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Six bar mechanism and control for chair

US7784870B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 13, 2008
Grant dateAug 31, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C1/03274
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A chair according to embodiments of the present invention includes a base; a first linkage pivotably coupled to the base, a seat pivotably coupled to the first linkage, a second linkage pivotably coupled to the seat and pivotably coupled to the base, a back comprising a substantially upright portion and an attachment portion, the attachment portion pivotably coupled to the base at a first pivot point, and a third linkage pivotably coupled to the back at a second pivot point and pivotably coupled to the second linkage, wherein the second pivot point is on the attachment portion between the first pivot point and the substantially upright portion.

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