US3755853A
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Stacking chair glider attachment
Assignee: Shelby Williams Industries Inc
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Filing: 1971-07-28
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-07-28
Abstract
Abstract An assembly adapted to be mounted to the bottom of a stacking chair leg and which includes a glide for engaging a floor and a bumper having a protuberance arranged to engage the leg of a nether chair in a stacked arrangement of chairs.
Inventors
- 👤 P Barile
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/002; A47B; A47B91/00; A47B91/06; A47C3/00; A47C3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
In a glide and bumper assembly for hollow leg stack chairs the combination comprising a glide including a foot portion and a stem portion, a non-metallic bumper connected to said glide, means connecting said assembly to the lower extremity of said hollow leg, said bumper including a body portion provided with a generally square cavity therein defined by an encircling wall, said stem portion of said glide extending through said bumper and into said cavity, retainer means mounted on the portion of said stem extending into said cavity, said retainer including deflectable fingers extending outwardly toward and within said encircling wall and a protuberant portion on said bumper body extending laterally outwardly therefrom dimensioned to engage the leg of a next chair in a stack of chairs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a glide and bumper assembly for hollow leg stack chairs the combination comprising a glide including a foot portion and a stem portion, a non-metallic bumper connected to said glide, means connecting said assembly to the lower extremity of said hollow leg, said bumper including a body portion provided with a generally square cavity therein defined by an encircling wall, said stem portion of said glide extending through said bumper and into said cavity, retainer means mounted on the portion of said stem extending into said cavity, said retainer including deflectable fingers extending outwardly toward and within said encircling wall and a protuberant portion on said bumper body extending laterally outwardly therefrom dimensioned to engage the leg of a next chair in a stack of chairs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The assembly as claimed in claim 1 in which said connecting means includes means on said bumper for engaging the bottom of the leg.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said bumper has a bore through which said stem is received for mounting said bumper on said stem.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said bumper is generally circular and has a symmetrical lateral or radial extent which is greater than the lateral extent of said foot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly as claimed in claim 1 in which said bumper is generally polygonal, and has a symmetrical lateral extent which is greater than the lateral extent of said foot.
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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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |