Control assembly for chair

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9022476
SERIAL NO

14029243

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A control assembly for a chair includes a base structure having a first pivot point and a second pivot point spaced from the first pivot point, a seat support structure having a forward portion pivotably coupled to an upper portion of the base structure for rotation about the first pivot point, a back support structure having a forward portion pivotably coupled to a lower portion of the base structure for rotation about the second pivot point, wherein the back support structure is adapted to move between a first and second positions, and a control link having a first end pivotably coupled to a rearward portion of the seat support structure for rotation about a third pivot point, and a second end pivotably coupled to a rearward portion of the back support structure for rotation about a fourth pivot point.

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  • STEELCASE INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Andres, Todd T Sparta, US 33 383
Battey, Robert J Middleville, US 121 3027
Heidmann, Kurt R Grand Rapids, US 171 5342
Karsten, Gary Lee Wyoming, US 33 921

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