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2011-08-23

2011-08-23

McPartlin, Sarah B (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Back movement resiliently opposed in operating position

Back adjusts independent of seat

C297S301500, C297S309000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08002351

ABSTRACT:
A support member configured for attachment to a back assembly and a chair component is disclosed. One disclosed embodiment of the support member may be included in a chair that includes a base, a back assembly and the support member. The back assembly includes an extension attached to a back frame. The extension is attached to the base such that the back assembly is moveable relative to the base. The support member is attached to the extension and the base. The support member is more rigid than the extension. Preferably, the extension is composed of elastomeric material.

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PCT International Search Report and Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority, Jul. 12, 2010 PCT/US2010/021725.

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