Patent · US Expired

Vehicle seat with computer storage and work table

US6135549A · kind A · utility

48Cited by
11References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 14, 1998
Grant dateOct 24, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 14, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2011/0085
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A table is contained within the seat bottom of the vehicle seat assembly which includes storage for a portable personal computer on a movable platform. The platform is movable from a stowed position within the horizontal seat bottom to a raised generally horizontal use position for use of the personal computer by an occupant of an adjacent seat assembly within the motor vehicle. When the computer is not in use, the top surface of the computer can be used as a writing surface or alternatively, the platform carrying the personal computer can have a movable lid which can be used as a writing surface. In addition to storing the computer, the seat assembly has spaced shelves for storage of files and other papers.

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