US4668015A
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Chair without a back/a stool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-16
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Granted: 1987-05-26
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Expires: 2006-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A chair without a back/a stool, having an upholstered seat where an elastic, yielding upholstery material, for example foam rubber, is arranged on a carrying frame attached to the base of a chair. The carrying frame comprises a front, transverse support section and a back, transverse support section connected with each other by means of longitudinal frame sections, possibly directly to the base. The front, support section is arranged lower than the back, support section, and a possibly additional, transverse support section is arranged between said front, support section and said back, support section, close to and lower than the support section, possibly around the same height, for the correction of a person's sitting position.
Inventors
- 👤 Jens A. Kjersem
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:38
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/02; A47C7/029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A chair without a back/a stool having an upholstered seat where an elastic, yielding upholstery material, for example foam rubber, is arranged on a carrying frame attached to the basis of a chair, said carrying frame comprising a front, transverse support section and a back, transverse support section, characterized in that the front support section is arranged lower than the back support section, and that an additional support section is arranged between said front support section and said back support section, close to and lower than the back support section and higher than the front support section, for the correction of a person's sitting position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A chair without a back/a stool having an upholstered seat where an elastic, yielding upholstery material, for example foam rubber, is arranged on a carrying frame attached to the basis of a chair, said carrying frame comprising a front, transverse support section and a back, transverse support section, characterized in that the front support section is arranged lower than the back support section, and that an additional support section is arranged between said front support section and said back support section, close to and lower than the back support section and higher than the front support section, for the correction of a person's sitting position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
136 words
A chair according to claim 1, characterized in that the front and the back support sections are intended to bear against the middle of the back side of a person's thighs, respectively posterior parts lower than the person's tailbone--coccyx, and that the intermediate support section is intended to effect, at the initial bearing against the lower section of the pelvic bones--the ischial tuberosity, a backward tilt of the upper section of the pelvic bones and thus a forward/downward slide of this part along the intermediate support section so that the latter bears supportingly against the back side of the ischial tuberosity and tilts the upper section of the pelvic bones forward to achieve a normal sway in the person's lumbar region, and thus a straightening-out of the entire spinal column, resulting in a better sitting position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A chair according to claim 1, characterized in that a line through the front and the back support sections forms an acute angle with a horizontal plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A chair according to claim 3, characterized in that the angle has a range of 5°-35°.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A chair according to claim 1, characterized in that the intermediate support section is formed by the sitting cavity of the seat and rigidity shaped to prevent a further downward and forward slide of the posterior parts when the person sits down.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A chair according to claim 1, characterized in that the intermediate and back support sections are made into one unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
A chair according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the back or intermediate support sections is connected with a support section projecting past the intermediate support section and located centrally in terms of the width of the seat to give a supportive bearing against a person's crutch--the pubic symphysis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A chair according to claim 7, characterized in that the central support section is a longitudinal body shaped to bear against the pelvic bones from the ischial tuberosity to the pubic symphysis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A chair according to claim 7, characterized in that the back, intermediate and central support sections form a plate shaped with a back, transverse surface, a step down and a lower, transverse surface extending into an upwardly directed, narrow projection.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A chair according to claim 1, characterized in that at least two of the support sections form a frame embedded in the upholstery material of the seat.
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) | 1990-05-25 | 1990-11-24 | 1991-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-05-25 | 1994-11-24 | 1995-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-05-25 | 1998-11-24 | 1999-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |