This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Takano Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2014.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2014
Title: Fumihiro Kurata: Inventor of an Adjustable Chair Lumbar Support
Introduction
Fumihiro Kurata is an inventor associated with Nagano, Japan, and Takano Co., Ltd. His patent work includes a chair lumbar support device designed to provide adjustable, comfortable support for a seated person.
Latest Patents
Kurata is credited with 1 patent: “Lumbar Support Device for Chair.” The invention uses two separate lumbar support members positioned on the left and right sides. Each member includes a support portion and a stay attached to the chair’s back frame by a rotating shaft. Moving the support member along a circular path around the shaft adjusts its height, while the separated supports are designed to softly support the lumbar vertebrae.
Career Highlights
Kurata’s documented patent highlights an approach to chair ergonomics that combines height adjustment with a relatively simple mechanical structure. The design focuses on adapting lumbar support to the needs of a seated user.
Collaborations
Kurata’s patent work is associated with Takano Co., Ltd. Isao Okamoto is identified as a coworker.
Conclusion
Fumihiro Kurata’s patented chair support device reflects an effort to make lumbar support both adjustable and comfortable through a straightforward rotating mechanism.
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