Abstract: Coupling assemblies (2) are utilized to assemble a storage cube (1) having a top member (10), right member (12), bottom member (14) and left member (16). Adjacent members are coupled together through the use of T-tongues (20, 40, 44, 48) received within corresponding ones of T-slots (18, 38, 42, 46). The T-tongues and T-slots terminate certain distances (24, 36) from edges of the members (10, 12, 14, 16) thereby providing for blind configurations allowing for edges of members (10, 12, 14, 16) to be profiled, finished or otherwise decorated.

Abstract: A task table (100) nests inconspicuously with a furniture case good (200). The table (100) has a base (110), a pedestal (120), and a table top (130). The pedestal (120) supports the table top (130) above the base (110). The case good (200) has a front (250), an opposite back, a left side (252), an opposite right side, and a top (214). The sides (252) extend generally upward from a supporting surface (254) and support the top (214) above the surface (254). A table nest (230) is defined between the surface (254) and the top (214), extends between the sides (252), and removably receives the table top (130) in sliding engagement. A base nest (210) is defined between the sides (252), extends generally upward from the surface (254), and removably receives the base (110) in sliding engagement. A pedestal nest (220) extends from the base nest (210) to the table nest (230) and removably receives the pedestal (120).

Abstract: An entertainment cabinet (100) includes a pair of bi-fold doors (122). The cabinet (100) includes a top (102), sides (104, 106), rear (108) and bottom (110), with a central display space (112) positioned therein. Each of the bi-fold doors (122) includes a first storage door panel (130) having an open-sided channel (141) formed through a first let (136), second leg (138) and bight portion (140). The first leg (136) has an end section (144) hinged with a front section (142) of a left side (106) of the cabinet (100). The first door panel (130) hinges between a closed position, which partially conceals the central display space (112), and an open position, revealing the central display space (112). A second or cover door panel (134) is formed as an L-shaped channel member with a first or short leg (150) and a second or long leg (152). The short leg (150) is connected to the second leg (138) of the storage door panel (130) through a door panel hinges (156).

Abstract: A task table (100) nests inconspicuously with a furniture case good (200). The table (100) has a base (110), a pedestal (120), and a table top (130). The pedestal (120) supports the table top (130) above the base (110). The case good (200) has a front (250), an opposite back, a left side (252), an opposite right side, and a top (214). The sides (252) extend generally upward from a supporting surface (254) and support the top (214) above the surface (254). A table nest (230) is defined between the surface (254) and the top (214), extends between the sides (252), and removably receives the table top (130) in sliding engagement. A base nest (210) is defined between the sides (252), extends generally upward from the surface (254), and removably receives the base (110) in sliding engagement. A pedestal nest (220) extends from the base nest (210) to the table nest (230) and removably receives the pedestal (120).

Abstract: A bookcase includes a furniture carcass (1) having a bight panel (1a) and two wing panels (1b, 1c). The bight panel (1a) has hinge edges (2a, 2b), and one of the wing panels (1b, 1c) may be hinged with each of the hinge edges (2a, 2b). The wing panels (1b, 1c) and the bight panel (1a) form a U-shaped open sided case configuration, with the wing panels (1b, 1c) and hinges (2a, 2b) capable of being folded from the U-shaped configuration to an at least semi-flat panel configuration. A pair of interlocking shelves (3a, 3b) form a box panel which interconnects the two wing panels (1b, 1c) and holds the furniture carcass (1) in the U-shaped configuration. A base (4a) and a top (4b) mate with the furniture carcass (1).

Abstract: A closet storage system including a storage component and an adjustable and lockable engagement member. The engagement member engages the storage component to secure the storage component in position within a closet.

Abstract: A joint forming device for use in forming a joint between two members comprising an elongate fastening element, a tightening element having at least one arcuate camming surface for cooperably engaging an engaging portion of the fastening element and at least one housing for the fastening element and the tightening element with the or each camming surface and the engaging portion positioned for the cooperable engagement. The housing includes a first housing for housing the tightening element, a second housing for housing at least an expansion portion of the fastening element and at least one member connecting the first and second housings. The first housing and the second housing are adapted for cooperative engagement with the tightening element and the fastening element, respectively. In use, the first housing is fitted to a recess in one of the joint members and the second housing is fitted to a recess in the other the joint members to form a joint therebetween.

Abstract: A foldable bed assembly is disclosed. A foldable bed frame having a series of foldable sections is positioned within a cabinet for storage and is moved through a wall opening to a horizontal operating position. Links connect the bed frame to the cabinet. Elastic bands slow the movement of respective pairs of foldable sections when moved between the stored position and the operating position.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a method of making laminated products such as furniture, cabinets, counters, and the like. A laminate formed of thermosetting polyester saturated on paper of 8-12 mil thickness is bonded with a thermoplastic, thermoforming acrylic saturated on paper of 12-18 mil thickness. The bonded layers are shaped over at least two surfaces angularly positioned relative to each other. For examples, the bonded layers are shaped around sharp corners or edges of a substrate, such as conventional fiberboard, particle board or wood, under heat and pressure. A hot melt adhesive, preferably coated on the inner surface of the bonded laminate attaches the laminate to the one plane surface of the substrate and bending pressure is applied as the substrate and laminate pass through a series of rollers to bend the laminate in degrees around the corners and into contact with the other surface of the substrate. Pressures are in the 20-200 psi range and at temperature in the range of 350.degree.-450.