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US3725188A
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Protective pad for furniture articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-08
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A protective pad which can be detachably secured to corners of furniture articles and the like, so that persons, particularly small children falling against the furniture corners, will not suffer from grevious injury. The pad is cushioned in three directions and is preferably constructed of foam rubber. When the protective pad is applied to the corners of an article of furniture, such as a table, persons falling against the table corner will receive only a minor bruise rather than suffering grevious bodily injury.
Inventors
- 👤 B Kalt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B95/00; A47B95/04; A47B95/043; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/813; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24612; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249982; Y10T428/249983
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A protective pad for mounting on the corners of furniture articles, comprising: a triangular-shaped, shock-absorbing plaNar covering, having a pair of converging sides integrally formed therewith and disposed perpendicular to the surface of said covering, said covering and said converging sides being disposed in intersecting planes and having an enlarged thickness at the area of convergance of said sides and said covering, and decreasing in thickness along their lengths extending away from said area of convergance, for forming a protective shockabsorbing cushion adjacent a corner of a furniture article; and means, disposed on the inside surface of said covering, for securing said covering and said sides to the furniture article.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A protective pad for mounting on the corners of furniture articles, comprising: a triangular-shaped, shock-absorbing plaNar covering, having a pair of converging sides integrally formed therewith and disposed perpendicular to the surface of said covering, said covering and said converging sides being disposed in intersecting planes and having an enlarged thickness at the area of convergance of said sides and said covering, and decreasing in thickness along their lengths extending away from said area of convergance, for forming a protective shockabsorbing cushion adjacent a corner of a furniture article; and means, disposed on the inside surface of said covering, for securing said covering and said sides to the furniture article.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The protective pad as recited in claim 1 further comprising heavy foam rubber, disposed on said triangular-shaped covering between said sides, and having an enlarged thickness at the area of convergance of said sides and said covering for forming a shock-absorbing cushion adjacent the corner of the furniture article.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The protective pad as recited in claim 2, wherein said securing means comprises a substrate fastened to the underside of said covering and sides of the protective pad and including a pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed on the open side of said substrate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The protective pad as recited in claim 2, wherein said securing means comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed on the underside of said triangular-shaped covering and said sides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The protective pad as recited in claim 4, wherein said securing means additionally comprises a releasable backing strip covering said adhesive.
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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 |