Patent · US Expired

Telescoping powered seat track cover

US7191981B2 · kind B2 · utility

18Cited by
9References
20Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 8, 2004
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D11/0696
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat track cover having telescopically engaged first and second portions that enables an overall length of the seat track cover to be adjusted as needed to cover a portion of a seat track that separates two adjacent seats mounted to the seat tracks. A cable can be routed within the first and second portions to enable electrical or optical signals to be conducted between data/power connection ports on the seats. One embodiment includes mating conductive elements formed along the lengths of each of the first and second portions.

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