US4758045A
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Seat furniture
Assignee: Drabert Soehne GmbH and Co
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Filing: 1987-03-16
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Granted: 1988-07-19
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Expires: 2007-03-16
Abstract
Abstract In seat furniture with a seat carrier (1) having an inclined front seat-carrier region, on which a seat (5) is articulated pivotably and so as to be longitudinally displaceable and a backrest carrier (9) with a backrest is articulated, the seat (5) is articulated at its front edge on the seat carrier (1). The seat (5) is held via a first lever arm (12) which is mounted pivotably on the seat carrier (1) and which forms with a second lever arm (13) a lever to which the backrest carrier (9) is connected firmly.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans-Joachim Edel
- 👤 Karl-Heinz Prietsch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/02; A47C1/031; A47C1/032; A47C1/03261; A47C1/03283; A47C1/03255; A47C1/03266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
Seat furniture having a seat and backrest so arranged that the backrest can be tilted rearwardly without raising the front edge of the seat, said seat furniture comprising a supporting structure having a seat carrier fixed thereto, said seat carrier having an inclined front region, a seat articulated pivotally at its front edge on said front region of seat carrier, said seat being longitudinally displaceable, a backrest carrier having a backrest, said backrest carrier being fixedly attached to a lever mechanism, said lever mechanism being pivotally attached to said seat carrier and defining first and second lever arms extending in different directions respectively from the pivot axis of said lever mechanism, said seat being pivotally attached to said first lever arm of said lever mechanism at a position spaced from the pivot axis of said lever mechanism, said backrest carrier being attached to said lever mechanism adjacent said pivot axis of said lever mechanism, and spring means connected to said second lever arm of said lever mechanism.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
Seat furniture having a seat and backrest so arranged that the backrest can be tilted rearwardly without raising the front edge of the seat, said seat furniture comprising a supporting structure having a seat carrier fixed thereto, said seat carrier having an inclined front region, a seat articulated pivotally at its front edge on said front region of seat carrier, said seat being longitudinally displaceable, a backrest carrier having a backrest, said backrest carrier being fixedly attached to a lever mechanism, said lever mechanism being pivotally attached to said seat carrier and defining first and second lever arms extending in different directions respectively from the pivot axis of said lever mechanism, said seat being pivotally attached to said first lever arm of said lever mechanism at a position spaced from the pivot axis of said lever mechanism, said backrest carrier being attached to said lever mechanism adjacent said pivot axis of said lever mechanism, and spring means connected to said second lever arm of said lever mechanism.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
Seat furniture according to claim 1 wherein said spring means comprises an adjustable tension spring and a pneumatic spring each of which engages said second lever arm at a position thereon spaced from the pivot axis of said lever mechanism.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
Seat furniture according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein said front edge of said seat has a cylindrical region which receives at least one cylindrical peg having a transverse bore, a pin attached to said seat carrier being disposed in said transverse bore and being longitudinally displaceable in said bore.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
Seat furniture according to claim 1 wherein said supporting structure comprises at least one chair column that is fixedly attached to said seat carrier, the pivot axis of said lever mechanism being located forwardly of the junction point between said chair column and said seat carrier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
Seat furniture according to claim 4 wherein the junction between said seat column and said seat carrier is disposed forwardly of the rear edge of the seat by a horizontal distance which is approximately one third of the total seat depth.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
Seat furniture according to claim 1 wherein said supporting structure comprises a single, centrally located, inclined chair column.
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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) | 1991-07-19 | 1992-01-18 | 1992-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-07-19 | 1996-01-18 | 1996-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-07-19 | 2000-01-18 | 2000-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |