Back support for a chair

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the back support for a chair embodying the new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof.

FIGS. 1-8 show a seat support and a portion of a back support in broken lines. The portions shown in broken lines are for environmental purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a back support for a chair, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Welsh; Michael W. (Rockford, MI), Fleet; Kyle R. (Byron Center, MI), Czumaj-Bront; Nicolai (Grand Rapids, MI), Potrykus; Martin W. (Bamberg, DE), Berenwinkel; Markus (Fuerth, DE), Shayeb; Carlo (Nuremberg, DE)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Haworth, Inc. Holland MI US
Assignee:	Haworth, Inc. (Holland, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/554,562
Filed:	February 12, 2016

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Current U.S. Class:	D6/716.4
Current International Class:	0601
Field of Search:	;D6/334-336,364,365,366,374,379,716,716.1,716.2,716.3,716.4

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Primary Examiner: De; Mimosa
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Warner Norcross & Judd LLP