Seating unit

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a seating unit embodying the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a right side view of FIG. 1, the left side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a is a rear view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a top view of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof.

The dashed lines in all Figs. are for illustrative purposes to show the environment, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a seating unit, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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D390369 February 10, 1998 Breen
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Other references
  • Exhibit A is a brochure disclosing several chairs including a side chair in prior art called the Jersey chair, made by Steelcase Development Corporation, the assignee of the present application.
  • Exhibit B is a brochure disclosing several chairs including a side chair in prior art called the Think chair, made by Steelcase Development Corporation, the assignee of the present application.
  • Exhibit C is a brochure disclosing several chairs including a side chair in prior art called the Leap chair, made by Steelcase Development Corporation, the assignee of the present application.
Patent History
Patent number: D546594
Type: Grant
Filed: May 23, 2005
Date of Patent: Jul 17, 2007
Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation (Caledonia, MI)
Inventors: Brian J. Kane (San Francisco, CA), Jody L. Hanson (Wyoming, MI), David C. Eberlein (Hudsonville, MI), Kirt D. Martin (Alto, MI)
Primary Examiner: Mimosa De
Attorney: Price, Heneveld, Cooper, DeWitt & Litton LLP
Application Number: 29/230,510
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D6/500; D6/366