US3971591A
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Quic-seat
Assignee: ZIAMATIC CORP
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Filing: 1975-05-01
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Granted: 1976-07-27
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Expires: 1995-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A novel seat construction is provided for use in fire apparatus, ambulances or other emergency equipment and is formed with a seat upon which a rider may rest and with a backrest extending upward at the rear of the seat and provided with a cavity in which an oxygen tank or the like may be housed in such a manner as to afford comfort for the person resting on the seat and yet be available for instant use by the rider.
Inventors
- 👤 John Ziaylek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A62; A62B; A62B25/00; B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/64; B60N2/643
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A seat for use in emergency vehicles comprising a lower seat portion and a back rest portion extending upwardly above said seat portion, said back rest portion having a cavity therein provided with side walls and an opening facing toward the front of the seat portion through which an oxygen tank or the like may be readily moved into and out of the cavity, said back rest portion further having spaced laterally projecting extensions mounted on said side walls and located on opposite sides of said forwardly facing opening in position to serve as forwardly facing back support surfaces for a person seated on said seat portion and having an oxygen tank or the like mounted on his back.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A seat for use in emergency vehicles comprising a lower seat portion and a back rest portion extending upwardly above said seat portion, said back rest portion having a cavity therein provided with side walls and an opening facing toward the front of the seat portion through which an oxygen tank or the like may be readily moved into and out of the cavity, said back rest portion further having spaced laterally projecting extensions mounted on said side walls and located on opposite sides of said forwardly facing opening in position to serve as forwardly facing back support surfaces for a person seated on said seat portion and having an oxygen tank or the like mounted on his back.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
A seat as defined in claim 1 wherein there is a base structure upon which said seat portion is mounted, said back portion is in the form of a casing of generally rectangular cross section secured at its lower end to said base structure and extending upward therefrom above said seat portion, said casing defining a cavity having an opening in the front thereof through which an oxygen tank or the like can be readily inserted and removed, and said laterally projecting extensions extend inward from opposite sides of said casing toward said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A seat as defined in claim 1 wherein said seat portion and laterally projecting extensions are provided with cushioning means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A seat as defined in claim 1 wherein means are located within the cavity in said back rest portion for supporting an oxygen tank or the like therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A seat as defined in claim 2 wherein a bracket for supporting an oxygen tank or the like is mounted in said casing.
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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) | 1979-07-27 | 1980-01-26 | 1980-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-27 | 1984-01-26 | 1984-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-27 | 1988-01-26 | 1988-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |