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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 24, 2004
Hugh H. Christopher, West Bridgford, GB;
Michael G. Maddelein, Northville, MI (US);
Michael R. Hudswell, Gedling, GB;
Hugh H. Christopher, West Bridgford, GB;
Michael G. Maddelein, Northville, MI (US);
Michael R. Hudswell, Gedling, GB;
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A folding vehicle seat assembly for an automotive vehicle comprising at least one movable seat portion, and at least one fluid powered actuator. The actuators are connected to an operating system which is selectively activatable by a vehicle occupant. The movable seat portion is movably mountable within the vehicle and connected to an actuator. The actuator, when activated, is arranged to move the movable seat portion between a seating position for supporting a seat occupant and a stowed position.