AU2013318083B2 - Chair arm assembly - Google Patents

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AU2013318083B2
AU2013318083B2 AU2013318083A AU2013318083A AU2013318083B2 AU 2013318083 B2 AU2013318083 B2 AU 2013318083B2 AU 2013318083 A AU2013318083 A AU 2013318083A AU 2013318083 A AU2013318083 A AU 2013318083A AU 2013318083 B2 AU2013318083 B2 AU 2013318083B2
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Robert J. Battey
Nathan MCCAUGHAN
Pradeep MYDUR
Richard N. Roslund Jr.
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Steelcase Inc
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47C1/0308Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts the parts being arm-rests adjustable by rotation
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
    • A47C31/02Upholstery attaching means
    • A47C31/023Upholstery attaching means connecting upholstery to frames, e.g. by hooks, clips, snap fasteners, clamping means or the like
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47C1/031Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/032Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
    • A47C1/03255Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest with a central column, e.g. rocking office chairs
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47C1/032Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
    • A47C1/03261Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means
    • A47C1/03266Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means with adjustable elasticity
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47C1/03261Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means
    • A47C1/03272Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means with coil springs
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A47C7/46Support for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, lumbar region support profile; "Ackerblom" profile chairs
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    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47C7/46Support for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, lumbar region support profile; "Ackerblom" profile chairs
    • A47C7/462Support for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, lumbar region support profile; "Ackerblom" profile chairs adjustable by mechanical means
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/54Supports for the arms
    • A47C7/543Supports for the arms movable to inoperative position
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16FSPRINGS; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION
    • F16F1/00Springs
    • F16F1/02Springs made of steel or other material having low internal friction; Wound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant
    • F16F1/04Wound springs
    • F16F1/12Attachments or mountings
    • F16F1/121Attachments or mountings adjustable, e.g. to modify spring characteristics

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  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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  • Chairs Characterized By Structure (AREA)
  • Chairs For Special Purposes, Such As Reclining Chairs (AREA)
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AU2013318083A 2012-09-20 2013-09-19 Chair arm assembly Ceased AU2013318083B2 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (21)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201261703666P 2012-09-20 2012-09-20
US201261703659P 2012-09-20 2012-09-20
US201261703515P 2012-09-20 2012-09-20
US201261703663P 2012-09-20 2012-09-20
US201261703677P 2012-09-20 2012-09-20
US201261703667P 2012-09-20 2012-09-20
US201261703661P 2012-09-20 2012-09-20
US61/703,659 2012-09-20
US29/432,765 USD697726S1 (en) 2012-09-20 2012-09-20 Chair
US61/703,515 2012-09-20
US61/703,667 2012-09-20
US61/703,663 2012-09-20
US61/703,661 2012-09-20
US61/703,666 2012-09-20
US61/703,677 2012-09-20
US29/432,793 USD699061S1 (en) 2012-09-20 2012-09-20 Arm assembly
US201361754803P 2013-01-21 2013-01-21
US61/754,803 2013-01-21
US14/029,206 2013-09-17
US14/029,206 US9028001B2 (en) 2012-09-20 2013-09-17 Chair arm assembly
PCT/US2013/060560 WO2014047255A2 (en) 2012-09-20 2013-09-19 Chair arm assembly

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AU2013318083A1 AU2013318083A1 (en) 2015-02-26
AU2013318083B2 true AU2013318083B2 (en) 2018-09-13

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JP (1) JP6244364B2 (ko)
CN (3) CN108784085B (ko)
AU (1) AU2013318083B2 (ko)
CA (1) CA2881887A1 (ko)
HK (1) HK1206222A1 (ko)
MX (2) MX2015003446A (ko)
MY (1) MY169026A (ko)
WO (1) WO2014047255A2 (ko)

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CN104661567B (zh) 2018-07-13
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MX2022011894A (es) 2022-10-18
CN104661567A (zh) 2015-05-27
CN108784085B (zh) 2024-09-06
CN108784085A (zh) 2018-11-13
AU2013318083A1 (en) 2015-02-26
CN106235713A (zh) 2016-12-21
MX2015003446A (es) 2015-06-04
WO2014047255A3 (en) 2014-07-10
MY169026A (en) 2019-02-04
JP2015529144A (ja) 2015-10-05
CA2881887A1 (en) 2014-03-27
JP6244364B2 (ja) 2017-12-06
HK1206222A1 (en) 2016-01-08

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Free format text: THE NATURE OF THE AMENDMENT IS: AMEND THE PRIORITY DETAILS TO READ 61/703,677 20 SEP 2012 US; 14/029,206 17 SEP 2013 US; 61/703,667 20 SEP 2012 US; 61/703,661 20 SEP 2012 US; 61/754,803 21 JAN 2013 US; 61/703,515 20 SEP 2012 US; 61/703,666 20 SEP 2012 US; 61/703,659 20 SEP 2012 US AND 61/703,663 20 SEP 2012 US

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