Abstract: A desk pedestal for storing computer hardware and ancillary computer equipment and supplies which is specifically designed to hold and provide ready access to either a vertical tower or a horizontal central processing unit (CPU) and includes a built-in master power director for cord management and a hidden rear access means for easy installment of the hardware and ready accessibility to cords and other potential computer related problems. The desk pedestal may be used in either a desk or armoire and includes first and second interior compartments and at least one adjustable shelf which allows the user to choose between storing a vertical tower or horizontal CPU by adding or removing the adjustable shelf to create a compartment which is specifically dimensioned for storing either unit. The second compartment of the desk pedestal is designed to hold a plurality of slidable drawers specifically adapted for storing computer diskettes, CDs and miscellaneous items.

Abstract: A modular furniture assembly including and a lower bed that are selectively positionable between a stacked position and an unstacked position. The upper and lower beds include a series of supports that form mating pairs to support the beds in the stacked position. Each bed support of the upper bed include a bottom end with a bore extending therethrough. A pin is retainably mounted within each bore and is slidable between an extended position and a retracted position. Supports of the bottom bed each have a connector bore that extends through a top end of each of the bed supports. Split sleeves are fixably attachable within the bores of the supports for the upper and lower beds to form a stop that retains the pins in the bores. When placed in a stacked position, the pins extend into the bores of the supports for the lower beds to link the mating support pairs together. The pins fully retract into the bores of the bed supports when the beds are positioned in the unstacked position.

Abstract: A seating unit having lockable cushions. The seating unit includes a plurality of cushion guides for receiving the bottom and back cushions and a locking assembly which extends behind the backs of the cushions along the length of the frame for engaging the rear of each of the cushions. The locking assembly includes a locking bar having a plurality of slots which permit reversible lock pins located at the rear of the cushions to be received thereby. The locking bar is slidably received between the end cushion guide assemblies and is movable between a first locking position and a second unlocking position. A plunger-type lock located at one end of the locking bar prevents the locking bar from moving from its locking position. A biasing means located at the other end of the locking bar assists the release of the locking bar when the locking plunger is released.

Abstract: A decorative furniture panel and process for making same formed by aligning a plurality of roundcore members in a predetermined relationship to form a wave-like design, bonding the aligned roundcore members to a holding member, joining the aligned members and the holding member to a substantially flat straightening member having a low moisture content to enable the moisture stabilization of the joined components, and encircling all of the members with a frame to hide member edges and form a substantially flat panel of a predetermined size for use in the construction of furniture.