Having Detachably Interfitting Parts Or Components; I.e., Knockdown Patents (Class 297/440.1)
  • Patent number: 11759020
    Abstract: A modular sofa assembly described herein includes a plurality of seating modules each having a seat section, a backrest section, and side edge surfaces. The backrest section includes first and second portions coupled for movement between a folded configuration and an extended configuration. An armrest module has an armrest side edge surface configured for mating engagement with a side edge surface of a seating module. The modular sofa is assembled by aligning connectors of the seating modules and armrest module, with each respective connectors slidingly engaged along an axis. After bringing the modules together, these connections are secured with the side edge surfaces in abutting engagement. The modular sofa further may include a power cradle mounted at the sofa's bottom surface. The power cradle includes a cubic power outlet near the front of the sofa, and power cable extending beyond the back of the sofa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Burrow, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Kuhl, Kabeer Chopra, Leah K. S. Amick, Paul Koh, Alex Kubo
  • Patent number: 11457742
    Abstract: A modular sofa includes a left wearing unit, configured to be worn on a left foot of a user; a right wearing unit, configured to be worn on a right foot of the user; a signal transmitting unit, arranged on one of a left side of the left wearing unit and a right side of the right wearing unit and configured to transmit signals; a signal detecting unit, arranged on the other of the left side of the left wearing unit and the right side of the right wearing unit and configured to detect signals transmitted by the signal transmitting unit; and a prompt unit, electrically connected to the signal detecting unit and configured to prompt the user if the signal detecting unit detects that there are signals transmitted by the signal transmitting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Haoming Zhang
  • Patent number: 11384868
    Abstract: A pipe sleeve includes an elongated cylindrical body extending from a base to a top; an anchor rigidly attached to a first position of the elongated cylindrical body, the anchor having an attachment device to secure to a structure; and extendable legs secured to the elongated cylindrical body, the legs each having a foot; each of the extendable legs can be extended a distance to keep a top surface of the elongated cylindrical body level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventor: Joseph Michael Ryder
  • Patent number: 11285853
    Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly for a motor vehicle having a lower seating structure and a raised seatback include a common lower back panel and closeout assembly comprising an intersecting rear vertical plane and an upper horizontal plane. A plurality of interchangeable upper shroud assemblies having a plurality of design configurations that are received and coupled with the intersecting rear vertical plane and upper horizontal plane of the common lower back panel and closeout assembly, depending on a chosen trim level. Each of the plurality of interchangeable upper shroud assemblies has an identical intersecting forward vertical plane and a lower horizontal plane that mount to the intersecting rear vertical plane and upper horizontal plane of the common lower back panel and closeout assembly, thereby allowing interchangeability of the plurality of interchangeable upper shroud assemblies to change an overall configuration of the vehicle seating assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Kevin Wayne Preuss, Sean Bayle West, Keith Allen Godin, Deeptej Kudav, Robert Charles Shipley, David Andree, Laura Bunn, Spencer Robert Hoernke, Benjamin Yilma
  • Patent number: 11272783
    Abstract: A method, a locking device and a set of panels, including a panel and an adjacent panel, wherein the panel includes a groove and at least a first hole connected to the groove via an opening, the adjacent panel includes a first edge that is configured to be arranged in the groove of the panel and a second hole that is configured to be arranged at the opening when the first edge is arranged in the groove, and the panel includes a locking device configured to lock the first edge of the adjacent panel in the groove of the panel, wherein the locking device includes a locking pin and a flexible element, the flexible element is configured to move the locking pin from a locking position to a mounting position and to, when flexed back, move the locking pin from the mounting position to the locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: VALINGE INNOVATION AB
    Inventor: Peter Derelöv
  • Patent number: 11213132
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a structure for rapidly assembling a chair back and a chair seat. It comprises a chair seat underframe having a first engaging portion and an assembling channel and a chair back stand having a second engaging portion and an assembling block for correspondingly engaging with the assembling channel. The assembling channel has two protrusions at two lateral walls and the assembling block has two engaging grooves at two laterals for positioning and engaging with the two protrusions. The assembling channel of the chair seat underframe has an engaging hole, and a telescopic pin disposed at a bottom of the assembling block is positioned and engaged with the engaging hole. The assembling channel of the chair seat underframe and the assembling block of the chair back stand are further screwed together by a screwing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Comfordy Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Ling Wu, Armin Roland Sander, Cyrille Jehan Charier
  • Patent number: 11167676
    Abstract: A load-bearing fabric architecture including a soft surface material, a support system provided in contact with the soft surface material. The support system comprises a frame and structural surface material connected to the frame. The soft surface material is at least partially disposed above the support system, and the support system is configured to support an applied load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: TESLA, INC.
    Inventors: Forrest Wen Liau, Stefan Kuzmanovski
  • Patent number: 11147385
    Abstract: A modular sofa assembly described herein includes a plurality of seating modules each having a seat section, a backrest section, and side edge surfaces. The backrest section includes first and second portions coupled for movement between a folded configuration and an extended configuration. An armrest module has an armrest side edge surface configured for mating engagement with a side edge surface of a seating module. The modular sofa is assembled by aligning connectors of the seating modules and armrest module, with each respective connectors slidingly engaged along an axis. After bringing the modules together, these connections are secured with the side edge surfaces in abutting engagement. The modular sofa further may include a power cradle mounted at the sofa's bottom surface. The power cradle includes a cubic power outlet near the front of the sofa, and power cable extending beyond the back of the sofa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Burrow, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Kuhl, Kabeer Chopra, Leah K. S. Amick, Paul Koh, Alex Kubo
  • Patent number: 11122904
    Abstract: The invention discloses a lightweight folding chair, comprising a chair seat and a bottom bracket assembly; the assembly comprises a frame member in the middle that comprises left rear, right rear, left front, and right front connectors, and rear, left, front, and right horizontal tubes that sequentially connect the left rear, right rear, left front, and right front connectors together; a backrest tube is connected to each upper end of the left rear and right rear connectors through the elastic cord; an upper support tube is connected to each upper end of the left front and right front connectors through the elastic cord. The angle of the leg tube is small and the stress is good during use; after the invention is folded, the components are brought close together, the folded volume is smaller, which does not occupy much space and is more convenient to be carried and transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignees: HANGZHOU IN-CHOICE IMPORT AND EXPORT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Xiangshan Zhang
  • Patent number: 10806261
    Abstract: A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: THE LOVESAC COMPANY
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood
  • Patent number: 10737601
    Abstract: A beam clamp (124) for a passenger seat includes a keyhole (126) configured to flex outwardly from an un-flexed position to a flexed position. The diameter of the keyhole in the un-flexed position is less than the diameter of the keyhole in the flexed position. A method of assembling the passenger seat includes assembling a seat base and connecting a seat back to the seat base. Assembling the seat base includes flexing the keyhole of the beam clamp outwards from the un-flexed position to the flexed position and inserting a support beam within the keyhole in the flexed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLC
    Inventor: Klay E. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 10703239
    Abstract: Seat assemblies and methods for fabricating seat assemblies are provided. In one example, a seat assembly includes a seat frame and a seat cushion that is supported by the seat frame. The seat cushion includes a modular foam arrangement including a first modular foam section having a first interlocking feature and a second modular foam section having a second interlocking feature engaged with the first interlocking feature. An outer covering at least partially covers the modular foam arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy O'Hara, Richard Davies, Jeramiah Mallette
  • Patent number: 10694863
    Abstract: A sofa with an upholstered arm panel has an arm frame with a layered composition comprising an underlayment material layer, a fiber material layer positioned on top of and contacting the underlayment material layer, and a covering upholstery material layer positioned on top of and contacting the fiber material layer. The underlayment material layer is comprised a planar sheet of Ethylene-vinyl acetate closed cell foam. The EVA foam extends forwardly on the arm frame to create a forward extending lip. The use of EVA foam reduces the number of structural and cushioning materials, fasteners, and labor currently required in arm panel construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Allen Lewis, Philip Lee Stokes, James Anthony Sudduth, Jimmy Dale Holley
  • Patent number: 10625867
    Abstract: An integrable seat leg for an original equipment manufacturer seat, including a vertical member, including a front end and a rear end, a first side surface and a second side surface, a top surface and a bottom surface, one or more engaging members extending from the bottom surface, and one or more through-bores arranged proximate the top surface to secure the integrable seat leg to the seat, wherein the one or more engaging members are operatively arranged to engage one or more respective apertures in track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald James Hildom, Scott Ivan Fenton
  • Patent number: 10561246
    Abstract: Provided is a seat pad (10) having a placing surface (11), wherein a lateral slit section (15) extending from an outer side toward an inner side of the seat pad (10) is formed in a first lateral direction (B1) along the placing surface (11), and at least a portion of the lateral slit section (15) gradually becomes smaller in a thickness direction (H) perpendicular to the placing surface (11) from the outer side toward the inner side of the seat pad (10) in the first lateral direction (B1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenji Kumagai, Yoshiyuki Takahashi, Toshimitsu Shinohara, Taisuke Yonezawa
  • Patent number: 10434913
    Abstract: A vehicle seat having at least one side bolster mounted to the vehicle door such that when the door is open the adjoining bolster moves away from the side of the seat to provide an easier path for ingress and egress from the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Inventor: Anatoly Arutunoff
  • Patent number: 10426266
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a quick mounting holder structure for sinking mechanical extension device of functional sofa, which includes a mounting support, a stretchable component, a backrest component, and a main body. The mounting support, the stretchable component, the backrest component are rotatably installed in the main body. The mounting support includes a crossbeam and at least one mounting piece. The crossbeam includes a side panel. At least one mounting piece is fixed on the side panel and is perpendicular to the side panel. The mounting support and wooden frame are fixed by an electric drill using a screw through the mounting hole. The operation is simple and quick. Further, at least one mounting piece is fixed on the side panel, lowering the mounting height, so that the height of the whole sofa and rocking chair is lowered. Thus, the comfortableness of the user is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Remacro Machinery & Technology (Wujiang) Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Linlin Wu, Xiaohong Li, Jiao Chen, Zhong Pang
  • Patent number: 10251485
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an easily to assemble seating furniture of the present disclosure includes a back assembly, side assemblies, a front assembly, legs, and a seating assembly. The legs are used to secure the back assembly and the front assembly to the side assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Campaign, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Sewell, Raul Molina, Katherine Gossett
  • Patent number: 10172465
    Abstract: A chair back that includes a back support, an upright frame, and at least one flex wing. The back support is substantially flexible and has a first side portion and a second side portion. The upright frame is substantially rigid and has a first frame side and a second frame side. The flex wing is located between the first frame side and the first side portion, where the flex wing includes a front portion coupled to the first side portion, a back portion coupled to the first frame side, and a web portion interconnecting the front portion and the back portion. The flex wing flexes during engagement by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Jay R. Machael, Travis J. Crowell, Bruce Fifield
  • Patent number: 10123623
    Abstract: A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: The Lovesac Company
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood
  • Patent number: 10104967
    Abstract: An inflatable product includes a plurality of inflatable bodies, a plurality of connecting members, a plurality of gas pipes, a gas pump, a regulation device and a multiport valve. The connecting members are disposed on the inflatable bodies. The gas pipes are disposed outside or within the inflatable bodies to connect the connecting members. The gas pump, the regulation device and the multiport valve are connected to each other and connected to the inflatable bodies through the gas pipes and the connecting members so that the inflatable bodies can be selectively connected to or gas sealed from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: TEAM WORLDWIDE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cheng-Chung Wang, Chien-Hua Wang, Yao-Hua Wang
  • Patent number: 10058191
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for an assembled furniture. The assembled furniture includes a cover having a plurality of inner compartments and a plurality of dividers. The assembled furniture also includes a plurality of cushions disposed within respective inner compartments of the cover, where the plurality of cushions are confined in the inner compartments by the plurality of dividers. The plurality of inner compartments may include a back inner compartment, a left arm inner compartment, a right arm inner compartment, and a bottom seat compartment. The left arm inner compartment may be adjacent to an end of the back inner compartment. The right arm inner compartment may be adjacent to an opposite end of the back inner compartment. The bottom seat compartment may be disposed below at least the back, left arm, and right arm inner compartments. The assembled furniture is easily compressible and highly transportable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Yuntek International, Inc.
    Inventor: David Chou
  • Patent number: 9863162
    Abstract: A base for supporting posts of fencing, which base includes a block of plastics provided with apertures for receiving the ends of fencing posts. Each end of the block is provided with a gripping portion which projects longitudinally away from the main body of the block. A first interlocking means is associated with one of the gripping portions and interlocks with a corresponding second interlocking means of a cover which is fitted to the block over the gripping portion. The cover is of enhanced visibility compared to the main body of the block which is of a dull color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: OXFORD PLASTIC SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventor: Christopher Whiteley
  • Patent number: 9506489
    Abstract: A connector for connecting two furniture modules or other stationary objects to form a modular system. The connector includes two hardware pieces, to be mounted onto two furniture modules, respectively. The first piece fits into the second piece in a loading/unloading position, and then moves to a locked position where prongs of the first piece are dovetailed with slots of the second piece. A detent on one hardware piece and a track in the other hardware piece are provided to help the first piece stay in the locked position, but to allow the first piece to move out of the locked position into the loading/unloading position when sufficient force is applied. A furniture unit formed by joining multiple modules using the connector can safely withstand reasonable outside forces in various directions without shifting or separating. The system also allows for easy and intuitive unlocking/dismounting to separate the two modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth H. Ko
  • Patent number: 9277826
    Abstract: A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Sac Acquisition LLC
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David Underwood, Spencer Pearson
  • Publication number: 20150137565
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a highchair for babies or small children, comprising a lower base part (11) and an approximately bowl-shaped seat (12), which is attached in the upper area of the base part and which comprises an outer seat bowl (20) that is somewhat larger in holding volume and an inner seat bowl (21) that is somewhat smaller in holding volume and that can be fit into the outer seat bowl. The inner seat bowl can be fastened to the outer seat bowl so that also larger children can sit in the highchair after the inner seat bowl has been removed. Furthermore, an inclined position of the seat in relation to the base part is preferably provided, for which purpose the seat is moved along a brace attached to the rear of the seat or a bow (15) that defines a circular path and during said movement the brace is guided in or on a guiding device (14) connected to the base part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: David Kho, Hiroshi Ono
  • Publication number: 20150076871
    Abstract: Portable furniture items including a support structure and a top member selectively coupled to the support structure. The support structure includes first and second supports. The first support includes a leg having a ground end and a waist extending from the leg opposite the ground end. The waist has an upper end opposite the ground end and defines a first notch proximate the upper end. The second support includes a leg having a ground end and a waist extending from the leg opposite the ground end. The waist of the second support has an upper end opposite the ground end and a lower end opposite the upper end and defines a second notch proximate the lower end. The first notch and the second notch are complimentarily configured to enable the second support to matingly couple with the first support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas J. Werner
  • Patent number: 8974139
    Abstract: A connector having a first interlocking member, a second interlocking member, and wherein the second interlocking member is structured to matingly engage the first interlocking member in a female/male connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory M Saul
  • Publication number: 20150061344
    Abstract: A stylish ready-to-assemble chaise lounge and sofa which may be easily and quickly assembled by a consumer, is provided. The invention is a it from which either a stylish chaise lounge or a sofa may be easily assembled by a consumer using a single Allen wrench. The kits, both chaise and sofa, comprise a seat base, a long side seatback and a short side seatback, feet, fasteners and cushions. With regard to the chaise, the long and short side chaise seatbacks have rectangular lower portions with upper portions featuring a flowing curved “waterfall” seating surface which improves the comfort of a user leaning back against the seatback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: COA, Inc. d/b/a Coaster Co. of America
    Inventor: Michael Yeh
  • Publication number: 20150054328
    Abstract: A collapsible marsh stool comprises a seat, an anchoring post and a pair of retaining flanges depending from the underside of the seat, in a deployed configuration the anchoring post fitting in an opening in the top end of a telescoping support leg, and the support leg received in the center hole of a mud plate such that the mud plate is slidingly disposed on the leg, upward movement of the mud plate limited by a stop on the leg, and a collapsed configuration in which the mud plate is disposed adjacent the seat's underside with the anchoring post removably received in the mud plate's center hole, the leg removably retained in the apertures of the retaining flanges, and the side edge of the mud plate captured between the leg and the underside of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Theodore William Barstad, Sean P. McDermott
  • Patent number: 8960793
    Abstract: A child booster seat includes a seat shell, and armrests that can be conveniently placed in an outer envelop of the seat shell. The armrests can be placed in a storage cavity of the seat shell, and deployed outside the storage cavity for use. When the armrests are received in the seat shell, the outer envelop of the booster seat can substantially match with the outer contour shape of the seat shell. The booster seat can thereby occupy a smaller volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Sharon A. Gillett, Michael H. Gillett, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Guang-Hui Zhao
  • Patent number: 8955909
    Abstract: A vehicle has a seat on which a passenger sits, wherein the seat is bench-shaped and has a sitting portion, a backrest portion, and a supporting portion which supports the sitting portion and the backrest portion, wherein at least one of the sitting portion and the backrest portion is detachable from the supporting portion, wherein when the sitting portion is detachable, the sitting portion has a plurality of sitting regions which are arranged side by side in the right-left direction and have different thicknesses in the up-down direction, and wherein when the backrest portion is detachable, the backrest portion has a plurality of backrest regions which are arranged side by side in the right-left direction and have different thicknesses in the front-rear direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Kawasaki Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Kazumasa Hisada, Teruaki Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20150042130
    Abstract: An access-optimized infant support device comprising a lower support frame and a seat or resting portion supported on the lower support frame, whereby the lower support frame maintains the seat or resting portion at a height allowing a line-of-sight eye-contact interaction between an infant on the seat or resting portion and an adult seated at a standard dining table, and also allows close proximity between the infant on the seat or resting portion and an adult seated on a standard sofa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas M. PERRIN, Stephen R. BURNS
  • Publication number: 20150042132
    Abstract: A transformable sporting chair system which can be transformed from a working seat for use in the outdoors, to a transportable configuration for carrying the chair to or from an outdoor location. The chair features a frame which can be nearly entirely disassembled and reassembled into the working or transport configuration. The chair includes a holding element for holding tools or equipment, such as a hunting bow. The chair may also be strapped to a tree using ratchet straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventor: George L. Weber, JR.
  • Patent number: 8919885
    Abstract: A self-assembly chair for health comprises at least two pairs of leg members which are formed such that trenches are formed in parallel with each other at a coaxial part; at least two horizontal members which are inserted into the trenches formed on each pair of the leg members, and in which protrusions are formed upwardly; a seat member having openings through which the protrusions of the horizontal members are penetrated; armrest members which have concave grooves into which upper ends of the leg members are inserted on the upper part of the leg members, and have one end on which horizontal grooves are formed; and a backrest member in which protrusions inserted into the horizontal grooves of the armrest members are protruded therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Kyung Hee Han
  • Publication number: 20140375102
    Abstract: A seat core comprising a unitary body (1) including a peripheral wall (4, 5, 7) provided with a plurality of recesses (2), each recess being provided with at least one aperture (8) adapted to receive securing means for securing a chair component within the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Boon Long Ng
  • Publication number: 20140375103
    Abstract: A seat box assembly and method of fabricating utilizing a drop-in webbing assembly secured into a main box and back frame assembly. The webbing assembly has a rectangular frame with elongate members and shorter members and a central girder with a cutout extending between mid-portions of the elongate members. The central girder attachable to the seat box and a central vertical frame member of the back frame assembly. The elongate members having stub portions that fit into slots in the main seat box. A method of repair includes replacing a damaged drop-in assembly with a different drop-in assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher Jon Lejcher, Timothy A. Brandtner, Aaron Boe
  • Publication number: 20140368010
    Abstract: A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David Underwood, Spencer Pearson
  • Publication number: 20140368014
    Abstract: A child high chair includes a frame, a seat and a seat attaching mechanism. The seat is detachably assembled with the frame and includes a seat body. The seat attaching mechanism includes a first combining component, a second combining component and a latch. The first combining component is disposed on the frame, and a sunken portion is disposed inside the first combining component. The second combining component is disposed on the seat body to combine with the first combining component. An opening is formed on the second combining component. The latch is disposed inside the second combining component and pivots to the second combining component. The latch includes a protruding portion, which is adapted to protrude from the second combining component via the opening to detachably engage with the sunken portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Robert E. Haut, Andrew J. Taylor, Anthony V. Ruggiero, Curtis M. Hartenstine
  • Patent number: 8905670
    Abstract: A snap-fit joint comprises plastic male and female members. The male member has a flexible wall shaped along its length to define a terminal anchor portion and a relatively narrower neck portion defined by opposing curved indentations of the wall. The opposing curved indentations taper inwardly from a top to a bottom, such that the distance between opposing curved indentations of the wall is least at the bottom of the wall and greatest at the top. The female member comprises a socket corresponding in shape to that of the male member. As the male member is inserted into the socket, the curved indentations of the male member are flexed inwardly until the male member is seated in the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Rex Blakeman
  • Patent number: 8882201
    Abstract: Seat element, comprising a frame, a seat associable to said frame, the frame and the seat being made separately from each other and being attachable and detachable from each other by the interposition of first coupling means. Advantageously, the first coupling means comprise at least one elastic hook and a protuberance, able to form a snap coupling with each other, the elastic hook being positioned so as to intercept the protuberance in a vertical assembly direction. The elastic hook has a coupling end and a hook end, flexible in relation to the coupling end, so as to snap hook onto an undercut of the protuberance in the vertical assembly direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Arper S.p.A.
    Inventor: Roberto Gorza
  • Publication number: 20140265513
    Abstract: A vehicle seat such as an aircraft seat 1 comprises a seat pan 2 and a backrest 3. The backrest 3 includes a movable element 16 which is detachable from the backrest and attachable to the seat pan 2 to extend the seat pan surface. The movable element 16 may for example comprise the cushion and supporting structure of the headrest part of the backrest or may comprise just the cushion. Thus, in a row of such seats, an extended bed-like surface may be provided without adding substantially to the weight or bulk of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: TREVOR EDOUARD LAMBERT
  • Patent number: 8833518
    Abstract: The technology described herein provides a portable, foldable two-legged stool having a support legs assembly having two parallel support legs secured in a support frame having at least one horizontal brace and a seat assembly hingedly connected to a top of each of the support legs with a pivotal hinge assembly such that the stool is foldable for transport and is extendable for use as a two-legged stool when a rear edge of the seat assembly is placed against a generally vertical planar surface. This technology also provides a third leg assembly for selective use by an operator to add a third leg when no vertical planar surface is available upon which to support the rear edge of the seat assembly stool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: William David Holcombe
  • Patent number: 8820827
    Abstract: A removable seating system includes a mounting receptacle, a seat, and a retractable coupling device coupled to the seat. The retractable coupling device couples the seat to the mounting receptacle when inserted into the mounting receptacle. The retractable coupling device disengages the seat from the mounting receptacle when retracted from the mounting receptacle. The retractable coupling device retracts into the seat when the seat is disengaged from the mounting receptacle. The system further includes a mounting face in the mounting receptacle and a mounting slot in the mounting face. The retractable coupling device includes a rotating bolt that couples the seat to the mounting receptacle by entering the mounting slot, rotating, and engaging the underside of the mounting face. The rotating bolt disengages the seat from the mounting receptacle by rotating so as to become aligned with the mounting slot and retracting from the mounting slot and into the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Series International LLC
    Inventor: Alvaro Mauricio Olarte
  • Publication number: 20140239679
    Abstract: A RTA recliner is provided whereby the recliner mechanism is provided attached to the RTA component parts and provides a disassembled configuration that is substantially rectangular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Billy Joe Griggs, JR.
  • Patent number: 8783779
    Abstract: A stool includes an internal frame including a base, a seat and a plurality of stiles coupling the base to the seat. A sling material is stretched between and coupled to opposing sides of the seat. A slipcover fits over the internal frame and includes an end panel and a plurality of side panels that define an open end located opposite the end panel. The end panel includes a padded cushion that rests on top of the sling material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine R. Wittenberg, Sara L. Pedersen, Chad M. Bogdan, George K. Smithwick
  • Patent number: 8783778
    Abstract: A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: SAC Acquistion LLC
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David Underwood, Spencer Pearson
  • Publication number: 20140167480
    Abstract: A knock-down furniture frame includes a plurality of panels having interlocking sides and at least one tensioning device having a band that draws the plurality of panels together under tension into an interlocking relationship. In one embodiment, the band may apply tension to each of the plurality of panels and extend exclusively within the interior space defined by the plurality of panels. In another embodiment, the band may be woven through the plurality of panels such that at least a first portion of the band extends along an outside surface of at least one of the plurality of panels and at least a second portion of the band extends within the interior space defined by the plurality of panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Blair
  • Publication number: 20140139000
    Abstract: A modular chair includes a lower support portion, a seat portion, and a back portion. The seat portion includes a front area having a retaining member which cooperates with a corresponding cross bar on the lower support portion, and a rear area including one or more slots therein. The back portion includes one or more protrusions, which are received in the slots of the seat portion, so that the seat portion is secured between the cross bar of the lower support portion via the retaining member and the protrusions of the back portion. The back portion is secured to the lower support portion via a latch mechanism accessible to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Ogg Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard K. Ogg
  • Patent number: RE45417
    Abstract: A stowable chair system having a base assembly and a back pivotably connected to the base assembly. A first leg retention assembly operatively coupled to the base assembly to selectively retain and position legs in a seating configuration. A second leg retention assembly separate from the first leg retention assembly to selectively retain and position the legs in a stowing configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: SmithWorks, Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Smith