US5865508A
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Integrated seat frame and back support
Assignee: Miami Metal Products Inc
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Filing: 1997-05-30
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Granted: 1999-02-02
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Expires: 2017-05-30
Abstract
Abstract An integrated seating device comprises a seat frame having a front end and a rear end. The seat frame has a double wall defining an exterior wall and an interior wall. The rear end of the seat frame has a slot cut therethrough both the exterior wall and the interior wall. The front end of the seat frame has a slot cut through just the interior wall thereof. A back support comprising a generally L shape has a horizontal member, and a generally vertical member which is substantially perpendicular to the horizontal member. The horizontal member is sized to be threaded through the rear slot and is fitted into the front slot. Welded slat means secures the back support to the seat frame to result in an integrated seating device.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 05:31
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C5/00; A47C5/04; A47C3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A seating device comprising a seat frame member having sidewalls, a front end and a rear end such that each of the front and rear ends comprises exterior and interior walls, a rear slot located at the said rear end and a front slot located at the said front end, said rear slot being formed by a complete cut through the said walls and said front slot being formed by a cut through said interior wall only, and a back support member comprising a generally horizontal member attached at a first end to a perpendicular vertical member, said horizontal member having a second end comprising a cross section that is sized to be threaded through said rear slot and into said front slot, and means for securing said back support to said seating device comprising at least one slat affixed to the interior wall of said front end and to the horizontal member of said back support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A seating device comprising a seat frame member having sidewalls, a front end and a rear end such that each of the front and rear ends comprises exterior and interior walls, a rear slot located at the said rear end and a front slot located at the said front end, said rear slot being formed by a complete cut through the said walls and said front slot being formed by a cut through said interior wall only, and a back support member comprising a generally horizontal member attached at a first end to a perpendicular vertical member, said horizontal member having a second end comprising a cross section that is sized to be threaded through said rear slot and into said front slot, and means for securing said back support to said seating device comprising at least one slat affixed to the interior wall of said front end and to the horizontal member of said back support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
9 words
A seating device of claim 1 formed of metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A seating device of claim 2, where said seat frame is formed of extruded metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
181 words
A seating device comprising a seat frame member having sidewalls, a front end and a rear end such that each of the front and rear ends comprises exterior and interior walls, a rear slot located at the said rear end and a front slot located at the said front end, said rear slot being formed by a complete cut through the said walls and said front slot being formed by a cut through said interior wall only, and a back support member comprising a generally horizontal member attached at a first end to a perpendicular vertical member, said horizontal member having a second end comprising a cross section that is sized to be threaded through said rear slot and into said front slot, and means for securing said back support to said seating device comprising at least one slat affixed to the interior wall of said front end and to the second end of said horizontal member, and at least one slat affixed to the interior wall of the rear end and to the first end of the said horizontal member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
181 words
A seating device comprising a seat frame member having sidewalls, a front end and a rear end such that each of the front and rear ends comprises exterior and interior walls, a rear slot located at the said rear end and a front slot located at the said front end, said rear slot being formed by a complete cut through the said walls and said front slot being formed by a cut through said interior wall only, and a back support member comprising a generally horizontal member attached at a first end to a perpendicular vertical member, said horizontal member having a second end comprising a cross section that is sized to be threaded through said rear slot and into said front slot, and means for securing said back support to said seating device comprising at least one slat affixed to the interior wall of said front end and to the second end of said horizontal member, and at least one slat affixed to the interior wall of the rear end and to the first end of the said horizontal member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
9 words
A seating device of claim 4 formed of metal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A seating device of claim 5, where said seat frame is formed of extruded metal.
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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) | 2002-02-01 | 2002-08-03 | 2003-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-02-01 | 2006-08-03 | 2007-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-02-01 | 2010-08-03 | 2011-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |