Adaptable seat
US6578916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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20Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2210/48
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adaptable seat having a supporting frame, and one or more supporting cushions appropriately arranged and fixed to the supporting frame to support the occupant; each supporting cushion having an outer shell and a filler; and the adaptable seat being characterized in that the outer shell of each supporting cushion has electrically controlled deforming means for selectively deforming the outer shell to adjust the shape of the supporting cushion; an electronic central control unit being provided to control the electrically controlled deforming means.
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