Vehicle seating system including seat mounted reversible...

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2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Nelson, Jr., Milton (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Crash seat

Force-absorbing means incorporated into back

C297S284900

Reexamination Certificate

active

07963602

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle system for aiding in the protection of a vehicle occupant is disclosed. The system includes a seat assembly having a seat base and a seat back and a pelvic bolster rotatably attached to the seat back of the seat assembly. The pelvic bolster is rotatably movable between a first stowed position and a second deployed position. A reversible motor drives the pelvic bolster between its stowed position and its deployed position. The system further includes a threat condition sensor operatively associated with the reversible motor.

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Steve Fredin, “Maintaining Technical Leadership in Automotive Safety”, Autoliv Inc. presentation, Investor & Analyst Conference, Sep. 14, 2007, Dachau, Germany.

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