Chair

Details Chair Chair

2005-08-16

2009-10-13

McPartlin, Sarah (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Movable back

Tiltable

C297S362120, C297S354130, C297SDIG010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07600817

ABSTRACT:
A chair with articulable support sections and an integrated lift system may have support sections mechanically linked such that a single actuation control device may articulate multiple sections. The chair includes configurable accessories directed to the comfort of an occupant of the chair. The support sections may include air cells to adjust firmness of support section surfaces.

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