US3598444A
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Body supporter
Assignee: Adams Co
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Filing: 1968-12-09
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1988-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A pair of horizontally spaced rectangular members of plastic impregnated wood has a plurality of identical apertures in parallel horizontal and vertical rows and columns receiving dowel rods in apertures selected to form a seat and foot rest of desired size, location, and configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Sarah H Seiter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D1/00; A47D1/002; A47C; A47C4/00; A47C4/02; A47C4/022; A47C4/03; A47D1/004; A47D1/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A Body Supporter comprising: first and second parallel upstanding, horizontally spaced walls, each of said walls having a plurality of apertures therein, the apertures in one of said walls being aligned with the apertures in the other of said walls, a first plurality of dowel rods bridging the space between said walls, each of said dowel rods having opposite ends thereof received in selected aligned apertures of said walls, said rods arranged to form a support between said walls, the selected aligned apertures of the walls being selected such that the individual rods inserted therein define a surface capable of supporting a body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A Body Supporter comprising: first and second parallel upstanding, horizontally spaced walls, each of said walls having a plurality of apertures therein, the apertures in one of said walls being aligned with the apertures in the other of said walls, a first plurality of dowel rods bridging the space between said walls, each of said dowel rods having opposite ends thereof received in selected aligned apertures of said walls, said rods arranged to form a support between said walls, the selected aligned apertures of the walls being selected such that the individual rods inserted therein define a surface capable of supporting a body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The supporter of claim 1 wherein: said rod ends are received in apertures selected accOrding to a pattern of apertures lying in two intersecting straight lines for a seat back and seat bottom, and terminated by apertures lying in a semicircle for the edge of the seat bottom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The supporter of claim 1 and further comprising: a second plurality of rods having opposite ends received in aligned apertures of said walls, said second plurality being spaced below said first plurality to provide a footrest.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The supporter of claim 3 wherein: said apertures are aligned in rows parallel to floor-engaging lower margins of said walls, and the apertures receiving said rods of said second plurality are in one of said rows near said lower margin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The supporter of claim 1 wherein: said dowel rods are removable individually from said walls for rearrangement to form seats of various configurations.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The supporter of claim 1 wherein: said dowel rods are spaced apart a distance equal to the spacing between the apertures in which they are received.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The supporter of claim 1 wherein the apertures in the walls are arranged in horizontal and vertical rows, the corresponding apertures in each horizontal row of each wall forming the vertical rows of apertures of that same wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The supporter of claim 7 wherein the spacing between adjacent vertical rows of apertures is 1 inch and the spacing between adjacent horizontal rows of apertures is likewise 1 inch.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The supporter of claim 1 wherein the dowels may be inserted in selected apertures of the end walls and the end walls moved toward each other to adjust the configuration to the desired width.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |