Chairs and seats – Bottom or back with means to alter contour – Providing support for the sides of a seated occupant
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-24
2006-10-24
Cuomo, Peter M. (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Bottom or back with means to alter contour
Providing support for the sides of a seated occupant
C297S284100, C297S411300, C297S284300
Reexamination Certificate
active
07125077
ABSTRACT:
An active bolster adjustment apparatus for use in vehicle seats includes a mounting plate connected with the vehicle seat. An adjustable bolster slider is in sliding communication with the mounting plate, and has an adjustment arm and a pressure surface. A drive unit having an actuator and a gear set and the gear set is in direct communication with the adjustable bolster slider.
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Copy of English translation of pp. 2-4 of German office action dated Mar. 22, 2005.
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Cuomo Peter M.
Garrett Erika
Husch & Eppenberger LLC
Kang Grant D.
L&P Property Management Company
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