Edward T Sciacca

US Patent:

53602579, Nov 1, 1994

Filed:

Aug 6, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/102815

Inventors:

Edward T. Sciacca - Valley Stream NY

International Classification:

A47C 114
A47C 400

US Classification:

297380

Abstract:

The folding seat consists of a seat back (4) and a seat bottom (6) connected by two living hinges 12) and side release buckles (20,24) mounted on bendable strips (16,22) secured to the inner ends of the seat back (4) and seat bottom (6). Upon elevation of seat back (4). The folding seat consists of a seat back (4) and a seat bottom (6) connected by two to a 90. degree. angle, the side release buckles (20, 24) are engaged to form the operative position. In this position the seat back (4) has sufficient strength to support a person while also creating lumbar support as it flexes in response to the size and shape of the user.