Chairs and seats – Plural related seats – Nested
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-02
2007-10-02
White, Rodney B. (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Plural related seats
Nested
C297S445100, C297S448100, C297S448200, C297S449100, C297S451110, C297S452120, C297S452140, C297S452210, C297S452220, C297S452230, C297S452240, C297S452250
Reexamination Certificate
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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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Dettmann Thomas
James Paul
Ratnam Diwa
Reeves Mark
Strand Terry
Wenger Corporation
White Rodney B.
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