Chairs and seats – Bottom or back with means to alter contour – Providing support for lower back region
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-27
2007-11-27
Barfield, Anthony D. (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Bottom or back with means to alter contour
Providing support for lower back region
Reexamination Certificate
active
11393434
ABSTRACT:
A seat support includes a lumbar, a foam pad, trim wires, and an actuator. The lumbar is supported by and actuated between trim wires which are embedded within the seat's foam pad. The actuator is connected to and adjusts the lumbar relative to the foam pad. The foam pad preferably includes passages through which fasteners can extend between the lumbar to the trim wires.
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Janzen Larry D.
McMillen Robert J.
Barfield Anthony D.
Donahue, III Dennis J. M.
Husch & Eppenberger LLC
Kang Grant D.
Schukra of North America Ltd.
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