Seat fold actuator

Details Seat fold actuator Seat fold actuator

2009-03-04

2011-11-08

Dunn, David (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Movable back

Tiltable

C297S335000, C297S332000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08052216

ABSTRACT:
An actuator configured to actuate a member. The actuator optionally including capabilities for storing and releasing kinetic energy. The actuator being suitable for use in any number of environments, including but not limited to facilitating seat folding operations.

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