US5658049A
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Separable recliner chair assembly
Assignee: Flexsteel Industries Inc
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Filing: 1996-01-30
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Granted: 1997-08-19
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Expires: 2016-01-30
Abstract
Abstract An improved seating product assembly having detachable arms and a detachable back, and having an improved spring system for a more comfortable sitting. The improved seating product assembly includes an all metal unitized seat spring and frame assembly having insert brackets attached to side potions thereof. Corresponding slide brackets are attached to the seating product arms. The insert brackets are inserted into the slide brackets as the arms are placed downwardly adjacent each side of the seating product, thereby attaching the arms to the unitized seat spring and frame assembly. Similarly, rear slide brackets are attached to the seat back and corresponding insert brackets are mounted to the rear of the seating product assembly. The slide brackets of the seat back are inserted into the rear slide brackets as the seat back is placed downwardly adjacent the back of the seating product, thereby attaching the seat back to the seating product assembly. Additionally, the seating product assembly includes an improved spring system incorporated into the tubular unitized seat spring and frame assembly. A plurality of springs are riveted across the tubular unitized seat spring and frame assembly. Each spring includes a pair of V-arcs and a central portion. This spring configuration increases the range of vertical deflection of each spring, thus providing support without loss of the desired sitting feel.
Inventors
- 👤 R. Craig Adams
- 👤 Stephen C. Luensman
- 👤 Orville T. Schultz
- 👤 Todd A. Yoder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C4/00; A47C4/02; A47C4/028; A47C7/00; A47C7/02; A47C7/28; A47C7/285; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A47C7/407; A47C7/54; A47C7/546
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
343 words
A separable chair assembly comprising: a recliner mechanism base; a chair base mounted to and beneath said recliner mechanism base; a pair of detachable arms detachable from said chair base; said arms being adapted to bear the load conditions imposed by use of the chair; a detachable back detachable from said recliner mechanism base; a unitized seat spring and frame assembly having a front portion, a rear portion, and two side members, said unitized seat spring and frame assembly being mounted to said recliner mechanism base, said unitized seat spring and frame assembly also having means for easily attaching and detaching said detachable arms to and from said chair base; said means for attaching and detaching said detachable arms includes a pair of insert brackets mounted to at least one of said two frame side members, and at least one of two said detachable arms having a corresponding pair of slide brackets mounted thereto, said insert brackets being slidable in said slide brackets; said unitized seat spring and frame assembly further includes a plurality of seat springs mounted thereto, each said spring having a configuration which includes two V-arcs with a central portion between each said V-arc; said pair of insert brackets further comprises a front bracket and a rear bracket; said from bracket having a first mounting portion for affixing said bracket to one of said side members; said rear bracket having a second mounting portion for affixing said bracket to one of said side portions; said first mounting portion being adapted to welded attachment to said side portion and having a size adapted to the load conditions on the arm at the front portion; said second mounting portion being adapted to welded attachment to said side portion and having a size adapted to the load conditions on the arm at the rear portion; said detachable back is adapted for mounting on a third pair of brackets whereby both of said arms are removable and said seat back is removable; said arms being separable and independent from said chair base when detached.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
343 words
A separable chair assembly comprising: a recliner mechanism base; a chair base mounted to and beneath said recliner mechanism base; a pair of detachable arms detachable from said chair base; said arms being adapted to bear the load conditions imposed by use of the chair; a detachable back detachable from said recliner mechanism base; a unitized seat spring and frame assembly having a front portion, a rear portion, and two side members, said unitized seat spring and frame assembly being mounted to said recliner mechanism base, said unitized seat spring and frame assembly also having means for easily attaching and detaching said detachable arms to and from said chair base; said means for attaching and detaching said detachable arms includes a pair of insert brackets mounted to at least one of said two frame side members, and at least one of two said detachable arms having a corresponding pair of slide brackets mounted thereto, said insert brackets being slidable in said slide brackets; said unitized seat spring and frame assembly further includes a plurality of seat springs mounted thereto, each said spring having a configuration which includes two V-arcs with a central portion between each said V-arc; said pair of insert brackets further comprises a front bracket and a rear bracket; said from bracket having a first mounting portion for affixing said bracket to one of said side members; said rear bracket having a second mounting portion for affixing said bracket to one of said side portions; said first mounting portion being adapted to welded attachment to said side portion and having a size adapted to the load conditions on the arm at the front portion; said second mounting portion being adapted to welded attachment to said side portion and having a size adapted to the load conditions on the arm at the rear portion; said detachable back is adapted for mounting on a third pair of brackets whereby both of said arms are removable and said seat back is removable; said arms being separable and independent from said chair base when detached.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A separable chair assembly as in claim 1 wherein said detachable back is adapted for mounting on a third pair of brackets whereby both of said arms are removable and said seat back is removable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
121 words
A separable recliner seating product assembly comprising: a seating product base; a unitized seat spring and frame assembly having a front member, a rear member, and two side members, said unitized seat spring and frame assembly being mounted to said seating product base; a pair of detachable arms, said arms being detachable from and attachable to said seating product base and when detached, being independent of said seating product base; two pair of slide brackets, one pair of said slide brackets being mounted to each said detachable arm; two pair of insert brackets, one pair of insert side brackets being mounted to each said side member, each insert bracket being insertable into one of said slide brackets; and a seat back.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
121 words
A separable recliner seating product assembly comprising: a seating product base; a unitized seat spring and frame assembly having a front member, a rear member, and two side members, said unitized seat spring and frame assembly being mounted to said seating product base; a pair of detachable arms, said arms being detachable from and attachable to said seating product base and when detached, being independent of said seating product base; two pair of slide brackets, one pair of said slide brackets being mounted to each said detachable arm; two pair of insert brackets, one pair of insert side brackets being mounted to each said side member, each insert bracket being insertable into one of said slide brackets; and a seat back.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A separable seating product assembly as in claim 3 wherein each said side member has a longitudinal track therein, one pair of said insert brackets being mounted in each said longitudinal track.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
A separable seating product assembly as in claim 3 whereto said unitized seat spring and frame assembly includes a plurality of seat springs mounted thereto, each said seat spring having a configuration which includes two V-arcs and a central portion between each said V-arc.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
119 words
A separable seating product comprising: a seating product base; a recliner mechanism base mounted on said seating product base; a unitized seat spring and frame assembly having a pair of side members, a front member and a rear member, said unitized seat spring and frame assembly being mounted onto said recliner mechanism base; a seat back mounted to said recliner mechanism base, said seat back having means for easy attachment to and detachment from said recliner mechanism base; and. a pair of arms mounted to said unitized seat spring and frame assembly, said arms having means for attachment and detachment from said unitized seat spring and frame assembly and said arms being detachable independent from said seating product base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
119 words
A separable seating product comprising: a seating product base; a recliner mechanism base mounted on said seating product base; a unitized seat spring and frame assembly having a pair of side members, a front member and a rear member, said unitized seat spring and frame assembly being mounted onto said recliner mechanism base; a seat back mounted to said recliner mechanism base, said seat back having means for easy attachment to and detachment from said recliner mechanism base; and. a pair of arms mounted to said unitized seat spring and frame assembly, said arms having means for attachment and detachment from said unitized seat spring and frame assembly and said arms being detachable independent from said seating product base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
A separable seating product as in claim 6 wherein, said unitized seat spring and frame assembly includes a plurality of springs attached to said unitized seat spring and frame assembly, each said spring having two V-arcs and a central portion in its configuration.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A separable seating product as in claim 6 wherein, said seating product includes a foot rest, said foot rest being adjustably attached to said recliner mechanism base.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
58 words
A separable seating product as in claim 6 wherein, said means for attachment and detachment of said arm includes a pair of arm slide brackets being mounted to each said arm and corresponding frame insert brackets being mounted to said unitized seat spring and frame assembly side, said frame insert brackets being slidable in said arm slide brackets.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
61 words
A separable seating product as in claim 9 wherein, said means for attachment and detachment of said seat back includes a pair of seat back slide brackets being mounted to the seat back and corresponding seating product assembly insert brackets being mounted to said recliner mechanism base, said recliner mechanism base insert brackets being slidable in said seat back slide brackets.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-08-18 | 2001-02-17 | 2001-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-08-18 | 2005-02-17 | 2005-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-08-18 | 2009-02-17 | 2009-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |