EP4175513A4 - RELEASE AND RETURN MECHANISM ON A MOTORIZED SEAT UNIT FOR SELECTIVE MANUAL CONTROL - Google Patents

RELEASE AND RETURN MECHANISM ON A MOTORIZED SEAT UNIT FOR SELECTIVE MANUAL CONTROL Download PDF

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EP4175513A4
EP4175513A4 EP21851249.9A EP21851249A EP4175513A4 EP 4175513 A4 EP4175513 A4 EP 4175513A4 EP 21851249 A EP21851249 A EP 21851249A EP 4175513 A4 EP4175513 A4 EP 4175513A4
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release
manual control
return mechanism
seat unit
selective manual
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French (fr)
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EP4175513A1 (en
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Caleb Browning
Ronald D. Davis
Randy Ford
Vino Gopalakrishnan
David Purser
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L&P Property Management Co
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L&P Property Management Co
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Priority claimed from US16/943,614 external-priority patent/US11284721B2/en
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Publication of EP4175513A1 publication Critical patent/EP4175513A1/en
Publication of EP4175513A4 publication Critical patent/EP4175513A4/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/034—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts including a leg-rest or foot-rest
    • A47C1/035—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts including a leg-rest or foot-rest in combination with movably coupled seat and back-rest, i.e. the seat and back-rest being movably coupled in such a way that the extension mechanism of the foot-rest is actuated at least by the relative movements of seat and backrest
    • A47C1/0355—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts including a leg-rest or foot-rest in combination with movably coupled seat and back-rest, i.e. the seat and back-rest being movably coupled in such a way that the extension mechanism of the foot-rest is actuated at least by the relative movements of seat and backrest actuated by linkages, e.g. lazy-tongs mechanisms
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/031—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/032—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
    • A47C1/03205—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest having adjustable and lockable inclination
    • A47C1/03211—Reclining or easy chairs having coupled concurrently adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest having adjustable and lockable inclination by electric motors

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Dentistry (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Chairs For Special Purposes, Such As Reclining Chairs (AREA)
  • Seats For Vehicles (AREA)
EP21851249.9A 2020-07-30 2021-07-21 RELEASE AND RETURN MECHANISM ON A MOTORIZED SEAT UNIT FOR SELECTIVE MANUAL CONTROL Pending EP4175513A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US16/943,614 US11284721B2 (en) 2019-03-29 2020-07-30 Disengagement and reengagement mechanism on motorized seating unit for selective manual control
PCT/US2021/042477 WO2022026258A1 (en) 2020-07-30 2021-07-21 Disengagement and reengagement mechanism on motorized seating unit for selective manual control

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EP4175513A1 EP4175513A1 (en) 2023-05-10
EP4175513A4 true EP4175513A4 (en) 2024-11-27

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EP21851249.9A Pending EP4175513A4 (en) 2020-07-30 2021-07-21 RELEASE AND RETURN MECHANISM ON A MOTORIZED SEAT UNIT FOR SELECTIVE MANUAL CONTROL

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EP (1) EP4175513A4 (en)
CN (1) CN116194017A (en)
WO (1) WO2022026258A1 (en)

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20160273632A1 (en) * 2015-03-20 2016-09-22 L&P Property Management Company Motorized positioning apparatus for a seating unit
US20170303692A1 (en) * 2016-04-21 2017-10-26 L&P Property Management Company Quick-exit assembly for reclining furniture

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US8398165B2 (en) * 2010-01-15 2013-03-19 L & P Property Management Company Powered rocker recliner linkage mechanism
US9603453B2 (en) * 2010-12-29 2017-03-28 Ultra-Mek, Inc. Reclining chair with tilting action to provide heart-rest position
CN206342195U (en) * 2015-12-06 2017-07-21 安吉永艺尚品家具有限公司 Mechanical extending device and seat unit
CN106263778B (en) * 2016-10-19 2018-12-18 礼恩派(嘉兴)有限公司 Mechanical extending device and seat unit including the mechanical extending device
EP3709841A4 (en) * 2017-11-14 2021-08-18 L&P Property Management Company Split ottoman linkage with release link
US10512333B2 (en) * 2018-03-22 2019-12-24 L&P Property Management Company Low-profile, zero gravity, all-linkage seat mechanism with added back recline
US11517109B2 (en) * 2019-03-29 2022-12-06 L&P Property Management Company Disengagement and reengagement mechanism on motorized seating unit for selective manual control
US10932570B2 (en) * 2019-05-20 2021-03-02 L&P Property Management Company Zero-wall clearance linkage mechanism with power seat drive

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20160273632A1 (en) * 2015-03-20 2016-09-22 L&P Property Management Company Motorized positioning apparatus for a seating unit
US20170303692A1 (en) * 2016-04-21 2017-10-26 L&P Property Management Company Quick-exit assembly for reclining furniture

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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See also references of WO2022026258A1 *

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CN116194017A (en) 2023-05-30
WO2022026258A1 (en) 2022-02-03

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