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US4031831A
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Table furniture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-27
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Granted: 1977-06-28
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Expires: 1995-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A novel table base is provided as an article of manufacture for furniture. It is intended for use either as a table or as a hassock (with cushion) or as a stool (without cushion). The base support consists entirely of an even number of triangles alternately disposed around a closed figure and lying between two horizontal planes.
Inventors
- 👤 Pauline Dortch Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:26
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C15/00; A47B; A47B13/00; A47B13/02; A47B13/04; A47B7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
As an article of manufacture, a furniture structure comprising a base for supporting a horizontally disposed member in spaced relation to a floor, said base consisting only of a plurality of triangles of identical size and shape, said triangles alternately extending upwardly and downwardly and being alternately inclined inwardly and outwardly with the locus of the points of said triangles lying on a circle, said triangles having a plurality of sides extending towards and supporting said horizontally disposed member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
As an article of manufacture, a furniture structure comprising a base for supporting a horizontally disposed member in spaced relation to a floor, said base consisting only of a plurality of triangles of identical size and shape, said triangles alternately extending upwardly and downwardly and being alternately inclined inwardly and outwardly with the locus of the points of said triangles lying on a circle, said triangles having a plurality of sides extending towards and supporting said horizontally disposed member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
As an article of manufacture as recited in claim 1, wherein the triangular sides are equilateral.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
As an article of manufacture as recited in claim 1, wherein the triangular sides are isosceles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
As an article of manufacture as recited in claim 1, wherein the triangular sides are open and the top and bottom are also open.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
As an article of manufacture as recited in claim 1, wherein the triangular sides and top and bottom are closed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
As an article of manufacture as recited in claim 1, means provided on the bottom of said support base to facilitate the movement thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
As an article of manufacture as recited in claim 1, the number of sides being ten and of equilateral shape.
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) | 1980-06-27 | 1980-12-27 | 1981-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-27 | 1984-12-27 | 1985-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-27 | 1988-12-27 | 1989-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |