Adaptable Seat Assembly for Diverse Vehicle Platforms

Publication ID: 24-11857473_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Seat Assembly for Diverse Vehicle Platforms,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857473_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857473_0002_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,473.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept expands the application of the original mobility device seat technology to various recreational, industrial, and agricultural vehicles, enhancing user experience and comfort across diverse platforms.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the need for a removable seat in mobility devices. However, the integration of such seats with other types of vehicles, such as recreational boats, golf carts, bicycles, tractors, and heavy equipment machines, remains a significant challenge. The present inventive concept solves this problem by adapting the core technology to accommodate these new applications, ensuring a seamless user experience and improved comfort across various vehicle platforms.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a modular seat assembly with a seat pan mounting bracket, foldable backrest shell, and detachable armrest structure. These components are designed to be highly configurable, allowing for seamless integration with diverse vehicle platforms. The seat pan mounting bracket is adaptable to couple with various vehicle frames, while the foldable backrest shell and detachable armrest structure provide adjustability and customization options for users. The inventive concept also encompasses methods for customizing and retrofitting the seat assembly to specific vehicle types, ensuring optimal user comfort and support.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a significant departure from the original patent by applying the core technology to entirely new industries and use cases. The inventive concept's modular design, adaptability, and customization options constitute a non-obvious advancement, enabling the widespread adoption of comfortable and supportive seating solutions across diverse vehicle platforms.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include the integration of advanced materials, such as lightweight composites or ergonomic fabrics, to enhance user comfort and support. Additionally, variations of the seat assembly could be designed for specific vehicle types, such as all-terrain vehicles or motorcycles, to further expand the inventive concept's commercial potential.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptable seat assembly has significant commercial potential in various industries, including recreational vehicles, industrial equipment, and agricultural machinery. The inventive concept's ability to enhance user comfort and support across diverse vehicle platforms positions it for widespread adoption, with potential applications in industries such as boating, golfing, cycling, and construction.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61G5/1091
A A61 A61G5/1043
A A61 A61G5/1056
A A61 A61G5/04
A A61 A61G5/122
A A61 A61G5/125
A A61 A61G5/128

Field of Art

Mobility device and vehicle seating systems, with expertise in ergonomic design, mechanical coupling mechanisms, and adaptive seat configurations across transportation platforms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with experience in vehicle seating, understanding modular design principles, mechanical coupling techniques, and cross-platform adaptability of seating technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core seat mounting and coupling technologies from the source patent can be readily adapted to different vehicle platforms by applying standard engineering design principles. The fundamental mechanical concepts of adjustable mounting, configurable interfaces, and modular component integration are transferable across vehicle types. The variations presented in the PTD represent predictable extensions of existing seat assembly technologies using well-understood mechanical design strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Coupling assembly with ambidextrous mounting components for user controllers
PTD Variation
Seat pan mounting bracket configurable for multiple vehicle frame types
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that mounting interface adaptability is a known technique for expanding product versatility, with predictable results of increased design flexibility
Source Patent Element
Adjustable lever and receptacle mechanisms for seat positioning
PTD Variation
Foldable backrest shell with angle adjustment capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Mechanical angle adjustment is a standard design approach in seating systems, representing a predictable variation using known ergonomic engineering techniques
Source Patent Element
Detachable components in mobility device seat assembly
PTD Variation
Detachable armrest structure for customization across vehicle platforms
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular component design is a well-established engineering strategy for creating adaptable product systems with interchangeable elements
Source Patent Element
User-configurable seat mounting interfaces
PTD Variation
Seat pan mounting bracket adaptable to boat decks, golf cart frames, bicycle seat posts, and tractor frames
Obviousness Reasoning
Cross-platform mechanical interface design is a predictable engineering solution for expanding product applicability using standard coupling techniques
Source Patent Element
Ambidextrous mounting configuration for user controllers
PTD Variation
Adjustable armrest structure to accommodate different operator preferences
Obviousness Reasoning
Ergonomic adaptability is a known design approach for creating user-friendly seating solutions with configurable support structures
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857473, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the seat assembly variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of existing mobility device seating technologies. The claimed variations represent predictable mechanical design adaptations that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight, thus rendering potential claims in this domain obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,473
TitleMobility device seat
Assignee(s)DEKA Products Limited Parternship