Collapsible seat

US8449012B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Johnson Controls Technology Company · US

Inventors

• Kurt A. Seibold · Farmington Hills, US
• Joseph F. Prosniewski · Brownstown Township, US
• John Gomez · Howell, US
• Richard Tann · LaSalle, CA
• Brennon L. White · Novi, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 30, 2009
• Grant date: May 28, 2013
• Expiry date: Oct 30, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2/986
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A collapsible seat assembly providing a compact size in the stowed position. The seat assembly has a reduced overall height in the stowed position, and an articulated bolster and lumbar supports which provides a reduced compact size of the seat in the stowed position. A cover may extend over the seat in the stowed position.