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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2004
Stephen D. Hatcher, Jasper, IN (US);
Michael L. Deimen, Holland, IN (US);
Stephen D. Hatcher, Jasper, IN (US);
Michael L. Deimen, Holland, IN (US);
Kimball International, Inc., Jasper, IN (US);
Abstract
A backrest depth adjustment mechanism which allows adjustment of the backrest assembly in a front-to-back manner with respect to the seat. The backrest assembly generally includes a backrest frame supporting the backrest. The backrest frame includes opposite end portions, and at least one of the end portions includes a backrest depth adjustment mechanism. The backrest depth adjustment mechanism includes a stationary portion and a movable portion, wherein the movable portion is movable with respect to the stationary portion. An actuator mechanism allows the user to actuate the backrest depth adjustment mechanism to move the backrest to a desired depth position.