Patent ID: 7914078
Filing Date: 2011-03-29
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A seat for use with a vehicle comprising: a frame slidably coupled to a base of the vehicle to permit vertical adjustment of the frame relative to the base, a seat member pivotally coupled to and supported by the frame at a first pivot point to permit vertical adjustment of the seat member relative to the base independent of vertical adjustment of the frame relative to the base, the seat member being configured to pivot about the first pivot point between a substantially horizontal position, in which the seat member provides a forward facing seat configuration, and a substantially vertical position independent of the vertical adjustment of the frame relative to the base; and an adjustor pivotally coupled directly to the seat member and to the frame at a second pivot point located rearward of the first pivot point, the adjustor configured to support the seat member at a plurality of positions between the substantially horizontal position and the substantially vertical position.