Chairs and seats – Seating device reorients as unit – Inverting
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-03
2008-08-26
Dunn, David R (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Seating device reorients as unit
Inverting
C297S001000, C297S283200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07416248
ABSTRACT:
The adjustable configuration seating has a pair of opposed lateral rigid frame members with seat and back panels extending therebetween. In some embodiments, the chair includes flexible panels secured in place between the two frame members by crossmembers extending between the frame members, with a single adjustably positionable tension crossmember also extending between the frame members to hold the seat and back panel taut. Conversion between relatively upright and reclining configurations is accomplished by repositioning the tension crossmember between the frames, and turning the assembly ninety degrees to position the selected seating surface to face generally upwardly. Other embodiments have rigid seating and back panels, with the backrest panel articulating between the frame members to allow the seating configuration to change. The backrest panel may be secured to the seating panels by a rigid or flexible intermediate panel.
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Abraham Tania
Dunn David R
Litman Richard C.
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