Seating unit
Granted 22 May 2001 · no office action yet
Current assignee: Steelcase Development Inc. · originally Steelcase
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Inventors: Thomas B. Eich, George J. Simons, Jr., David S. Teppo, Arnold B. Dammermann +3 · Examiner: Gary D. Watson · AU 2913 · TC 2900
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1 parts›FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of…
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a seating unit embodying the present design;
FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a front view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof; and
FIG. 7 is a top view thereof.
FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of a seating unit of the present design;
FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view thereof;
FIG. 10 is a right side view thereof;
FIG. 11 is a left side view thereof;
FIG. 12 is a front view thereof;
FIG. 13 is a rear view thereof; and,
FIG. 14 is a top view thereof.
The fragmented cross-hatching shown on the padded portion of the seat member is understood to represent fabric and would be continuous throughout the circumscribed area.
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4 members · 2 offices›IP5 & PCT — 3 members
| Office | Publication | Kind | Published | Filed | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US-D439451-S | S1 | 27 Mar 2001 | 9 Apr 1999 | granted | Back for a seating unit |
| USthis patent | US-D442400-S | S1 | 22 May 2001 | 26 Oct 2000 | granted | Seating unit |
| US | US-D442791-S | S1 | 29 May 2001 | 26 Oct 2000 | granted | Chair |
›Other offices — 1 members
| Office | Publication | Kind | Published | Filed | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU | AU-141984-S | S | 11 Oct 2000 | 1 Oct 1999 | published | Chair |
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