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Graverse chair

US9420888B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 30, 2013
Grant dateAug 23, 2016
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 15, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C7/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A graverse chair is presented. The chair includes a stationary base and a pedestal in mechanical communication with the stationary base. The chair includes a movable base section in mechanical communication with the stationary base. The movable base section comprises a descending contact base in mechanical communication with a fixed base by way of at least one resistance guide. The chair additionally includes at least one load transfer device in mechanical communication with the movable base, which is capable of rotating when the movable base is compressed. The chair includes at least one pad rod in communication with the load transfer device, the pad rod moving in at least one direction when the load transfer device rotates, and at least one torso pad in mechanical communication with the pad rod, wherein the torso pad is capable of providing support for a user when a user sits in the chair.

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