20240023717. COMPLIANT BACKREST simplified abstract (Steelcase Inc.)

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COMPLIANT BACKREST

Organization Name

Steelcase Inc.

Inventor(s)

Nickolaus William Charles Deevers of E Grand Rapids MI (US)

Kurt R. Heidmann of Grand Rapids MI (US)

Pascal Rolf Hien of Radebeul (DE)

Jeffrey A. Hall of Grand Rapids MI (US)

John Colasanti of Jenison MI (US)

Michael Yancharas of Comstock Park MI (US)

COMPLIANT BACKREST - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240023717 titled 'COMPLIANT BACKREST

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a backrest design that consists of a primary frame and a secondary frame. The primary frame has two uprights with an opening between them, while the secondary frame also has two uprights with an opening between them. The secondary frame is coupled to the primary frame, and the openings of both frames are aligned. A flexible shell is placed over the secondary frame and is connected to its front surface. The rear surface of the shell is visible through the aligned openings of the frames.

  • The backrest design includes a primary frame and a secondary frame.
  • The primary frame has two uprights with an opening between them.
  • The secondary frame also has two uprights with an opening between them.
  • The secondary frame is connected to the primary frame.
  • The openings of both frames are aligned.
  • A flexible shell is placed over the secondary frame.
  • The shell is connected to the front surface of the secondary frame.
  • The rear surface of the shell is visible through the aligned openings of the frames.

Potential Applications:

  • Furniture design, particularly for chairs and seats.
  • Automotive seating design.
  • Office chair design.
  • Ergonomic seating solutions.

Problems Solved by this Technology:

  • Provides flexibility and comfort to the user.
  • Allows for airflow and ventilation through the aligned openings.
  • Enhances the aesthetic appeal of the backrest design.
  • Provides support and stability to the user's back.

Benefits of this Technology:

  • Improved comfort and ergonomics.
  • Enhanced airflow and ventilation.
  • Aesthetically pleasing design.
  • Increased support and stability for the user's back.


Original Abstract Submitted

a backrest includes a primary frame having a pair of laterally spaced first uprights defining a first opening therebetween, a first front surface and a first rear surface. a secondary frame includes a pair of laterally spaced second uprights defining a second opening therebetween, a second rear surface facing the first front surface of the primary frame and a second front surface, wherein the secondary frame is coupled to the primary frame, and wherein at least portions of the first and second openings are aligned. a flexible shell overlies and is coupled to the second front surface of the secondary frame. the flexible shell includes a third rear surface visible through the aligned portions of the first and second openings.

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