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Passenger seat for lawn and garden tractorPassenger seat for lawn and garden tractor description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070046083, Passenger seat for lawn and garden tractor. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/684,926 filed May 26, 2005 and is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to vehicle seating and, more particularly, to a passenger seat or a second seat to be attached to a lawn and garden tractor. [0003] Modern lawn and garden tractors are generally designed as single occupant vehicles with a seat for the driver only; however, it is sometimes desirable for a passenger to also ride on the tractor. For example, it may be desirable for an instructor to ride along with a first time driver of a particular type of tractor. Alternatively, it might be convenient for a child to ride along with a parent who is operating the tractor so that the parent can be assured of the child's whereabouts. [0004] Existing, conventional lawn and garden tractors do not provide seats for extra riders. Thus, the rider must assume a crouched position on the tractor to avoid interfering with the driver or blocking his view. Such a position is usually unsafe, as well as uncomfortable and unsteady. Since lawn and garden tractors can be driven over rough terrain, such a position can also be hazardous to the rider and to the driver, if the rider should be thrown off balance on the tractor. [0005] In view of the foregoing, there is a need for a seating provision or attachment which allows a rider on a lawn and garden tractor to sit in a secure, comfortable position without causing interference to the driver and which can be stowed when not needed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0006] The invention relates generally to lawn tractors. More particularly, the invention relates to a passenger seat attachment for use with a lawn tractor. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, an auxiliary seat assembly for a lawn and garden tractor is provided. The auxiliary seat assembly includes a mounting assembly and at least one auxiliary seat mounted to the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly is releasably secured to a rear frame of the tractor. The at least one auxiliary seat is located generally behind a seat of the associated tractor. [0007] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a passenger seat assembly for a lawn and garden tractor includes an extension assembly mounted to and extending away from a rear frame of the tractor. At least one passenger seat is secured to the extension member. A height of the at least one passenger seat is approximately equal to a height of a seat of the tractor. [0008] In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, an auxiliary seat assembly for a lawn and garden tractor includes a mounting plate releasably secured to a rear frame of the tractor. An elongated arm is attached to the mounting plate and extends away from the frame of the tractor. A first auxiliary seat is mounted to an end section of the elongated arm. The first auxiliary seat is located generally behind a seat of the tractor. [0009] Still another aspect of the invention is the provision of providing a passenger seat which is easily mounted to a lawn tractor. [0010] Yet another aspect of the invention is the provision of a passenger seat which is releasably secured to a lawn tractor. [0011] Still other aspects of the invention will become apparent from a reading and understanding of the detailed description of the preferred embodiments hereinbelow. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES [0012] The present invention may take physical form in certain parts and arrangements of parts, preferred embodiments of which will be described in detail in this specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings which form a part of the invention. [0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tractor with a passenger seat extension in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; [0014] FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a tractor with a passenger seat extension of FIG. 1; [0015] FIG. 3 is a rear elevated view of the passenger seat extension of FIG. 2 showing a mounting bracket; [0016] FIG. 4 is a right-side exploded elevational view of the passenger seat extension of FIG. 1; and, [0017] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a tractor with a passenger seat extension having a foot support in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0018] It should, of course, be understood that the description and drawing herein are merely illustrative and that various modifications and changes can be made in the structures disclosed without departing from the scope of the invention. [0019] With reference now to FIG. 1, a lawn and garden tractor A is shown with a passenger seat extension assembly B in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention attached to a rear portion of the tractor. Certain components of the tractor will be mentioned to provide the context. The passenger seat is constructed so that it mounts behind the driver's seat provided for the tractor driver or operator. The tractor is constructed with a bottom floor plate or deck. Typically, the tractor has a drive shaft from the engine in front back to a rear axle which connects to the left and right with a hump in the floorboard. The hump houses the differential for the rear wheels. The rearwheels (not shown) are arranged to the left and right of the operator seat and are enclosed in appropriate fenders to the left and right of the driver. The fenders are mounted to the left and right of the driver. Collectively, these components form the tractor A. 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