Patent ID: 6786549
Filing Date: 2004-09-07
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
A seat connection mechanism comprising:a saddle bracket portion having an upper channel and a rearward channel, and having a protective cap hingedly connected thereto adjacent the upper channel; a pin portion comprising an upper pin and a rearward pin protruding therefrom; wherein the upper pin and the rearward pin are positioned such that, and are spaced apart by a distance such that, when said rearward pin is inserted into the rearward channel with the pin portion being tilted upwardly, the pin portion is pivotable downwardly such that upper pin is insertable into the upper channel; and wherein the protective cap is movable from an open position wherein the upper pin is insertable into the upper channel to a closed position wherein the protective cap inhibits objects from falling into the upper channel and inhibits removal of the upper pin from the upper channel.