Seating apparatus with reclining movement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8777312
APP PUB NO 20120146377A1
SERIAL NO

13403808

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The invention provides a seating apparatus having a reclining movement with a corresponding seat lift movement. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a seating apparatus comprising a base, a curved support bar pivotally connected to the base, a plurality of ramps attached to one of the curved support bar and the base, and a plurality of rollers attached to the other of the curved support bar and the base for interacting with the plurality of ramps. As a user reclines, the plurality of rollers operatively engage the plurality of ramps to lift the seat of the apparatus. The combination of the reclining movement with the corresponding seat lift movement is particularly beneficial for providing an increased level of user comfort throughout a range of seating positions.

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  • HUMANSCALE CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Diffrient, Niels Ridgefield, US 64 1771

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