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US3848375A
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Portable furniture device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-03
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A portable decorative furniture device, such as a bar, which gives the appearance of a permanent structure, although being fully portable or removable. Six structural pieces form a portable bar when set up, and fold or move away when the bar is not in use. Removable fastening means and support members provide strength to the device, adding to the appearance of permanency of the structure.
Inventors
- 👤 B White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B43/00; A47B69/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
A portable furniture device adapted to be installed in and removed from a particular location in an edifice having a floor, comprising: a vertical front panel; a vertical side panel secured by hinges to said front panel and adapted for pivotal movement relative to said first panel about said hinges; one end of said front panel being removably attached to said edifice; a first horizontal top panel fastened by hinge means to said edifice above said front panel and adapted to lie adjacent and be supported by said front and side panels in one position and to be rotated to a second vertical storage position about said hinge means; said first horizontal top panel comprising two members hinged together whereby one member is adapted to be folded against said other member when said first horizontal top panel is rotated to said second storage position about said hinge means; door means pivotally attached to said edifice and extending between said edifice and said vertical side panel; said door means adapted to alternately lie adjacent said edifice or to extend from said edifice; a second horizontal top panel fastened by additional hinge means to said edifice above said door means and adapted to lie adjacent and be supported by said door means in one position and to be rotated about said additional hinge means to a second vertical storage position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
A portable furniture device adapted to be installed in and removed from a particular location in an edifice having a floor, comprising: a vertical front panel; a vertical side panel secured by hinges to said front panel and adapted for pivotal movement relative to said first panel about said hinges; one end of said front panel being removably attached to said edifice; a first horizontal top panel fastened by hinge means to said edifice above said front panel and adapted to lie adjacent and be supported by said front and side panels in one position and to be rotated to a second vertical storage position about said hinge means; said first horizontal top panel comprising two members hinged together whereby one member is adapted to be folded against said other member when said first horizontal top panel is rotated to said second storage position about said hinge means; door means pivotally attached to said edifice and extending between said edifice and said vertical side panel; said door means adapted to alternately lie adjacent said edifice or to extend from said edifice; a second horizontal top panel fastened by additional hinge means to said edifice above said door means and adapted to lie adjacent and be supported by said door means in one position and to be rotated about said additional hinge means to a second vertical storage position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The portable furniture device of claim 1 including alignment means on the underside of said first horizontal top panel adapted to hold said top panel in place on top of said vertical front and side panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The portable furniture device of claim 2 wherein said alignment means includes a first channel for receiving said front panel and a second channel disposed at right angles to said first channel for receiving said side panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The portable furniture device of claim 1 including support Legs removably attached to the underside of said horizontal top panel and adapted to extend from the underside of said panel to the floor of said edifice when said top panel is supported by said front panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The portable furniture device of claim 1 including removable fastening means extending between said first and second horizontal top panels for holding said top panels together when said top panels are supported by said front and side vertical panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The portable furniture device of claim 1 including removable fastening means extending between said floor and at least one of said vertical front and side panels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The portable furniture device of claim 1 including removable fastening means extending between said edifice and said first and second top panels when said top panels are in said second storage positions to maintain said top panels in said second storage positions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The portable furniture device of claim 1 including means on said floor to maintain said side panel at right angles to said front panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The portable furniture device of claim 1 wherein said front and side panels each include decorative surfaces on at least one of their faces.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The portable furniture device of claim 1 wherein said first and second horizontal top panels comprise plastic laminate surfaces on the upper side thereof.
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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |