Seating system with multi-position backrest
US8721000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C17/04
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of furniture and seating system are disclosed. The article of furniture comprises a base providing a seating area and a support coupled to the base. A linkage couples the support to the base so that the support can be presented in a generally upright position and in a generally forward position relative to the base. The seating system comprises a base comprising a seat and a backrest comprising a first surface and a second surface. A member couples the backrest for movement on a path of travel relative to the base. The backrest is moveable to an upright position and to a forward position. When the backrest is in the first position the first surface is presented in a generally downward orientation. When the backrest is in the second position the first surface is presented in a generally forward orientation.
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