US3870366A
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Knockdown furniture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-09
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1993-07-09
Abstract
Abstract Knockdown furniture, such as chairs, sofas, tables, etc., in sections that may be assembled without nails or screws, and that may be readily disassembled for shipping or storage.
Inventors
- 👤 Lucious E Rogers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B3/06; A47C; A47C4/00; A47C4/02; A47C4/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
In knockdown furniture, a front and a back member formed with marginal shoulders having pin receiving holes and inwardly extending members having upwardly extending pins, and having side members with matching load bearing shoulders and pins and pinholes adapted to join the front and back members, and channeled members adapted to be loosely mounted on the upper margin of the side members and engaging the rear member, and a seat member mounted on said front and back members, said seat member being comprised of two hinged sections, notches on one section to be selectively engaged with the upper margin of the front member and a hanger on the other section adapted to engAge the upper margin of the back member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
In knockdown furniture, a front and a back member formed with marginal shoulders having pin receiving holes and inwardly extending members having upwardly extending pins, and having side members with matching load bearing shoulders and pins and pinholes adapted to join the front and back members, and channeled members adapted to be loosely mounted on the upper margin of the side members and engaging the rear member, and a seat member mounted on said front and back members, said seat member being comprised of two hinged sections, notches on one section to be selectively engaged with the upper margin of the front member and a hanger on the other section adapted to engAge the upper margin of the back member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
120 words
In knockdown furniture, a front and a back member formed with marginal shoulders having pin receiving holes and inwardly extending members having upwardly extending pins, and having side members with matching load bearing shoulders and pins and pinholes adapted to join the front and back members, and channeled members adapted to be loosely mounted on the upper margin of the side members and engaging the rear member, and a seat member mounted on said front and back members, said seat member being comprised of two hinged sections, notches on one section to be selectively engaged with the upper margin of the front member and a hanger on the other section adapted to engAge the upper margin of the back member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
In knockdown furniture, a front and a back member formed with marginal shoulders having pin receiving holes and inwardly extending members having upwardly extending pins, and having side members with matching load bearing shoulders and pins and pinholes adapted to join the front and back members, and channeled members adapted to be loosely mounted on the upper margin of the side members and engaging the rear member, and a seat member mounted on said front and back members, said seat member being comprised of two hinged sections, notches on one section to be selectively engaged with the upper margin of the front member and a hanger on the other section adapted to engAge the upper margin of the back member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The device defined in claim 1 wherein the front and back members are formed of hinged sections, and channel members are employed to fit over the upper and lower margins of the front and back members when in extended position to lock same in extended position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The device defined in claim 1 wherein channels are formed in the upper portion of the inside walls of said side members, and top support members are slidably mounted in said channels, adjacent the respective ends thereof and top members are hingedly mounted on said supports.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
The device defined in claim 1 wherein the seat member is omitted, and a top member is provided, channels formed in the upper portion of the inside walls of said side members, and said top member slidably mounted in said channels, adjacent the respective ends of said assembled structure, and means are provided to lock said top member in position.
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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) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |