Suspension seating
AssigneeHerman Miller, Inc.
InventorsJohn C. Groelsma, John F. Aldrich, Eileen M. LaMore, Timothy P. Coffield
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Abstract
A suspension seating structure having a body support assembly which includes a membrane formed from at least one strap spanning across an opening. Each strap is coupled to a frame member through a retaining structure. The retaining structure is coupled with or forms part of each frame member and provides a structurally secure body support assembly. A cushion material encapsulates the membrane, where the cushion material contains relief channels to permit the membrane to respond more freely in response to a load.
Claims19
A body support assembly comprising:
- a pair of spaced apart frame members defining an opening therebetween, at least one of the frame members comprising a plurality of loops spaced along the frame, each of the loops defining an aperture;
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- an elastomeric strap extending across the opening between the pair of spaced apart members, the elastomeric strap comprising a retention portion disposed through the aperture, wherein the retention portion comprises a groove with a shape complimentary to that of one of the loops, where a portion of the loop is seated within the groove of the retention portion.
A body support assembly comprising:
- a pair of spaced apart frame members defining an opening therebetween, at least one of the frame members comprising a plurality of loops spaced along the frame, each of the loops defining an aperture;
- an elastomeric strap extending across the opening between the pair of spaced apart members, the elastomeric strap comprising a retention portion disposed through the aperture;
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- a cushion material encapsulating at least a portion of the elastomeric strap, and wherein a relief channel is formed within the cushion material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.