Steelcase. has filed a patent for a backrest design featuring a primary frame with a pair of uprights and a secondary frame coupled to it. A flexible shell covers the secondary frame, allowing the third rear surface to be visible through aligned openings. Claim 1-43 has been canceled. GlobalData’s report on Steelcase gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Steelcase, Gesture-based recognition systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Steelcase's grant share as of January 2024 was 81%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Backrest with flexible shell visible through openings
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The patent application (Publication Number: US20240023717A1) describes a backrest design comprising a frame with side members, an upper member, and a cross member that define central openings. The frame also includes lower portions connected to a support member. A flexible shell covers the central openings but leaves a portion of the lower opening exposed. The design allows for expansion and movement of the shell to provide comfort and support to the user.
Additionally, the backrest design includes a secondary frame member overlapping the primary frame member, creating additional central openings aligned with the primary openings. The shell covers the primary central opening while leaving a portion of the lower opening exposed. The design allows for movement and expansion of the shell to accommodate the user's body while providing structural support. The backrest design aims to improve comfort and ergonomics for users by allowing flexibility and movement within the frame and shell components.
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