US3724402A
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Webbed panel for chairs
Assignee: General Housewares Corp
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Filing: 1971-06-11
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A panel for use as the seat or back of a lawn chair or the like wherein strands of webbing extend diagonally between portions of a rectangular peripheral frame to provide a flexible surface, the webbing herein comprising closed loops of a uniform and predetermined size which are interwoven with each other and secured to the frame without independent attachment means.
Inventors
- 👤 P Thyberg
- 👤 W Splettstoeszer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/02; A47C7/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S160/00; Y10S160/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
In a panel presenting a flexible surface for use as a chair seat or the like, a. a substantially square rigid unitary frame formed of metal tubing, b. a plurality of closed loops of the same size and of resilient flexible material each being secured around diagonally opposing corners of the frame and being spread at varying distances from the corners into a rectangular shape with the reaches thereof extending diagonally across the frame at a forty-five degree angle to the sides of the frame, c. the reaches of the loops being interwoven with each other to form a flexible surface within the frame, and d. fastening means acting between each of the loops located most closely adjacent to a frame corner and said adjacent corner for securing said loop against removal from the frame and thereby securing all of the other loops upon the frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
In a panel presenting a flexible surface for use as a chair seat or the like, a. a substantially square rigid unitary frame formed of metal tubing, b. a plurality of closed loops of the same size and of resilient flexible material each being secured around diagonally opposing corners of the frame and being spread at varying distances from the corners into a rectangular shape with the reaches thereof extending diagonally across the frame at a forty-five degree angle to the sides of the frame, c. the reaches of the loops being interwoven with each other to form a flexible surface within the frame, and d. fastening means acting between each of the loops located most closely adjacent to a frame corner and said adjacent corner for securing said loop against removal from the frame and thereby securing all of the other loops upon the frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The subject matter of claim 1 wherein said fastening means comprises a snap fastener on the loop inserted into an aperture in the frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The subject matter of claim 1 wherein said fastening means comprises intercrossing single straps extending between the frame corners and being interwoven with each other and the loop reaches which each crosses, and the ends of said straps being connected to the frame corners.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The subject matter of claim 3 wherein the end portions of said straps are stretched around the frame corners and inserted into diagonally opposing slots in the frame to form said connection.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |