Patent ID: 7252333
Filing Date: 2007-08-07
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A chaise lounge comprising: a right hand frame and a left hand frame, each frame comprising an elongated rocker formed as a segment of arc having a center of curvature and a downwardly facing convex contact surface for contacting a ground surface, and an elongated rail formed as a segment of arc facing convexly upward having a center of curvature, said rocker and rail of each frame having a front end and a rear end and being structurally connected to each other at or adjacent to their respective ends, to meet at an acute angle at a point of discontinuity between both arcs, with the curvatures of the respective rockers and rails oppositely directed: a rigid front spreader and rigid rear spreader respectively joining the front ends and rear ends of said frame to form a unitary structure; a seat supported on and between said rails; a backrest hinged to said seat; and a stay hinged to said backrest, adjustably engageable to said rails to adjust the angle of the backrest relative to the seat.