Reclining seating unit with wall-proximity capability

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11744369
APP PUB NO 20220225771A1
SERIAL NO

17712267

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A wall-proximity reclining seating unit includes: a frame having a back member and a pair of arms; a backrest; a seat; a footrest; a reclining mechanism connected between the frame, backrest, seat, and footrest, the reclining mechanism configured to move the seating unit between: (a) an upright position, in which the footrest is retracted below a forward portion of the seat; (b) a TV position, in which the backrest substantially maintains its angle, the seat substantially maintains its angle, and the first footrest is disposed in front of the seat; and (c) a fully reclined position, in which the backrest is disposed at a shallower angle, the footrest remains positioned in front of the seat, and the seat is moved forward of its position in the TV position; and a linear actuator comprising an energizing unit, a rail, and a carriage connected with the reclining mechanism.

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ULTRA-MEK INCDENTON NORTH CAROLINA 27239

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Murphy, Marcus L Lexington, US 69 1301

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