Open architecture seating system
US7845725B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C1/12
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for use in accommodating public seating needs is disclosed. Preferably, the apparatus includes at least a pair of parallel backbone members, a support leg in sliding engagement with the pair of parallel backbone members, a combination seating surface and backrest portion in sliding engagement with the pair of parallel backbone members, and adjacent the support leg, and an end cap secured to the pair of parallel backbone members, and restricting lateral motion of the support leg and the combination seating surface and backrest portion along the pair of parallel backbone members. Preferably the apparatus further accommodates lateral motion of the support leg and the combination seating surface and backrest portion along the pair of parallel backbone members, upon removal of the end cap from the pair of parallel backbone members.
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