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Backrest
Assignee: Sedus Stoll AG
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Filing: 1998-12-09
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Granted: 2000-04-18
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Expires: 2018-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A backrest, in particular for an office chair, is indicated, in which backrest a cover is stretched onto a frame. In order for it to be possible for the frame to be introduced into the cover in a simple manner, the frame is of hinged and rotatable design. The cover is stretched in the transverse and longitudinal direction by insertion of a transverse bow into the frame and fastening of the cover to the transverse bow.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Stenzel
- 👤 Michael Klaesener
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C5/00; A47C5/04; A47C5/06; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A47C7/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A backrest, suitable in particular for an office chair, comprising a frame (1) on which a sack-like cover (9) is fastened, wherein the frame (1) is of hinged construction and the backrest has a transverse bow (2) which can be inserted into the frame (1), the frame (1) being able to be introduced into a downwardly facing opening of the cover (9) by hinged rotation, and the cover (9) being stretched in the transverse direction by insertion of the transverse bow (2) into the frame (1) and in the longitudinal direction by fastening of the cover (9) to the transverse bow (2).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A backrest, suitable in particular for an office chair, comprising a frame (1) on which a sack-like cover (9) is fastened, wherein the frame (1) is of hinged construction and the backrest has a transverse bow (2) which can be inserted into the frame (1), the frame (1) being able to be introduced into a downwardly facing opening of the cover (9) by hinged rotation, and the cover (9) being stretched in the transverse direction by insertion of the transverse bow (2) into the frame (1) and in the longitudinal direction by fastening of the cover (9) to the transverse bow (2).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The backrest as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame (1) essentially has an angular U-shape and has hinges (4) at those corners which lie opposite the transverse bow (2).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The backrest as claimed in claim 2, wherein the frames is bent and/or rounded.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The backrest as claimed in claim 3, wherein the hinges (4) consist of one or a light metal or plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The backrest as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the transverse bow (2) has at least one groove (11) into which profiles (10), which are placed on both sides into the cover (9), can be introduced.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The backrest as claimed in claim 4, wherein in a region of the opening, the cover (9) has, on both sides, tunnels (12) into which the profiles (10) can be inserted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The backrest as claimed in claim 1, wherein the transverse bow is designed for mechanical linkage to a seat surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The backrest as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover is adapted to have a cushion fastened thereon (9).
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-04-18 | 2003-10-18 | 2004-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-04-18 | 2007-10-18 | 2008-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-04-18 | 2011-10-18 | 2012-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |