Patent · US Expired

Seat apparatus for actuating an audio source

US5465422A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 13, 1994
Grant dateNov 7, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 13, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An audio apparatus including a seat supportable on a support surface and having a concealed switch mounted therein which activates an audio source when a person sits on the seat. The apparatus provides the capability to be powered by battery or standard house current. The audio source is mounted within the seat or a lid movably attached to the seat. Alternatively, the audio source may be located externally of the seat or lid, being controlled by a remote control within the seat and interconnected to the switch.

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