La-z-boy Incorporated

La-z-boy Chair Co.

Gerald E Roberts

Larry P LaPointe

Karl J Komorowski, Jr

William A Calvert, Jr

Duane T Dutkievic

Adam E Thayer

Margaret A Hoffman

Charles R West

Ralph J Dussia, Jr

A modular occasional chair and method for assembling a modular chair are disclosed. The modular chair includes a universal seat deck to which modular side frame and seat back components constructed in various styles are attached. The universal seat deck can accommodate a variety of bases including four-leg, swivel/glider, swivel, and swivel/rocker styles. The construction method involves assembling and preupholstering each modular frame component prior to final assembly. The method further involves producing a modular chair in a 'cell manufacturing' environment in which the individual components are simultaneously manufactured during parallel assembly processes.

Modular chair and method

A 'two-way' recliner mechanism for use in articles of furniture is disclosed. The two-way recliner mechanism provides operative first and second linkages for tilting the seat assembly relative to a stationary chair frame and for extending and retracting a leg rest assembly, respectively. The first linkage mechanism is a toggle-lock mechanism operable for holding the seat assembly in the upright position and the second linkage is an over-center toggle mechanism operable for actuating the leg rest assembly. The first and second linkages are activated by a short-stroke actuator handle concealed in the upholstery of the chair, sofa or loveseat which may be easily operated by the seat occupant.

Chair mechanism

Growing community of inventors

Monroe, MI, United States of America

Gerald E Roberts