Formed From Folded Semi-rigid Material (e.g., Cardboard, Fibrous Paper Material, Etc.) Patents (Class 108/157.14)
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Patent number: 10278490Abstract: A portable table assembly for indoor and outdoor use is provided herein. The portable table assembly includes a half-wise foldable tabletop, three elongated horizontal rails, and a pair of parallel spaced end panels. The three elongated rails form slotted joints with the pair of parallel spaced end panels such that the rails traverse between and connect the pair of end panels. The tabletop rests atop the pair of end panels and two of the elongated rails to complete the portable table assembly. A do-it-yourself method and kit for manufacturing the portable tabletop assembly is also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Inventor: Brian E. MagaƱa
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Patent number: 10064495Abstract: Disclosed is a multifunctional folding bench, comprising a foldable bench seat and a bench cap connected to the bench seat, wherein at least one main baffle plate is mounted in the bench seat and is in an inserted connection with a plurality of auxiliary baffle plates, and due to the inserted connection of the main baffle plates and the auxiliary baffle plates, a plurality of storing cavities are separated in the bench seat. The folding bench realizes the separation of the internal space of the bench seat by the inserted connection of the main baffle plates and the auxiliary baffle plates, and male connection of the buckles and female connection buckle are used so that the connections between the main baffle plate, the auxiliary baffle plates and the bench seat are fixing and reliable, and the positioning is accurate. The folding bench is simple in structure, is convenient to use, to carry and store, and has a storing function.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: WUXI HOUSETEX INDUSTRIES CO., LTDInventor: Hongyan Tang
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Patent number: 9689161Abstract: A freestanding extensible wall for partitioning an area of a room, said wall having a base, a top, oppositely directed surfaces extending between said base and said top, said base, top and surfaces defining a core, said core comprising a cellular structure having multiple voids extending from said base to said top upon movement of said oppositely directed surfaces away from each other, said base having a width of at least 10 centimeters and placed on a floor, and said core having a height of at least 1 meter, whereby opposite ends of said core may be moved apart to expand said cellular structure and extend the length of said core and to form at least a substantially straight freestanding wall configuration, while maintaining its vertical extent.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: molo design, ltd.Inventors: Todd P. MacAllen, Stephanie J. Forsythe
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Patent number: 8561666Abstract: An article of flexible furniture having a core formed from a plurality of laminar panels of a flaccid material and each panel having a pair of oppositely directed major faces, adjacent faces of said panels being inter-connected to provide a cellular structure upon movement of abutting faces away from each other, a pair of supports at opposite ends of said core and connected to respective ones of said faces, said supports being self-supporting to provide rigidity to said core whereby said supports may be moved apart to expand said cellular and extend the length of said partition.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: molo design, ltd.Inventors: Todd P. MacAllen, Stephanie P. Forsythe
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Patent number: 8220399Abstract: An article of furniture and associated methods and kits comprising at least one first leg support structure, at least one second leg support structure, the at least one first leg support structure being inter-fitted with the at least one second first leg support structure via an interference fit to define a support assembly, a top that is supported by and attached to the support assembly without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive; and means for creating a force state that attaches the top to the support assembly without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive, and thereby stabilizes the article of furniture, wherein the force state includes one or more forces applied to the at least one first leg support structure and the at least one second leg support structure, in addition to any frictional force from the interference fit.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Edison Nation, LLCInventors: Roger Jason Berent, Kyle David Hulewat
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Patent number: 8176858Abstract: A composite desk, including: two desk sideboards and a desk top, the two desk sideboards support the desk top, the desk sideboards and the desk top are made of the plastic composite board completely or partially; the plastic composite board includes a top board; a bottom board; a honeycomb board and a liner part, the honeycomb board is stuffed between the top board and the bottom board, the liner part is disposed between the top board and the bottom board, the liner part entirely or partly wraps the honeycomb board along the sides of the honeycomb board; the connection between the desk sideboard and the desk top is hanging connection.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: New-Tec Integration (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Luhao Leng
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Patent number: 8079315Abstract: An article of furniture and associated methods and kits comprising at least one first leg support structure, at least one second leg support structure, the at least one first leg support structure being inter-fitted with the at least one second first leg support structure via an interference fit to define a support assembly, a top that is supported by and attached to the support assembly without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive; and means for creating a force state that attaches the top to the support assembly without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive, and thereby stabilizes the article of furniture, wherein the force state includes one or more forces applied to the at least one first leg support structure and the at least one second leg support structure, in addition to any frictional force from the interference fit.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2008Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Inventors: Roger Jason Berent, Kyle David Hulewat
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Patent number: 8020497Abstract: A two-tiered, interlocking, knockdown, sturdy furniture article such as a table, stool or stand which is fabricated and assembled easily from sheet-like material. Two (2) table tops are fabricated by being cut from two (2) base members. The lower table top rests horizontally and is vertically supported by a supporting means within inside walls of the interlocked base members. The upper table top is vertically supported by upper table top receiving ends of the assembled base members. The disassembled primary components can be arranged in a compact orientation for storage or transportation. The disassembled lower table top fits flush within the base member it was cut from and the other base member and upper table top can be similarly flatly arranged and stacked on top.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Inventor: Andrew Ossorguine
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Patent number: 7946664Abstract: A shelf unit includes a back wall having first and second end sections. First and second side walls extend outwardly from and in general perpendicular relation to the end sections of the back wall. Each side wall includes at least one first slot. The back wall and first and second side walls are formed from a first board made of a corrugated material. At least one first shelf formed from a second board made of a corrugated material extends between the first and second side walls. The first shelf has opposing end sections which project through the first slot of each side wall for securing the first shelf to the first and second side walls without the need of associated fasteners. The first slot has the same shape as a cross-sectional shape of the first shelf.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Massillon Container CompanyInventor: Benjamin F. Vail
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Patent number: 7866366Abstract: An article of flexible furniture having a core formed from a plurality of laminar panels of a flaccid material and each panel having a pair of oppositely directed major faces, adjacent faces of said panels being inter-connected to provide a cellular structure upon movement of abutting faces away firm each other, a pair of supports at opposite ends of said core and connected to respective ones of said faces, said supports being self-supporting to provide rigidity to said core whereby said supports may be moved apart to expand said cellular and extend the length of said partition.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Molo design, Ltd.Inventors: Todd P. MacAllen, Stephanie P. Forsythe
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Patent number: 7744160Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing objects, volumes, furniture modules and furniture as well as articles produced by said method that are composed of individual elements such as walls, panels, beams, legs, etc. The aim of the invention is to provide a method and articles such as objects, volumes, furniture modules and furniture that are highly stable and yet have a low weight, by providing a flat composite material composed of a plurality of layers and which is cut and folded along fold lines whereby the blank is shaped to a folded thin-walled shell which can be joined to an individual element.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Inventor: Penio Stolarov
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Patent number: 7516708Abstract: An article of furniture comprises a support assembly including an elongate cross-member, a first end panel having a top edge and an interlocking slot for engagement with an interlocking slot at one end of the cross-member, a second end panel having a top edge and an interlocking slot for engagement with the interlocking slot at the other end of the cross-member, and an intermediate support member having a pair of top edges and an interlocking slot for engagement with an interlocking slot at an intermediate portion of the cross-member. A tabletop panel is supported on the top edges of the end panels and the intermediate support. The article of furniture includes a magazine holder comprising an opening formed in the table top over an intersection point, the intersection point corresponding to a base for supporting magazines inserted through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: The Simple Furniture CompanyInventors: Scott Willy, William J. LePage, Jason Shannon Slifer
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Patent number: 7328663Abstract: A table top includes an exterior shell providing an interior region. An interior frame and a core are located in the interior region. The exterior shell includes top and bottom sheets and a perimeter bumper.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2004Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventor: Lu Hao Leng
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Patent number: 6807912Abstract: A system of ready-to assemble (RTA) furniture includes rectangular and circular tables. The tables include a base structure that is formed from several panels and/or spars having an interlocking slot engagement. The base structure defines a number of upper edges that form a support surface for the tabletop. At least some of the edges include a top-locking flange that overhangs a portion of the edge to define a gap therebetween. The tabletop is formed from at least two panels, with at least one of the panels configured for a tight-fit or press-fit engagement within a gap at a top-locking flange to hold the panel in position on the support surface. The panels include complementary inboard edges so that the tabletop panels can be juxtaposed to form a complete tabletop. The RTA furniture system also includes a bed that includes a box-like base structure with slotted side panels.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2002Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Inventor: Scott Willy
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Publication number: 20040055515Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety paper table includes two first table feet, two second table feet and a table top. The first table feet each have a main plate to both sides of which two attachment flaps with half the width of the main plate and with the same locking structure created in a manner of mirror activities are connected, respectively. Besides, Long and short locking slots with openings directed downwardly are symmetrically disposed at both sides of the main plate. In addition, indentations are formed at the bottom of the main plate adjacent to the long locking slots such that locking heads are created at the outer side of the indentations. Moreover, a pair of locking members are disposed at the center of the top of the main plate. Each locking member has a mounting slot with an opening directed downwardly. Meanwhile, the locking member is connected with the main plate through side interconnection members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2002Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventor: Ting-Chung Chen
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Patent number: 6267065Abstract: A foldable paperboard table includes two first paperboards each having two first slits on lower edge thereof and two second paperboards each having two second slits on a top edge thereof. The four paperboards are interconnected with each other by engaging the first slits with the second slits to become a base portion. A top having flaps is connected to a top of the base portion and each flap has a side slit so that the flaps are folded to let each side of the first paperboards and the second paperboards engage with the side slits of the flaps to secure the top.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2000Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Inventor: Joseph Jui-Chin Lin