US3233938A
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Reclining chair of the multiple movement lounger type
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-19
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1983-11-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter S Fletcher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/02; A47C1/031; A47C1/034; A47C1/035; A47C1/0355
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
350 words
A RECLINING CHAIR OF THE MULTIPLE MOVEMENT LOUNGER TYPE COMPRISING A SUPPORT, BODY-SUPPORTING MEANS INCLUDING A BACK-REST AND A SEAT PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID BACK-REST AT A SEAT PIVOT, A CARRIER MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT FOR TURNING MOVEMENT ABOUT A CARRIER PIVOT, A FRONT SEAT GUIDING LINK PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIER MEMBER AT A FRONT PIVOTAL MOUNT AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID SEAT AT A FRONT PIVOTAL CONNECTION, A REAR BACK-REST GUIDING LINK PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AT A REAR PIVOT MOUNT AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID BACK-REST AT A REAR PIVOTAL CONNECTION SPACED REARWARDLY OF SAID SEAT PIVOT, A HOLDING LINK PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID BACK-REST AT A HOLDING PIVOTAL CONNECTION SPACED FORWARDLY OF SAID REAR PIVOTAL CONNECTION AND SAID SEAT PIVOT, THE PORTION OF SAID BACK-REST BETWEEN SAID REAR PIVOTAL CONNECTION AND SAID HOLDING PIVOTAL CONNECTION DEFINING A BACK-REST LINK, A SECOND MOVEMENT CONTROL LINKAGE OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT, SAID HOLDING LINK AND SAID CARRIER MEMBER, SAID CARRIER MEMBER REMAINING STATIONARY DURING A FIRST MOVEMENT PHASE, SAID FRONT SEAT GUIDING LINK AND SAID REAR BACK-REST GUIDING LINK TURNING ABOUT SAID FRONT AND REAR PIVOTAL MOUNTS DURING SAID FIRST MOVEMENT PHASE TO GUIDE SAID BODY-SUPPORTING MEANS FROM AN UPRIGHT SITTING POSITION INTO AN INTERMEDIATE, TILTED SITTING POSITION WITH SAID HOLDING LINK BEING EFFECTIVE TO SUBSTANTIALLY MAINTAIN A PRESCRIBED ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SAID SEAT AND BACK-REST DURING SAID FIRST MOVEMENT PHASE, MEANS FOR BLOCKING FURTHER TURNING MOVEMENT OF SAID REAR BACK-REST GUIDING LINK ABOUT SAID REAR PIVOTAL MOUNT AT THE END OF SAID FIRST MOVEMENT PHASE AND WHEN SAID BODY-SUPPORTING MEANS IS IN SAID INTERMEDIATE, TILTED SITTING POSITION, SAID REAR PIVOTAL CONNECTION SERVING AS A STATIONARY PIVOTAL MOUNT FOR SAID BACKREST DURING A SECOND MOVEMENT PHASE WHEREIN SAID BODYSUPPORTING MEANS MOVES FROM SAID INTERMEDIATE, TILTED SITTING POSITION TO A FULLY RECLINED POSITION, THE TURNING MOVEMENT OF SAID CARRIER MEMBER ABOUT SAID CARRIER PIVOT AND OF SAID BACK-REST ABOUT SAID REAR PIVOTAL CONNECTION BEING COORDINATED BY SAID SECOND MOVEMENT CONTROL LINKAGE TO OPEN UP THE INCLUDED ANGLE BETWEEN SAID SEAT AND BACK-REST DURING SAID SECOND MOVEMENT PHASE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
350 words
A RECLINING CHAIR OF THE MULTIPLE MOVEMENT LOUNGER TYPE COMPRISING A SUPPORT, BODY-SUPPORTING MEANS INCLUDING A BACK-REST AND A SEAT PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID BACK-REST AT A SEAT PIVOT, A CARRIER MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT FOR TURNING MOVEMENT ABOUT A CARRIER PIVOT, A FRONT SEAT GUIDING LINK PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIER MEMBER AT A FRONT PIVOTAL MOUNT AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID SEAT AT A FRONT PIVOTAL CONNECTION, A REAR BACK-REST GUIDING LINK PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AT A REAR PIVOT MOUNT AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID BACK-REST AT A REAR PIVOTAL CONNECTION SPACED REARWARDLY OF SAID SEAT PIVOT, A HOLDING LINK PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID BACK-REST AT A HOLDING PIVOTAL CONNECTION SPACED FORWARDLY OF SAID REAR PIVOTAL CONNECTION AND SAID SEAT PIVOT, THE PORTION OF SAID BACK-REST BETWEEN SAID REAR PIVOTAL CONNECTION AND SAID HOLDING PIVOTAL CONNECTION DEFINING A BACK-REST LINK, A SECOND MOVEMENT CONTROL LINKAGE OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT, SAID HOLDING LINK AND SAID CARRIER MEMBER, SAID CARRIER MEMBER REMAINING STATIONARY DURING A FIRST MOVEMENT PHASE, SAID FRONT SEAT GUIDING LINK AND SAID REAR BACK-REST GUIDING LINK TURNING ABOUT SAID FRONT AND REAR PIVOTAL MOUNTS DURING SAID FIRST MOVEMENT PHASE TO GUIDE SAID BODY-SUPPORTING MEANS FROM AN UPRIGHT SITTING POSITION INTO AN INTERMEDIATE, TILTED SITTING POSITION WITH SAID HOLDING LINK BEING EFFECTIVE TO SUBSTANTIALLY MAINTAIN A PRESCRIBED ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SAID SEAT AND BACK-REST DURING SAID FIRST MOVEMENT PHASE, MEANS FOR BLOCKING FURTHER TURNING MOVEMENT OF SAID REAR BACK-REST GUIDING LINK ABOUT SAID REAR PIVOTAL MOUNT AT THE END OF SAID FIRST MOVEMENT PHASE AND WHEN SAID BODY-SUPPORTING MEANS IS IN SAID INTERMEDIATE, TILTED SITTING POSITION, SAID REAR PIVOTAL CONNECTION SERVING AS A STATIONARY PIVOTAL MOUNT FOR SAID BACKREST DURING A SECOND MOVEMENT PHASE WHEREIN SAID BODYSUPPORTING MEANS MOVES FROM SAID INTERMEDIATE, TILTED SITTING POSITION TO A FULLY RECLINED POSITION, THE TURNING MOVEMENT OF SAID CARRIER MEMBER ABOUT SAID CARRIER PIVOT AND OF SAID BACK-REST ABOUT SAID REAR PIVOTAL CONNECTION BEING COORDINATED BY SAID SECOND MOVEMENT CONTROL LINKAGE TO OPEN UP THE INCLUDED ANGLE BETWEEN SAID SEAT AND BACK-REST DURING SAID SECOND MOVEMENT PHASE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-02-07 | 1969-08-09 | 1970-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-07 | 1973-08-09 | 1974-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-07 | 1977-08-09 | 1978-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |