Patent · US Expired

Vehicle seat for reversible occupant travel

US6494531B1 · kind B1 · utility

35Cited by
20References
18Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 11, 2000
Grant dateDec 17, 2002
Priority date—
Expiry dateJan 11, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/3086
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seat allowing an occupant to face in a first direction or a second direction comprising a seat frame and a seat base having a first seat back and a recess portion. Further, the vehicle seat provides a means for pivotally connecting the first seat back to the seat base and provides for the first seat back to be removably positioned within the recess. A back support assembly having a second seat back is operatively associated with said seat base.

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