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US5106153A
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Unit of furniture
Assignee: Bassett Furniture Industries Inc
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Filing: 1990-11-05
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Granted: 1992-04-21
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Expires: 2010-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A unit of household furniture has two chairs and a console permanently joined together with the console between the two chairs. Each of the chairs is a reclining chair that is individually adjustable between a retracted position and an extended position, and the two chairs and console are movable as a unit relative to a supporting surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter E. Durling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:13
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/62; A47C7/622; A47C7/624; A47C7/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A unit of household furniture having two chairs and a console including a storage receptacle, said chairs and console being permanently joined together with the console between the two chairs and the two chairs and console being movable as a unit relative to a supporting surface, wherein the improvement comprises: (a) each of the chairs being a reclining chair that includes means for individually adjusting that reclining chair between a retracted position and an extended position; (b) a box-type frame section for supporting each reclining chair; (c) a box-type frame section for enclosing the console; (d) rails extending between the box-type frame sections for the two reclining chairs and across the frame section for the console, and (e) the rails being connected to each frame section to define a common frame and to join the two reclining chairs and the console into a unit of household furniture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A unit of household furniture having two chairs and a console including a storage receptacle, said chairs and console being permanently joined together with the console between the two chairs and the two chairs and console being movable as a unit relative to a supporting surface, wherein the improvement comprises: (a) each of the chairs being a reclining chair that includes means for individually adjusting that reclining chair between a retracted position and an extended position; (b) a box-type frame section for supporting each reclining chair; (c) a box-type frame section for enclosing the console; (d) rails extending between the box-type frame sections for the two reclining chairs and across the frame section for the console, and (e) the rails being connected to each frame section to define a common frame and to join the two reclining chairs and the console into a unit of household furniture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A unit of furniture according to claim 1 wherein at least one of the reclining chairs includes an arm and an armrest.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A unit of furniture according to claim 2 wherein the arm has a storage cavity underlying the armrest, and means attaching the armrest to the arm for movement relative to the arm, whereby access may be had to the storage cavity in the arm by moving the armrest.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A unit of furniture according to claim 1 wherein an armrest is attached to the top of the console.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A unit of furniture according to claim 1 wherein an armrest is hinged to the console.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A unit of furniture according to claim 2 wherein the console includes a drawer with a sliding top.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
A unit of furniture according to claim 6 wherein the drawer is normally housed in the console beneath the top of the console and is extensible beyond the front of the console, whereby the sliding- top of the drawer may be positioned as an extension of the top of the console.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A unit of furniture according to claim 7 wherein upstanding rims extend about the peripheries of the top of the console and the sliding top.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A unit of furniture according to claim 6 wherein a tray is slidably mounted within the drawer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
A unit of furniture according to claim 10 wherein the tray is removable from the drawer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A unit of household furniture according to claim 1 wherein the console is in the place of arms on the sides of the reclining chairs that are proximate to the console.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
A unit of household furniture according to claim 1 wherein the reclining chairs are upholstered.
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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) | 1995-04-21 | 1995-10-21 | 1996-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-04-21 | 1999-10-21 | 2000-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-04-21 | 2003-10-21 | 2004-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |