Patents by Inventor Francesco Binfare

Francesco Binfare has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10362877
    Abstract: A cushion (1) whose configuration can be varied is constituted by a cushion element (10) inside which there is a fixed frame (20), which covers a lower section (13) of said cushion element (10), and two movable frames (25A), (25B), symmetrical, hinged above said fixed frame (20) and adapted to be comprised within an upper section (14) of the cushion element (10) itself. The movable frames (25 A), (25B) can swing up to 180° independently of one another, for aligning a respective portion (14A), (14B) of said upper section (14) from an external horizontal position (HE) to an internal horizontal position (HI), passing through a vertical neutral position (N) in which the same portion (14A), (14B) is substantially aligned with said lower section (13). In a sofa (D) or an armchair (P) in which the backrest (100) and the armrests (110) are defined by respective cushions (1), many possible configurations of the same are possible, in order to offer maximum seating comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: EDRA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Francesco Binfare, Valerio Mazzei, Edoardo Mazzei
  • Publication number: 20180020839
    Abstract: A cushion (1) whose configuration can be varied is constituted by a cushion element (10) inside which there is a fixed frame (20), which covers a lower section (13) of said cushion element (10), and two movable frames (25A), (25B), symmetrical, hinged above said fixed frame (20) and adapted to be comprised within an upper section (14) of the cushion element (10) itself. The movable frames (25 A), (25B) can swing up to 180° independently of one another, for aligning a respective portion (14A), (14B) of said upper section (14) from an external horizontal position (HE) to an internal horizontal position (HI), passing through a vertical neutral position (N) in which the same portion (14A), (14B) is substantially aligned with said lower section (13). In a sofa (D) or an armchair (P) in which the backrest (100) and the armrests (110) are defined by respective cushions (1), many possible configurations of the same are possible, in order to offer maximum seating comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: EDRA S.P.A.
    Inventors: FRANCESCO BINFARE, VALERIO MAZZEI, EDOARDO MAZZEI
  • Patent number: 9723929
    Abstract: The element with variable shape (1) is composed of a cushion (10), having inside a fixed frame (20), which involves a lower section (13) of said cushion (10) and two symmetrical movable frames (25A), (25B), hinged above said fixed frame (20) and aimed at involving an upper section (14) of the cushion (10). The movable frames (25A), (25B) can rotate by 180° independently from each other, to direct a respective portion (14A), (14B) of said upper section (14) from an external horizontal configuration (HE) to an inner horizontal configuration (HI), passing through a vertical neutral configuration (N), in which the portion (14A), (14B) is substantially aligned with said lower section (13). The back (100) and sides (110) of a sofa (D) or armchair (P) are defined by respective elements (1), which can be configured in many ways so as to offer the maximum sitting comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: EDRA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Francesco Binfare′
  • Publication number: 20160037932
    Abstract: The element with variable shape (1) is composed of a cushion (10), having inside a fixed frame (20), which involves a lower section (13) of said cushion (10) and two symmetrical movable frames (25A), (25B), hinged above said fixed frame (20) and aimed at involving an upper section (14) of the cushion (10). The movable frames (25A), (25B) can rotate by 180° independently from each other, to direct a respective portion (14A), (14B) of said upper section (14) from an external horizontal configuration (HE) to an inner horizontal configuration (HI), passing through a vertical neutral configuration (N), in which the portion (14A), (14B) is substantially aligned with said lower section (13). The back (100) and sides (110) of a sofa (D) or armchair (P) are defined by respective elements (1), which can be configured in many ways so as to offer the maximum sitting comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Francesco Binfaré
  • Patent number: 5483708
    Abstract: A sofa or bed structure has a seat and a variable-setting back and has a device for coupling the seat frame together with legs and a back set. The device is made up of a plate having a seat for the rotational coupling with the seat frame and a coaxial pivot insertable into a bush integral with a radial structure fixed to supporting legs. A restrainer on the seat frame ensures the stability of the position reached. The combination allows the seat frame and back to assume a wide variety of positions, through rotation of the seat frame in relation to the back set or through moving of the back set in relation to the seat frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Edra S.p.A.
    Inventor: Francesco Binfare'
  • Patent number: 4448378
    Abstract: A modular furniture support structure comprises first and second pluralities of arm members lying respectively in common upper and lower planes and associated by an upright. Respective ends of the arm members are connected to the uprights, at least the arm members of the second plurality being movably associated with the upright by individually inserting each arm member of the second plurality into clamping jaws effective to be movably engaged with the upright at the other end thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1984
    Assignee: C.D. & C Centro Design & Communicazione S.r.l.
    Inventor: Francesco Binfare
  • Patent number: D314475
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Cassina Spa
    Inventor: Francesco Binfare'
  • Patent number: D802323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: EDRA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Francesco Binfare
  • Patent number: D834849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: EDRA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Francesco Binfare'
  • Patent number: D920705
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: EDRA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Francesco Binfare
  • Patent number: D933989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: EDRA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Francesco Binfarè{grave over ( )}, Iacopo Emilio Foggini
  • Bed
    Patent number: D985960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: EDRA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Francesco Binfare
  • Patent number: D1005718
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: EDRA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Francesco Binfare
  • Patent number: D1009499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: EDRA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Francesco Binfare, Iacopo Emilio Foggini
  • Patent number: D1011063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: EDRA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Francesco Binfare