Patent · US Expired

Vertically adjustable back construction for seating

US5630650A · kind A · utility

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40Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 30, 1994
Grant dateMay 20, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 30, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C7/402
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A vertically adjustable back construction is provided for chairs and the like of the type having a one-piece sculptured appearance. The back construction includes a lower back member with an upholstered upright portion, and an upper back member slidably mounted on the lower back member for movement between various back heights. The upper back member includes an upholstered, downwardly opening shroud portion, which is disposed over and covers at least the uppermost end of the upright portion on the lower back member, and translates thereover to permit ready vertical adjustment of the upper back member by the user to accommodate different tasks and users, while preserving the one-piece sculptured appearance of the chair.

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