Seat and back unit for a chair

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a seat and back unit for a chair;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

The broken line showing of a tubular frame and armrests in all figures is for environmental purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a seat and back unit for a chair, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Stumpf; William E. (Minneapolis, MN), Schoenfelder; Rodney C. (Minneapolis, MN), Chadwick; Donald (Los Angeles, CA), Keller; Carolyn (Holland, MI)
Assignee:	Herman Miller, Inc. (Zeeland, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/059,588
Filed:	September 13, 1996

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	30013	Sep 29, 1994	Des. 377431
	14382	Oct 20, 1993
	898899	Jun 15, 1992	Des. 346279

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Current U.S. Class:	D6/716; D6/369; D6/372
Current International Class:	0606
Field of Search:	;D6/334,335,364,365,366,367,369,372,379,500,501,502 ;297/452.13

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Primary Examiner: Watson; Gary D.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione