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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 29, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 18, 2010
Ryan S. Brill, Allendale, MI (US);
Douglas M. Vanderiet, Holland, MI (US);
John F. Aldrich, Grandville, MI (US);
Christopher C. Hill, Zeeland, MI (US);
Andrew J. Kurrasch, Saugatuck, MI (US);
James D. Slagh, Holland, MI (US);
Matthew Parkinson, State College, PA (US);
Matthew P. Reed, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Jeffrey A. Weber, Golden Valley, MN (US);
Timothy P. Coffield, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Ryan S. Brill, Allendale, MI (US);
Douglas M. VanDeRiet, Holland, MI (US);
John F. Aldrich, Grandville, MI (US);
Christopher C. Hill, Zeeland, MI (US);
Andrew J. Kurrasch, Saugatuck, MI (US);
James D. Slagh, Holland, MI (US);
Matthew Parkinson, State College, PA (US);
Matthew P. Reed, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Jeffrey A. Weber, Golden Valley, MN (US);
Timothy P. Coffield, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, MI (US);
Abstract
A suspended pixelated seating structure provides ergonomic, adaptable seating support. The suspended pixelated seating structure includes multiple cooperative layers to maximize global comfort and support while enhancing adaptation to localized variations in a load, such as in the load applied when a person sits in a chair. The cooperative layers each use independent elements such as pixels, springs, support rails, and other elements to provide this adaptable comfort and support. The suspended pixelated seating structure also uses aligned material to provide a flexible yet durable suspended seating structure. Accordingly, the suspended pixelated seating structure provides maximum comfort for a wide range of body shapes and sizes.