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US4201416A
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Canopy construction for outdoor furniture
Assignee: Telescope Casual Furniture Inc
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Filing: 1978-05-05
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Granted: 1980-05-06
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Expires: 1998-05-05
Abstract
Abstract The U-shaped clamps which secure the canopy to the chair are constructed with a reversely bent leg to prevent pivoting of the canopy towards the front of the chair. Each clamp is made of a one-piece metal blank which is shaped to fit over the chair frame and to receive a canopy leg.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D. Vanderminden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-27 09:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/62; A47C7/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
The combination of a collapsible furniture frame having a backrest portion including a frame having a pair of parallel members each having a bent end portion, a cross-bar connecting said bent end portions together and a rod secured between said bent end portions; a canopy including a skeletal frame having a pair of legs; and means pivotally mounting said canopy on said backrest portion, said means including a pair of clamps, each said clamp having a U-shaped portion astride a respective bent end portion, a slot in said U-shaped portion receiving said rod therein, a leg opposite said U-shaped portion and receiving a respective canopy leg therebetween, a bolt passing through said U-shaped portion, said clamp leg and a respective leg of said skeletal frame, and means threaded onto said bolt to tighten said clamp leg against said respective leg of said skeletal frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
The combination of a collapsible furniture frame having a backrest portion including a frame having a pair of parallel members each having a bent end portion, a cross-bar connecting said bent end portions together and a rod secured between said bent end portions; a canopy including a skeletal frame having a pair of legs; and means pivotally mounting said canopy on said backrest portion, said means including a pair of clamps, each said clamp having a U-shaped portion astride a respective bent end portion, a slot in said U-shaped portion receiving said rod therein, a leg opposite said U-shaped portion and receiving a respective canopy leg therebetween, a bolt passing through said U-shaped portion, said clamp leg and a respective leg of said skeletal frame, and means threaded onto said bolt to tighten said clamp leg against said respective leg of said skeletal frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said canopy is pivotal over an angle of about 270° from a position parallel to and to the rear of said backrest portion to a position perpendicular to and over said backrest portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein said clamp leg and U-shaped portion of each clamp are integrally connected to form a stop to prevent pivoting of a respective canopy leg towards the front of said backrest portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said U-shaped portion and said leg of each clamp form a one-piece member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said threaded means is a knob.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein each bolt is located below and immediately adjacent a respective bent end portion of said backrest frame to prevent rotation of said U-shaped portion of each clamp relative to said rod.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
68 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said skeletal frame has a pair of legs and a cross-bar connecting said legs together, said cross-bar being deformed with a bent portion having a tendency to straighten out and bias said legs outwardly of each other, and wherein said canopy further has a cover disposed across said frame to hold said legs while being maintained in taut manner.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said furniture frame is movable from a reclining position to an upright position and said frame is M-shaped to protect an occupant's head while adjusting said furniture frame from a reclining position to an upright position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
A canopy for outdoor furniture, said canopy comprising: a one-piece skeletal frame having a pair of legs and a cross-bar connecting said legs together and being deformed with a bent portion having a tendency to straighten out and bias the legs outwardly of each other; and a cover disposed across said frame to hold said legs in parallel relation while being maintained in a taut manner by said legs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
69 words
A canopy for outdoor furniture, said canopy comprising: a one-piece skeletal frame having a pair of legs and a cross-bar connecting said legs together and being deformed with a bent portion having a tendency to straighten out and bias the legs outwardly of each other; and a cover disposed across said frame to hold said legs in parallel relation while being maintained in a taut manner by said legs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
A canopy as set forth in claim 9 wherein said frame is M-shaped.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
A canopy as set forth in claim 9 wherein said legs are hollow and said cover has looped ends to receive said respective legs, and wherein said frame provides a bow and arrow type of tension to maintain said cover taut.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
A canopy as set forth in claim 9 wherein said legs extend through said cover with said cross-bar disposed outside and adjacent to said cover.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-05-06 | 1983-11-05 | 1984-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-06 | 1987-11-05 | 1988-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-06 | 1991-11-05 | 1992-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |