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Adjustable hassock
Assignee: Dart Industries Inc
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Filing: 1974-10-24
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Granted: 1976-02-24
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Expires: 1994-10-24
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable lightweight hassock comprising a cushion-like upper seat portion pivotally mounted on a unitary tubular base for angular displacement. The upper seat portion is provided with a movable brace element having a multiplicity of teeth for releasably retaining the seat in a tilted position and including an elongated slot so that when the seat is lowered to a horizontal position, the brace element will become horizontally disposed in an inconspicuous position beneath the seat.This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 361,824, filed May 18, 1973, now abandoned.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas M. Cheek, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-03 14:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C16/00; A47C16/02; A47C16/025; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/28; Y10T292/285; Y10T292/65
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
An adjustable hassock comprising: a unitary base; detent means connected to said base; and, a seat portion rotatably mounted on said base including a movable brace element pivotably attached to said seat having a multiplicity of teeth with indented portions for releasably retaining said seat on said detent means, said element having an inner edge which generally faces said seat and an elongated open ended slot disposed at an end thereof adjacent said seat for slidably guiding said element on said detent means to a position beneath said seat when said seat is placed in a closed position; said slot extending angularly from an open end at said edge a distance substantially greater than the indented portions toward a closed end at a location adjacent where said brace element is pivotably attached.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
An adjustable hassock comprising: a unitary base; detent means connected to said base; and, a seat portion rotatably mounted on said base including a movable brace element pivotably attached to said seat having a multiplicity of teeth with indented portions for releasably retaining said seat on said detent means, said element having an inner edge which generally faces said seat and an elongated open ended slot disposed at an end thereof adjacent said seat for slidably guiding said element on said detent means to a position beneath said seat when said seat is placed in a closed position; said slot extending angularly from an open end at said edge a distance substantially greater than the indented portions toward a closed end at a location adjacent where said brace element is pivotably attached.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The hassock of claim 1 wherein said detent means includes an aperture through which said brace element freely extends and a detent portion which releasably engages the teeth of said brace element for retaining said seat in a tilted position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The hassock of claim 1 wherein the teeth of said brace element are disposed thereon to point toward the underside of said seat when said seat is in a closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The hassock of claim 1 wherein said base comprises a continuous length of material having two equal base lengths at opposing side portions integral with four upright lengths joined by two opposing cross members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The hassock of claim 4 wherein said detent means is connected to one of said cross members and said seat portion is mounted on the other of said cross members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The hassock of claim 5 wherein said upright lengths are of equal height and extend inwardly toward each other and above said base lengths.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
149 words
In combination: a base frame having at least two upper cross members; a cushion pivotally connected to one of said cross members; a retaining assembly connected to a second of said cross members and to said cushion, said assembly comprising: detent means fixedly attached to said second cross member; and, a toothed brace element with indented portions pivotally attached to said cushion and positioned to releasably engage said detent means, said element having an inner edge which generally faces said cushion and an elongated open ended slot disposed at one end thereof to engage said detent means and rotatably guide said element to a substantially horizontal position beneath said cushion when said cushion is moved to a closed position; said slot extending angularly from said edge a distance substantially greater than the indented portions toward a closed end at a location adjacent where said brace element is pivotably attached.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
149 words
In combination: a base frame having at least two upper cross members; a cushion pivotally connected to one of said cross members; a retaining assembly connected to a second of said cross members and to said cushion, said assembly comprising: detent means fixedly attached to said second cross member; and, a toothed brace element with indented portions pivotally attached to said cushion and positioned to releasably engage said detent means, said element having an inner edge which generally faces said cushion and an elongated open ended slot disposed at one end thereof to engage said detent means and rotatably guide said element to a substantially horizontal position beneath said cushion when said cushion is moved to a closed position; said slot extending angularly from said edge a distance substantially greater than the indented portions toward a closed end at a location adjacent where said brace element is pivotably attached.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said element includes a transversely extending tab located at the lower end thereof.
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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) | 1979-02-23 | 1979-08-25 | 1980-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-23 | 1983-08-25 | 1984-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-23 | 1987-08-25 | 1988-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |