US4691964A
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Powered reclining chair
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-06-30
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Granted: 1987-09-08
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Expires: 2006-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A power reclining chair positionable by the operation of independent electric motors to which the leg portion, the seat portion and the back portion of the chair are each selectively responsive movement-wise. The leg portion is characterized by an extendable foot section which is movable from a normal position to an in-line position with respect to the longitudinal direction of the leg portion, and conversely. The instant power reclining chair may assume a variety of use positions, as, for example, an upright or sitting position; comfort, as reclining, positions; and, a substantially flat position.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Morgan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/002; A47C7/006; A47C1/00; A47C1/02; A47C1/022; A47C1/024; A47C1/0242; A47C1/031; A47C1/034; A47C1/0342
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A powered reclining chair comprising a framework mounting a seat portion, a back portion and a leg portion, and independent electrical motors operatively connecting each of said portions in a selective positioning relationship, where said leg portion includes a foot section pivotal to and from a normal and an in-line position with respect to the longitudinal direction of said leg portion, and where said pivotal movement of said foot section is accomplished by structure including a hinge connecting said leg portion and said foot portion, a support member disposed on the rear surface of said leg portion, a control member slidable on said support member in response to pivotal movement of said leg portion from a first position maintaining said foot section in a normal relationship with said leg portion to a second position releasing said foot section to an in-line relationship with said leg portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A powered reclining chair comprising a framework mounting a seat portion, a back portion and a leg portion, and independent electrical motors operatively connecting each of said portions in a selective positioning relationship, where said leg portion includes a foot section pivotal to and from a normal and an in-line position with respect to the longitudinal direction of said leg portion, and where said pivotal movement of said foot section is accomplished by structure including a hinge connecting said leg portion and said foot portion, a support member disposed on the rear surface of said leg portion, a control member slidable on said support member in response to pivotal movement of said leg portion from a first position maintaining said foot section in a normal relationship with said leg portion to a second position releasing said foot section to an in-line relationship with said leg portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The powered reclining chair of claim 1 where said leg portion hingedly connects said seat portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The powered reclining chair of claim 1 where a link member interconnects said control member and said seat portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The powered reclining chair of claim 1 where said foot section includes framework on the undersurface thereof mounting roller means which said control member selectively engages during foot section movement from said second position to said first position.
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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) | 1990-09-07 | 1991-03-09 | 1991-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-09-07 | 1995-03-09 | 1995-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-09-07 | 1999-03-09 | 1999-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |