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Chair back attachment and method of assembly

US7604298B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 1, 2007
Grant dateOct 20, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C7/40
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A chair includes a lower back frame, a back construction, including a back support attached to the lower back frame, a cushion assembly attached to the back support and a clip wedgingly engaged between the back support and the cushion assembly. The cushion assembly further includes an inner shell which includes two or more apertures and a hook extending downwardly and outwardly from each aperture. The clip further includes at least one angled ramp and at least one stop. The angled ramp is configured to allow the hook of the inner shell to slide through the angled ramp and the stop is configured to suspend sliding of the hook. Methods of assembling a back construction are also provided.

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