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Inflatable air cushion system and seat assemblies including the same

US10207600B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 15, 2017
Grant dateFeb 19, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2220/20
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an inflatable air cushion system of a vehicle seat. The inflatable air cushion system includes an inflatable air cushion positioned within a side supporting portion of the seat and configured to expand away from a middle supporting portion of a cushion substantially in a widthwise direction, an inflator connecting to the inflatable air cushion, and a controller for controlling the inflator to inflate the inflatable air cushion in response to a passenger occupancy signal.

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