Patents Assigned to Kimball International Marketing, Inc.
  • Reclining chair
    Patent number: 5314237
    Abstract: A reclining chair which includes a base, frame supports, and pivotable seat and back supports. The seat and back supports are pivotally connected for correlative movement, and the seat support is operably connected to an inclined ramp which raises the vertical height of the seat support during reclining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Assignee: Kimball International Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus C. Koepke, Earl H. Koepke
  • Reclining chair
    Patent number: 5308145
    Abstract: A reclining chair which includes a pivotal connection between the seat support, the arm support and the back support. The connection allows for the seat support to be raised during reclining operation to allow a user to maintain a consistent eye level at all times. The pivotal connection includes links which are pivotally connected at the sides of the chair to their corresponding supports and are actuated by the weight of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Assignee: Kimball International Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus C. Koepke, Earl H. Koepke