US3625462A
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Articles of furniture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-11
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Granted: 1971-12-07
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Expires: 1990-05-11
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to furniture joints and groundengaging i.e. foot, members of furniture associated with such joints. There is provided a joint in an article of furniture between two interengaging members, the joint having a first part with an H cross section elongated element and a second part including a pair of bosses spaced apart by a distance generally equal to the width of the H central web. These joint parts are a push fit together and are bonded by a heat-treated resin adhesive. A ground-engaging member associated with one part of the joint is so curved that in an unloaded state only the end regions of the curve engage the ground whereas in a loaded state not only the end regions but also at least some intermediate regions engage the ground. There is also provided an improved method of making a part of the joint disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 W Noel Jordan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:47
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B91/00; A47B91/04; F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/44; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/55; Y10T403/559
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
In an article of furniture, a joint between two interengaging members, such as a ground-engaging member and a leg member, the said joint comprising a first part and a second part, the said first part including an elongated element of generally H cross section with an elongated central web and two elongated flanges terminating Said web, and the said second part including a pair of bosses spaced apart by a distance generally equal to the width of the said central web thereby to define a slot therefor, the said two joint parts being a push fit one with the other and being retained in interengaging relation by bonding with a heattreated resin adhesive; and wherein the base of the said slot defined between the two said bosses is raised above the level where the said bosses originate and the said flanges terminate; and wherein the said central web is machined short of its abutting member, i.e. the base of the said slot defined between the two bosses, thereby to provide a chamber for accumulated resin; and wherein a said joint part is drilled to vent the said chamber to atmosphere.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
In an article of furniture, a joint between two interengaging members, such as a ground-engaging member and a leg member, the said joint comprising a first part and a second part, the said first part including an elongated element of generally H cross section with an elongated central web and two elongated flanges terminating Said web, and the said second part including a pair of bosses spaced apart by a distance generally equal to the width of the said central web thereby to define a slot therefor, the said two joint parts being a push fit one with the other and being retained in interengaging relation by bonding with a heattreated resin adhesive; and wherein the base of the said slot defined between the two said bosses is raised above the level where the said bosses originate and the said flanges terminate; and wherein the said central web is machined short of its abutting member, i.e. the base of the said slot defined between the two bosses, thereby to provide a chamber for accumulated resin; and wherein a said joint part is drilled to vent the said chamber to atmosphere.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A joint as defined in claim 1 wherein to avoid localization of stresses load-bearing areas of the joint, other than the faces of the said bosses facing inwards and closing on the said central web, are radiused.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
In an article of furniture, a joint as defined in claim 1 and at least one ground-engaging member which is so curved that in an unloaded state only the end regions of the said curve engage the ground, whereas in a loaded state not only the said end regions but also at least some intermediate regions engage the ground.
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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) | 1974-12-06 | 1975-06-07 | 1975-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-06 | 1979-06-07 | 1979-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-06 | 1983-06-07 | 1983-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |