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Seating structure having flexible support surface

US7455365B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2004
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2026

Classification

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

Abstract

A seating structure includes a plurality of boss structures arranged in a pattern and a plurality of web structures joining adjacent boss structures within the pattern. At least some of the web structures are non-planar and at least some adjacent web structures are spaced apart such that they define openings therebetween. In another aspect, the seating structure includes a plurality of boss structures arranged in a pattern and defining a support surface and a plurality of web structures joining adjacent boss structures within the pattern. At least some adjacent web structures are spaced apart and shaped such that they define substantially non-circular openings therebetween when viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the support surface. A reinforced frame is also provided.

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