Chairs and seats – Back movement resiliently opposed in operating position – Back and seat adjust simultaneously
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-05
2009-11-03
Dunn, David (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Back movement resiliently opposed in operating position
Back and seat adjust simultaneously
C297S284900, C297S452560
Reexamination Certificate
active
07611199
ABSTRACT:
A seat for use by an occupant in a vehicle. The seat includes a seat base configured to be supported in the vehicle. A back frame including a first transverse member, a first side member and a second side member, wherein the first transverse member interconnects each of the side members at a location toward an upper end of the back frame. The back frame further includes a second transverse member interconnecting the first and second side members a spaced distance from the first transverse member. A compliant back member having a first end operably connected to the first transverse member and a second end operably connected to the second transverse member. A biasing member having a first end operatively engaging the compliant back member and a second end being anchored with respect to the back frame wherein when a seat occupant's back applies a force to the compliant back member, the biasing member applies a reaction force.
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Benzing Robert Michael
Hensel David
Michalak Eric Bernard
Dunn David
Foley & Lardner LLP
Garrett Erika
Johnson Controls Technology Company
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