Three-dimension fabric
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Load support structure
US2018317658A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2018317658-A1 |
| Application number | US-201816031626-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | Sep 20, 2007 |
| Publication date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | — |
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A body support structure includes a frame and a membrane attached to the frame. The membrane includes elastomeric filaments. The membrane includes different regions with different stiffness. The membrane may form a part of a seat or a backrest.
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1 . A body support structure comprising: a frame defining a backrest of a chair having an upper section and a lower section; and a membrane attached to the frame and comprising elastomeric filaments, the membrane having a first region with a first stiffness, a second region with a second stiffness, and a third region with a third stiffness, wherein the second stiffness is greater than the first stiffness and the third stiffness is greater than the first stiffness and less than the second st…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US2018317658A1 cover?
- A body support structure includes a frame and a membrane attached to the frame. The membrane includes elastomeric filaments. The membrane includes different regions with different stiffness. The membrane may form a part of a seat or a backrest.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Miller Herman Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A47C1/03255. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Thu Nov 08 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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