Patent ID: 7287816
Filing Date: 2007-10-30
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A chair having a durable surface with an ergonomic recoverable shape comprising: (a) the chair having a top cover is secured to a bottom panel; (b) the bottom panel having a support panel secured thereover; (c) a foam support being situated between the support panel and the top cover; (d) the foam support being situated within the top cover; (e) the top cover being shaped by the foam support to direct a fluid flow away from a surface of the chair; (f) the chair including a directing means to keep the fluid from passing under the chair; (g) the directing means including a fluid directing perimeter rim on a lower surface of the chair said rim extending below the support panel and having an upwardly turned U-shaped section that is secured to the support panel; (h) the top cover providing a seating portion and a back portion for the chair; (i) the foam support shaping the back portion and the seating portion of the chair; (j) the top cover communicating with the bottom panel; (k) the back portion having a back tangential plane; (l) the seating portion having a seating tangential plane; (m) the back tangential plane and the seating portion having a plane intersection; and (n) the plane intersection having an angle in a range of about 70 degrees to about 120 degrees.