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US4810033A
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Adjustable backrest
Assignee: KEMMAN & KOCH A WEST GERMANY Co
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Filing: 1988-02-11
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Granted: 1989-03-07
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Expires: 2008-02-11
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an adjustable chair backrest having a frame and deformable material covering one side of the frame. A pressure having a rigid lower portion and an elastically deformable upper portion is mounted on a cam. The plate and cam pivot about an axis in response to rotation of a spindle to cause outward movement of the deformable material.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul G. Kemmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A47C7/46; A47C7/462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
An adjustable chair backrest comprising: a frame; deformable material covering one side of said frame; pivot means connected to said frame, said pivot means comprising a carriage fixed to said frame; a spindle journalled within said carriage and having one end extending outwardly and exteriorly of said frame; a movable nut threadingly engaging said spindle, said nut longitudinally movable with respect to an axis extending along said spindle in response to spindle rotation; and a cam located within said carriage and engaging said nut; a pressure plate mounted to said cam, said pressure plate having a rigid lower portion and an elastically deformable upper portion; whereby said plate and cam pivot about said axis upon longitudinal movement of said nut along said spindle in response to rotation of said spindle, said plate outwardly movable with respect to said frame and against said deformable covering.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
An adjustable chair backrest comprising: a frame; deformable material covering one side of said frame; pivot means connected to said frame, said pivot means comprising a carriage fixed to said frame; a spindle journalled within said carriage and having one end extending outwardly and exteriorly of said frame; a movable nut threadingly engaging said spindle, said nut longitudinally movable with respect to an axis extending along said spindle in response to spindle rotation; and a cam located within said carriage and engaging said nut; a pressure plate mounted to said cam, said pressure plate having a rigid lower portion and an elastically deformable upper portion; whereby said plate and cam pivot about said axis upon longitudinal movement of said nut along said spindle in response to rotation of said spindle, said plate outwardly movable with respect to said frame and against said deformable covering.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The backrest defined in claim 1 wherein the plate has a plurality of slots extending along its upper portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The backrest defined in claim 1 wherein the upper portion of said plate has a plurality of lamellae.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The backrest defined in claim 1 further comprising a support extending across said frame and attached to the upper portion of said plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
The backrest defined in claim 1 further comprising: a rotary knob having a hub containing an open bore, said bore having a pin extending thereacross; and a sleeve mounted to said frame and having a hole sized to receive said hub, said hub engaging the extending end of said spindle, said spindle having a slot sized to closely receive said pin.
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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) | 1992-03-06 | 1992-09-05 | 1993-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-06 | 1996-09-05 | 1997-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-06 | 2000-09-05 | 2001-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |