US3824639A
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Spring locating apparatus for box spring assemblies
Assignee: Hoover Group Inc
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Filing: 1973-05-17
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Granted: 1974-07-23
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Expires: 1993-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A corner assembly for a box spring frame which forms a reinforced corner and which supports and locates a corner spring element. The corner assembly can be in the form of an individual bracket which also connects wooden frame rails.
Inventors
- 👤 J Mandusky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:24
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/44; A; A47; A47C; A47C23/00; A47C23/007; A47C23/04; A47C23/05; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/67
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
In a box spring assembly having a rectangular frame with side and end rails joined to form corners and a border wire disposed above the frame, corner bracket means comprising a body member having flat end segments arranged at substantially right angles and a flat gusset segment extending between said end segments, and means projecting upwardly from said segments adapted to support and locate a border wire supporting spring element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
In a box spring assembly having a rectangular frame with side and end rails joined to form corners and a border wire disposed above the frame, corner bracket means comprising a body member having flat end segments arranged at substantially right angles and a flat gusset segment extending between said end segments, and means projecting upwardly from said segments adapted to support and locate a border wire supporting spring element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
The structure according to claim 1 further including upright depending side portions on said end segments arranged at right angles with respect to each other for engaging the inside edges of said side and end rails at one of said corners so as to locate said body member in engagement with the top sides of said side and end rails, and means securing said body member to said side and end rails.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure according to claim 2 further including another corner bracket means like said first mentioned corner bracket means and rail means extending between and connecting said two bracket means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure according to claim 3 wherein said rail means is formed integral with said bracket means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure according to claim 3 wherein said rail means is releasably connected to said bracket means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
143 words
In a box spring assembly having a rectangular wooden frame with side and end rails joined to form corners and a border wire disposed above the frame, a corner bracket comprising a body member having a flat portion and a pair of integral upright side portions which depend from said flat portion, said side portions being arranged at a right angle with respect to each other for engaging the inside edges of said side and end rails at one of said corners so as to locate said flat portion in engagement with the top sides of said side and end rails at said one corner, means projecting from said flat portion and adapted to support and locate a border wire supporting spring element, and means extending from said flat portion into said side and end rails securing said body member to said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
143 words
In a box spring assembly having a rectangular wooden frame with side and end rails joined to form corners and a border wire disposed above the frame, a corner bracket comprising a body member having a flat portion and a pair of integral upright side portions which depend from said flat portion, said side portions being arranged at a right angle with respect to each other for engaging the inside edges of said side and end rails at one of said corners so as to locate said flat portion in engagement with the top sides of said side and end rails at said one corner, means projecting from said flat portion and adapted to support and locate a border wire supporting spring element, and means extending from said flat portion into said side and end rails securing said body member to said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The corner bracket that is defined in claim 6, wherein said flat portion is of increased width at a point adjacent to said corner of said frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The corner bracket that is defined in claim 6, wherein said flat portion has integral fastener means comprising a stamped-out segment having an end portion bent essentially perpendicular to said flat portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A corner bracket according to claim 6 further including slot means in said flat portion arranged in pairs and forming openings for staples to secure said body member to said frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A corner bracket according to claim 6 wherein said means projecting from said flat portion comprises at least three angularly arranged tab members.
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) | 1977-07-22 | 1978-01-21 | 1978-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-22 | 1982-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-22 | 1986-01-21 | 1986-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |