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Reclining chair

  • US 5,288,138 A
  • Filed: 09/30/1992
  • Issued: 02/22/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/10/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A reclining chair including a seat portion, a back portion and a base portion, said reclining chair comprising:

  • a first means for pivotally coupling a forward portion of said seat portion to said base portion such that said seat portion pivotally moves substantially about a first pivoting axis located adjacent said front portion;

    a second means for coupling said seat and back portions together such that when said seat portion is pivoted about said first pivoting axis, said back portion simultaneously pivotally moves about a second pivoting axis located above said seat portion and adjacent said back portion, said second means comprising link means provided between said base and back portions; and

    a single spring means coupled to said base and supporting said seat portion for applying spring force to said first means, said spring means comprising a leaf spring, a swing arm coupled to said seat portion and a roller means coupled to said base and provided between and engaging with both said swing arm and said leaf spring;

    whereby a reclining chair which is comfortable for both lightweight and heavyweight people is provided.

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