Chairs and seats – Movable bottom – Bottom and back movable as a unit
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-04
2008-03-04
White, Rodney B. (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Movable bottom
Bottom and back movable as a unit
C297S344130, C297S344170, C297S313000, C297S314000, C297S325000, C297S329000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11434548
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a vehicle seat suspension apparatus that is mechanically simple, inexpensive, occupies little space, and operates effectively with force inputs from any horizontal direction. The invention comprises a base, an isolator, and a plurality of links connected to both the base and isolator so that the isolator is suspended from the base and can move or swing horizontally in all directions relative to the base. The isolator has an upper plate with two flanges that depend from the plate. The base is positioned directly below the upper plate and between the two flanges. The links are connected to the base and the flanges of the isolator by means of ball and socket connectors that permit the isolator to move in all horizontal directions relative to the base. A travel limit system is used to permit adjustment in the travel of the isolator relative to the base.
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Niro Scavone Haller & Niro
Sears Manufacturing Co.
White Rodney B.
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