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Chair and method for assembling the chair

US8216416B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2009
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1031
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of assembling a chair includes providing a first chair component composed of a first polymeric material and a second chair component composed of a second polymeric material. An adhesive is positioned on or in the first chair component. The adhesive is composed of a third polymeric material and at least one ferromagnetic susceptor. The second chair component is positioned in engagement with the adhesive and adjacent to the first chair component. A magnetic field or electromagnetic waves are applied to the adhesive to activate the adhesive. A force is also applied to at least one of the first chair component and the second chair component to press the first chair component and the second chair component. A chair is also provided that includes the first and second chair components and the adhesive.

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