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US3710403A
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Seating unit in an article of furniture
Assignee: Mak Kraft Creations Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-30
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1991-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A seating unit in the form of a sectional sofa, couch or the like, which has a slidable and extendible member which when in retracted position is hidden from view to give the outward appearance of a conventional article of furniture but which when extended increases the length of same to provide increased seating capacity or permits its use as a bed.
Inventors
- 👤 U Weidner
- 👤 N Charlich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:36
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C17/00; A47C17/04; A47C17/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
An article of furniture comprising a stationary support frame and an end table adjacent one end of said support frame and being an integral part of said support frame, said support frame forming a stationary seating section, an extendible member normally positioned relative to said stationary seating section as to be positioned within said stationary seating section and hidden from view, said extendible member moving laterally from said stationary seating section to extend adjacent the opposite free end of the seating section to form an extension thereof, said extendible member having an arm adjacent the free end thereof, said extendible member cooperating with said seating section to form a longer seating area or to be used as a bed, a separate and removable back member having a length between the inner end of the end table and the free end of the stationary seating section, said removable back member positioned on said stationary seating section when said extendible member is positioned within said stationary seating section so that it forms a back rest for said stationary seating section and removable therefrom when said extendible member is extended to serve as a bed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
An article of furniture comprising a stationary support frame and an end table adjacent one end of said support frame and being an integral part of said support frame, said support frame forming a stationary seating section, an extendible member normally positioned relative to said stationary seating section as to be positioned within said stationary seating section and hidden from view, said extendible member moving laterally from said stationary seating section to extend adjacent the opposite free end of the seating section to form an extension thereof, said extendible member having an arm adjacent the free end thereof, said extendible member cooperating with said seating section to form a longer seating area or to be used as a bed, a separate and removable back member having a length between the inner end of the end table and the free end of the stationary seating section, said removable back member positioned on said stationary seating section when said extendible member is positioned within said stationary seating section so that it forms a back rest for said stationary seating section and removable therefrom when said extendible member is extended to serve as a bed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
An article of furniture as set forth in claim 1 in which the seating section supports a removable cushion which is normally positioned on the seating section when the extendible member is in retracted position and positioned on the extendible member when the extendible member is in extended position, with the top of the cushion being on the same plane as the top of the seating section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An article of furniture as set forth in claim 2 in which the top of the end table extends above the top of the stationary seating section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An article of furniture as set forth in claim 3 in which the top of the end table extends above the top of the stationary seating section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
An article of furniture as set forth in claim 2 in which the arm has a recess to accommodate the removable cushion.
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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |