Patent ID: 6612652
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
A theater seat assembly comprising:a pair of opposed stanchions; a generally horizontal seat portion disposed between and operatively connected to said stanchions; a generally upright back portion disposed between and operatively connected to said stanchions, said back portion including a back frame and a pair of opposed side housings at a lower end thereof, each of said side housings including a first pin extending outwardly; and a lounge mechanism operatively connected to said back portion and said stanchions to allow said back portion to lounge rearward relative to said stanchions, wherein said lounge mechanism comprises a second pin operatively connected to each of said stanchions and a slot on each side of said back portion to receive said second pin and limit movement of said back portion within a predetermined range; and a leaf spring cooperating with said first pin and said second pin to urge said back frame to a forward upright position.