US5897122A — Mechanic's recliner chair

Claim 1

Independent Claim 264 words

A mechanic's recliner chair comprising: an elongated platform having a longitudinal axis, a forward end and a rearward end; a first support structure including a first pair of transversely-spaced risers connected to the platform and a first support member connecting the risers of the first pair, the first support structure being disposed substantially midway between the forward end and the rearward end of the platform; a second support structure including a second pair of transversely-spaced risers connected to the platform and a second support member connecting the risers of the second pair, the second support structure being disposed proximate said forward end of the platform; a pluralty of casters respectively supporting corners of the platform; and an integrally formed one-piece seating unit fixedly attached to and fully supported only in said first and second support structures, said seating including an inclined seat portion and an inclined back support portion fixedly disposed with respect to the seat portion and extending rearwardly and upwardly from the seat portion, a junction between said seat portion and said back support portion being at a substantially lower elevation than a forwardmost extremity of said seat portion and a rearwardmost extremity of said back support portion, the seating unit being fixedly attached to said first support structure proximate said junction, the rearwardmost extremity of said back support portion being disposed at substantially the same position along the longitudinal axis as the rearward end of the platform, wherein the mechanic's chair is adapted to be propelled by the feet of a user when the user is seated in the seating unit.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 264 words

A mechanic's recliner chair comprising: an elongated platform having a longitudinal axis, a forward end and a rearward end; a first support structure including a first pair of transversely-spaced risers connected to the platform and a first support member connecting the risers of the first pair, the first support structure being disposed substantially midway between the forward end and the rearward end of the platform; a second support structure including a second pair of transversely-spaced risers connected to the platform and a second support member connecting the risers of the second pair, the second support structure being disposed proximate said forward end of the platform; a pluralty of casters respectively supporting corners of the platform; and an integrally formed one-piece seating unit fixedly attached to and fully supported only in said first and second support structures, said seating including an inclined seat portion and an inclined back support portion fixedly disposed with respect to the seat portion and extending rearwardly and upwardly from the seat portion, a junction between said seat portion and said back support portion being at a substantially lower elevation than a forwardmost extremity of said seat portion and a rearwardmost extremity of said back support portion, the seating unit being fixedly attached to said first support structure proximate said junction, the rearwardmost extremity of said back support portion being disposed at substantially the same position along the longitudinal axis as the rearward end of the platform, wherein the mechanic's chair is adapted to be propelled by the feet of a user when the user is seated in the seating unit.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 34 words

A mechanic's recliner chair as recited in claim 1 wherein said seat portion is inclined such that a forward extremity thereof is positioned substantially higher above said platform than is a rearward portion thereof.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 25 words

A mechanic's recliner chair as recited in claim 1 and further comprising a receptacle for containing mechanic's tools, said receptacle being affixed to said platform.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 20 words

A mechanic's recliner chair as recited in claim 3 wherein said receptacle is a drawer slidably coupled to said platform.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 21 words

A mechanic's recliner chair as recited in claim 1 wherein said receptacle is a magnetic tool holder affixed to said platform.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 20 words

A mechanic's recliner chair as recited in claim 1 and further comprising an adjustable light affixed to said back support.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 36 words

A mechanic's chair as recited in claim 1 wherein said one-piece seating unit is a molded body in the form generally referred to as a bucket seat configured to conform to the body of a user.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 32 words

A mechanic's recliner chair as recited in claim 1 and further comprising braking means affixed to said platform and adapted to selectively engage said floor surface and resist movement of said platform.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 26 words

A mechanic's recliner chair as recited in claim 1 and further comprising braking means for selectively preventing movement of said platform relative to said floor surface.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2002-04-26	2002-10-26	2003-04-27	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2006-04-26	2006-10-26	2007-04-27	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2010-04-26	2010-10-26	2011-04-27	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Mechanic's recliner chair

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