Ozawa, Toshikazu Saito, Yumio Shibata, Hiroshi Inokawa
  • Patent number: 7008014
    Abstract: An adjustable storage seat for recreation and utility vehicles is disclosed. The adjustable storage seat may be used for snowmobiles, watercraft, all-terrain vehicles, or other similar small vehicle intended for entertainment and transportation. The adjustable storage seat comprises a cushion mounted over a frame which is attached to the chassis of the vehicle. The seat is provided with an adjustable backrest which can be adjusted forward or backward in increments to increase the comfort of the rider when a button on the seat is pushed, but otherwise remains fixed in place. The adjustable backrest can also be removed from the seat to reveal a storage compartment after turning it 90 degrees. The seat may be provided with a lock to secure the storage compartment. Additional embodiments of the adjustable storage seat are convertible for one or two person use, and may be provided with internal storage or item racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Johnson, Norman Berg, Timothy Storo, Robert Aronson
  • Patent number: 6971714
    Abstract: A convertible motorcycle seat includes a backrest hinge assembly having a base plate secured to the rear portion of the platform, and an elongated pivotable arm having transversely spaced depending ears, a pivot member extending transversely of, and journalled in upstanding ears on the base plate. The pivotable arm is pivotable into an erect position extending generally vertically and into a collapsed position extending generally forwardly of the saddle. The depending ears have a cam surface including a pair of spaced recesses spaced arcuately about the pivot member with a convexly arcuate lobe therebetween. An indexing pin extends transversely of the base plate, and biasing means biases the indexing pin against the cam surfaces of the depending ears and into one of the recesses whereby the pivotable arm is firmly held in an erect position or in a collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Corbin Pacific, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael W. Hanagan
  • Patent number: 6893028
    Abstract: The Dude Tandem has been developed to assist a companion of a person in a motorized wheelchair or scooter to travel with them at the rear of their vehicle on a seat. It will relieve the companion of any discomfort or fatigue from walking and trying to keep up. The Dude Tandem is a new device, which has been welcomed by the public as a much needed convenience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Marshall Smith, John Charles Smith
  • Patent number: 6827394
    Abstract: A vehicle seat system includes a first-row seat as a driver seat, a second-row seat rearward thereof, and a third-row seat further rearward thereof. The second-row seat can be slid and reclined in a vehicle longitudinal direction. The third-row seat with a seat back folded is stored within a space immediately below the second-row seat. The second-row seat with the third-row seat stored can be slide and reclined in a vehicle longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Shinsuke Watanabe, Masahiro Hara
  • Patent number: 6796607
    Abstract: A detachable passenger seat is selectively mountable onto a base frame of a snowmobile having a straddle-type rider seat. The passenger seat includes a cushioned seat portion supported by a seat frame. A forward portion of the passenger seat includes a bottom surface contoured to fit over and be supported by at least a portion of a rearward end of the rider seat when the passenger seat is attached to the snowmobile. Upwardly extending flexible grab handles are mounted to the lateral sides of the seat frame. Upper portions of the flexible grab handles extend higher than at least a portion of an upper surface of a cushioned seat portion of the passenger seat. The flexible grab handles are designed to be rigid enough to provide support to a passenger and flexible enough to allow a passenger to easily dismount the snowmobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Bertrand, André Fournier, Mathieu Gauthier, Luc Bourgeois
  • Publication number: 20040036330
    Abstract: When ingress intention of a passenger who is supposed to sit on a second seat is predicted, a distance between a first seat and the second seat is expanded automatically. Accordingly, taking time for access to the second seat can be avoided, thereby decreasing necessary time for having access and improving accessibility to the second seat. When a full-open mode is selected (Yes in S1); the passenger does not sit on the third-row seat (Yes in S2); the passenger does not sit on the second-row seat (Yes in S3); and a child seat is not installed on the second-row seat (Yes in S4), a second-row seat sliding motor is driven and a first-row seat driving mechanism operates. Accordingly, forward sliding of the second-row seat starts (S5), and a sliding door is driven backward to open fully.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicant: Mazda Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Yukihito Itami, Hirokazu Yamasaki, Tomonori Ohtsubo, Tomoo Taguchi
  • Patent number: 6669287
    Abstract: A wheelchair transfer device which includes a seat intermediate between the wheelchair seat and the floor, a pair of seat supports suitable for attachment to the wheelchair and for supporting the seat, and hand supports integral to the frame whereby a wheelchair user, using only the user's own motive power, may easily self-transfer from the wheelchair to the intermediate seat and from the intermediate seat to the floor and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Enabling Technologies of North Florida, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas DeLilla
  • Patent number: 6644739
    Abstract: A supplemental seat for a baby stroller designed to be releasably attached to the frame and push handle of the stroller, providing additional seating for a second infant. A minimal configuration comprises a seat cushion and seat back attachable to the stroller by means of straps incorporating hook and loop fasteners. Preferably, arm rests are also provided which can also be attached to the stroller frame. Where needed, a removable footrest will be provided. Either or both of the seat cushion and the back rest may comprise two or more cushions joined by webbing or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Judy A. Brown
  • Patent number: 6644677
    Abstract: A ergonomic tandem bicycle suitable for riders with some limited physical capabilities. The ergonomic tandem bicycle includes an elongated frame with an angled steering column attached to the front portion that positions the front wheel substantially in front of the frame, and the handlebars towards the rear. A transmission assembly includes the necessary pedal sprockets, along with idler sprockets that maintain continuous contact between the sprockets and the long drive chain required with this type of design. The seat is positioned in such a manner so as to allow the riders to sit in a near vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Dana D. Rose
  • Patent number: 6623071
    Abstract: A locking claw of a first seat locking mechanism is connected to a locking claw of a second seat locking mechanism by a second wire through a relay member so that, when the first seat locking mechanism is locked by an external force such as pressing down a seat by hand, the second seat locking mechanism is locked in conjunction with the first seat locking mechanism. The locking operations for a plurality of the first and second seat locking mechanisms can be carried out collectively and easily. In addition, locking of the plurality of lock members can be carried out assuredly without being influenced by dimensional variations, variations in assembly of a first and second U-shaped fixtures and the first and second seat locking mechanisms, by stiffness of the seat or the like. Therefore, repeated closing of the seat as in the case of the prior art where either one of a plurality of lock members fails to lock can be obviated, and convenience to use of the seat can be enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Shuichi Kawamoto, Sadamichi Enjyo, Seiichi Tateishi
  • Patent number: 6604790
    Abstract: A chair has upper and a lower seating positions in tandem, such that the first occupant's legs encompass the second occupant in the lower seating position, whose head rests on the waist area of the first occupant. The second seating position is curvilinear or use in a normal, or reclined manner, and also has a removable backrest for insertion into holes between the first and second seats. Both seating positions are independently supported for one occupant use of the complete chair. The second seating position includes an extendable and retractable footrest, the extension operation being pneumatically assisted. A paper towel dispenser is attached proximate one or more armrests with door access for loading paper towels and storing miscellaneous items, the dispenser also having a top cavity for positioning a remote control. In another embodiment, the first seating position includes a reclining seat back, with the adjustment being pneumatically assisted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventor: Stanley L. Murkey, Sr.