The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 24, 2009
Ryan S. Brill, Allendale, MI (US);
Christopher C. Hill, Zeeland, MI (US);
James D. Slagh, Holland, MI (US);
John F. Aldrich, Grandville, MI (US);
Timothy P. Coffield, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Andrew B. Hartmann, Muskegon, MI (US);
Kelly E. Washburn, Allegan, MI (US);
Michael D. Stanton, Sr., Rockford, MI (US);
Ryan S. Brill, Allendale, MI (US);
Christopher C. Hill, Zeeland, MI (US);
James D. Slagh, Holland, MI (US);
John F. Aldrich, Grandville, MI (US);
Timothy P. Coffield, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Andrew B. Hartmann, Muskegon, MI (US);
Kelly E. Washburn, Allegan, MI (US);
Michael D. Stanton, Sr., Rockford, MI (US);
Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, MI (US);
Abstract
A multi-layered support structure provides ergonomic, adaptable seating support. The multi-layered support 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 include elements such as pixels, springs, support rails, and other elements to provide this adaptable comfort and support. The multi-layered support structure also uses aligned material to provide a flexible yet durable support structure. Accordingly, the multi-layered support structure provides maximum comfort for a wide range of body shapes and sizes.