Chairs and seats – Armrest – Mounted to structure other than a chair or seat component
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-07
2010-11-09
Cranmer, Laurie K (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Armrest
Mounted to structure other than a chair or seat component
C297S216100, C297S411200, C297S411450, C296S153000, C296S187050, C296S001090, C296S146700
Reexamination Certificate
active
07828388
ABSTRACT:
An armrest for use with a motorized vehicle is provided comprising first and second substantially opposing surfaces elongated longitudinally along the vehicle's interior surface and extending laterally inward therefrom. The armrest also includes a substantially vertical wall portion extending from the inner periphery of the first and second surfaces. The first and second surfaces define a plurality of channels oriented substantially parallel to one another and elongated longitudinally relative to the vehicle, in either a parallel or oblique fashion relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The plurality of channels is configured to sustain substantial vertical loading and controllably deform under a predetermined threshold lateral crush load. In addition, the plurality of channels preferably includes one or more partitions within each of the channels that are oriented relative to one another to thereby create a load path for lateral loads imparted to the armrest assembly.
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Cranmer Laurie K
GM Global Technology Operations Inc.
Quinn Law Group PLLC
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