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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7044553 | Vehicle seat suspension with omni directional isolator A vehicle seat suspension apparatus that is mechanically simple, inexpensive, occupies little space, and operates effectively with force inputs from any horizontal direction. The preferred embodiment includes a base, an isolator, and a plurality of links connected t... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7044559 | Vehicle seat suspension force isolation apparatus A force isolating apparatus for use in a vehicle seat suspension, where the suspension has a base frame and an upper frame mounted to move horizontally relative to the base frame. The force isolating apparatus comprises: a first pair of in line springs comprising a ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6988703 | Seat suspension shock absorber A seat suspension includes a first section and a second section which are moveably connected. A deformable isolator is located between the sections. The isolator is held in place by a retaining means such a ring, post and in other ways. The isolator is comprised of ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6957853 | Vehicle seating apparatus A vehicle seating apparatus has first and second seat suspensions and a seat assembly. The first seat suspension is located at a first longitudinal location on the vehicle and incorporates a first seat platform having a pair of seat brackets. The second seat suspens... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6616117 | Seat suspension height adjustment apparatus A height adjustable seat suspension having first and second bases connected by a linkage assembly with an air spring and shock disposed between the bases. The shock dampens vertical movement of the bases and the air spring increases in air volume to raise... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6447065 | Adjustable swivel assembly for seat suspensions A swivel assembly for use in a seat suspension having a first swivel plate and an opposingly located second swivel plate with a plurality of ball bearings disposed between the swivel plates. The bearings permit the first swivel plate to rotate with respec... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6264180 | Axially adjustable roller assembly An improved seat suspension assembly with axially adjustable roller and guide assemblies. The suspension uses an adjustment member the actuation of which causes the axial movement of either the roller or guide so as to adjust the spatial relationship betw... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6200032 | Seat suspension with dual roller assembly A roller and guide assembly for use in an actuating seat suspension having a roller assembly comprised of a first and second roller that articulate on upper and lower guide surfaces formed by a channel. The first roller rotatingly engages the lower guide ... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6059253 | Active suspension system for vehicle seats An active suspension system for limiting movement of a vehicle seat in two or more directions, up to and including six directions, in response to vehicle movement. The active suspension system includes seat actuating members and sensors for monitoring mov... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5984410 | Cable drive mechanical seat suspension A vehicle seat suspension system is provided which includes, in a seat support comprising an upper housing and a lower housing and a scissors linkage support apparatus, a spring fixed to the upper housing and a cable attached to the spring and wrapping ar... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5954400 | Cable drive mechanical seat suspension A vehicle seat suspension system is provided which includes, in a seat support comprising an upper housing and a lower housing and a scissors linkage support apparatus, a spring fixed to the upper housing and a cable attached to the spring and wrapping ar... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5769496 | Adjustable armrest apparatus An adjustable armrest assembly for a seat including a shaft mounted to and extending laterally from the seat and having a stop member, and an armrest frame rotatably mounted on the shaft to permit limited rotation of the frame on the shaft and a rotatable... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5735509 | Seat suspension assembly A pneumatic seat suspension assembly including upper and lower support members with scissors linkages extending therebetween, a pneumatic spring operatively attached between one set of opposing parallel scissors arms, a height adjuster in communication wi... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5733006 | Swivel seat suspension with free-swivel feature The present invention provides a seat swivel assembly which allows a seat to swivel between stationary positions or to freely swivel about an axis, having an upper swivel plate and a lower swivel plate, a swivel member rotatably mounted to one of the plat... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5730495 | Folding seat assembly A folding seat mounted on a rotatable surface comprising a seat base, a seat bottom, a seat backrest frame, a backrest, and a linkage assembly including a hip restraint rotatably attaching the backrest to the base such that the seat backrest and hip restr... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5720462 | Rotatable and fore-aft slidable seat mount and controls A rotatable and slidable seat mount which has controls for rotation and for sliding which may be independently operated and which may be operated from actuators fixed to the same location relative to the seat from any rotational or lateral orientation.... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5709432 | Adjustable armrest apparatus An adjustable armrest assembly for a seat including a shaft mounted to and extending laterally from the seat and having a stop member, and an armrest frame rotatably mounted on the shaft including first and second stop members positioned to permit limited... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5618021 | Seat suspension with ride zone protection apparatus According to the present invention, a ride zone protection device is provided for use with a pneumatic seat suspension, comprising a cam in communication with the air suspension actuation means to alternatively allow and prevent actuation of the air suspe... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5607204 | Adjustable vehicle seat An adjustable seat bottom support assembly which allows the seat bottom to slide fore and aft relative to the seat backrest and which allows the front portion of the seat bottom to raise and lower vertically for greater comfort and thigh and leg support f... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5599065 | Seat swivel apparatus A seat swivel apparatus which comprises an upper plate supporting a seat and a lower plate fixed to a support structure, a first generally annular bearing affixed to the upper plate and a second generally annular bearing affixed to the lower plate and bei... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5584460 | Adjustable seat apparatus and controls An adjustable seat support assembly and controls which allow the operator to independently or simultaneously swivel or slide the seat using control handles which are fixed relative to the seat and which may be operated independently and simultaneously.... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5580027 | Cable drive mechanical seat suspension A vehicle seat suspension system is provided which includes, in a seat support comprising an upper housing and a lower housing and a scissors linkage support apparatus, a spring fixed to the upper housing and a cable attached to the spring and wrapping ar... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5520438 | Adjustable upholstered cushion An extendable and collapsible upholstered seat cushion is manufactured from a unitary piece of foam. The upholstery material is integrally molded with the foam cushion. Channels are molded into the foam perpendicular to the length of the seat to allow for... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5482354 | Swivel seat, especially for vehicles Swivel mechanism for a vehicle seat, for example, includes a lower support-attachable element and a superimposed seat-carrying element interconnected by a turntable providing for 360° angular movement of the upper element about an upright axis, together ... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5468070 | Composite roller assembly An improved composite roller for use with seat suspension assemblies has a plastic roller surface injection molded around a metal insert which has a needle bearing coaxially disposed within the metal insert. The metal insert has a ribbed surface and opposing c... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5370444 | Adjustable cushion An extendable and collapsible seat cushion manufactured from a unitary piece of foam. Channels are molded into the foam perpendicular to the length of the seat to allow for compression of the overall length of the seat cushion. Further, channels may be mo... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5169113 | Apparatus for controlling and protecting a vehicle seat suspension A device is disclosed that overrides the manual controls for filling and emptying an air suspension spring, so that the spring is not over-filled or under-filled. The device also includes a mechanism for limiting the rise of the seat suspension when the d... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5125631 | Seat suspension with cam support member and spring assisted height adjustment A mechanical seat suspension inside a housing comprises parallel scissor arms and a support arm with a cam connected to suspension springs. The support arm, which carries the substantial majority of the seat load, has a height adjustment mechanism and a c... | 06/30/1992 |
| 4943037 | Suspension device with cam support member A mechanical seat suspension inside a housing comprises parallel scissor arms and a support arm with a cam connected to suspension springs. The support arm, which carries the substantial majority of the seat load, has a height adjustment means and a cam w... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4915447 | Vehicle seat with adjustable thigh support This invention provides a vehicle seat with improved adjustments for operators. The seat portion (13) has a front seat pan (31) which slides upon and through a rear seat pan (25) and over seat tilt mechanism whereby the overall length of the seat portion ... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4913492 | Recliner for vehicle seat This invention provides a vehicle seat with improved reclining adjustments for operators. A recliner assembly (13) includes a recliner (34) supported between a rear tilt bracket (25) depending from the backrest assembly (11) and a front tilt bracket (29) ... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4890887 | Suspension seat for vehicles with restricted operator environment This invention provides improved seating for vehicles having cramped space for operators. A tubular frame (12) is disposed to the periphery of backrest and seat members (13), (14). The backrest slides and pivots with respect to the frame and is pivotally ... | 01/02/1990 |
| 4880276 | Seat assembly A novel seat assembly is disclosed including a foam cushion assembly, a rigid shell, a cover and means for holding the components in assembled relation. The cushion assembly comprises a foam cushion, including a peripheral lip extending around the side of... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4856763 | Mechanical seat suspension with concentric cam surfaces A mechanical seat suspension inside a housing includes parallel scissor arms and a support arm with a cam connected to suspension springs. The support arm, which carries the substantial majority of the seat load, has a height adjustment assembly and a cam... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4853995 | Molded cushion article A cushion article, such as a seat cushion or the like, for snapping in place onto an appropriate seat support without additional attaching means. The seat cushion has a foam body with a snap-ring member molded integral with a peripheral portion of the bod... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4828323 | Adjustable armrest An armrest assembly is self-adjusting as to height in response solely to the rotation of a connecting support lever to which an armrest is mounted. The adjustment mechanism includes a spring biased latch pawl engaging a ratchet wheel inside the support le... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4709896 | In-seat suspension The invention is a suspension system for a vehicle seat with structural features allowing the suspension to be contained within the confined space available in recreational vehicles and light trucks. The invention includes a generally horizontal moveable ... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4559094 | Process for forming cushion articles A process for forming cloth-covered cushion articles. A mold is provided having the shape of the desired cushion article. In one form, a cloth covering is drawn into the mold. Foamable material is poured into the mold and cured to form the cushion article... | 12/17/1985 |
| 4547920 | Process for developing porosity in air impervious film and articles produced by the process A process for developing porosity in air impervious film. The process is disclosed for fabricating a cushion article having a cover provided with increased air flow capabilities. A covering is provided for a cushion body, the covering including a laminate... | 10/22/1985 |
| 4542887 | Process for molding cushion articles A cushion article, such as a seat cushion or the like, for snapping in place onto an appropriate seat support without additional attaching means. The seat cushion has a foam body with a snap-ring member molded integral with a peripheral portion of the bod... | 09/24/1985 |
