20240051439. VEHICLE SEAT FOR ACCOMMODATING A WHEELCHAIR simplified abstract (Priestman Goode Limited)

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VEHICLE SEAT FOR ACCOMMODATING A WHEELCHAIR

Organization Name

Priestman Goode Limited

Inventor(s)

Paul Priestman of London (GB)

Nick Moyes of Wellington (NZ)

Nigel Ian Smith of Bristol (GB)

VEHICLE SEAT FOR ACCOMMODATING A WHEELCHAIR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240051439 titled 'VEHICLE SEAT FOR ACCOMMODATING A WHEELCHAIR

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a vehicle seat that is designed to be fixed in a vehicle. The seat has a gap between the lower edge of the seat back and the vehicle floor, allowing wheelchair wheels to protrude through the gap. The seat also has a foldable or removable seat base that can be stowed when the seat is used by a wheelchair.

  • The vehicle seat is fixed in a vehicle and has a gap to accommodate wheelchair wheels.
  • The seat base can be folded or removed to allow for wheelchair use.
  • The seat base can be stowed against the seat back when not in use.

Potential Applications:

  • This technology can be used in vehicles to provide accessible seating for wheelchair users.
  • It can be implemented in public transportation vehicles, such as buses or trains, to improve accessibility for wheelchair users.

Problems Solved:

  • This technology solves the problem of limited accessibility for wheelchair users in vehicles.
  • It eliminates the need for separate wheelchair spaces, allowing wheelchair users to sit in regular vehicle seats.

Benefits:

  • Improved accessibility for wheelchair users in vehicles.
  • More efficient use of space in vehicles, as separate wheelchair spaces may not be required.
  • Enhanced convenience for wheelchair users, as they can use regular vehicle seats without the need for additional accommodations.


Original Abstract Submitted

a vehicle seat configured to be fixed in a vehicle is defined. the vehicle seat comprises a seat back configured such that when the seat is fixed in the vehicle there is a gap between a lower edge of the seat back and a floor of the vehicle to enable wheels of a wheelchair to protrude through the gap. the vehicle seat further comprises a seat base wherein the seat base is either: foldable between a first position in which the seat base acts as a base to the seat and a second position in which the seat base is stowed against the seat back; or removable from the seat back. the seat base is foldable or removable to allow the seat base to be stowed when the seat is used by the wheelchair.

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