EP0247312A3 - Chair - Google Patents

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EP0247312A3
EP0247312A3 EP87104185A EP87104185A EP0247312A3 EP 0247312 A3 EP0247312 A3 EP 0247312A3 EP 87104185 A EP87104185 A EP 87104185A EP 87104185 A EP87104185 A EP 87104185A EP 0247312 A3 EP0247312 A3 EP 0247312A3
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chair
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EP87104185A
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EP0247312A2 (en
EP0247312B1 (en
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Max Lanuzzi
Fredi Dubach
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Drabert Soehne GmbH and Co
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Drabert Soehne GmbH and Co
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    • 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
    • A47C7/02Seat parts
    • A47C7/024Seat parts with double seats
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02Reclining or easy chairs
    • 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
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02Reclining or easy chairs
    • 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
    • A47C1/03261Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means
    • A47C1/03283Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means with fluid springs
    • 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
    • A47C7/02Seat parts
    • A47C7/029Seat parts of non-adjustable shape adapted to a user contour or ergonomic seating positions

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Dentistry (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Chairs Characterized By Structure (AREA)
  • Chairs For Special Purposes, Such As Reclining Chairs (AREA)
  • Acyclic And Carbocyclic Compounds In Medicinal Compositions (AREA)
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EP87104185A 1986-05-26 1987-03-21 Chair Expired - Lifetime EP0247312B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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DE3617623 1986-05-26
DE19863617623 DE3617623A1 (en) 1986-05-26 1986-05-26 CHAIR
DE8614186U DE8614186U1 (en) 1986-05-26 1986-05-26 chair

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EP0247312A2 EP0247312A2 (en) 1987-12-02
EP0247312A3 true EP0247312A3 (en) 1988-04-13
EP0247312B1 EP0247312B1 (en) 1990-11-07

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EP87104185A Expired - Lifetime EP0247312B1 (en) 1986-05-26 1987-03-21 Chair

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US (1) US4765679A (en)
EP (1) EP0247312B1 (en)
JP (1) JPS6365816A (en)
AU (1) AU584297B2 (en)
CA (1) CA1278993C (en)
DE (3) DE3617623A1 (en)
DK (1) DK166400B1 (en)
NO (1) NO166517C (en)

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AU584297B2 (en) 1989-05-18
DK166400B1 (en) 1993-05-17
JPS6365816A (en) 1988-03-24
EP0247312A2 (en) 1987-12-02
US4765679A (en) 1988-08-23
DK265387A (en) 1987-11-27
NO871684L (en) 1987-11-27
NO166517C (en) 1991-08-07
CA1278993C (en) 1991-01-15
DE3617623A1 (en) 1987-12-03
AU7335487A (en) 1987-12-03
NO871684D0 (en) 1987-04-23
NO166517B (en) 1991-04-29
DE3766003D1 (en) 1990-12-13
DE8614186U1 (en) 1986-07-17
EP0247312B1 (en) 1990-11-07
DK265387D0 (en) 1987-05-25

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