WO2000074531A3 - Ergonomic chair - Google Patents
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- WO2000074531A3 WO2000074531A3 PCT/US2000/015327 US0015327W WO0074531A3 WO 2000074531 A3 WO2000074531 A3 WO 2000074531A3 US 0015327 W US0015327 W US 0015327W WO 0074531 A3 WO0074531 A3 WO 0074531A3
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- base
- chair
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- seat
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
- A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
- A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
- A47C1/036—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts including a head-rest
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
- A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
- A47C1/022—Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts
- A47C1/03—Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts the parts being arm-rests
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
- A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
- A47C1/022—Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts
- A47C1/023—Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts the parts being horizontally-adjustable seats ; Expandable seats or the like, e.g. seats with horizontally adjustable parts
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
- A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
- A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
- A47C1/032—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
- A47C1/03255—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest with a central column, e.g. rocking office chairs
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
- A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
- A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
- A47C1/032—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
- A47C1/03261—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means
- A47C1/03283—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means with fluid springs
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
- A47C7/36—Support for the head or the back
- A47C7/38—Support for the head or the back for the head
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
- A47C7/36—Support for the head or the back
- A47C7/40—Support for the head or the back for the back
- A47C7/402—Support for the head or the back for the back adjustable in height
Abstract
Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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CA002394954A CA2394954C (en) | 1999-06-04 | 2000-06-02 | Ergonomic chair |
AU53187/00A AU5318700A (en) | 1999-06-04 | 2000-06-02 | Ergonomic chair |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US09/326,176 US6709058B1 (en) | 1999-04-09 | 1999-06-04 | Ergonomic chair |
US09/326,176 | 1999-06-04 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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WO2000074531A2 WO2000074531A2 (en) | 2000-12-14 |
WO2000074531A3 true WO2000074531A3 (en) | 2001-08-09 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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PCT/US2000/015327 WO2000074531A2 (en) | 1999-06-04 | 2000-06-02 | Ergonomic chair |
Country Status (5)
Country | Link |
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AR (1) | AR026126A1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU5318700A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2394954C (en) |
TW (1) | TWI235645B (en) |
WO (1) | WO2000074531A2 (en) |
Cited By (4)
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US7841666B2 (en) | 2002-02-13 | 2010-11-30 | Herman Miller, Inc. | Back support structure |
US8967724B2 (en) | 2012-09-20 | 2015-03-03 | Steelcase Inc. | Chair arm assembly |
US11553797B2 (en) | 2015-04-13 | 2023-01-17 | Steelcase Inc. | Seating arrangement |
US11963621B2 (en) | 2021-07-19 | 2024-04-23 | Steelcase Inc. | Seating arrangement |
Families Citing this family (30)
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AU783829B2 (en) | 2000-09-28 | 2005-12-08 | Formway Furniture Limited | A reclinable chair |
DE10161587A1 (en) * | 2001-12-14 | 2003-06-26 | Dauphin Friedrich W Gmbh | chair |
FR2876639B1 (en) * | 2004-10-20 | 2008-04-18 | Faurecia Sieges Automobile | SEAT WITH ARMREST HAVING MULTIPLE POSITIONS AND VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A SEAT |
DE202005006960U1 (en) * | 2005-04-28 | 2006-08-31 | Bock 1 Gmbh & Co. Kg | Synchronising mechanism for seat and backrest of office chair has seat support connected to base support on chair column so that backward swivel movement of backrest lifts rear area of seat support and then of front area |
DE202005010097U1 (en) | 2005-06-26 | 2006-11-09 | Bock 1 Gmbh & Co. Kg | Synchronous mechanism for the seat-backrest movement of an office chair comprises a base support placed on a chair column, a seat support and a backrest support |
DE202006010843U1 (en) * | 2006-07-12 | 2006-10-05 | Deisig, Wolfgang | Office chair has neck and shoulder support mounted at top of back rest which is connected by Bowden cables on either side to swiveling console which supports seat, so that it is adjusted as backrest is reclined |
CN102098945B (en) | 2008-05-02 | 2013-11-06 | 霍沃思公司 | Tension mechanism for a weight-responsive chair |
WO2010097818A1 (en) † | 2009-02-25 | 2010-09-02 | Donati S.P.A. | Device for synchronizing the tilt of a chair back and seat |
USD653061S1 (en) | 2010-04-13 | 2012-01-31 | Herman Miller, Inc. | Chair |
USD639091S1 (en) | 2010-04-13 | 2011-06-07 | Herman Miller, Inc. | Backrest |
USD657166S1 (en) | 2010-04-13 | 2012-04-10 | Herman Miller, Inc. | Chair |
USD650206S1 (en) | 2010-04-13 | 2011-12-13 | Herman Miller, Inc. | Chair |
US8449037B2 (en) | 2010-04-13 | 2013-05-28 | Herman Miller, Inc. | Seating structure with a contoured flexible backrest |
USD652657S1 (en) | 2010-04-13 | 2012-01-24 | Herman Miller, Inc. | Chair |
USD637423S1 (en) | 2010-04-13 | 2011-05-10 | Herman Miller, Inc. | Chair |
CN102905579B (en) | 2010-05-26 | 2016-06-08 | 鹰野株式会社 | The backrest counter-force mechanism of chair and be provided with the chair of this mechanism |
DE102010046994B4 (en) * | 2010-09-30 | 2023-01-12 | Bock 1 Gmbh & Co. Kg | synchronous mechanism |
US9504326B1 (en) | 2012-04-10 | 2016-11-29 | Humanscale Corporation | Reclining chair |
US11304528B2 (en) | 2012-09-20 | 2022-04-19 | Steelcase Inc. | Chair assembly with upholstery covering |
USD721529S1 (en) | 2013-06-07 | 2015-01-27 | Steelcase Inc. | Handle apparatus |
GB2509049A (en) * | 2012-11-05 | 2014-06-25 | James Spencer & Co Ltd | A chair with a pivoting armrest to improve access |
USD703457S1 (en) | 2013-06-07 | 2014-04-29 | Herman Miller, Inc. | Chair |
EP2886015B1 (en) | 2013-12-17 | 2016-07-13 | Donati S.p.A. | Chair with adjustable backrest |
US10021984B2 (en) | 2015-04-13 | 2018-07-17 | Steelcase Inc. | Seating arrangement |
US11259637B2 (en) | 2015-04-13 | 2022-03-01 | Steelcase Inc. | Seating arrangement |
DE202016105769U1 (en) * | 2016-10-14 | 2016-11-10 | Topstar Gmbh | seating |
CN107319816A (en) * | 2017-07-26 | 2017-11-07 | 广州视源电子科技股份有限公司 | Foldable handrail and seat |
CN107594960A (en) * | 2017-10-24 | 2018-01-19 | 浙江安立博休闲用品有限公司 | A kind of adjustable chair |
WO2020172243A1 (en) | 2019-02-21 | 2020-08-27 | Steelcase Inc. | Body support assembly and methods for the use and assembly thereof |
US11357329B2 (en) | 2019-12-13 | 2022-06-14 | Steelcase Inc. | Body support assembly and methods for the use and assembly thereof |
Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4270798A (en) * | 1979-07-10 | 1981-06-02 | Coach & Car Equipment Corporation | Breakaway arm for seat |
US4685730A (en) * | 1984-12-21 | 1987-08-11 | Etablissements Linguanotto | Seat, especially work seat, with several positions |
US4761033A (en) * | 1986-05-26 | 1988-08-02 | Drabert Sohne Gmbh & Co. | Chair |
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- 2000-06-01 AR ARP000102720A patent/AR026126A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 2000-06-02 TW TW089110788A patent/TWI235645B/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2000-06-02 WO PCT/US2000/015327 patent/WO2000074531A2/en active Search and Examination
- 2000-06-02 CA CA002394954A patent/CA2394954C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2000-06-02 AU AU53187/00A patent/AU5318700A/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4270798A (en) * | 1979-07-10 | 1981-06-02 | Coach & Car Equipment Corporation | Breakaway arm for seat |
US4685730A (en) * | 1984-12-21 | 1987-08-11 | Etablissements Linguanotto | Seat, especially work seat, with several positions |
US4761033A (en) * | 1986-05-26 | 1988-08-02 | Drabert Sohne Gmbh & Co. | Chair |
Cited By (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US7841666B2 (en) | 2002-02-13 | 2010-11-30 | Herman Miller, Inc. | Back support structure |
US8967724B2 (en) | 2012-09-20 | 2015-03-03 | Steelcase Inc. | Chair arm assembly |
US9028001B2 (en) | 2012-09-20 | 2015-05-12 | Steelcase Inc. | Chair arm assembly |
US9427085B2 (en) | 2012-09-20 | 2016-08-30 | Steelcase Inc. | Chair arm assembly |
US11553797B2 (en) | 2015-04-13 | 2023-01-17 | Steelcase Inc. | Seating arrangement |
US11963621B2 (en) | 2021-07-19 | 2024-04-23 | Steelcase Inc. | Seating arrangement |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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WO2000074531A2 (en) | 2000-12-14 |
CA2394954A1 (en) | 2000-12-14 |
AU5318700A (en) | 2000-12-28 |
CA2394954C (en) | 2007-09-25 |
AR026126A1 (en) | 2003-01-29 |
TWI235645B (en) | 2005-07-11 |
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