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Utility seat assembly

US9168850B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 2013
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2011/0015
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seating assembly is provided which includes a second row center seating unit including a seatback and a seat that includes a front and a rear. A slide assembly is coupled with the rear of the seat, and the seating unit is operable between a first position wherein a seat is proximate the slide assembly and a second position wherein the seat is slid forward and rotated upward such that the seatback is proximate the slide assembly. A support surface extends over the seat and is openable to expose a storage compartment when the seating unit is in the second position. A retaining feature is disposed in the front of the seat in order to secure items extending through the vehicle over the seating unit.

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