US4880273A
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Reclining chair having suspended seating
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-01-23
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Granted: 1989-11-14
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Expires: 2009-01-23
Abstract
Abstract A reclining chair is provided comprising a tubular frame and a seating secured to said frame by a flexible member. The flexible member slides over a raceway positioned lengthwise inside said tubular frame, whereby the seating is suspended from the frame. Means are provided to guide the motions of the flexible member and those of the seating.
Inventors
- 👤 Isidoro N. Markus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C3/00; A47C3/20; A47C3/32; A47C1/00; A47C1/02; A47C1/022; A47C1/024; A47C1/0248
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A reclining chair comprising: a frame having on opposite sides substantially vertical members connected to each other; a seating disposed within said frame and comprising a seat board and a back board; and, means for supporting said seating including (1) a flexible strap member connected at its ends to said seating and (2) a fixed raceway disposed between said vertical members, said flexible strap sliding over said raceway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A reclining chair comprising: a frame having on opposite sides substantially vertical members connected to each other; a seating disposed within said frame and comprising a seat board and a back board; and, means for supporting said seating including (1) a flexible strap member connected at its ends to said seating and (2) a fixed raceway disposed between said vertical members, said flexible strap sliding over said raceway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The chair in accordance with claim 1 further comprising means to limit the motion of said seating relative to said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The chair in accordance with claim 1 wherein said flexible strap member is secured at one of its ends to said seat board and at the opposite end to said back board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The chair in accordance with claim 1 wherein means are provided to keep said flexible strap member guided while sliding over said raceway.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The chair in accordance with claim 1 wherein said frame are hollow and said strap flexible member and said raceway are entirely disposed within said hollow members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The chair in accordance with claim 2 wherein said frame members are hollow and said limiting means includes a slot in a vertical frame member and a pin affixed to said seating and extending into said slot, whereby the ends of said slot limit the movement of said pin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The chair in accordance with claim 1 wherein said flexible strap and raceway are coated with a friction reducing compound.
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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) | 1992-11-13 | 1993-05-15 | 1993-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-11-13 | 1997-05-15 | 1997-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-11-13 | 2001-05-15 | 2001-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |