US4732088A
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Set of modular elements for forming office furnitures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-24
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Granted: 1988-03-22
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Expires: 2006-10-24
Abstract
Abstract It comprises at least a first element comprising an hexagonal plate (1), two opposed angles (a) of which have 90°, the other angles (b) being of 135° and all the sides presenting the same length. At least a second element comprises a square plate (6) the length of the sides of which is equal to the length of the sides of the hexagonal plates (1) of the first element.
Inventors
- 👤 Rene Koechlin
- 👤 Marc Mozer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B87/00; A47B87/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A set of modular elements for the construction of office furniture, comprising at least one first element comprising a hexagonal plate two opposite angles of which are 90° and four angles of which are 135°, all the sides of the first element being of equal length, at least a second element comprising a square plate the length of the sides of which is equal to the length of one of the sides of the hexagonal plate, and at least a third element having the same size and shape as half the hexagonal plate on one side of an imaginary line interconnecting said two opposite angles, said elements being separate from each other and being assemblable with at least one said third element having its edges juxtaposed to those of three other said elements of which at least one is a said first element and at least one is a said second element and with each of said three elements having an edge juxtaposed to an edge of one other of said three elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A set of modular elements for the construction of office furniture, comprising at least one first element comprising a hexagonal plate two opposite angles of which are 90° and four angles of which are 135°, all the sides of the first element being of equal length, at least a second element comprising a square plate the length of the sides of which is equal to the length of one of the sides of the hexagonal plate, and at least a third element having the same size and shape as half the hexagonal plate on one side of an imaginary line interconnecting said two opposite angles, said elements being separate from each other and being assemblable with at least one said third element having its edges juxtaposed to those of three other said elements of which at least one is a said first element and at least one is a said second element and with each of said three elements having an edge juxtaposed to an edge of one other of said three elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A set as claimed in claim 1, in which at least some of said elements have feet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A set as claimed in claim 1, in which said first element has two feet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A set according to claim 1, in which said square plate has no feet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A set as claimed in claim 4, in which some of said elements have fixing means adapted to support said square plate with no feet.
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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) | 1991-03-22 | 1991-09-21 | 1992-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-22 | 1995-09-21 | 1996-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-22 | 1999-09-21 | 2000-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |