Ergonomic seating assemblies and methods
US10226129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C7/543
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Seating assemblies and methods are disclosed. A seating assembly can comprise a seat, a back support, and a frame component. The frame component can extend from a bottom portion, positioned near an underside of the seat, to a top portion, configured to maintain the back support at a position above the seat. The back support can laterally extend from a left edge portion to a right edge portion and can include a spring member at or near each of the left and right edge portions. The spring member can include at least one undulation or are providing integrated compression adaptation to a user. The seating assembly can further comprise a tilt mechanism, engaged with the frame component, including one or more leaf springs and a spring contact assembly. The spring contact assembly can be positioned on a top side of the one or more leaf springs.
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