US4305616A
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Modular elements having shapes and contours whereby when assembled produce armchairs, sofas and the like
Assignee: G M S A Ste
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Filing: 1979-04-24
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Granted: 1981-12-15
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Expires: 1999-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A modular construction for chairs, couches and the like having a base supporting frame provided with sides formed with horizontally arranged spaces or slots. Garnishing or veneering, elbow rest and seat back elements are provided with battens or tongues which are received in the spaces or slots of the base frame and are secured thereto by fastening elements, such as screws or the like. A foundation or support is provided on the base frame to receive and support a seat cushion.
Inventors
- 👤 Georges Martinez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:39
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C4/00; A47C4/02; A47C4/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
Modular elements for making upholstered furniture such as chairs, couches, and the like comprising: a rectangular base frame formed of a series of two tubular cross-ties placed on two different levels to define between the levels a peripheric space; legs comprising tubular risers to which the base frame is attached; a foundation plane, the sides of which are connected by straps, placed onto the base frame; seat garnishing, elbow-rest, and seat back elements, each element having ribs which are inserted into the peripheric space of the base frame and are fastened by tongues whose width is slightly smaller than the height of the peripheric space and which are held by screws, the tongues being turned perpendicularly to the peripheric space so as to hold and fasten the elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
Modular elements for making upholstered furniture such as chairs, couches, and the like comprising: a rectangular base frame formed of a series of two tubular cross-ties placed on two different levels to define between the levels a peripheric space; legs comprising tubular risers to which the base frame is attached; a foundation plane, the sides of which are connected by straps, placed onto the base frame; seat garnishing, elbow-rest, and seat back elements, each element having ribs which are inserted into the peripheric space of the base frame and are fastened by tongues whose width is slightly smaller than the height of the peripheric space and which are held by screws, the tongues being turned perpendicularly to the peripheric space so as to hold and fasten the elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
Modular elements according to claim 1 wherein the base frame is made of metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
Modular elements according to claim 1 wherein the straps of the base plane are covered by fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
Modular elements according to claim 1 wherein the back element slants backwards.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
Modular elements according to claim 1 including furniture cushions for the seat, elbow rest, and seat back elements, the cushions being held together by a flexible fabric assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
Modular elements according to claim 3 wherein the fabric assembly is made of self-gripping ribbons.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
Modular elements according to claim 1 wherein the foundation plane is made of wooden veneered elements.
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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) | 1984-12-14 | 1985-06-15 | 1985-12-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-14 | 1989-06-15 | 1989-12-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-14 | 1993-06-15 | 1993-12-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |