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Reclining chair construction
Assignee: RELAX O LOUNGER Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-08
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1990-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A reclining chair construction employs a basic frame comprising a pair of arm panels connected together by metal cross frames bolted to the panels.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas Mcclain
- 👤 Lemuel E Osborn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:28
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/02; A47C1/031; A47C1/034; A47C1/0342; A47C1/0345
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A reclining chair construction of the type including a pair of fixedly positioned arms, seat and back members movably mounted between said arms, and a footrest movable from a vertical position at the front of said arms below said seat to a generally horizontal position forwardly of said arms and said seat, the combination comprising a pair of horizontal elongated foot members disposed in spaced apart parallel relationship, a pair of vertically disposed panel members mounted over and secured to respective ones of said foot members, a pair of cap members secured to the top portions of respective ones of said panel members, each of said panel members and the horizontal foot and cap members connected thereto forming one of said arms, a pair of substantially horizontal cross frame members each having apertured, vertically extending end portions respectively lying against the inner faces of said panel members intermediate the front and rear edges of said panel members, The lengths of said cross frame members exceeding the width of said seat, means extending through said apertures for fixedly securing said cross frame members to said panel members, and a recliner mechanism connected between said seat, back and footrest and mounted by said panel members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A reclining chair construction of the type including a pair of fixedly positioned arms, seat and back members movably mounted between said arms, and a footrest movable from a vertical position at the front of said arms below said seat to a generally horizontal position forwardly of said arms and said seat, the combination comprising a pair of horizontal elongated foot members disposed in spaced apart parallel relationship, a pair of vertically disposed panel members mounted over and secured to respective ones of said foot members, a pair of cap members secured to the top portions of respective ones of said panel members, each of said panel members and the horizontal foot and cap members connected thereto forming one of said arms, a pair of substantially horizontal cross frame members each having apertured, vertically extending end portions respectively lying against the inner faces of said panel members intermediate the front and rear edges of said panel members, The lengths of said cross frame members exceeding the width of said seat, means extending through said apertures for fixedly securing said cross frame members to said panel members, and a recliner mechanism connected between said seat, back and footrest and mounted by said panel members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A reclining chair construction as set forth in claim 1 wherein said panel members are formed of plywood.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A reclining chair construction as set forth in claim 2 wherein said panel members have a profile of substantially the same shape as said arms.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A reclining chair construction as set forth in claim 2 wherein said cross frame members are metal, and said means for securing said cross frame members to said panel members are bolt and nut assemblies.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A reclining chair construction as set forth in claim 4 wherein said bolt and nut assemblies also connect said recliner mechanism to said panel members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A reclining chair construction as set forth in claim 4 wherein said seat and back members are fixed together in a manner preventing relative movement therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
166 words
An H-frame for a reclining chair of the type having a seat and back tiltable between a pair of arms, comprising a pair of vertically disposed, unitary panel members forming said arms and arranged in parallel, spaced apart relationship, a pair of tubular metallic cross frames extending between said panel members intermediate the ends thereof and each having a horizontal intermediate portion and upturned end portions said end portions extending parallel to said panels and each having a substantially flat outer surface lying against the opposing inner face of the adjacent panel member, a pair of spacer members each disposed over the adjacent end portions of said frames and being provided with grooves to receive said end portions and retain said cross frames in fixed relative relationship, and a plurality of bolts extending through aligned apertures in said panels, said spacer members and said cross frames for fixedly securing said cross frames and said panels into a rigid frame for supporting said seat and said back.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
166 words
An H-frame for a reclining chair of the type having a seat and back tiltable between a pair of arms, comprising a pair of vertically disposed, unitary panel members forming said arms and arranged in parallel, spaced apart relationship, a pair of tubular metallic cross frames extending between said panel members intermediate the ends thereof and each having a horizontal intermediate portion and upturned end portions said end portions extending parallel to said panels and each having a substantially flat outer surface lying against the opposing inner face of the adjacent panel member, a pair of spacer members each disposed over the adjacent end portions of said frames and being provided with grooves to receive said end portions and retain said cross frames in fixed relative relationship, and a plurality of bolts extending through aligned apertures in said panels, said spacer members and said cross frames for fixedly securing said cross frames and said panels into a rigid frame for supporting said seat and said back.
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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) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |