Having Detachably Interfitting Parts Or Components; I.e., Knockdown Patents (Class 297/440.1)
  • Patent number: 7997651
    Abstract: An improved knockdown chair having opposing substantially C shaped support arms, substantially L shaped tubular seating arrangement, sock type seating portion cover, front reinforcing member, and bottom reinforcing member, wherein each of the opposing substantially C shaped support arms are of laminate construction and have an upper arcuate arm support, front arcuate portion, and substantially straight bottom, the substantially L shaped tubular seating arrangement having a tubular seat back and tubular sitting portion telescopically interconnected one to the other, and wherein each of the opposing substantially C shaped support arms is opposingly removably fastened to the substantially L shaped tubular seating arrangement, the improvement comprising combination with each of the opposing substantially C shaped support arms of a substantially S shaped reinforcing member of laminate construction removably fastened to the upper arcuate arm support and the substantially straight bottom for reinforcing each of the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventor: Ziming Shen
  • Patent number: 7988236
    Abstract: A sofa includes a furniture base assembly that is easily assembled without the need of a jig or fixture, provides for a reduced number of component parts, and provides for aesthetically pleasing base assembly joints. In one embodiment, the front rail member and the back rail member are integrally formed with the corner block members, side rails are connected thus forming an integrated rail member and thereby dispensing with a base joint exposed on the front of the furniture product. The base is affixed to the sofa frame and upholstery is attached to the frame for providing a finished sofa with a showood base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy A. Brandtner
  • Publication number: 20110181084
    Abstract: A child seat has a seat base with a seating surface, a front edge, and a back end. A back support surface of the child seat is generally inclined relative to the seating surface. A seat bight is formed at the juncture between the seating surface and the back support surface. The seat bight is adjustable between a first bight position spaced a first distance from the front edge of the seat base and a second bight position spaced a second distance from the front edge of the seat base. The second distance is less than the first distance. A seat back insert can be provided that is attachable to the seat base in one or more insert positions defining one or more of the bight positions. The insert can create the back support surface at one or more position relative to the front edge. The seat base can also have a back wall creating the back support surface further from the front edge when the insert is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: John (Jason) C. Arnold, IV, Dennis Stauffer
  • Patent number: 7963612
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular furniture assembly that is convenient and versatile. One embodiment of the modular furniture assembly comprises a base and a transverse member manually, detachably coupled to the base by a coupler. The base and the transverse member have a defined spatial relationship which enables a variety of different types, configurations and sizes of furniture assemblies to be formed therefrom. Further, the base is configured such that the transverse member can be coupled to the base in a first position to form a first furniture assembly, and can be coupled to the base in a second position to form a second furniture assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Sac Acquisition LLC
    Inventor: Shawn D. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7962975
    Abstract: A mechanism for mounting a foldable-bed unit in an article of furniture is described. A pair of mounting plates each including a first and second bracket is mounted on opposite ends of a cavity in the article of furniture. The brackets include a U-shaped slot configured to accept a fixture having an enlarged head. A retaining tab is included within one or more of the brackets to retain the fixture therein. The first brackets are located rearwardly of the second brackets and at an angle such that the slot therein is tilted forwardly. The second brackets are oriented to provide a generally vertical orientation to the slots therein. A foldable-bed unit having fixtures corresponding to each of the brackets is installed into the article of furniture by inserting corresponding fixtures into the first brackets. The foldable-bed unit is rotated to insert the remaining fixtures into the second brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: L & P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Michael F. Hartline, Kenneth R. Graham
  • Publication number: 20110140499
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a modular transit system having a track system and/or modular seating that can be used to modify a transit car. The track system can support a variety of attachments to allow the transit car to be reconfigured. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an adjustable furnishing system is de-mountably mountable to a generally vertical wall. The adjustable furnishing system comprises a mounting structure carried by the wall, a support frame having opposite first and second ends, and a furnishing carried by the support frame. The first end of the support frame releasably attaches to the mounting structure and the mounting structure supports the support frame in a cantilevered position with the second end extending outwardly from the wall with the furnishing carried thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: James Masters, Eugene J. Germaine
  • Publication number: 20110089739
    Abstract: A chair includes a support frame, a seat frame detachably mounted on the support frame and a backrest frame detachably mounted on the support frame. Thus, the support frame, the seat frame and the backrest frame are combined together easily and quickly so that a user can assemble and disassemble the chair by himself without needing aid of any hand tool, thereby facilitating the user assembling and disassembling the chair. In addition, the support frame, the seat frame and the backrest frame are detached from and laminated with each other before assembly so as to reduce the whole volume of the chair and to decrease the cost of packaging, storage and transportation of the chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Su-Nu Huang
  • Patent number: 7922253
    Abstract: This invention concerns a sofa which solves the problems of the prior art by providing a sofa that can easily be assembled or disassembled by the end consumer at home. The disassembled sofa can be stored in 3 flat boxes. Storage in the flat boxes not only helps the warehouse to store the sofa, but when the end user has purchased the sofa it is easier in such flat boxes to transport it to the location where it will be assembled. The way this invention accomplishes these results is as follows: The parts of the sofa can be broken down into three boxes. Chaise sections can be assembled by placing the seat back flat on the ground and placing the seat frame/arm upright on top of the seat back. A metal threaded rod is used to connect the seat frame and the seat back. A metal nut is used to secure the seat frame to the back using a wrench that comes provided in the package of the kit. The legs are then twisted onto the bottom of the seat frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Inventor: Lionel T. Chen
  • Patent number: 7891738
    Abstract: A child seat includes a carrier, an armrest and a flexible connector. The carrier includes a loading surface and a connecting part. The flexible connector is connected between the carrier and the armrest. When the child seat is in an un-assembled state, the armrest is separated from the connecting part. When the child seat is in an assembled state, the armrest is fixed to the connecting part. Alternatively, the child seat includes a carrier, an armrest and a connector. The carrier includes a loading surface and a connecting part. The connector is connected with the carrier and the armrest. When the child seat is in an un-assembled state, the armrest is laid flat on the loading surface. When the child seat is in an assembled state, the armrest is fixed to the connecting part in an upright state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventor: Gregory S. Sellers
  • Publication number: 20110031798
    Abstract: An intermediate support structure provides a device whereby individual members of a furniture item can be assembled into an optimized configuration. The use of the intermediate support structure provides a means whereby the individual members of a furniture item can be assembled to achieve maximum structural benefit from their arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventor: John G. Kovach
  • Patent number: 7874623
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular furniture assembly that is convenient and versatile. One embodiment of the modular furniture assembly comprises a base and a transverse member manually, detachably coupled to the base by a coupler. The base and the transverse member have a defined spatial relationship which enables a variety of different types, configurations and sizes of furniture assemblies to be formed therefrom. Further, the base is configured such that the transverse member can be coupled to the base in a first position to form a first furniture assembly, and can be coupled to the base in a second position to form a second furniture assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Sac Acquisition LLC
    Inventor: Shawn D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20100301657
    Abstract: An improved knockdown chair having opposing substantially C shaped support arms, substantially L shaped tubular seating arrangement, sock type seating portion cover, front reinforcing member, and bottom reinforcing member, wherein each of the opposing substantially C shaped support arms are of laminate construction and have an upper arcuate arm support, front arcuate portion, and substantially straight bottom, the substantially L shaped tubular seating arrangement having a tubular seat back and tubular sitting portion telescopically interconnected one to the other, and wherein each of the opposing substantially C shaped support arms is opposingly removably fastened to the substantially L shaped tubular seating arrangement, the improvement comprising combination with each of the opposing substantially C shaped support arms of a substantially S shaped reinforcing member of laminate construction removably fastened to the upper arcuate arm support and the substantially straight bottom for reinforcing each of the
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventor: Ziming Shen
  • Publication number: 20100264715
    Abstract: A furniture system having a base frame, side pieces and a back portion, that assembles quickly and disassembles into a configuration that optimizes space when shipped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Billy Joe Griggs, JR.
  • Patent number: 7775590
    Abstract: An improved knockdown chair having opposing substantially C shaped support arms, substantially L shaped tubular seating arrangement, sock type seating portion cover, front reinforcing member, and bottom reinforcing member, wherein each of the opposing substantially C shaped support arms are of laminate construction and have an upper arcuate arm support, front arcuate portion, and substantially straight bottom, the substantially L shaped tubular seating arrangement having a tubular seat back and tubular sitting portion telescopically interconnected one to the other, and wherein each of the opposing substantially C shaped support arms is opposingly removably fastened to the substantially L shaped tubular seating arrangement, the improvement comprising combination with each of the opposing substantially C shaped support arms of a substantially S shaped reinforcing member of laminate construction removably fastened to the upper arcuate arm support and the substantially straight bottom for reinforcing each of the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Ziming Shen
  • Patent number: 7765663
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a chair seat, wherein borders of the chair seat is injection molded by two steps, comprises following steps: a. preparing net cloth, inner border injecting mold, outer border injecting mold, plastic and gun screw; b. injecting inner border: warming up inner border injecting mold, simultaneously heating up the plastic, and injecting the plastic into the inner border injecting mold when its temperature reaches the injecting temperature; c. installing the net cloth: cutting out the net cloth according to the size of the inner border, impacting the edge of the net cloth into the inner border by the gun screw by hand, and then cutting redundant net cloth; d. injecting outer border: inserting the inner border with impacted net cloth into the outer border injecting mold, and injecting the plastic into the outer border injecting mold when its temperature reaches the injecting temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventor: Zhiqing Liu
  • Patent number: 7758128
    Abstract: A furniture assembly for compact and efficient packaging, the assembly including a sofa having component parts defining a sofa confine, the component parts including a back, a seat, a pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs, and a skirt, wherein the skirt and the seat are removable, at least one chair having component parts defining a chair confine, the component parts including a back, a seat, a pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs, and a skirt, wherein the seat is removable, a coffee table, an end table, an ottoman, and a plurality of cushions and pillows, wherein the furniture assembly is arranged such that the at least one chair, the coffee table, the end table, the ottoman, and the plurality of cushions and pillows are located within the confines of the sofa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Casual Living Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry Schwartz
  • Patent number: 7722123
    Abstract: A furniture item, such as a stool, table or chair having removable decorative panels. The removable panels include a surface that is preferably convex in shape when installed and provides an area upon which advertising, promotional and/or purely aesthetic material can be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Sundry Design Solutions LLC
    Inventor: David Holland
  • Patent number: 7708349
    Abstract: An auditorium chair comprised essentially of four parts that interconnect creating a frame with a three point stability system. The auditorium chair structure has the following components: fastening with screws, snap tight buttons, or other fasteners, dimensioning in accordance with use in current auditorium chair sizes, and fabrication design enabling efficient shipment while maintaining stability and stacking capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Kate Chen
  • Publication number: 20100101882
    Abstract: A method and apparatus that provides a means to fold a powered mobility device into a vehicle is disclosed. This invention enables powered mobility devices to fit into the trunk of a vehicle and into other small areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventor: Scott R. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20100096898
    Abstract: A furniture system comprising metal base supporting components including a pairs load side panels, and a back panel. The backrest is locked with slot metal bracket to side panels and connect to the structure metal base. A locking member such as two side panels, back and seat metal base structure is provided that holds the furniture rigidly in an assembled condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventor: Ken Senephimmachack
  • Publication number: 20090322138
    Abstract: A child seat includes a carrier, an armrest and a flexible connector. The carrier includes a loading surface and a connecting part. The flexible connector is connected between the carrier and the armrest. When the child seat is in an un-assembled state, the armrest is separated from the connecting part. When the child seat is in an assembled state, the armrest is fixed to the connecting part. Alternatively, the child seat includes a carrier, an armrest and a connector. The carrier includes a loading surface and a connecting part. The connector is connected with the carrier and the armrest. When the child seat is in an un-assembled state, the armrest is laid flat on the loading surface. When the child seat is in an assembled state, the armrest is fixed to the connecting part in an upright state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Gregory S. Sellers
  • Publication number: 20090315382
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular furniture assembly that is convenient and versatile. One embodiment of the modular furniture assembly comprises a base and a transverse member manually, detachably coupled to the base by a coupler. The base and the transverse member have a defined spatial relationship which enables a variety of different types, configurations and sizes of furniture assemblies to be formed therefrom. Further, the base is configured such that the transverse member can be coupled to the base in a first position to form a first furniture assembly, and can be coupled to the base in a second position to form a second furniture assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventor: Shawn D. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7604298
    Abstract: A chair includes a lower back frame, a back construction, including a back support attached to the lower back frame, a cushion assembly attached to the back support and a clip wedgingly engaged between the back support and the cushion assembly. The cushion assembly further includes an inner shell which includes two or more apertures and a hook extending downwardly and outwardly from each aperture. The clip further includes at least one angled ramp and at least one stop. The angled ramp is configured to allow the hook of the inner shell to slide through the angled ramp and the stop is configured to suspend sliding of the hook. Methods of assembling a back construction are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Gordon J. Peterson, Gary Lee Karsten
  • Patent number: 7575283
    Abstract: Modular seating sections can be joined to form booth seating that can easily be reconfigured or reupholstered. The seat sections include a generally vertical back element having a lower edge that is connected to the inner edge of a generally horizontal seat section. A gusset extends diagonally between the back section and the seat section to add rigidity and strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: FCC Commercial Furniture, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott D. Crowe
  • Patent number: 7571961
    Abstract: A portable infant booster seat having an upright back support, foldable sidewalls, a flexible front wall and an upwardly extendible cushioned seat member that supports an infant in an elevated seated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Gold Bug, Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine Gold, Lynn Rosen
  • Patent number: 7568767
    Abstract: The present invention relates to kit for a patio bench utilizing injection molded plastic panels capable of being packaged and shipped in a knocked-down state and constructed into a secure patio bench. The patio bench may also include an integral storage box positioned beneath the bench seat. The panels utilized for assembling the patio bench are also constructed to allow a number of patio benches to be configured using common components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Suncast Corporation
    Inventor: Jed Richardson
  • Patent number: 7549702
    Abstract: A foldable bath seat includes at least a seat member and two leg assemblies each having two legs connected with a crossbar. Each of the crossbars is pivotally mounted to a bottom seat portion to allow the legs to pivot between a folded position and a downwardly extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: AMG Medical Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Seth Meyers
  • Patent number: 7547073
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular furniture assembly that is convenient and versatile. One embodiment of the modular furniture assembly comprises a base and a transverse member manually, detachably coupled to the base by a coupler. The base and the transverse member have a defined spatial relationship which enables a variety of different types, configurations and sizes of furniture assemblies to be formed therefrom. Further, the base is configured such that the transverse member can be coupled to the base in a first position to form a first furniture assembly, and can be coupled to the base in a second position to form a second furniture assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Sac Aquisition LLC
    Inventors: Verdi R. White, III, Shawn D. Nelson, Daniel Nappi, David Underwood, Matt Rich
  • Patent number: 7540568
    Abstract: One aspect is a furniture piece configured for seating. The furniture piece includes first and second contours and a spreader mechanism coupled between the first and second contours. A three-dimensional cover envelope having panels in each of three-dimensions is configured over the first and second contours and the spreader mechanism thereby surrounding the contours and spreader mechanism. The cover envelope is tensioned in each panel creating a simulated cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Natura Design Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Behrens, Donald L. Bottemiller
  • Patent number: 7523989
    Abstract: A corner unit for an article of sectional furniture. In an exemplary embodiment, the corner unit includes a frame having a plurality of frame members. The frame may include two internal frame members which are disposed substantially perpendicular to each other. The internal frame members provide rigidity and strength to the frame without requiring other angled cuts and connections for the frame. The frame may also include a cover assembly which provides a seat and at least one storage compartment. The frame members may be interconnected by interlocking protrusions and cutout portions, as well as by threaded fasteners received in push-in connector elements which are held in recesses within the frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Home Reserve, Inc.
    Inventors: Blaine L. Wieland, Byron T. Shank, Wesley S. Anspach, Randolph Brown
  • Publication number: 20090045666
    Abstract: A furniture member joining system includes a U-shaped fastener having first and second posts extending transversely from a post body. First and second post receiving bight inserts are each engageable with one of a first and second furniture member. The first post is slidably received in the first bight insert and the second post is slidably received in the second bight insert to releasably couple the first furniture member to the second furniture member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: West & Knowles Design and Engineering, L.L.C.
    Inventors: David J. Westendorf, Kevin J. Knowles, Shane R. Gamble
  • Patent number: 7481496
    Abstract: A modular furniture system comprises a frame adapted to define a plurality of engagement sites and a plurality of components removably engagable to the frame at the plurality of engagement sites to define a piece of furniture. Each component is engagable to the frame at different positions thereon to facilitate a change in shape of the piece of furniture by rearrangement of the plurality of components relative to one another. The plurality of components are shaped and sized to be groupable together into a storage configuration when not engaged to the frame. In the storage configuration, the components are enclosable in a rectangular volume of lesser size than when engaged to the frame. Each component comprises a core body and a removable cover that shrouds the core with the plurality of components engaged to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: 5630372 Manitoba Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Alun Smith
  • Patent number: 7475939
    Abstract: A portable collapsible open air hands free seating shelter having a base. A plurality of cover mounts detachablely coupled to the base. A cover slidably attached to the plurality of cover mounts. A portable collapsible open air hands free seating shelter having a base with a plurality of raised top portions, a lower top portion substantially parallel to the plurality of raised top portions, a bottom portion and a outer side portion. A plurality of cover mounts having a continually intergraded vertical first end detachablely coupled to at least one of the plurality of raised top portions of the base and a horizontal second end such that the vertical first end and the horizontal second end are substantial perpendicular to each other. A cover having a continually intergraded canopy portion having a closed end, a head panel and a back support panel having an open end slidably attached to the horizontal second end of the plurality of cover mounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventor: Jimmy Hooker
  • Publication number: 20080258533
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Penio Stolarov
  • Publication number: 20080246324
    Abstract: A chair seat and method for manufacturing the same, comprising a seat body, two layers of borders arranged around said chair seat from inside to outside, a net cloth set in a middle of said chair seat and edges of said net cloth fixed between said borders, wherein said chair seat is injection molded by one or two steps, and said two layers of borders are detachable or undetachable. The structure of the present invention is simple, the manufacture working procedures are few, and the production cost is low. The present product is simple and safe. Because of using the net cloth to produce the chair seat, it is breath freely, having several colors to choose, beautiful and environmental protection, satisfying the demand of all levels customers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: Zhiqing LIU
  • Publication number: 20080238175
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bar stool that is easy to assemble. Additionally, certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bar stool that breaks down into a flat disassembled state that is compact and cost effective for shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Dean Crue
  • Patent number: 7419220
    Abstract: A modular furniture assembly is disclosed that is convenient and versatile. One embodiment of the modular furniture assembly comprises a base and a transverse member manually, detachably coupled to the base by a coupler. The base and the transverse member have a defined spatial relationship which enables a variety of different types, configurations and sizes of furniture assemblies to be formed therefrom. Further, the base is configured such that the transverse member can be coupled to the base in a first position to form a first furniture assembly, and can be coupled to the base in a second position to form a second furniture assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: SAC Acquisition LLC
    Inventors: Verdi White, III., Shawn D. Nelson, Daniel Nappi, David Underwood, Matt Rich
  • Patent number: 7413254
    Abstract: A portable, easily assembled and disassembled three-legged stool or stool kit includes a seat with a quick-release leg-fastening assembly, three legs having keyhole slots to engage with the quick-release leg-fastening assembly, and a substantially planar leg bracket oriented below and parallel with the seat that has three symmetrically-oriented elongated slots to receive and orient the legs. At least one of the legs has multiple, spaced-apart sets of opposing grooves for supporting a removable, cantilevered platform such as a footrest or a drink holder. When assembled, the legs are oriented in a structurally strong and rigid fashion to support the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Inventor: Noel W. Petre, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080185897
    Abstract: A furniture system having a base frame, side pieces and a back portion, that assembles quickly and disassembles into a configuration that optimizes space when shipped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Billy Joe Griggs
  • Patent number: 7404607
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bar stool that is easy to Additionally, certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bar stool that own into a flat disassembled state that is compact and cost effective for shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Vendor Development Group
    Inventor: Dean Crue
  • Patent number: 7390063
    Abstract: Seat structure for a motor vehicle seat includes upper rails, which are longitudinally displaceable relative to lower rails mounted fixedly to the motor vehicle that include longitudinal slots, and a seat frame, which includes insertion tabs, which are inserted in the longitudinal slots of the upper tracks. To facilitate a quick and secure assembly at a low cost, the seat frame includes a front and back crossbeam, on which the insertion tabs are present. The insertion tabs each include a notch, which engages an upper rail and fixes it vertically. The crossbeams are fixed longitudinally on the upper rails by formfitting fasteners, and a seat pan is fastened to the crossbeams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Meinhard Behrens
  • Patent number: 7387344
    Abstract: This invention is a kit from which a love seat type sofa can easily be assemble by a consumer at home with simple tools. It has a basal structural assembly that is an ā€œEā€ shaped assembly of boards with a brace across the open part of the ā€œEā€ and a board on which the seat cushions will rest, a rear structural assembly that presents the back of the sofa and the backrest against which the back cushions will rest, a number of bolts which is ideally ten, a number of pegs which is ideally four, at least one allen wrench, two arms, a base, a number of feet which is ideally four, and a number of cushions which is also ideally four. The allen wrench is adapted to drive the bolts. The basal structural assembly can be attached by bolts to the rear structural assembly. Pegs are then driven partially into the inner surfaces of the two arms using a hammer supplied by the customer. The arms are then driven onto the sides of the base and rear assemblies by means of corresponding holes into which the pegs fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventor: Xiaohui (Echo) Yu
  • Patent number: 7374241
    Abstract: A portable infant booster seat having an upright back support, foldable sidewalls, a flexible front wall and an upwardly extendible cushioned seat member that supports an infant in an elevated seated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Gold Bug, Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine Gold, Lynn Rosen
  • Patent number: 7370914
    Abstract: A collapsible wingback chair that includes a seat base portion and to which is secured a lower portion of a pair of side wings that include upper portions that are movable relative to a chair back that is pivotally mounted so as to be movable between an upright position when the chair is in use to a folded position in overlaying relationship with the base with the upper portions of the side wings also being folded relative to the base to thereby form a compact configuration for handling, shipping and storage. The side wings are selectively secured to the chair back when the back is in a raised position to thereby permit use of the chair in a conventional manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventor: Duncan Newman
  • Patent number: 7341228
    Abstract: A furniture frame and a furniture frame bracket wherein the furniture frame bracket comprises a bracket base, a first side member extending from the bracket base and a second side member extending from the bracket base in which the side members each include an extension located thereon wherein the side members and the extensions of the side members coact with the bracket base to wrap the bracket around a portion of a furniture frame, and a leg extending from the base for supporting a linkage between a first section and a second section of a furniture frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Inventors: Joel Grosaman, Howard Porter
  • Publication number: 20080036256
    Abstract: A portable infant booster seat having an upright back support, foldable sidewalls, a flexible front wall and an upwardly extendible cushioned seat member that supports an infant in an elevated seated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Katherine Gold, Lynn Rosen
  • Patent number: 7328951
    Abstract: A new and improved all-terrain seat that is ideal for hunting, fishing, backpacking, camping, sports viewing, and the like. The all-terrain seat includes legs that are individually adjustable enabling the seat to be securely positioned on any surface, regardless of incline. The all-terrain seat is made from a lightweight material and is very portable as it may attach to a belt, easily fit inside a backpack, or be hand carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Inventors: William S. Ward, Robert W. Ryall
  • Patent number: 7322642
    Abstract: A furniture system includes a desk having an upper surface and a pair of opposed depending ground-engaging side walls, at least one of the side walls defining means for storing books or the like. An overlay overlying the desk top provides a surface for erasable writing thereon. At least one bench is stowable beneath the desk top. The bench provides a storage area and a non-tiltable seat for at least one child by providing an area in which a child's feet can be emplaced and confined. When not used as a seat, the seating member can be rotated from a horizontal to a vertical position to expose a further stowage chamber. Optimally, a second seat can be secured to the exterior of the bench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Inventor: Nancy L. BoJack
  • Publication number: 20080001463
    Abstract: A multi-functional collapsible chair includes a frame and at least two elastic belts. The frame is provided with plural rods and a hand holder fixed with and extended out from one of the rods. Two ends of each of the elastic belts are wrapped around and fastened on the rods. A cushion can be laid on the frame, having massaging projections for improving metabolism. Therefore, the multi-functional collapsible chair can be used as a chair with a massaging effect and be disassembled for carrying and storing conveniently except that it is used as an auxiliary device for sexual pleasure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Liao Hsin-Chang
  • Publication number: 20080001462
    Abstract: A furniture item, such as a stool, table or chair having removable decorative panels. The removable panels include a surface that is preferably convex in shape when installed and provides an area upon which advertising, promotional and/or purely aesthetic material can be displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: David Holland