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Pivoting seating system

  • US 6,547,303 B1
  • Filed: 08/13/2001
  • Issued: 04/15/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/13/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A vehicle seating system for use with a vehicle including a vehicle frame having a front, a rear, a first side and a second side, the seating system comprising:

  • a door having a front portion adapted to be positioned proximate the front of the vehicle frame and a rear portion adapted to be positioned proximate the rear of the vehicle frame, wherein the door is adapted to be rearwardly hinged to the vehicle frame proximate the rear portion of the door;

    a seat adapted to be pivotably coupled to the vehicle frame;

    at least one rigid member having a first portion coupled to the seat and a second portion coupled to the door, wherein pivotal movement of the door rotates the seat between a passenger riding position in which the seat faces the front of the vehicle frame and a passenger loading position in which the seat faces an open space formed between the door and the vehicle frame when the door is ajar.

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