Patent · US Expired

Foldable seat

US5018788A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 8, 1989
Grant dateMay 28, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S297/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A foldable seat that includes a back support hingedly attached to a seat member such that the back support can be folded from an upright, open position to a horizontal, closed position. The seat member includes a shoulder for cooperating with the bottom of the back support to prevent the back support from deflecting or buckling and being displaced beyond the vertical position.

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