Adjustable seating and furniture
US9743772B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G5/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Self-adjusting furniture, seating, and accessories disclosed. When the user applies a force to the seating by shifting his or her center of gravity, the backrest and/or seat/bed portions of the seating/furniture move in response to the force to recline or adjust the seating/furniture or accessories. The user can return the seating to an upright position by again shifting his or her center of gravity. The angle of the backrest and/or seat/bed portions can vary relative to the ground as the user moves. Continuously varying the angle of both the backrest and seat/bed portions of the seating/furniture or accessories relative to the ground may improve a user's seating comfort, for example, by decreasing or negating the user's need to shift position on the seat when reclined or continuously responding the user's shift in position.
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