US3883104A
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Table leg fastening means
Assignee: Lane Co Inc
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Filing: 1974-03-06
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1994-03-06
Abstract
Abstract An article of furniture having improved means for attaching supporting legs thereto and said improved attaching means. Tubular supporting legs are received within cutouts in the body of the furniture article. A cap portion having a flange insertable into a tubular leg depending therefrom caps the upper end portion of each tubular leg. Apertures in the flanges, legs, and cutouts communicate for receiving fastening means therein. The fastening means are preferably bolts threaded along the entire length for threaded engagement with the flange and a nut at the other end of a aperture through each body portion of the furniture article body having a cutout therein. Another larger aperture in the furniture body bottom facilitates placement of the nut on the bolt and subsequent threading of the nut on the bolt for final securement of each leg to the furniture article body.
Inventors
- 👤 Fredrick B Delafield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:22
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B91/00; A47B91/005; F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/44; A47B2091/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
In furniture a combination for quickly, aesthetically, and securely attaching a supporting leg to a furniture body comprising a. a tubular supporting leg having a circumference of a given shape with an opening in a portion thereof, b. a furniture body having a cutout therein for receiving said leg portion, a body surface formed by said cutout being of substantially the same shape as said portion of said leg circumference and having an aperture therein for communication with said opening in said supporting leg portion, c. means for effecting securement of said leg to said furniture body and for aesthetically capping said tubular leg, said means including (i) a cap portion for capping an open end of said tubular supporting leg and (ii) a flange portion depending from said cap portion for insertion into said tubular supporting leg, said flange portion having a rim for supporting said cap portion on said tubular leg, and d. fastening means extending from said flange portion through said leg opening and said aperture in said body surface formed in said cutout for holding said securing and capping means, leg, and furniture body securely together in said surface to surface contact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
In furniture a combination for quickly, aesthetically, and securely attaching a supporting leg to a furniture body comprising a. a tubular supporting leg having a circumference of a given shape with an opening in a portion thereof, b. a furniture body having a cutout therein for receiving said leg portion, a body surface formed by said cutout being of substantially the same shape as said portion of said leg circumference and having an aperture therein for communication with said opening in said supporting leg portion, c. means for effecting securement of said leg to said furniture body and for aesthetically capping said tubular leg, said means including (i) a cap portion for capping an open end of said tubular supporting leg and (ii) a flange portion depending from said cap portion for insertion into said tubular supporting leg, said flange portion having a rim for supporting said cap portion on said tubular leg, and d. fastening means extending from said flange portion through said leg opening and said aperture in said body surface formed in said cutout for holding said securing and capping means, leg, and furniture body securely together in said surface to surface contact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
In furniture, a combination as recited in claim 1 wherein said flange portion of said means for securing and capping has a threaded aperture therein and wherein said fastening means comprises a bolt threadable into said flange aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
In furniture, a combination as recited in claim 2 wherein said furniture body has a bottom surface and an enlarged aperture in the bottom surface, said enlarged aperture communicating with said aperture in said body surface formed by said cutout, and wherein said fastening means further comprises a nut threadable onto said bolt for securing the components together, said enlarged aperture receiving said nut for threading onto said bolt when said bolt is inserted through said aperture in said body surface formed by said cutout.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
In furniture, a combination as recited in claim 3 wherein said flange portion of said means for securing and capping further comprises an extension of said rim for distributing the forces applied by said bolt when securing the components together evenly over a large surface area of the interior surface of said tubular supporting leg.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
In furniture, a combination as recited in claim 3 wherein said bolt and said flange portion of said securing and capping means and the location of said opening in said leg are so dimensioned that said bolt may be threaded into said aperture in said flange portion before placement of said capping and securing means onto and into said tubular supporting leg.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
In furniture, a combination as recited in claim 1 wherein said flange portion of said means for securing and capping further comprises an extension of said rim for distributing the forces applied by said fastening means when securing the components together evenly over a large surface area of the interior surface of said tubular supporting leg.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
In furniture, a combination as recited in claim 1 wherein said supporting leg is formed of metal and said furniture body is formed of wood.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
In furniture, a combination as recited in claim 7 wherein said means for securing and capping is formed of the same material as said supporting leg.
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) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |