Seating arrangement for a vehicle
US8146524B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2241/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A straddle seat has a top portion having a rear portion and a front portion. Two side portions extend downwardly from the top portion. The front portion extends upwardly and forwardly from the rear portion. The front portion is hourglass shaped and has a narrowing. The front portion has a pair of lateral wings extending laterally outwardly above at least part of the two side portions for covering at least in part knees and thighs of a driver. A personal watercraft having such a straddle seat is also described. The personal watercraft has a helm assembly and footrests having middle sections disposed rearwardly of the helm assembly. Front sections extend upwardly and forwardly from the middle sections forming a first angle. Rear sections extend upwardly and rearwardly from the middle sections forming a second angle. The first angle is greater than the second angle.
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