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Chair arm assembly

US9427085B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateFeb 18, 2015
Grant dateAug 30, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49947
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A chair assembly includes a four-bar linkage assembly including a first linkage member, a second linkage member, a third linkage member and a fourth linkage member each pivotably coupled to one another such that the four-bar linkage assembly includes an upper end that is adjustable between raised and lowered positions, and an arm rest assembly adapted to support the arm of a seated user thereon and supported the upper end of the four-bar linkage assembly, wherein a lower end of the four-bar linkage assembly is pivotably supported from an arm support structure for pivotable movement, such that the upper end of the four-bar linkage assembly is moveable between a first position and second position located laterally outward from the first position and wherein the arm support structure is fixed with respect to the seat support structure.

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