Sofa

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the sofa of the present invention showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof.

The characteristic feature of the design resides in the particular configuration of the armrest members.

Referenced Cited
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Patent History
Patent number: D364753
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 3, 1994
Date of Patent: Dec 5, 1995
Assignee: John Charles Designs, Inc. (Cerritos, CA)
Inventors: Nancy J. Genova (Corona del Mar, CA), John C. Genova (Corona del Mar, CA), Joseph P. Knetge (Glendora, CA)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Gary D. Watson
Law Firm: Stetina Brunda & Buyan
Application Number: 0/29,337
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/6381