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Seating structure with independently adjustable back

US8419133B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2011
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49954
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An upper portion of the back is pivotable relative to the lower portion between a neutral position and an extended position, with the upper portion being pivotable relative to the lower portion independent of the tilt position of the back. In one aspect, an adjustment mechanism is coupled between lower and upper back support members and pivots the upper support member between at least first and second support positions.

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