Chairs and seats – Crash seat – Bottom and back movable as unit in response to force
Reexamination Certificate
2002-03-11
2003-10-28
Cuomo, Peter M. (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Crash seat
Bottom and back movable as unit in response to force
C297S216100, C297S216160, C297S216190
Reexamination Certificate
active
06637816
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention generally relates to a seating system for a vehicle having a deceleration sensor and to a method of tilting a seat assembly of a vehicle upon the sensing of a deceleration event.
BACKGROUND
In a sudden deceleration event of a vehicle, objects unfastened to the vehicle, including an occupant of a seat assembly within the vehicle, often experience a forward acceleration relative to the seat assembly and to the vehicle. In an attempt to cushion this occupant from the rigid interior of the vehicle, vehicle manufacturers have equipped cars with safety belt systems (also known as “seat belts”) and, more recently, inflatable restraint systems (also known as “airbags”). While these systems are effective, there is a continual search for alternative and complimentary technologies in the area of vehicle safety.
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PCT Publication WO 00/12350, Mar. 9, 2000.
Oh Pahngroc
Pavlov Kevin J.
Stachowski Stephen M.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Burnham Sarah C.
Cuomo Peter M.
Visteon Global Technologies Inc.
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