EP0247311A3 - Chair - Google Patents

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EP0247311A3
EP0247311A3 EP87104184A EP87104184A EP0247311A3 EP 0247311 A3 EP0247311 A3 EP 0247311A3 EP 87104184 A EP87104184 A EP 87104184A EP 87104184 A EP87104184 A EP 87104184A EP 0247311 A3 EP0247311 A3 EP 0247311A3
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EP87104184A
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EP0247311A2 (en
EP0247311B1 (en
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Max Lanuzzi
Fredi Dubach
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Drabert Soehne GmbH and Co
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00—Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
    • A47C31/12—Means, e.g. measuring means for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons
    • A47C31/126—Means, e.g. measuring means for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons for chairs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/032—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
    • A47C1/03255—Reclining 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/032—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
    • A47C1/03261—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means
    • A47C1/03272—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means with coil springs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/032—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
    • A47C1/03261—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest characterised by elastic means
    • A47C1/03283—Reclining 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

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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)
EP87104184A 1986-05-26 1987-03-21 Chair Expired - Lifetime EP0247311B1 (en)

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DE8614185U DE8614185U1 (en) 1986-05-26 1986-05-26 chair
DE19863617624 DE3617624A1 (en) 1986-05-26 1986-05-26 CHAIR
DE3617624 1986-05-26

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EP0247311A2 EP0247311A2 (en) 1987-12-02
EP0247311A3 true EP0247311A3 (en) 1988-04-06
EP0247311B1 EP0247311B1 (en) 1991-03-13

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EP87104184A Expired - Lifetime EP0247311B1 (en) 1986-05-26 1987-03-21 Chair

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US (1) US4761033A (en)
EP (1) EP0247311B1 (en)
JP (1) JPS6365817A (en)
AU (1) AU581367B2 (en)
CA (1) CA1278992C (en)
DE (3) DE8614185U1 (en)
DK (1) DK166401B1 (en)
NO (1) NO166518C (en)

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NO166518C (en) 1991-08-07
EP0247311A2 (en) 1987-12-02
JPS6365817A (en) 1988-03-24
US4761033A (en) 1988-08-02
DE3768556D1 (en) 1991-04-18
NO871685L (en) 1987-11-27
EP0247311B1 (en) 1991-03-13
DK166401B1 (en) 1993-05-17
AU7335587A (en) 1987-12-03
DK265487A (en) 1987-11-27
NO166518B (en) 1991-04-29
AU581367B2 (en) 1989-02-16
DK265487D0 (en) 1987-05-25
CA1278992C (en) 1991-01-15
DE8614185U1 (en) 1986-07-17
DE3617624A1 (en) 1987-12-03
NO871685D0 (en) 1987-04-23

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