Patent ID: 6575480
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
A convertible seat comprising:a seat bottom; a seat frame; a pivoting panel having a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite said first surface; a lip disposed along a free edge of the pivoting panel, wherein said lip projects outwardly from said second surface; a releasable holddown strap attached to the pivoting panel and having an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein said holddown strap extends across said second surface of said pivoting panel when said releasable holddown strap is in said closed configuration; and hinge means for securing the pivoting panel to said seat frame; wherein said seat frame is mounted on said seat bottom and said pivoting panel is pivotally attached to said seat frame by said hinge means; said pivoting panel being moveable between a raised position and a lowered position; wherein in said raised position the first and second surfaces of the pivoting panel extend angularly outward from said seat bottom, and in said lowered position, said first surface of said pivoting panel is disposed adjacent to said seat bottom.