US3768859A
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Chair
Assignee: Mohasco Industries Inc
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Filing: 1971-01-04
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1991-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A footrest equipped rocker-recliner chair having a linkage mechanism actuable to, alternatively, lock the reclining mechanism of the chair in non-reclining position with the footrest collapsed wherein the chair is capable of to and fro rocking movement, or release the reclining mechanism to allow the chair to be reclined, the footrest extended, and to and fro rocking movement of the chair blocked.
Inventors
- 👤 W Rogers
- 👤 M Snitzer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/02; A47C1/031; A47C1/034; A47C1/035; A47C1/0355; A47C3/00; A47C3/02; A47C3/025; A47C3/027; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A rocker-recliner chair including a base, a chair frame mounted on said base carrying seat and back means for rocking and reclining movement, a linkage assembly, said linkage assembly including means actuable upon reclining movement of said chair frame to block rocking movement of said chair, and including hand actuable means to lock said chair in a non-reclining position and thereby block reclining movement of said chair during rocking movement of said chair said hand actuable means including a pair of links pivotally interconnected between said seat means and said frame, said pair of links constructed and arranged to form an over center locking means upon actuation thereof to couple said seat means to said frame to render said sead immovable relative to said frame, wherein said pair of linkS includes a first L-shaped link and a second substantially straight link.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A rocker-recliner chair including a base, a chair frame mounted on said base carrying seat and back means for rocking and reclining movement, a linkage assembly, said linkage assembly including means actuable upon reclining movement of said chair frame to block rocking movement of said chair, and including hand actuable means to lock said chair in a non-reclining position and thereby block reclining movement of said chair during rocking movement of said chair said hand actuable means including a pair of links pivotally interconnected between said seat means and said frame, said pair of links constructed and arranged to form an over center locking means upon actuation thereof to couple said seat means to said frame to render said sead immovable relative to said frame, wherein said pair of linkS includes a first L-shaped link and a second substantially straight link.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
145 words
A reclining chair including a chair frame comprising a pair of side members, a linkage assembly carried on said chair frame, movable footrest, seat, and back members carried on said linkage assembly and movable from an upright position to a reclined position, hand actuable means operatively connected between said chair frame and linkage assembly to interfere with movement of said linkage assembly relative to said chair frame, said hand actuable means operable to lock said chair in a non-reclined position and including a pair of links pivotally interconnected between said seat member and said frame, said pair of links constructed and arranged to form an over center locking means upon actuation thereof to couple said seat member to said frame to render said seat immovable relative to said frame, wherein said pair of links includes a first L-shaped link and a second substantially straight link.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
145 words
A reclining chair including a chair frame comprising a pair of side members, a linkage assembly carried on said chair frame, movable footrest, seat, and back members carried on said linkage assembly and movable from an upright position to a reclined position, hand actuable means operatively connected between said chair frame and linkage assembly to interfere with movement of said linkage assembly relative to said chair frame, said hand actuable means operable to lock said chair in a non-reclined position and including a pair of links pivotally interconnected between said seat member and said frame, said pair of links constructed and arranged to form an over center locking means upon actuation thereof to couple said seat member to said frame to render said seat immovable relative to said frame, wherein said pair of links includes a first L-shaped link and a second substantially straight link.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said first and second links are pivoted to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said second link carries stop means intermediate its ends, said stop means abutting a portion of said first link when said first and second links are in operative position to block reclining movement of said chair.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein one of said pair of links is fixedly attached to a shaft extending through said chair frame, and including handle means carried on said shaft for hand manipulation of said shaft to thereby engage said locking means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said first and second links are pivoted to each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein said second link carries stop means intermediate its ends, said stop means abutting a portion of said first link when said first and second link are in operative position to block reclining movement of said chair.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein one of said pair of links is fixedly attached to a shaft extending through said chair frame, and including handle means carried on said shaft for hand manipulation of said shaft to thereby engage said locking means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |