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US3897104A
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Convertible swingable chair
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-01
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1994-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A swingable type chair is made from arcuate sections which are releasably united to be adjustable to a multiplicity of angular positions from the one for sitting and swinging. The sections are hung on aligned pivots supported on pedestals at each side of a circular or oval base so as to be oscillatable to swing back and forth on the pivots. The chair can be changed from a normal seating configuration to a reclining configuration and to an elongated bed-type configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 John O Black
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C3/00; A47C3/02; A47C1/00; A47C1/02; A47C1/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
In a swingable chair, a base having a continuous band forming a bottom supporting portion from which two upstanding oppositely disposed pedestals extend, a chair unit made of a central and two end sections of U-shape having a central portion and oppositely disposed upstanding arms located between said pedestals, and a pair of pivots for securing the arms of said sections together and to the upper portion of said pedestals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
In a swingable chair, a base having a continuous band forming a bottom supporting portion from which two upstanding oppositely disposed pedestals extend, a chair unit made of a central and two end sections of U-shape having a central portion and oppositely disposed upstanding arms located between said pedestals, and a pair of pivots for securing the arms of said sections together and to the upper portion of said pedestals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
In a swingable chair as recited in claim 1, wherein two of the three chair sections are releasable from said pedestals to permit a bed configuration to be formed with the central section supported on said pedestals and with the two outer sections resting directly upon the bottom supporting portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
In a swingable chair as recited in claim 2, wherein the release of only one of the end sections to rest directly on the bottom supporting portion produces a chaise lounge configuration with the other two sections which are supported on the pivot on each said pedestal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
In a swingable chair as recited in claim 1, wherein the three sections are similar, and hinge means for securing the sections together along the bottom abutting edges while said arm portions of each section are secured together and pivoted at the top to said pedestals.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a swingable chair as recited in claim 4, wherein the central section only is secured by the pivots in swingable relation on the pedestals.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
In a swingable chair as recited in claim 5, wherein locking means are provided on the top portion of the central section above the pivot thereof, and latch means on said securing means which locks the top side portions of the sections in unit relationship.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
In a swingable chair as recited in claim 6, wherein the securing means has oppositely disposed channel portions which receives the top side portions of the end sections to have them aligned with the edges of the central section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
In a swingable chair as recited in claim 1, wherein the base has a bottom portion of circular configuration with the upstanding pedestals of arcuate form following the circular form of the base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
In a swingable chair as recited in claim 8, wherein a reinforcing member is provided within the bottom portion of the base, and casters supported by said reinforcing member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
80 words
In a swingable chair as recited in claim 6, wherein the release of eiTher of the end sections of the chair and its movement into engagement with the bottom supporting portion of the base produces a chaise lounge configuration which is changed to a bed configuration when both of the end sections rest upon opposite sides of the bottom supporting portion of the base in aligned relation to each other and the central section which remains pivoted to the pedestals.
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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) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |