Seating structure having flexible seating surface

Details Seating structure having flexible seating surface Seating structure having flexible seating surface

2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Cuomo, Peter M. (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Bottom or back

Including a ventilating means

C297S452320, C297S452350, C297S452210

Reexamination Certificate

active

07059682

ABSTRACT:
A seating structure includes a plurality of boss structures arranged in a pattern and a plurality of web structures joining adjacent boss structures within the pattern. At least some of the web structures are non-planar and at least some adjacent web structures are spaced apart such that they define openings therebetween. In another aspect, the seating structure includes a plurality of boss structures arranged in a pattern and defining a support surface and a plurality of web structures joining adjacent boss structures within the pattern. At least some adjacent web structures are spaced apart and shaped such that they define substantially non-circular openings therebetween when viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the support surface.

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