Patents by Inventor Peter M. Elliott

Peter M. Elliott has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Support frame for making furniture
    Patent number: 6017107
    Abstract: A support frame for use in furniture includes a first pair of end column members and at least one intermediate column member in spaced parallel relationship, a second pair of end column members and at least one intermediate column member in spaced parallel relationship, and at least two rows of horizontal beam members, with beam members disposed between adjacent column members. Openings are provided in the column members and beam member and metal fasteners secure them together, in tension. Additional securement may be achieved by also adhesively securing the column members and beam members together. A decorative covering may be used to encase and decorate the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Inventors: Peter M. Elliott, Richard A. Fabian