Chairs and seats – Movable back
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
Barfield, Anthony D. (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Movable back
C297S383000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07104606
ABSTRACT:
A support apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The support apparatus is movably attachable to a seating device to selectively provide both dorsal and ventral support to a seated user. The support apparatus is movable, by a user in the seated position, between the position providing ventral support and the position providing dorsal support. Also described is a method of selectively supporting either the ventral or dorsal side of a user by one apparatus, the apparatus moveable by a user in the seated position.
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Benden Mark E
Boenigk Rebecca Congleton
Congleton Jerome J
Guillen John C
Barfield Anthony D.
Howrey LLP
Neutral Posture, Inc.
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