Patents Assigned to Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
  • READY TO ASSEMBLE FURNITURE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130320741
    Abstract: A component interface assembly for attaching the individual subcomponents of an RTA furniture system. Each component interface assembly having an elongated alignment slot cut into one of the subcomponents of the RTA furniture kit and a retention element affixed to a second corresponding subcomponent such that the first and second subcomponents can be secured together by inserting the retention element into the alignment slot. The alignment slot is positioned on the first subcomponent such that positioning the retention element for insertion into the slot aligns the second subcomponent with the first subcomponent providing tool-less alignment and engagement of the subcomponents. The assembled components may have cutouts on confronting planar surfaces of the respective first and second subcomponents providing enhanced storage for shipping the RTA furniture components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Brandtner, Walter Wang, Nicholas J. Robinson, Christopher J Lejcher
  • Sofa sleeper installation and system
    Patent number: 8448314
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatuses relating to installation of a sleeper mechanism into a frame of a sofa sleeper are disclosed. In one embodiment, initially the frame is aligned such that an open bottom portion of the frame is upright and facing outwardly. The sleeper mechanism is then advanced towards the open bottom portion and hook apertures on the brackets are engaged with upper fasteners on the frame. The sleeper mechanism is then swung inwardly towards the top portion of the frame until notches on the bracket are passed lower fasteners on the frame and then swung back towards the open bottom portion to engage the notches with the lower fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy A. Brandtner
  • Integrated base assembly
    Patent number: 8438716
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing furniture, such as sofas, that have a lower exposed front rail with corner block portions. The method including injection molding the front rail with the corner block and assembling it to side rails and a rear rail whereby there are no exposed junctures at the corner blocks on the front rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy A. Brandtner
  • SOFA WITH SEAT STRETCHER
    Publication number: 20120248836
    Abstract: A seat stretcher that can be positioned in the seat box of a sofa to maintain the structural integrity of the seat box against the compressive force of the seat springs. The seat stretcher mounts without fasteners and without additional hardward. In embodiments, the seat stretcher has an offset portion that can be rotated to create space within the seat box for storing cushions or legs within the cavity defined by the seat box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Jon Lejcher, Timothy A. Brandtner
  • FURNITURE ASSEMBLY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120248842
    Abstract: An assembly system permitting separate construction and transport of subcomponents for seating furniture items. The disassembled subcomponents allow for more efficient transportation by eliminating the dead space created by transporting irregularly shaped assembled furniture items. The assembly system includes a seat box having a rectangular frame defining an accessible internal cavity covered by an upper support surface. The assembly system also comprises a back rest having a seat box interface surface and at least arm rest interface surface. The back rest also defines an internal cavity accessible through closable opening for internal access to the arm rest interface surfaces. The assembly system also includes mounting an interface surface to the arm rest for securing the arm rest to the arm rest interface surface of the back rest and the rectangular frame of the seat box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Brandtner, Peter J. Fynboh, Christopher Jon Lejcher
  • Bed
    Patent number: D658401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip M. Hoff, Harry Janke, Brian M. Medley
  • Chair backrest and seat
    Patent number: D658409
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Li Ping, Chris Ross, Chris Burgett
  • Chair backrest and seat
    Patent number: D661133
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Li Ping, Chris Ross, Chris Burgett
  • Chair backrest and seat
    Patent number: D661522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Li Ping, Chris Ross, Chris Burgett
  • Dresser
    Patent number: D662333
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip M. Hoff, Harry Janke, Brian M. Medley
  • Bed
    Patent number: D662723
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip M. Hoff, Harry Janke, Brian M. Medley
  • Dresser
    Patent number: D663548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy D. Domack, Terry A. Everson, Craig C. Bacon
  • Dresser
    Patent number: D663549
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy D. Domack, Terry A. Everson, Craig C. Bacon
  • Dresser
    Patent number: D663970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip M. Hoff, Harry Janke, Brian M. Medley
  • Bed
    Patent number: D668074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip M. Hoff, Harry Janke, Brian M. Medley
  • Dresser
    Patent number: D668079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy D. Domack, Terry A. Everson, Craig C. Bacon
  • Bed
    Patent number: D668471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip M. Hoff, Harry Janke, Brian M. Medley
  • Chair backrest and seat
    Patent number: D671774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Li Ping, Chris Ross, Chris Burgett
  • Chair backrest and seat
    Patent number: D672170
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Li Ping, Chris Ross, Chris Burgett
  • Mirror
    Patent number: D679511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip M. Hoff, Harry Janke, Brian M. Medley