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Chairs and seats – Back movement resiliently opposed in operating position – Back adjusts independent of seat

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C297S301500, C297S309000

Reexamination Certificate

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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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