Sacral support member for seating
US7878591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C7/46
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A chair for providing sacral support including a seat, a backrest, a flexible support member and a sacral support member. The backrest has a frame with a generally central opening. The membrane is formed from an elastic material connected to the frame and extends across the central opening. A sacral support member is positioned proximate the central opening and is configured to apply support to the sacrum of a user sitting on the seat. The sacral support member incorporates a load distribution system and method in order to properly support and fit the anatomical contours of the sacrum and pelvis of a user while seated in the chair.
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