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Multifunctional pegged furniture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-29
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-08-29
Abstract
Abstract Pegged furniture is made out of flat frame members having slotted holes and flat bridging members having reduced ends to fit through the holes. The frame members may have extra slots so that you can make functionally different kinds of furniture. Special tapered pegs, which are made of slotted dowel stock having a tapered flat on one side, are pegged through angled holes in the bridging members to removably hold the furniture together to perform the desired function. Some particular items of furniture include (1) an alternate chair and step stool; (2) another step stool which doubles as a hamper; (3) a two-level table; (4) a chair and table; (5) a bench and chest; (6) a cradle which can also be converted into three other uses including benches and a table, a rocking bench, and a toy box.
Inventors
- 👤 R Wartes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C4/00; A47C4/02; A47C4/021; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B85/00; A47C13/00; A47C4/03; F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/12; F16B12/20; F16B12/24; F16B2/00; F16B2/02; F16B2/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
244 words
In a multifunctional article of pegged furniture; two frame members each having a predetermined number of elongated generally rectangular openings of substantially the same size, the number of said openings being at least equal to three; means including a lesser predetermined number of bridging members having ends of reduced cross-section substantially the same shape as said openings to fit through selected ones of said openings for forming a selected one of a plurality of articles of furniture, the number of bridging members being at least equal to two, and said bridging members having holes partly covered by said frame members when the ends of said bridging members are inserted in said frame members, said holes having peg engaging surfaces which are slightly angled from perpendicularity with said bridging members; the total number of bridging members being less than the number of rectangular openings in each frame member; and means including pegs extending through said holes for providing surface-to-surface engagement with bridging member and surfaceto-surface engagement with said frame members on both sides of said bridging member to firmly hold said bridging members in place, said pegs being provided with a tapered flat having an angle with respect to the axis of said pegs matching the angle of said peg engaging surfaces of said holes; and whereby with each arrangement of said bridging members in said openings at least one opening in each frame member is not filled with the end of a bridging member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
244 words
In a multifunctional article of pegged furniture; two frame members each having a predetermined number of elongated generally rectangular openings of substantially the same size, the number of said openings being at least equal to three; means including a lesser predetermined number of bridging members having ends of reduced cross-section substantially the same shape as said openings to fit through selected ones of said openings for forming a selected one of a plurality of articles of furniture, the number of bridging members being at least equal to two, and said bridging members having holes partly covered by said frame members when the ends of said bridging members are inserted in said frame members, said holes having peg engaging surfaces which are slightly angled from perpendicularity with said bridging members; the total number of bridging members being less than the number of rectangular openings in each frame member; and means including pegs extending through said holes for providing surface-to-surface engagement with bridging member and surfaceto-surface engagement with said frame members on both sides of said bridging member to firmly hold said bridging members in place, said pegs being provided with a tapered flat having an angle with respect to the axis of said pegs matching the angle of said peg engaging surfaces of said holes; and whereby with each arrangement of said bridging members in said openings at least one opening in each frame member is not filled with the end of a bridging member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
An article of pegged furniture as defined in claim 1 wherein the ends of said bridging members are of substantially the same thickness as the rest of the bridging member, and are at least one-third as wide as said bridging member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
An article of pegged furniture as defined in claim 1 wherein the ends of said bridging members are of substantially the same thickness as the rest of the bridging member, and are least one-half as wide as said bridging member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
An article of pegged furniture as defined in claim 1 wherein said ends are offset with respect to the longitudinal centerline of said bridging members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
An article of pegged furniture as defined in claim 1 wherein at least two of said rectangular openings intersect one-another to form a closed X-shaped aperture, and wherein the length of each opening is substantially equal to the width of the end of the bridging members, and wherein a bridging member is mounted in one of said openings, and the intersecting opening is not filled.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An article of pegged furniture as defined in claim 1 wherein said bridging members are generally rectangular in shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
69 words
An article of pegged furniture as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one additional pivoting bridging member is provided, said pivoting bridging member being provided with a pivot extension on each end, and wherein said frame members are provided with aligned matching openings for receiving said pivot extensions, whereby when said first mentioned bridging members are pegged into place, said pivoting bridging members are rotatably secured in position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
An arTicle of pegged furniture as defined in claim 1 wherein said frame members are provided with a plurality of resting surfaces, whereby with different arrangements of said bridging members and orientation on different resting surfaces, a different function is achieved.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
An article of pegged furniture as defined in claim 1 wherein the filled and vacant openings extend in different directions, whereby functionally different types of furniture can be more readily formed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
An article of pegged furniture as defined in claim 1 wherein three generally parallel openings and one substantially perpendicular openings, and two bridging members are provided, whereby a chair of different seat levels or a step stool may be constructed.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
55 words
An article of pegged furniture as defined in claim 1 wherein said holes are circular and said pegs are slotted dowels having a tapered flat on one side with the remaining outer surface of said pegs being of substantially right cylindrical form, and wherein said holes are angled to match the taper of said pegs.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
52 words
An article of pegged furniture as defined in claim 1 wherein said frame members are provided with means including a curved edge on one side and a generally flat edge on the other and with pairs of angularly oriented openings at each end, for implementing a crib, and a bench and table.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
94 words
In an article of pegged furniture; two frame members each having at least two slots; means including at least two bridging members having broad ends of reduced cross-section for fitting said slots; at least one additional pivoting bridging member having pivoting extensions on each end, said frame members being provided with matching aligned holes to receive said extensions; and means including pegs extending through said holes to hold said first mentioned bridging members securely in place and to secure said pivoting bridging member against longitudinal movement, whereby it is freely pivotable about said extensions.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
94 words
In an article of pegged furniture; two frame members each having at least two slots; means including at least two bridging members having broad ends of reduced cross-section for fitting said slots; at least one additional pivoting bridging member having pivoting extensions on each end, said frame members being provided with matching aligned holes to receive said extensions; and means including pegs extending through said holes to hold said first mentioned bridging members securely in place and to secure said pivoting bridging member against longitudinal movement, whereby it is freely pivotable about said extensions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
125 words
In an article of pegged furniture; two frame members each having at least two openings of generally rectangular configuration; means including two substantially flat bridging members having ends of reduced cross-section for engaging said openings to form said article of furniture, and said bridging members having holes partly covered by said frame members when the ends of said bridging members are inserted in said frame members; and means including resilient slotted dowel pins having a tapered flat on one side for surface engagement both with said holes and also with said frame members on both sides of said bridging members to hold said bridging members firmly in place, said tapered pins being formed of dowel stock and having a substantially constant diameter throughout their length.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
125 words
In an article of pegged furniture; two frame members each having at least two openings of generally rectangular configuration; means including two substantially flat bridging members having ends of reduced cross-section for engaging said openings to form said article of furniture, and said bridging members having holes partly covered by said frame members when the ends of said bridging members are inserted in said frame members; and means including resilient slotted dowel pins having a tapered flat on one side for surface engagement both with said holes and also with said frame members on both sides of said bridging members to hold said bridging members firmly in place, said tapered pins being formed of dowel stock and having a substantially constant diameter throughout their length.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
41 words
An article of pegged furniture as defined in claim 14 wherein said frame members are provided with a plurality of resting surfaces, whereby with different arrangements of said bridging members and orientation or different resting surfaces, a different function is achieved.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
An article of pegged furniture as defined in claim 14 wherein said holes are angled relative to perpendicularity with said bridging members to match the taper of said dowel pins.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
38 words
An article of pegged furniture as defined in claim 14 wherein an additional bridging member is hinged to one of said flat bridging members, and means are provided for holding it against normal rotation in two different positions.
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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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |