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Ergonomic chair

US6609755B2 · kind B2 · utility

194Cited by
24References
18Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 15, 2001
Grant dateAug 26, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 15, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C7/46
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An ergonomic chair includes a four-bar linkage arrangement wherein a lower frame member is provided with a rigid front support and a rigid rear support with a seat member pivotably connected to the front support. A back rest has an upper support pivotably connected at an upper end of the rear support of the lower frame member. A link member pivotably connects at a first end to a rear support of the seat member and at second end to a lower support of the back rest. This novel arrangement permits tilting movement of the backrest rearwardly relative to the lower frame member causing elevation of a rear portion of the seat member, permitting the feet to remain on the floor and alleviating pressure on the user's thighs.

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