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Manual zero gravity reclining chair with adjustable back angle

US7311359B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 2005
Grant dateDec 25, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C1/0244
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A zero gravity chair generally holds an occupant in a position where the angle between the legs and the torso may be greater than 90 degrees. Typically, the legs may also be elevated such that the legs are even with or above a user's heart. The disclosed zero gravity chair, in some embodiments, enables the backrest portion to pivot relative to the seat portion allowing the user to adjust an angle between the seat portion and the backrest portion. The disclosed zero gravity chair further enables both the backrest and the seat portions to pivot as a unit independent of the angle adjustment. In certain embodiments, the chair also rotates 360 degrees about a vertical axis.

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