US3726561A
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Furniture frame construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-27
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Granted: 1973-04-10
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Expires: 1991-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A furniture frame structure pairs of identical frame portions arranged, when assembled, to form opposing structural elements, one pair being so constructed that, during assembly, it may be moved into an opening in the second pair and being latched thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 I Bolyos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:54
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C4/00; A47C4/02; A47C4/028; A47B; A47B3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A piece of furniture which comprises in combination, A. integral frame-like side pieces each comprising a foot rail and an upper arm support rail, said foot rail joined to said upper arm support rail by a front vertical post and a rear vertical post, said front and rear posts having intermediate recesses; B. integral H-shaped members, each having partitions disposed in vertical leg portions thereof, said partitions positioned for mating contact with said intermediate recesses in the front and rear posts, one of said H-shaped members positioned forwardly and a second of said H-shaped members positioned rearwardly relative the said side pieces, said H-shaped members being removably disposed between oppositely positioned integral frame-like side pieces, top areas of vertical leg members of said H-shaped members having means engaging the upper arm supports, and bottom areas of the vertical leg members having means engaging the foot rails; C. cross members each having an arcuate configuration and opposite end portions disposed for engaging said side pieces, one of said cross members being removably disposed near the horizontal portion of the forwardly positioned H-shaped member, and the second of said cross members being removably disposed near the top area of the rearwardly positioned H-shaped member; and D. a resilient seat and back rest portion disposed between said cross members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
A piece of furniture which comprises in combination, A. integral frame-like side pieces each comprising a foot rail and an upper arm support rail, said foot rail joined to said upper arm support rail by a front vertical post and a rear vertical post, said front and rear posts having intermediate recesses; B. integral H-shaped members, each having partitions disposed in vertical leg portions thereof, said partitions positioned for mating contact with said intermediate recesses in the front and rear posts, one of said H-shaped members positioned forwardly and a second of said H-shaped members positioned rearwardly relative the said side pieces, said H-shaped members being removably disposed between oppositely positioned integral frame-like side pieces, top areas of vertical leg members of said H-shaped members having means engaging the upper arm supports, and bottom areas of the vertical leg members having means engaging the foot rails; C. cross members each having an arcuate configuration and opposite end portions disposed for engaging said side pieces, one of said cross members being removably disposed near the horizontal portion of the forwardly positioned H-shaped member, and the second of said cross members being removably disposed near the top area of the rearwardly positioned H-shaped member; and D. a resilient seat and back rest portion disposed between said cross members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The piece of furniture of claim 1 wherein the said partitions and recesses lock together by snap-latch resilient means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The piece of furniture of claim 1 wherein two longitudinally extending parallel ridges are disposed on said front and rear vertical posts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The piece of furniture of claim 1 wherein semi-oval openings are provided in said front and rear vertical posts providing means for receiving and supporting opposite end portions of said cross members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The piece of furniture of claim 3 wherein said vertical leg portions of the H-shaped members have a U-shaped cross sectional configuration for receiving said ridges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The piece of furniture of claim 1 wherein the foot rail and upper arm support rail have a T-shaped cross sectional configuration, and wherein the horizontal portion of the H-shaped member has a U-shaped cross sectional configuration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
105 words
The piece of furniture of claim 5 wherein the vertical U-shaped portions of the H-shaped members are provided at the top and bottom thereof with recesses, the arrangement being such that the end portions of the vertical portions can climb over spring means on the foot rail and the upper rails respectively when the cross pieces are mounted in position, and projections arranged substantially at the ends of the vertical portions which snap into the grooves formed between the ridges on the front and the rear vertical posts, thereby providing a locking effect between the cross members and the side pieces in the assembled position.
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) | 1976-04-09 | 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 |