US3822079A
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Furniture having components which can be assembled in different ways
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-28
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Granted: 1974-07-02
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Expires: 1992-07-28
Abstract
Abstract An article of furniture having a seat portion and, if desired, an upper portion forming an arm or back. The seat portion has a lower frame and legs some of which are short and extend only downwardly from the lower frame and some of which are long and extend not only downwardly from but also upwardly from the lower frame. If an upper portion is joined to the seat the upper portion has a frame joined to the longer legs. The legs and frames are embedded in blocks of foam plastic with the legs extending downwardly beyond the lower block of a seat to the floor. The upper frames of the upper portions can be fixed to the longer legs. In this way it is possible to assemble components to provide articles of furniture of different desired configurations.
Inventors
- 👤 H Probber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:58
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C4/00; A47C4/02; A47C4/028; A47C5/00; A47C5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
An article of furniture comprising a lower seat portion including an endless lower seat frame, a plurality of separate elongated legs adapted to be fixed to said seat frame and to project downwardly therefrom, at least two seat frame post members mounted on said seat frame and extending upwardly therefrom and a block of resilient foam plastic completely surrounding said seat frame and at least a portion of each of said legs and seat frame post members adjacent said seat frame; and an upper seat portion defining at least one of an arm or back of said article of furniture, said upper seat portion including an upper portion frame, at least two upper portion post members mounted on said upper portion frame positioned for registration with said seat frame post members, and an upper block of resilient foam plastic completely surrounding said upper portion frame and at least a portion of said upper portion post members adjacent to said upper portion frame; and means permitting the releasable coupling of said upper portion post members and said seat frame post members, said releasable coupling means including a socket formed in one of each of said seat frame post members and said upper portion post members for receiving the other of the corresponding seat frame post member and said upper portion post member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
An article of furniture comprising a lower seat portion including an endless lower seat frame, a plurality of separate elongated legs adapted to be fixed to said seat frame and to project downwardly therefrom, at least two seat frame post members mounted on said seat frame and extending upwardly therefrom and a block of resilient foam plastic completely surrounding said seat frame and at least a portion of each of said legs and seat frame post members adjacent said seat frame; and an upper seat portion defining at least one of an arm or back of said article of furniture, said upper seat portion including an upper portion frame, at least two upper portion post members mounted on said upper portion frame positioned for registration with said seat frame post members, and an upper block of resilient foam plastic completely surrounding said upper portion frame and at least a portion of said upper portion post members adjacent to said upper portion frame; and means permitting the releasable coupling of said upper portion post members and said seat frame post members, said releasable coupling means including a socket formed in one of each of said seat frame post members and said upper portion post members for receiving the other of the corresponding seat frame post member and said upper portion post member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein at least some of said legs and frames include sections which are inclined relative to a vertical axis through a horizontal plane which includes the lower seat portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said lower frame is of a geometric shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
An article of furniture as recited in claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said seat frame post members are formed integral with and as extensions of a corresponding portion of said legs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
The combination of claim 1 including a relatively flat rigid wall forming a table arm, said wall being fixed to at least two table arm post members which extend downwardly from said wall, said lower seat member including further post members mounted on said seat frame for registration with said table arm post members, said table arm and further post members including said releasable coupling means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein a sheet material covers all of said blocks and is formed with openings surrounding said extensions and said long legs, said sheet material having grommets at said openings.
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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) | 1977-07-01 | 1977-12-31 | 1978-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-01 | 1981-12-31 | 1982-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-01 | 1985-12-31 | 1986-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |