Chair

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Description

FIG. 1 is a left-front perspective view of the chair showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a left-front perspective view of a second embodiment of the chair, the sole difference being in a higher backrest; and,

FIG. 9 is a left-front perspective view of a third embodiment of the chair, the only differences being the extended pedestal and a footrest.

The fragmented cross-hatching on the seat and backrest is understood to represent fabric which would be continuous throughout the implied areas.

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Patent History
Patent number: D390712
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 21, 1996
Date of Patent: Feb 17, 1998
Assignee: Kimball International, Inc. (Jasper, IN)
Inventors: Marcus Koepke (Carmel, IN), Ralph L. Langen (Santa Claus, IN), Neil Broeker (Oakland City, IN)
Primary Examiner: Gary D. Watson
Law Firm: Baker & Daniels
Application Number: 0/62,655
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/6366; D6/360
International Classification: 0601;