.~ Force-absorbing means incorporated into back {1}
216.14
.~.~ For absorbing rear-impact force
DEFINITION
Classification: 297/216.14
For absorbing rear-impact force:
(under subclass 216.13) Device wherein the force-absorbing means of the back of the seating device is configured so as to mitigate a force which acts on a rear of the back (e.g., an acting force may be the result of a rear passenger striking a front seat, etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
378.11, for an inertial latch for a back that acts to prevent forward folding of the back when subjected to undue deceleration forces.
