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Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2011

Filed:

Dec. 21, 2006
Applicants:

Douglas M. Vanderiet, Holland, MI (US);

Christopher C. Hill, Holland, MI (US);

Andrew J. Kurrasch, Saugatuck, MI (US);

John F. Aldrich, Grandville, MI (US);

Timothy Hoogland, Zeeland, MI (US);

Jeffrey A. Weber, Minneapolis, MN (US);

Jason Holt, Minneapolis, MN (US);

Ryan S. Brill, Allendale, MI (US);

Inventors:

Douglas M. VanDeRiet, Holland, MI (US);

Christopher C. Hill, Holland, MI (US);

Andrew J. Kurrasch, Saugatuck, MI (US);

John F. Aldrich, Grandville, MI (US);

Timothy Hoogland, Zeeland, MI (US);

Jeffrey A. Weber, Minneapolis, MN (US);

Jason Holt, Minneapolis, MN (US);

Ryan S. Brill, Allendale, MI (US);

Assignee:

Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, MI (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47C 27/00 (2006.01); F16F 3/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

Support elements and support structures form the basis of ergonomic body supports for chairs, mattresses and other structures. The support elements may be individually designed according to their location and body support function. Thus, the structures that include the support elements may provide point-tailored support for any part of the body to enhance comfort, fit, and proper anatomical support.


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