US5414874A
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Attachment member for spring or spring-like element
Assignee: Sealy Technology LLC
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Filing: 1994-03-30
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Granted: 1995-05-16
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Expires: 2014-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A foot member is disclosed for use in attaching a spring device to a rail for cushions, seats, or foundations for a bedding product. The foot member can straddle and snap into a frame rail, or be stapled or otherwise affixed to a frame rail.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Wagner
- 👤 Philip J. Pisczak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C23/00; A47C23/007; A47C23/002; A47C23/04; A47C23/043; A47C23/0438; A47C23/047; F; F16; F16F; F16F1/00; F16F1/02; F16F1/04; F16F1/12; F16F13/00; F16F3/00; F16F3/08; F16F9/00; F16F9/02; F16F9/0209
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A mount for a spring-device used in bedding and cushions, comprising: a foot member formed on an end of a spring-device member for attachment to a frame, said foot member comprising a base from which depend a pair of opposed sides, said sides each having a flange extending inboard toward one another, said flanges being adapted to be received in slots formed in a rail which is part of said frame, with said foot base resting on the rail when said flanges are so received in the slots, and an ear formed on each of said depending sides and extending outboard, said ears being adapted to receive a staple or other attachment means to fix said ear to a frame rail as an alternative to use of said flanges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A mount for a spring-device used in bedding and cushions, comprising: a foot member formed on an end of a spring-device member for attachment to a frame, said foot member comprising a base from which depend a pair of opposed sides, said sides each having a flange extending inboard toward one another, said flanges being adapted to be received in slots formed in a rail which is part of said frame, with said foot base resting on the rail when said flanges are so received in the slots, and an ear formed on each of said depending sides and extending outboard, said ears being adapted to receive a staple or other attachment means to fix said ear to a frame rail as an alternative to use of said flanges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
122 words
A mount for a spring-device used in bedding and cushions, comprising: a foot member for attachment to a frame, said foot member comprising a base from which depend a pair of opposed sides, at least one of said depending sides having a flange extending inboard, said flange being adapted to be received in one of a plurality of slots formed in a rail which is part of said frame, with said foot member base resting on the rail when said flange is so received in the slot, and an ear formed on at least one of said depending sides and extending outboard, said ear being adapted to receive a staple or other attachment means to fix said ear to a frame rail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
A mount for a spring-device used in bedding and cushions, comprising: a foot member for attachment to a frame, said foot member comprising a base from which depend a pair of opposed sides, at least one of said depending sides having a flange extending inboard, said flange being adapted to be received in one of a plurality of slots formed in a rail which is part of said frame, with said foot member base resting on the rail when said flange is so received in the slot, and an ear formed on at least one of said depending sides and extending outboard, said ear being adapted to receive a staple or other attachment means to fix said ear to a frame rail.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-05-15 | 1998-11-14 | 1999-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-05-15 | 2002-11-14 | 2003-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-05-15 | 2006-11-14 | 2007-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |