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Couch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-23
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Granted: 1976-08-03
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Expires: 1995-07-23
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a new type of couch or chair using multiple elongated reversible cushions for both the back and seat. The cushion, which may be used any place in the seat or back, has an extension on each end thereof so the back and seat cushions will interlock. The extension also overhangs the front of the couch which forms a part of the couch frame. The couch frame has four legs with the front legs supporting the arm rests and the rear legs supporting the back. A horizontal frame extending between the legs supports the seat cushions. Slats extend horizontally under the cushions for both the seat and back. The frame is formed from wood with saddlebag cushions being draped over the arms of the couch.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/02; A47C7/024; A47C1/00; A47C1/02; A47C27/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A47C7/405; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A couch of the removable cushion type wherein the couch includes front legs extending from an arm support to the floor, rear legs providing support for a back portion of the couch, lower frame connecting to each of said legs for providing a sitting portion of said couch, said back portion and said sitting portion having horizontal support members for retaining couch cushions in position, the improvement comprising: said cushions being oblong with extensions on opposing halves of oblong ends; said horizontal support members of said sitting portion being recessed in said lower frame to receive at least the lower half of said cushions used for said sitting portion; said cushions filling said lower frame with one extension of said cushions being on the upper side thereof and overhanging a front of said lower frame; said cushions filling said back portion with one extension of said cushions being on the front upper side thereof, said cushions filling said back portion and sitting portion with lower rear extension thereon interlocking to retain said cushions in position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A couch of the removable cushion type wherein the couch includes front legs extending from an arm support to the floor, rear legs providing support for a back portion of the couch, lower frame connecting to each of said legs for providing a sitting portion of said couch, said back portion and said sitting portion having horizontal support members for retaining couch cushions in position, the improvement comprising: said cushions being oblong with extensions on opposing halves of oblong ends; said horizontal support members of said sitting portion being recessed in said lower frame to receive at least the lower half of said cushions used for said sitting portion; said cushions filling said lower frame with one extension of said cushions being on the upper side thereof and overhanging a front of said lower frame; said cushions filling said back portion with one extension of said cushions being on the front upper side thereof, said cushions filling said back portion and sitting portion with lower rear extension thereon interlocking to retain said cushions in position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The couch as recited in claim 1 wherein said horizontal support members for said back portion includes a main member providing additional support across the top thereof and downward force against the rear half of said cushions filling said back portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The couch as recited in claim 2 wherein said rear legs are wide enough to cover the rear half of said cushions filling said back portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The couch as recited in claim 3 where each cushion has a first material covering an exposed half of said cushion and a second material covering the unexposed half of said cushion, all said cushions being interchangeable and reversible for various color patterns with said first and second materials.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The couch as recited in claim 1 further including saddlebag cushions for draping over said arms, said saddlebag cushions including means for removably attaching to said lower frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
101 words
A cushion for a couch comprising: first oblong rectangular block of stuffing material for said cushion; second oblong rectangular block of stuffing material for said cushion; cover for said cushion to receive said first and second oblong rectangular blocks with opposing extensions of said cover and enclosed blocks being on opposing ends thereof; a first material being used to form the cover of said first oblong rectangular block; and a second material being used to form the cover of said second oblong rectangular block; said first and second material being connected together where said first and second oblong rectangular blocks overlap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
101 words
A cushion for a couch comprising: first oblong rectangular block of stuffing material for said cushion; second oblong rectangular block of stuffing material for said cushion; cover for said cushion to receive said first and second oblong rectangular blocks with opposing extensions of said cover and enclosed blocks being on opposing ends thereof; a first material being used to form the cover of said first oblong rectangular block; and a second material being used to form the cover of said second oblong rectangular block; said first and second material being connected together where said first and second oblong rectangular blocks overlap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cushion as recited in claim 6 wherein said stuffing material is a type of resilient foam.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cushion as recited in claim 6 wherein said cushions are approximately 9 inches wide and 6 inches thick.
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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) | 1979-08-03 | 1980-02-02 | 1980-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-03 | 1984-02-02 | 1984-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-03 | 1988-02-02 | 1988-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |