Suspended recliner
US4221429A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 1978 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C7/66
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A suspended recliner is provided with a leg support area which depends vertically downward from the main body of the recliner. When an individual enters the recliner, the leg support may be left in its depending position, thereby providing a chair-like support for the occupant, or the weight of the occupant may be used to provide a force to position the footrest in an aligned configuration with the main body of the recliner. The footrest is provided with a locking device to maintain this position. With the footrest locked in place, the occupant may shift his position in the hammock to provide a semi-reclining support or a totally horizontally deployed hammock with the main portion providing a sling-type chair support with the juncture of the footrest and main portion generally coinciding with the knees of the occupant. Also, the device is equipped with a centrally located vertical hanging support which requires only a single mounting point from which to hang the entire suspended recliner. Further, an unique supporting frame is provided for use with the suspended recliner which frame extends over the suspended recliner and gives the user a convenient point from which to suspend the …
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