Seat
US8157326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat comprising a seat pan (12) and a support structure, wherein the seat pan (12) is pivotally coupled to the support structure (8) about a first pivot axis (pi) provided across substantially the front of the seat pan (12), such that the seat pan (12) may be pivoted about the said first pivot axis (pi) in use, and the angle of the seat pan (12) relative to the support structure (18) may thus be adjusted. The seat further comprises a backrest (14), the backrest being coupled (p2) to substantially the rear of the seat pan (p12). Also provided is pneumatic apparatus for use with a seat, comprising one or more inflatable cushions for supporting a user in use. Further provided is an armrest comprising: a first pivot axis about which the armrest may be pivotally coupled to a seat, the first pivot axis being arranged to orient sideways out of the seat and thereby enable upward and downward rotation of the armrest in use; and a second pivot axis oriented parallel to the longitudinal dimension of the armrest, the armrest being rotatable about the second pivot axis in use.
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