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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 17, 1995
Arnold B. Dammermann, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
David A. Bodnar, Jenison, MI (US);
Michael L. Deimen, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Thomas R. Hahn, Kentwood, MI (US);
Duane F. Nagel, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Charles P. Roossien, Wyoming, MI (US);
David L. Rundhaug, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
David S. Teppo, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Steelcase Development Corporation, Caledonia, MI (US);
Abstract
An armrest structure includes a support and a body rotatably mounted on the support. The support includes a pair of protrusions and the body includes a notched channel for receiving the protrusions. By rotating the body on the support, the protrusions are repositioned in the notched channel between selected stable use positions. The notches are located on both sides of the channel such that the body can be located in a first position with the first surface on the body facing generally upwardly for use, and a second position with the second surface on the body facing generally upwardly for use. By varying the surfaces on the body, and also the engagement of the protrusion with the notched channel, various spacial positions and functional surfaces can be selectively positioned for use.