Patent ID: 7980628

Claim:
A convertible folding seat and storage combination, comprising: a frame configured for attachment to a vehicle; a seat portion movably attached to said frame, said seat portion having an upper side and an underside, with a storage area formed under said seat portion; a backrest portion attached to said frame; and a footrest portion attached to said frame, wherein said seat portion is movably attached to said frame such that said seat portion may selectively be alternately positioned in one of a down position thereof so as to provide seating for an individual with said storage area situated thereunder, and in an up position thereof so as to provide full access to said storage area; said footrest portion is movably attached to said frame such that said footrest portion may selectively be alternately positioned in one of a down position thereof so as to provide a footrest for an individual seated on said seat portion when in the down position thereof, and in an up position thereof so as to provide at least partial closure of said storage area when said seat portion is in up position thereof; and said combination further comprises a latch movably attached to said frame, and configured to be selectively engaged with said footrest portion such that said latch may secure said footrest portion in said up position thereof.