Chair assembly with upholstery covering
US9408467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C31/023
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A chair back assembly includes a back shell member comprising a laterally extending top and bottom portions and a pair of longitudinally extending side portions extending between the top and bottom portions and cooperating therewith to define an open space therebetween, a cover having a first surface adapted to support a seated user and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the cover is positioned over the back shell member to cover at least a portion of the open space; and a back frame assembly operably supporting the back shell member and moveable between an upright position, and a reclined position, wherein the back frame assembly causes the back shell to flex in a fore-to-aft direction as the back frame assembly is moved between the upright and reclined positions independent of an external force being exerted on the back shell member.
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