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Adjustable ottoman
Assignee: HARRINGTON ELAINE M
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Filing: 1979-10-12
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Granted: 1980-11-11
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Expires: 1999-10-12
Abstract
Abstract The invention comprises an ottoman with means for automatically elevating the cushioned top of the ottoman to any desired height. The ottoman includes remote control means for actuating the elevating means.
Inventors
- 👤 Elaine M. Harrington
- 👤 Paul C. Menning
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:13
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C16/00; A47C16/02; A47C16/025; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
An adjustable foot rest comprising a base, elevating mechanism housed within said base, said elevating mechanism including an electric motor, a cushion supported on said elevating means and switch means for actuating said electric motor to raise and lower said cushion, said elevating mechanism comprising a pair of spaced apart lazy-tong assemblies and said electric motor being supported solely by a member extending between said spaced apart lazy-tong assemblies so that said electrical motor is adapted to move both vertically and horizontally.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
An adjustable foot rest comprising a base, elevating mechanism housed within said base, said elevating mechanism including an electric motor, a cushion supported on said elevating means and switch means for actuating said electric motor to raise and lower said cushion, said elevating mechanism comprising a pair of spaced apart lazy-tong assemblies and said electric motor being supported solely by a member extending between said spaced apart lazy-tong assemblies so that said electrical motor is adapted to move both vertically and horizontally.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An adjustable foot rest as set forth in claim 1 including skirt means depending from said cushion when said cushion is in an elevated position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
An adjustable foot rest as set forth in claim 1 wherein said actuating switch is connected to said base by retractible means so that said switch may be actuated from a position remote from said foot rest.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
An adjustable foot rest as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base is provided with a plurality of casters so that said foot rest may be easily moved about.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
An adjustable foot rest as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base comprises a box-like housing having walls of sufficient height so that when said cushion is in its lowermost position, all of the elevating means is hidden from sight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
An adjustable foot rest as set forth in claim 1 wherein said elevating means includes a pair of threaded rods, one being connected to each of said lazy-tong assemblies.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An adjustable foot rest as set forth in claim 6 including flexible drive means operatively connecting said electric motor with said threaded rods.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
An adjustable foot rest as set forth in claim 7 including a pair of nuts threadably receiving said threaded rods so that upon rotation of said rods, said nuts operate to extend or retract said lazy-tong assemblies.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-11 | 1984-05-12 | 1984-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-11 | 1988-05-12 | 1988-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-11 | 1992-05-12 | 1992-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |