Chairs and seats – Rocker-mounted – With floor or ground contacting rocker
Reexamination Certificate
2009-10-14
2011-11-15
Cranmer, Laurie (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Rocker-mounted
With floor or ground contacting rocker
C297S258100, C297S270100, C297S270500, C297S344100, C297S451130, C297S452170, C297S452410
Reexamination Certificate
active
08056976
ABSTRACT:
A chair apparatus is provided with multiple pivot axis for improving core strength, posture, and circulation of the user. The chair apparatus includes a seat portion that is capable of pivotal movement about multiple pivot axes and along a surface. The chair apparatus further includes a frame coupled to the seat portion, wherein the frame limits the pivotal movement of the seat portion only when the chair apparatus is placed in a supported orientation.
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Cranmer Laurie
Haugen Law Firm PLLP
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