US4148521A
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Novel convertible furniture construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-02
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Granted: 1979-04-10
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Expires: 1997-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A spindle and web configuration of furniture is adaptable to a variety of furniture configurations.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Van Hook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A47C7/405; A47C17/00; A47C17/04; A47C17/045; A47C7/02; A47C7/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A construction for a piece of furniture convertible into sleeping or resting or sitting positions comprising a web and a web support structure, said web support structure including a spindle, said spindle including a pair of elongated sides and means to cross brace said sides, said cross bracing means along the length of said sides, said spindle adapted to receive said web thereabout, said support structure including a stanchion, said stanchion including means to support itself and means to support said spindle in fixed position, means to select other fixed positions of said spindle with regard to said spindle support means, said web including a portion attachable to said spindle, said web including a sheath portion, said sheath portion including means to support bulk, and said web including means to interhold selected portions of said web in selected positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A construction for a piece of furniture convertible into sleeping or resting or sitting positions comprising a web and a web support structure, said web support structure including a spindle, said spindle including a pair of elongated sides and means to cross brace said sides, said cross bracing means along the length of said sides, said spindle adapted to receive said web thereabout, said support structure including a stanchion, said stanchion including means to support itself and means to support said spindle in fixed position, means to select other fixed positions of said spindle with regard to said spindle support means, said web including a portion attachable to said spindle, said web including a sheath portion, said sheath portion including means to support bulk, and said web including means to interhold selected portions of said web in selected positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said interholding means include grasps and ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said sheath portion includes a plurality of pockets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 3 including a plurality of bolsters adapted to fit in said pockets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said pockets are upholstered.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said sheath portion is upholstered.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said sheath portion is inflatable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said stanchion includes anchor means, said anchor means adapted to be affixed to a surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-09 | 1986-10-09 | 1987-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-09 | 1990-10-09 | 1991-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |