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Tilt-adjustable headrest having central ratcheting mechanism

US5236245A · kind A · utility

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12References
16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 1992
Grant dateAug 17, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/847
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tilt-adjustable headrest assembly (10) includes a headrest body (12) pivotally mounted to a U-shaped support post (14) having a horizontal portion (18) extending between a pair of leg portions (16) for attachment to a seat. A ratcheting adjustment device (92) is disposed within a cavity (28) of the headrest body (12) centrally between the leg portions.

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