US3726535A
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Multi-purpose article of furniture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-03
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Granted: 1973-04-10
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Expires: 1991-05-03
Abstract
Abstract Multi-purpose article of furniture which doubles as a portable bar, a TV carrier, a magazine rack, a coffee table or a seat and consists of a box-like body with removable tray-like lid, said lid having a bevelled perimeter which mates with the edges of the vertical walls. The floor may have a sunken portion and the casters for the body may be replaced with U-shaped connectors which permit the arrangement of a plurality of articles into aesthetically different combinations.
Inventors
- 👤 G Longato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B87/00; A47B87/007; A47B31/00; A47B55/00; A47B69/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A multi-purpose article of furniture which comprises the combination of: a. at least two bodies each having a floor, a plurality of substantially vertical walls and a removable lid; b. a plurality of bushings depending downwardly from said floor; c. pin means secured to each of said bushings; d. a plurality of removable casters secured to at least some of said pin means; and e. U-shaped connector means for pivotly coupling selected ones of said pin means to which said casters are not secured whereby adjacent ones of said bodies are relatively movable, one with respect to the other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A multi-purpose article of furniture which comprises the combination of: a. at least two bodies each having a floor, a plurality of substantially vertical walls and a removable lid; b. a plurality of bushings depending downwardly from said floor; c. pin means secured to each of said bushings; d. a plurality of removable casters secured to at least some of said pin means; and e. U-shaped connector means for pivotly coupling selected ones of said pin means to which said casters are not secured whereby adjacent ones of said bodies are relatively movable, one with respect to the other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The article according to claim 1, wherein said lid is peripherally crowned to obtain a snug fitting against the inner surfaces of the said walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The article in accordance with claim 1, wherein said walls have bevelled upper edges slanting outwardly and downwardly and said removable lid has its perimeter bevelled to mate with said edges of said walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The article according to claim 1, wherein said edges of said walls and said perimeter of said lid are aligned with one another to form a smooth and continuous surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The article according to claim 1, wherein said floor has a section thereof sunken with respect to the remaining floor area.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The article according to claim 1, wherein said bodies have a cubic shaped volume and said bushings are located in the corners thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The article in accordance with claim 1, wherein said pin means are removable.
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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) | 1976-04-09 | 1976-10-09 | 1977-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-09 | 1980-10-09 | 1981-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-09 | 1984-10-09 | 1985-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |