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US4044448A
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Method of assembling articles of furniture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-17
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1996-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A method of making articles of furniture, which can be assembled or disassembled, by a suitable combination of a plurality of sheet-like assembling members. A single rope is passed through through-holes made in the assembling members to tighten up the members. The tractive force of the rope may be utilized in assembly or disassembly of articles of furniture. The articles as desired may be rigidly and extremely simply assembled.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuko Watanabe
- 👤 Mitsuko Arai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:56
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; A; A47; A47B; A47B47/00; A47B47/04; A47C; A47C19/00; A47C19/02; A47C19/021; A47C4/00; A47C4/04; A47C4/08; A47C4/10; A47C4/14; A47B2220/00; A47B2220/09; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49838
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A method of assembling articles of furniture from a single rope member made of a soft material, combined with assembling members made of a rigid material, comprising the steps of: passing one end of said single rope member successively through said assembling members, said assembling members arranged in predetermined positional relationships with each other; forming at least one diagonal intersection of said rope member; connecting said one end of said rope member to the other end of said rope member through an adjustable stretching means; applying tension to said rope member by adjusting said adjustable stretching means causing said assembling members to cooperate with each other under pressure; and maintaining said rope member at a predetermined tension whereby the rigidity of the structure is retained.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
125 words
A method of assembling articles of furniture from a single rope member made of a soft material, combined with assembling members made of a rigid material, comprising the steps of: passing one end of said single rope member successively through said assembling members, said assembling members arranged in predetermined positional relationships with each other; forming at least one diagonal intersection of said rope member; connecting said one end of said rope member to the other end of said rope member through an adjustable stretching means; applying tension to said rope member by adjusting said adjustable stretching means causing said assembling members to cooperate with each other under pressure; and maintaining said rope member at a predetermined tension whereby the rigidity of the structure is retained.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said article of furniture includes groupings of said assembling members, said members within each one of said groupings joined together under pressure by one of said ropes under tension, and an assembling member being common to more than one of said groupings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said rope member is comprised of yarn-like or string-like material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said rope member is comprised of steel wire.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said rope member is comprised of nylon material.
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) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |