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Expandable, stowable vehicle seat for children

  • US 5,384,946 A
  • Filed: 05/10/1993
  • Issued: 01/31/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A vehicle seat assembly comprising:

  • a first seat including a fixed base portion defining a base surface extending generally along a horizontal plane, and a back portion defining a surface extending substantially perpendicular to said base surface, said back portion having a recess therein;

    a second seat including a stowable base portion and a stowable back portion, said second seat being pivotally connected to said first seat along a pivot axis and being movable between a stowed position in which both said stowable base portion and said stowable back portion extend substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to said base surface and are at least substantially arranged within said recess, and a use position in which at least said stowable base portion is arranged substantially outside of said recess extending generally parallel to said base surface, said stowable base portion having side edges and an initial width measured between said side edges wherein each of said side edges define a longitudinal axis which intersects said pivot axis and including widening means for selectively adjusting said initial width so that an adjusted width is created, said adjusted width being greater than said initial width whereby children of various sizes can comfortably sit on said second seat when it is arranged in said use position.

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