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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 20, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 21, 2002
Edmond P. Guillot, Conover, NC (US);
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
A position controller for controlling a motorized, reclining chair comprising a track attached to a frame of the chair and a controller switch slidable in the track. The reclining chair includes a motor that controls movement of a backrest of the chair into a reclining position and extension of a footrest of the chair into an extended position. The controller switch is slidable in the track so that it remains within reach of the user throughout the range of motion of the reclining chair. The position controller also includes a pressure switch that activates the control switch in response to loading of the seating area of the recliner, so that the motorized chair can be operated only by a seated user. The control switch includes a toggle switch that the user can easily manipulate by hand to control movement of the chair.