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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2009
John C. Groelsma, Jenison, MI (US);
John F. Aldrich, Grandville, MI (US);
Eileen M. Lamore, Grand Haven, MI (US);
Timothy P. Coffield, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
John C. Groelsma, Jenison, MI (US);
John F. Aldrich, Grandville, MI (US);
Eileen M. LaMore, Grand Haven, MI (US);
Timothy P. Coffield, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, MI (US);
Abstract
A suspension seating structure having a body support assembly which includes a membrane formed from at least one strap spanning across an opening. Each strap is coupled to a frame member through a retaining structure. The retaining structure is coupled with or forms part of each frame member and provides a structurally secure body support assembly. A cushion material encapsulates the membrane, where the cushion material contains relief channels to permit the membrane to respond more freely in response to a load.