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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 15, 1999
Filed:
May. 29, 1997
Donald D Mundell, Carthage, MO (US);
John P Gowing, Joplin, MO (US);
Harold D Long, Sarcoxie, MO (US);
L&P Property Management Company, South Gate, CA (US);
Abstract
A lumbar support mechanism for incorporating in a seat comprises a pair of opposing triangular brackets each having a base and a peak, wherein the brackets are positioned such that said peaks are facing one another. Elongated flexible border elements have ends pivotally coupled proximate the base of each of said brackets. One of the brackets is movable with respect to the other of the brackets to move said peaks together, and the flexible border elements pivot at their ends and flex outwardly away from the brackets to thereby provide support to the lumbar region of a person in the seat.