Music posture chairs

Chairs and seats – Plural related seats – Nested

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C297S445100, C297S448100, C297S448200, C297S449100, C297S451110, C297S452120, C297S452140, C297S452210, C297S452220, C297S452230, C297S452240, C297S452250

Reexamination Certificate

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11198023

ABSTRACT:
Chairs for encouraging proper posture for performers, including vocalists and instrumentalists. Chairs allow for maintenance of proper posture by performers seated in engaged and in perched positions.

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