Chair and components
US11864658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C7/44
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A chair support shell has an integral back portion, seat portion, and joining portion between the back portion and the seat portion. At least a major portion of the support shell comprises a compliant structure, the compliant structure having a plurality of cells interconnected by a plurality of resilient members. The compliant structure provides compliance in the seat portion, compliance in the back portion, and compliance in the joining portion. The compliant structure enables recline of the back portion relative to the seat portion.
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