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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 18, 2004
Filed:
May. 22, 2001
Robert McDonough, Thomasville, NC (US);
Stuart Mounsey, Summerland, CA;
Joseph Walton, Trinity, NC (US);
John Sheppard, Trinity, NC (US);
Rick Jones, Thomasville, NC (US);
Confluence Holdings Corp., Trinity, NC (US);
Abstract
A seat for a watercraft provides a separately adjustable thigh support and back support. The seat includes a pelvis support and a separately positionable thigh support pivotally mounted on the pelvis support. An adjustable back support includes a post pivotally mounted to the pelvis support and a backrest that moves vertically on the post. Means are provided for adjusting and setting the thigh support and back support at desired positions for optimal support and comfort. Preferably, a person can adjust the seat while fully seated in the seat.