Supports – Resilient support – Adjustable preloading of resilient means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-25
2006-04-25
King, Anita M. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Resilient support
Adjustable preloading of resilient means
C248S421000, C248S576000, C248S588000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07032874
ABSTRACT:
A suspension system for a seat. The suspension system includes a first frame member, a second frame member connectable to the seat and movably coupled to the first frame member, a suspension member coupled to both the first frame member and the second frame member and suspending the second frame member above the first frame member, an adjustment mechanism coupled to the suspension member and manually manipulatable by an operator to adjust the stiffness of the suspension, a handle movable along a portion of the adjustment mechanism and facilitating manual manipulation of the adjustment mechanism, and an engaging member resiliently resisting movement of the handle under its own weight along the portion of the adjustment mechanism.
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Hahn Douglas C.
Meyers Kenneth A.
King Anita M.
Michael & Best & Friedrich LLP
Seats Incorporated
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