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Folding chair

US6099073A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 22, 1999
Grant dateAug 8, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C4/14
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An improved folding chair is provided, which comprises two uprights (2) each having an intermediate section (10), two struts (6) articulated on the uprights (2) and each having two ends (15a, 15b) defining a lower length than that of the uprights (2) and similar to that of the intermediate section (10), and a seat (9) articulated on the struts (6) and the uprights (2) and movable therewith between a use position, in which the uprights (2) and struts (6) are transverse to each other and define four supports resting on the ground, and a compacted position in which each strut (6) is disposed alongside an intermediate section (10) of an upright (2), each upright (2) being provided with shaped portions (14a, 14b) jutting out from opposite sides of the intermediate section (10) and forming stop abutments for the ends (15a, 15b) of a strut (6) of an adjacent folding chair.

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