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Tilt and swivel chair and mechanism therefor

US7547067B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2004
Grant dateJun 16, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C7/004
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention provides a chair and mechanism to permit occupant swivelling, bouncing, and tilting. The chair mechanism also provides tilt limitation using a keyhole tilt delimiter. The keyhole orientation follows rotation of the chair. A bearing assembly (preferably using race bearings) facilitates simultaneous swivelling and tilting.

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