Chair

- HNI Technologies Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an ornamental design of a first embodiment of a chair showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front orthographic view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear orthographic view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side orthographic view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side orthographic view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top orthographic view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom orthographic view thereof.

The broken lines shown in FIGS. 1–7 are for illustrative purpose only and form no part of the claimed design.

The fragmented crosshatching shown on the front backrest member in FIGS. 1 and 2 is understood to represent mesh fabric and would be continuous throughout the circumscribed areas.

Claims

The ornamental design for a chair, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D563686
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 14, 2005
Date of Patent: Mar 11, 2008
Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc. (Muscatine, IA)
Inventors: William Raftery (Canton, OH), John Heyder (Orleans, IN)
Primary Examiner: Mimosa De
Attorney: Faegre & Benson, LLP
Application Number: 29/240,617
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D6/366