Chairs and seats – Back movement resiliently opposed in operating position – Back and seat adjust simultaneously
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-22
2005-11-22
Nelson, Jr., Milton (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Back movement resiliently opposed in operating position
Back and seat adjust simultaneously
Reexamination Certificate
active
06966604
ABSTRACT:
A chair includes a control housing, a seat and a back support including an upwardly extending upright portion and a link portion extending forwardly from a lower portion of the upright portion. The link portion is pivotally connected to the control housing about a first pivot axis. The seat is connected to the link portion and is pivotable relative thereto. A linkage is coupled to the seat and is pivotally connected to the control housing at a second pivot axis positioned rearwardly and downwardly from the first pivot axis.
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Bruner Jeffrey W.
Cammenga Eric
Chadwick Donald
Coffield Timothy P.
Crossman Philip
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Herman Miller Inc.
Jr. Milton Nelson
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