Sofa

- Herman Miller, Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a right-front perspective view of a sofa showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view, the right side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The characteristic feature of the design resides in the combination of the contoured curvature of the side frame and the flaired armrest portion thereof; all as best shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, respectively.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D85904 January 1932 Anderson
D86071 January 1932 Anderson
D86072 January 1932 Anderson
D224764 September 1972 Rowland
D231758 June 1974 Rosselli
D241793 October 1976 Winrow
D247336 February 28, 1978 Fisher
D251705 May 1, 1979 Fuldner
D260582 September 8, 1981 Luthy
D264902 June 15, 1982 Friedman
4343509 August 10, 1982 Lundgren
Other references
  • Domos, Jan. 1978, p. 64, Sofa at top right. Interiors, Jun. 1980, p. 44, Sofa by Helikon's in Frame #1, mid-page left. Interiors, May 1983, p. 145, AGI Sofa shown.
Patent History
Patent number: D335588
Type: Grant
Filed: May 15, 1990
Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc. (Zeeland, MI)
Inventor: Jean Beirise (Cincinnati, OH)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Gary D. Watson
Law Firm: Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett
Application Number: 7/523,916
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/6381