US3692272A
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Slide rail assembly for a vehicle seat
Assignee: Bostrom Seating Inc
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Filing: 1970-11-30
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1990-11-30
Abstract
Abstract An improved slide rail assembly in a vehicle seat for moving a vehicle seat cushion assembly relative to a vehicle seat base assembly. The slide rail assembly has shaft members and sleeve members slideably engaged and interposed between the cushion and base assemblies. Annular wiper members are fastened to the ends o the sleeve members in continuous contact with the shaft members, thereby forming sliding seals between the shaft members and the sleeve members.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur O Radke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:24
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/04; B60N2/06; B60N2/08; B60N2/0831; B60N2/0837; B60N2/085; B60N2/0812; B60N2/0825
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
In a slide rail assembly interposed between a vehicle seat base assembly and a vehicle seat cushion assembly for relative longitudinal adjustment of the cushion assembly with respect to the base assembly, the improvement wherein said slide rail assembly is comprised of longitudinal sleeve members having outer ends and fastened to a first of said seat base and seat cushion assemblies, longitudinal shaft members fastened to a second of said seat base and seat cushion assemblies and slidably mounted within said sleeve members, said longitudinal sleeve members each including an inner axially extending bearing portion for slidably mounting one of said shaft members and an outer axially extendIng recessed portion formed in an integral axial extension of said bearing portion, an annular wiper member mounted in said recessed portion inwardly of the ends of said sleeve member and adjacent said bearing portion, said annular wiper member including a curved annular lip portion which is curved so as to extend in a generally axially outward direction, said annular wiper member being mounted in an annular retaining frame which is removably positioned in said recessed portion by retainer means so that said curved lip portion is in continuous engagement with said one of said shaft members, thereby forming sliding seals between said shaft members and said sleeve members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
In a slide rail assembly interposed between a vehicle seat base assembly and a vehicle seat cushion assembly for relative longitudinal adjustment of the cushion assembly with respect to the base assembly, the improvement wherein said slide rail assembly is comprised of longitudinal sleeve members having outer ends and fastened to a first of said seat base and seat cushion assemblies, longitudinal shaft members fastened to a second of said seat base and seat cushion assemblies and slidably mounted within said sleeve members, said longitudinal sleeve members each including an inner axially extending bearing portion for slidably mounting one of said shaft members and an outer axially extendIng recessed portion formed in an integral axial extension of said bearing portion, an annular wiper member mounted in said recessed portion inwardly of the ends of said sleeve member and adjacent said bearing portion, said annular wiper member including a curved annular lip portion which is curved so as to extend in a generally axially outward direction, said annular wiper member being mounted in an annular retaining frame which is removably positioned in said recessed portion by retainer means so that said curved lip portion is in continuous engagement with said one of said shaft members, thereby forming sliding seals between said shaft members and said sleeve members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The slide rail assembly of claim 1 wherein said shaft members are fastened to said second of said seat base and seat cushion members at connections longitudinally displaced from said sleeve members at both ends of each of said sleeve members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |