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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 2006
Filed:
May. 08, 2003
Stephen J. Simpson, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Brian Gessler, Hudsonville, MI (US);
Matt Rutman, Jenison, MI (US);
Stephen J. Simpson, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Brian Gessler, Hudsonville, MI (US);
Matt Rutman, Jenison, MI (US);
Haworth, Inc., Holland, MI (US);
Abstract
A chair having a back assembly which includes a common back frame, multiple interchangeable crossbars, and a resiliently flexible cover. The cover includes an open interior or pocket which is adapted to receive the crossbar therein and prevent dislodgement of the crossbar. During assembly, the crossbar is first inserted within the open interior of the cover and then fitted into engagement with the back frame wherein the crossbar is held in place by stretching the cover and then engaging the lower edge of the cover with the back frame.