US 2006/0214476 A1 · Adjustable configuration seating

Abstract

The adjustable configuration seating has a pair of opposed lateral rigid frame members with a continuous web or sling type seat and back panel extending therebetween. The seat and back panel is secured in place between the two frame members by a series of crossmembers extending between the frame members, with a single adjustably positionable tension crossmember also extending between the frame members to hold the seat and back panel taut. Conversion between relatively upright and reclining configurations is accomplished by repositioning the tension crossmember between the frames, and turning the assembly ninety degrees to position the selected seating surface to face generally upwardly. The seating surface for the other configuration is a separate side or surface of the seating web or sling. The seat may be folded by hinging the crossmembers together and folding the web or sling between the two frame members as they are drawn together.

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Dependent claims

Adjustable configuration seating, comprising:

a first and a second rigid lateral frame member;
a plurality of seat and back panel retaining crossmembers extending between said first and said second frame member;
a rigid seat and back panel tensioning member repositionably extending between said first and said second frame member;
and
a continuous, thin, flexible seat and back panel secured to said seat and back panel retaining crossmembers and extending about said seat and back panel tensioning member, said seat and back panel having a first configuration seating surface and a second configuration seating surface separate from said first configuration seating surface.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Adjustable configuration seating

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Adjustable configuration seating

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Abstract

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