Patent ID: 8517466
Filing Date: 2013-08-27
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A convertible boat seat configurable between a bench-style seat configuration and a lounge-style seat configuration, said convertible boat seat comprising: a seating apparatus, including a seating surface assembly, a backrest assembly, and opposing first and second end assemblies; said first end assembly including an inclined backrest projecting upward from said seating surface assembly, and an armrest, pivotally connected to said first end assembly, said armrest configurable between a stowed position and a deployed position; said backrest assembly including a first and second backrest components, said second backrest component substantially adjacent to said first backrest component; said first backrest component configurable between a raised position wherein said first backrest component functions as a conventional backrest, and a retracted lowered position wherein the top of said first backrest component functions as a lounge seat armrest; said second backrest component configurable between a raised position wherein said second backrest component functions as a conventional backrest, and a retracted lowered position wherein said second backrest component is substantially flush with said seating surface; and said second end assembly including an armrest configurable between a raised position wherein the top thereof is disposed to function as an armrest, and lowered position wherein the top thereof is disposed generally flush said seating surface.