Patent ID: 6733081
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: A47C,A61G

Abstract:
A chair and retractable footrest combination, said combination comprising:a chair with a seat, and a base securing said seat to a floor; a footrest secured to said seat; a linking mechanism for moving said footrest between an extended position and a retracted position, said linking mechanism comprising: a bracket secured to said seat; a handle; a first link having a first end pivotably secured to said handle-and said bracket, and a second end; a second link having a first end pivotably secured to said second end of said first link, and a second end; wherein said foot rest is pivotably secured to said bracket at one end, and said footrest is pivotably secured to said second end of said second link; and wherein moving said handle causes said footrest to move between said extended position and said retracted position.