Stowable component for a vehicle and a method for stowing a...

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2007-04-10

2009-02-17

Nelson, Jr., Milton (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Plural related seats

Movement of one seat effects storage of either seat

C297S236000, C297S188040, C297S188100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07490896

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a stowable seat assembly and a method for stowing a vehicular component. In at least one embodiment, the assembly and the vehicular component comprise a stowable seat assembly secured to the vehicle. Having a first seat back and a first seat base, which is adjacent to a longitudinal bar defining in part an opening and a cavity. The assembly also has adjacent to the first seat, a second seat having a second seat base with a bottom side and a second seat back foldable adjacent to the second seat base, and a pivot arm with a first end connected to the second seat base. A second end of the pivot arm is connected to the longitudinal bar, and is positionable on the bar allowing the folded second seat, to pass by the first seat back when pivoted laterally into the opening during stowing of the second seat.

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