US3874729A
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Group lounge furniture
Assignee: American Seating Co
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Filing: 1973-12-04
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-12-04
Abstract
Abstract Improvements are disclosed for lounge furniture wherein a plurality of different furniture modules may be formed from a number of elements of identical construction to minimize the total number of parts required. The furniture modules may be ganged together into a unitary structure. A structure is also disclosed for a soft, luxurious yet strong cushion.
Inventors
- 👤 Leif Blodee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C4/00; A47C4/02; A47C4/022; A47C4/028; A47C7/00; A47C7/02; A47C7/18; A47C7/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A chair comprising first and second side frames of tubular metal, each forming a front leg, a rearwardly extending brace at the top of said front leg, a floor-engaging runner at the bottom of said front leg, an upwardly extending rear leg, and a slightly rearwardly extending portion at the top of said rear leg; first and second connector frame members having a generally L-shape, each connected to an associated side frame at the brace and the upper portion of said rear leg thereof; an inwardly extending tab on each leg; first and second channel-shaped stretchers extending respectively between the tabs on the pair of front legs and the tabs on the pair of rear legs; a seat cushion extending betwen the generally horizontal portions of said connector members; and a back cushion extending between the generally upright portions of said connector members; each of said cushions comprising a metal pan having upwardly turned side portions; a body of foam filling said pan and extending above the upper edges of said sides thereof; a sheet of foam material encompassing said body and said pan; first and second strengthening plate members connected respectively to the upwardly turned sides of said pan; and fastener means for attaching the sides of said pan to an associated connector frame members through an associated strengthening plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A chair comprising first and second side frames of tubular metal, each forming a front leg, a rearwardly extending brace at the top of said front leg, a floor-engaging runner at the bottom of said front leg, an upwardly extending rear leg, and a slightly rearwardly extending portion at the top of said rear leg; first and second connector frame members having a generally L-shape, each connected to an associated side frame at the brace and the upper portion of said rear leg thereof; an inwardly extending tab on each leg; first and second channel-shaped stretchers extending respectively between the tabs on the pair of front legs and the tabs on the pair of rear legs; a seat cushion extending betwen the generally horizontal portions of said connector members; and a back cushion extending between the generally upright portions of said connector members; each of said cushions comprising a metal pan having upwardly turned side portions; a body of foam filling said pan and extending above the upper edges of said sides thereof; a sheet of foam material encompassing said body and said pan; first and second strengthening plate members connected respectively to the upwardly turned sides of said pan; and fastener means for attaching the sides of said pan to an associated connector frame members through an associated strengthening plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said pan is transversely ribbed for strength, and wherein said cushion further comprises a sheet of rigid material interposed between the ribs of said pan and said sheeting.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fasteners comprise a pin having a threaded end and an insert end, the threaded end thereof being connected either to said pan or to said connector frame, and the other end of said pin being received in an annular sleeve fitted into the other of said pan or said connector member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising arm rest means including a closed tubular member conforming to the shape of an associated connector frame member and secured thereto, an upright forward portion and a horizontal arm portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein at least one of said side frame members is provided with a pair of outwardly extending tabs adjacent respectively of said forward and rear legs thereof; and further comprising a second furniture module secured to said outwardly-extending tabs of said side frame member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
176 words
A plurality of chairs connected side-by-side, comprising first and second side frames and an intermediate frame of tubular metal, each frame forming a front leg, a rearwardly extending brace at the top of said front leg, a floor-engaging runner at the bottom of said front leg, an upwardly extending rear leg, and a slightly rearwardly extending portion At the top of said rear leg; a connector frame member having a generally L-shape connected to each frame at the brace and the upper portion of said rear leg thereof; an inwardly extending tab on each leg of said side frames and a pair of laterally extending tabs on each leg of said intermediate frame; first and second channel-shaped stretchers extending respectively between the tabs on the front legs and the tabs on the pair of rear legs; a seat cushion for each chair extending between the generally horizontal portions of said connector members on the associated chair; and a back cushion for each chair connected between the generally upright portions of said connector members for each chair.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
176 words
A plurality of chairs connected side-by-side, comprising first and second side frames and an intermediate frame of tubular metal, each frame forming a front leg, a rearwardly extending brace at the top of said front leg, a floor-engaging runner at the bottom of said front leg, an upwardly extending rear leg, and a slightly rearwardly extending portion At the top of said rear leg; a connector frame member having a generally L-shape connected to each frame at the brace and the upper portion of said rear leg thereof; an inwardly extending tab on each leg of said side frames and a pair of laterally extending tabs on each leg of said intermediate frame; first and second channel-shaped stretchers extending respectively between the tabs on the front legs and the tabs on the pair of rear legs; a seat cushion for each chair extending between the generally horizontal portions of said connector members on the associated chair; and a back cushion for each chair connected between the generally upright portions of said connector members for each chair.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |