US3212464A
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Foldable furniture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-11
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Granted: 1965-10-19
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Expires: 1983-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman F Steuer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C5/00; A47C5/005; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B2220/00; A47B2220/008; A47B2220/0083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
FOLDABLE FURNITURE READILY ASSEMBLED AND DISASSEMBLED FROM AND TO FLAT SINGLE SHEET ELEMENTS, ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS BEING A TOP CENTRAL PANEL FLANKED AT EITHER SIDE BY A SIDE PANEL AND A SUPPORT PANEL, EACH DEFINED BY A LONGITUDINAL SCORE FOR FOLDING, OPPOSITELY DISPOSED OPENINGS IN SAID SIDE PANELS TO RECEIVE AND PASS THERETHROUGH WHEN IN THE FOLDED OPERATIVE POSITION THE SHAPE OF THE EXPANDED PEDESTAL ELEMENT, SAID SUPPORT PANELS WHEN FOLDED TO THE FACE TO FACE OPERATIVE POSITION FORMING A CONTINUOUS UNDER SUPPORT FOR SAID TOP CENTRAL PANEL AT RIGHT ANGLES THERETO, AND THE OTHER SAID ELEMENT BEING ONE OR MORE PEDESTALS OR LEGS COOPERATING WITH SAID TOP AND INTERLOCKING IN SAID OPENINGS IN SAID SIDE PANELS TO MAKE A STABLE PIECE OF FURNITURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
FOLDABLE FURNITURE READILY ASSEMBLED AND DISASSEMBLED FROM AND TO FLAT SINGLE SHEET ELEMENTS, ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS BEING A TOP CENTRAL PANEL FLANKED AT EITHER SIDE BY A SIDE PANEL AND A SUPPORT PANEL, EACH DEFINED BY A LONGITUDINAL SCORE FOR FOLDING, OPPOSITELY DISPOSED OPENINGS IN SAID SIDE PANELS TO RECEIVE AND PASS THERETHROUGH WHEN IN THE FOLDED OPERATIVE POSITION THE SHAPE OF THE EXPANDED PEDESTAL ELEMENT, SAID SUPPORT PANELS WHEN FOLDED TO THE FACE TO FACE OPERATIVE POSITION FORMING A CONTINUOUS UNDER SUPPORT FOR SAID TOP CENTRAL PANEL AT RIGHT ANGLES THERETO, AND THE OTHER SAID ELEMENT BEING ONE OR MORE PEDESTALS OR LEGS COOPERATING WITH SAID TOP AND INTERLOCKING IN SAID OPENINGS IN SAID SIDE PANELS TO MAKE A STABLE PIECE OF FURNITURE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-10-18 | 1969-04-19 | 1969-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-18 | 1973-04-19 | 1973-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-18 | 1977-04-19 | 1977-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |