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Floor panel-furniture support system
Assignee: Knoll Inc
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Filing: 1979-10-22
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Granted: 1981-10-27
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Expires: 1999-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A floor panel-furniture support system utilizing a plurality of floor panels supported by a support means above a base floor. The floor panels rest freely upon the support means in non-attached relationship therewith, and include as part thereof means for supporting a furniture item. In a floor panel system, an item of furniture may replace one or more of the floor panels and be supported by the floor panel support means.
Inventors
- 👤 William I. Stephens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:28
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/024; A; A47; A47B; A47B91/00; A47B91/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
In a floor panel system that includes a plurality of floor panels, and support means positioned upon a fixed base floor supporting said floor panels in fixed position above said base floor, the improvement in which at least one of said floor panels rests upon said support means in freely-removable relationship therewith and includes as an operatively interconnected part thereof means for holding and supporting a furniture item.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
In a floor panel system that includes a plurality of floor panels, and support means positioned upon a fixed base floor supporting said floor panels in fixed position above said base floor, the improvement in which at least one of said floor panels rests upon said support means in freely-removable relationship therewith and includes as an operatively interconnected part thereof means for holding and supporting a furniture item.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A floor panel-furniture support system according to claim 1, wherein said furniture item support and holding means comprises a socket for receiving a pedestal that forms a part of said furniture item.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A floor panel-furniture support system according to claim 1, wherein said at least one floor panel is weighted to render it stable in supporting said furniture item.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A floor panel-furniture support system according to claim 1, wherein said furniture item support and holding means comprises a pedestal for said furniture item.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A floor panel-furniture support system according to claim 4, wherein said pedestal is hollow for the passage of one or more utilities therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
In a floor panel system that includes a plurality of individual floor panels, support means positioned upon a fixed base floor supporting said floor panels in fixed position above said base floor, the improvement in which at least one of said floor panels is replaced by an item of furniture supported directly by said support means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
In a floor panel system that includes a plurality of individual floor panels, support means positioned upon a fixed base floor supporting said floor panels in fixed position above said base floor, the improvement in which at least one of said floor panels is replaced by an item of furniture supported directly by said support means.
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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) | 1984-10-26 | 1985-04-27 | 1985-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-26 | 1989-04-27 | 1989-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-26 | 1993-04-27 | 1993-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |