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Vertically adjustable armrest assembly for a chair

US5908221A · kind A · utility

30Cited by
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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 1998
Grant dateJun 1, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C1/03
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A vertically adjustable armrest assembly for a chair having a hydraulic actuator that allows the upper arm of the chair to be raised to a multiple of positions by engaging the hydraulic actuator with a lever located on the underside of the upper arm. The upper arm may also rotate about a horizontal axis allowing the user to orient the upper arm to the most comfortable position for keyboarding.

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