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Upper torso support for a workstation

  • US 5,810,301 A
  • Filed: 06/07/1995
  • Issued: 09/22/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/20/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A support assembly for use with a piece of furniture having a first surface comprising:

  • a support frame positioned on the floor and having at least one upwardly extending member;

    a horizontally extending subframe coupled to the upwardly extending member;

    at least one armrest attached to said subframe so as to be supported adjacent a front side of said assembly, wherein said armrest and said subframe are configured to provide support for a portion of said user'"'"'s body when said user is positioned adjacent said front side of said assembly and is using at least one hand to engage in manual activities on a work surface positioned adjacent said armrest; and

    a counter-balance member coupled to said support frame said counter balance member being dimensioned to bear against said first surface of said piece of furniture so that said piece of furniture reduces the tendency of said assembly to tip as a result of said user making use of said armrest.

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