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Lounge chair rib cushion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-10
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Granted: 1989-02-28
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Expires: 2007-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A cushion for support ribs of tubular furniture comprising a flexible cushioning construction formed in an elongated shape and with a continuous saw tooth seat on one side running from end to end lengthwise and extending inwardly towards a central cavity that similarly extends lengthwise from end to end. The central cavity is of a suitable diameter to envelope and snugly engage the support ribs, with the overall dimensions of the cushion being compatible with installation on support ribs of tubular furniture insofar as clearance between said ribbing and adjacent webbing, and as to overall length. The outer configuration of the cushion may be provided with a cosmetic appearance of an animal such as an alligator or other whimsical likeness.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas Behrendt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:04
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C5/00; A47C5/04; A47C5/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
In a reclining lounge chair comprising a frame having side members and a flexible body support material suspended between the side members, with the frame comprising a central portion having pivoted legs attached to opposite ends thereof and head and leg support portions pivotally attached to the respective ends of the central portion, with rigid transverse support ribs extending across the central portion of the frame at the ends thereof, at or below the level of the central portion of the frame, the flexible body support material being such that the weight of a person lying on the chair can cause the support material to sag to the level of the transverse support rib, causing the rigid transverse support ribs to bear against the body of the user, the improvement comprising a lounge chair rib cushion comprising an elongated body formed of a resiliently yieldable material, an elongated opening formed through the body that is large enough to fit over the support rib, an elongated slot being formed in the side of the cushion that runs the length of the body and leads to the interior opening, such that the rib cushion can be fitted on the rib in a sideways direction through the slot, the portion of the body that is to be adjacent the flexible support material of the lounge chair being sufficiently thick and resilient to provide a soft cushion for the user of the lounge chair.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
240 words
In a reclining lounge chair comprising a frame having side members and a flexible body support material suspended between the side members, with the frame comprising a central portion having pivoted legs attached to opposite ends thereof and head and leg support portions pivotally attached to the respective ends of the central portion, with rigid transverse support ribs extending across the central portion of the frame at the ends thereof, at or below the level of the central portion of the frame, the flexible body support material being such that the weight of a person lying on the chair can cause the support material to sag to the level of the transverse support rib, causing the rigid transverse support ribs to bear against the body of the user, the improvement comprising a lounge chair rib cushion comprising an elongated body formed of a resiliently yieldable material, an elongated opening formed through the body that is large enough to fit over the support rib, an elongated slot being formed in the side of the cushion that runs the length of the body and leads to the interior opening, such that the rib cushion can be fitted on the rib in a sideways direction through the slot, the portion of the body that is to be adjacent the flexible support material of the lounge chair being sufficiently thick and resilient to provide a soft cushion for the user of the lounge chair.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A lounge chair according to claim 1 wherein the cushion comprises an elongated tube formed of a foamed plastic resin or foamed rubber, the walls of the tube being at least 0.01 inches thick.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
A lounge chair according to claim 1 wherein the slot follows a non-linear path along the length of the cushion such that sideways displacement of the cushion in any direction will produce engagement with at least a portion of the cushion so as to impair inadvertent removal of the cushion from the support rib, the cushion being sufficiently deflectable to permit the user to force the rib through the non-linear slots.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A lounge chair according to claim 3 wherein the slot is formed in a saw tooth pattern.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
A lounge chair according to claim 1 wherein the rib cushion is formed of a foamed polyurethane tubular material having a wall thickness of about 0.250 inches to 3.5 inches and has an internal opening that is slightly larger than the rib that it is to be placed on.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A lounge chair according to claim 5 wherein the internal opening in the cushion is about five-eights (5/8) inches in diameter and the support rib is about one-half (0.5) inch in diameter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A lounge chair according to claim 1 wherein the outer configuration of the cushion is shaped in the form of an animal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A lounge chair rib cushion according to claim 1 wherein the outer configuration of the cushion is shaped in the form of an alligator or crocodile.
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| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-02-28 | 2000-08-29 | 2001-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |