Seating unit
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Description
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a seating unit of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side being a mirror image;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 .
The broken line showing of a pedestal base in FIG. 6 is for environmental purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.
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- Exhibit A is a product brochure entitled "Relax Armrest," publication date unknown, published by RH Form AB, Bodafors, Sweden, disclosing an armrest. Exhibit B is a product brochure entitled "The Chair Works," publication date unknown, published by The Chair Works, Inc., College Station, Texas, disclosing chairs having armrests. Exhibit C is a product brochure entitled "Comforto.RTM.," publication date unknown, published by Haworth, Europe, disclosing various chairs with arms. Exhibit D is a product brochure entitled "Office Views," publication date unknown, published by Sitag International, Irvine, California, disclosing various chairs with arms. Exhibit E is coassigned, copending application Ser. No. 29/035,048, filed Feb. 17, 1995, entitled "Seating Unit," which illustrates a seating unit shown in Jun., 1995 at a trade show. Exhibit F is coassigned, copending application Ser. No. 29/035,345, filed Feb. 17, 1995, entitled "Seating Unit," which illustrates a seating unit shown in Jun., 1995 at a trade show.
Patent History
Patent number: D404229
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 30, 1996
Date of Patent: Jan 19, 1999
Assignee: Steelcase Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI)
Inventors: Arnold B. Dammermann (Grand Rapids, MI), Michael L. Deimen (Burleson, TX)
Primary Examiner: Gary D. Watson
Law Firm: Price, Heneveld, Cooper, DeWitt & Litton
Application Number: 0/60,535
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 30, 1996
Date of Patent: Jan 19, 1999
Assignee: Steelcase Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI)
Inventors: Arnold B. Dammermann (Grand Rapids, MI), Michael L. Deimen (Burleson, TX)
Primary Examiner: Gary D. Watson
Law Firm: Price, Heneveld, Cooper, DeWitt & Litton
Application Number: 0/60,535
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
D/6500;
D6/366;
D6/502
International Classification: 0606;
International Classification: 0606;