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Armrest apparatus

US8246117B2 · kind B2 · utility

32Cited by
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25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 4, 2009
Grant dateAug 21, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C1/0308
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An armrest apparatus and chair including one or more armrest apparatuses are disclosed. Each armrest apparatus includes an armrest member attached to at least one chair component. The armrest member has a first aperture and a second aperture. A first plate is positioned above the armrest member. The first plate has a longitudinal slot that is transverse to the first and second apertures. An armrest cover is attached to the first plate. A resilient device is positioned between the first plate and the armrest cover or between the first plate and the armrest member. The resilient device has a first hole sized and configured to receive the first member and a second hole sized and configured to receive the second member. A first member extends through the first aperture, first hole and the longitudinal slot and a second member extends through the second aperture, second hole and the longitudinal slot.

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