IP Library Patent Application 13223975
Patent Application
App. No. 13/223,975

RECLINER SEAT APPARATUS

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Patent No.
US None
App. No.
13/223,975
Filed
Sep 1, 2011
Art Unit
3673
USPC
5/2.1
Abstract

A recliner assembly that can be deployed within a cab of a truck is disclosed. The recliner assembly includes a seat apparatus having a rear portion recliner mechanism. Additionally, the recliner assembly includes a drop down table/support assembly that enables a lounge-like position. Further, a complementary seat/footrest apparatus can be employed to enhance the recliner/bed position when deployed.

Claims (26)

1 . A recliner tower apparatus, comprising:

a seat assembly having a rear portion that pivots to recline a backrest;

a drop-down table/support positioned adjacent to the seat assembly; and

a complementary seat/footrest apparatus disposed on an opposite side of the drop-down table/support from the seat assembly, wherein the drop-down table/support forms a horizontal plane from the seat apparatus to the complementary seat/footrest apparatus.

2 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a tower frame having formed steps that facilitate reach to an elevated item, wherein the seat assembly is positioned within the tower frame.

3 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of mechanisms that support a retractable bunk assembly, wherein a subset of the plurality of mechanisms are positioned within the tower frame.

4 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a motorized control that automatically positions the seat assembly as desired.

5 . The system of claim 4 , further comprising a memory that retains a plurality of seating positions.

6 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of an air conditioned cushion, a heated cushion or a sensory enhanced cushion positioned within the seat assembly.

7 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a stowable cushion sizably configured to fit atop the drop-down table/support.

8 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising an integral cushion built into a top surface of the drop-down table/support.

9 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising hinging means that enable the drop-down table/support to pivot from a substantially vertical to a substantially horizontal position.

10 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a pivotable footrest portion that pivots from a substantially vertical to a substantially horizontal position.

11 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a complementary recliner tower apparatus configured to house the complementary seat/footrest apparatus, a television and a refrigerator, wherein the drop-down table/support fills a space void between the recliner tower apparatus and the complementary tower apparatus.

12 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a hingable vertical support that supports the drop-down table/support in a substantially horizontal position.

13 . A seating apparatus, comprising:

a first tower assembly comprising a seat assembly having a rear portion that pivots to recline;

a second tower assembly comprising a complementary seat/footrest apparatus disposed adjacent and away from the first tower assembly; and

a drop-down support positioned between the first tower assembly and the second tower assembly, wherein the drop-down table/support forms a horizontal plane from the seat apparatus to the complementary seat/footrest apparatus.

14 . The seating apparatus of claim 13 , further comprising a stowable cushion configured to fit atop the drop-down support in a substantially horizontal position.

15 . The seating apparatus of claim 13 , further comprising a computerized memory that retains at least one position adjustment setting of the seat assembly.

16 . The seating apparatus of claim 13 , further comprising a pivotable leg that supports the drop-down support in the substantially horizontal position.

17 . The seating apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the drop-down support includes an integral cushion on an upper surface.

18 . The seating apparatus of claim 13 , further comprising at least one of an air conditioned cushion, a heated cushion or a sensory enhanced cushion positioned within the seat assembly.

19 . The seating apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the first tower assembly and the second tower assembly are manufactured of a composite material.

20 . The seating apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the second tower assembly includes an appliance cavity configured for a refrigerator and a wardrobe cavity having provision for a television.

Assignments (5)
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded May 3, 2021
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY; CVG CS LLC; MONONA CORPORATION; MONONA WIRE CORPORATION; MONONA (MEXICO) HOLDINGS, LLC; TRIM SYSTEMS, INC.; TRIM SYSTEMS OPERATING CORP.; CABARRUS PLASTICS, INC.; CVG OREGON, LLC; CVS HOLDINGS, INC.; SPRAGUE DEVICES, INC.; MAYFLOWER VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; CVG EUROPEAN HOLDINGS, LLC; CVG LOGISTICS, LLC; CVG ALABAMA, LLC
Reel/Frame 056121/0458 →
RELEASE OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT RECORDED AT REEL 031768/FRAME 0501 Recorded Apr 12, 2017
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; CVG NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY, LLC (F/K/A NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY); CVG CS LLC; CVG MONONA, LLC (F/K/A MONONA CORPORATION); CVG MONONA WIRE, LLC (F/K/A MONONA WIRE CORPORATION); MONONA (MEXICO) HOLDINGS LLC; TRIM SYSTEMS, INC.; TRIM SYSTEMS OPERATING CORP.; CABARRUS PLASTICS, INC.; CVG OREGON, LLC; CVG CVS HOLDINGS, LLC (F/K/A CVS HOLDINGS, INC.); CVS SPRAGUE DEVICES, LLC (F/K/A SPRAGUE DEVICES, INC.); MAYFLOWER VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; CVG EUROPEAN HOLDINGS, LLC; CVG LOGISTICS, LLC; CVG ALABAMA, LLC
Reel/Frame 042237/0369 →
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 10, 2014
From: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY; CVG CS LLC; MONONA CORPORATION; MONONA WIRE CORPORATION; MONONA (MEXICO) HOLDINGS LLC; TRIM SYSTEMS, INC.; TRIM SYSTEMS OPERATING CORP.; CABARRUS PLASTICS, INC.; CVG OREGON, LLC; CVS HOLDINGS, INC.; SPRAGUE DEVICES, INC.; MAYFLOWER VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; CVG EUROPEAN HOLDINGS, LLC; CVG LOGISTICS, LLC; CVG ALABAMA, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 031961/0187 →
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 6, 2013
From: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.; NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY; CVG CS LLC; MONONA CORPORATION; MONONA WIRE CORPORATION; MONONA (MEXICO) HOLDINGS LLC; TRIM SYSTEMS, INC.; TRIM SYSTEMS OPERATING CORP.; CARBARRUS PLASTICS, INC.; CVG OREGON, LLC; CVS HOLDINGS, INC.; SPRAGUE DEVICES, INC.; MAYFLOWER VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC; CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; CVG EUROPEAN HOLDINGS, LLC; CVG LOGISTICS, LLC; CVG ALABAMA, LLC
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 031768/0501 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 10, 2011
From: STIMEL, WILLIAM E.; OVERTON, KEITH A.
To: CVG MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 027204/0851 →