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Back rest

US5884971A · kind A · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 1997
Grant dateMar 23, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 17, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32122
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A releasably mounted back rest is provided including a cushion and a pair of vertical stanchions coupled at top ends thereof to the rear surface of the cushion extended downwardly a predetermined distance. Also included is a joint assembly comprising a pair of lower members hingably coupled to the stanchions. By this structure, the stanchions and lower members of the joint assembly are adapted to pivot between a first orientation wherein the same are linearly aligned and a second orientation wherein the same are situated perpendicular with respect to each other. Lastly, a clamp is situated at bottom ends of the lower members for releasably coupling with a seat.

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