Chairs and seats – Plural related seats
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-14
2010-12-07
Dunn, David (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Plural related seats
C297S239000, C297S243000, C296S064000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07845724
ABSTRACT:
A variable automotive passenger seating configuration including a first seating row having a first pair of spaced apart seats each having an interior side and an exterior side. A second seating row is provided including a second pair of spaced apart seats each having an interior side and an exterior side, and a movable center seat assembly is disposed between the interior sides of the second pair of seats. At least one of the first pair of seats includes a cut-out section adjacent the interior side and the center seat assembly is configured to correspond with the cut-out section and nest between the interior sides of the first pair of seats. The center seat assembly may be configured to enable the mounting of a rearward-facing infant car seat when in a folded position.
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CCO Holding Corp.
Dunn David
Garrett Erika
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
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