US4099773A
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Couples chair
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-05-31
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Granted: 1978-07-11
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Expires: 1997-05-31
Abstract
Abstract An article of furniture that includes a curved lower outer surface so that the article of furniture or chair can be rocked back and forth, the chair including stop members for limiting rocking motion or movement of the chair, and wherein reinforced portions are provided for supporting occupants of the chair so that the occupants will not sink down too far in the chair.
Inventors
- 👤 James F. Chang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C15/00; A47C15/004; A47C15/008; A47C3/00; A47C3/02; A47C3/029; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
In an article of furniture, an inflatable rocking chair including a base section, inclined back sections hingedly connected to said base section, said base section and inclined back sections being hollow, support pieces mounted on said inclined sections and said support pieces having cushions contiguous to the outer surfaces thereof, said chair further including curved end sections and a curved bottom section, cylindrical portions formed integrally with the outer upper end portions of the chair and said cylindrical portions providing stop members for limiting rocking movement of the chair, a fitting provided on said chair so that when the chair is being used, air under pressure can be introduced into the hollow interior of the chair through the fitting, and wherein when the chair is not being used, the air can be let out of the interior of the chair through the fitting so that the chair can be folded to occupy a minimum amount of space for storage and shipment, said chair further including spaced parallel side portions, and straps secured to said spaced parallel side portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
In an article of furniture, an inflatable rocking chair including a base section, inclined back sections hingedly connected to said base section, said base section and inclined back sections being hollow, support pieces mounted on said inclined sections and said support pieces having cushions contiguous to the outer surfaces thereof, said chair further including curved end sections and a curved bottom section, cylindrical portions formed integrally with the outer upper end portions of the chair and said cylindrical portions providing stop members for limiting rocking movement of the chair, a fitting provided on said chair so that when the chair is being used, air under pressure can be introduced into the hollow interior of the chair through the fitting, and wherein when the chair is not being used, the air can be let out of the interior of the chair through the fitting so that the chair can be folded to occupy a minimum amount of space for storage and shipment, said chair further including spaced parallel side portions, and straps secured to said spaced parallel side portions.
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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) | 1981-07-10 | 1982-01-09 | 1982-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-10 | 1986-01-09 | 1986-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-10 | 1990-01-09 | 1990-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |