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Lounge seating unit and web therefor
Assignee: Harter Corp
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Filing: 1970-04-13
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A knock-down type seating unit comprises a pair of spaced, upwardly-extending side panels, a cross-brace detachably secured between said side panels and together with the side panels defining a seating frame. An articulated tufted web is draped over the seating frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Stuart John Gilbert
- 👤 Karen T Gilbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-23 18:53
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C4/00; A47C4/02; A47C4/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A knock-down type seating unit comprising a pair of spaced, upwardly-extending side panels each provided with a substantially horizontal slot therein, a flat, substantially horizontal seat panel provided with a pair of transversely extending slots near the ends thereof, detachably secured between said side panels and together with saId side panels defining a seating frame; a substantially rectangular articulated tufted web draped over said seating frame and comprising at least one seat cushion and a pair of arm cushions flanking the seat cushion on two opposite sides thereof; a loop formed along each transverse side of the web and removably inserted through said slots in said side panels; a locking means removably inserted in said loop so as to hold said web captive in said side panels; an auxiliary loop formed at each juncture of seat cushion and arm cushion and removably inserted through said transversely extending slot in said seat panel; and an auxiliary loop locking means removably inserted in said auxiliary loop so as to hold said web captive in said seat panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A knock-down type seating unit comprising a pair of spaced, upwardly-extending side panels each provided with a substantially horizontal slot therein, a flat, substantially horizontal seat panel provided with a pair of transversely extending slots near the ends thereof, detachably secured between said side panels and together with saId side panels defining a seating frame; a substantially rectangular articulated tufted web draped over said seating frame and comprising at least one seat cushion and a pair of arm cushions flanking the seat cushion on two opposite sides thereof; a loop formed along each transverse side of the web and removably inserted through said slots in said side panels; a locking means removably inserted in said loop so as to hold said web captive in said side panels; an auxiliary loop formed at each juncture of seat cushion and arm cushion and removably inserted through said transversely extending slot in said seat panel; and an auxiliary loop locking means removably inserted in said auxiliary loop so as to hold said web captive in said seat panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The seating unit in accordance with claim 1 additionally provided with an upwardly extending back panel situated between said side panels and detachably secured thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The seating unit in accordance with claim 2 wherein a back cushion integral with said tufted web is provided and is removably attached to said back panel and is substantially coextensive therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
The seating unit in accordance with claim 3 wherein a loop is formed along at least one side of the back cushion, wherein the back panel is provided with at least one elongated slot adapted to receive therethrough the back cushion loop, wherein the back cushion loop is removably inserted through said slot in the back panel, and wherein a back cushion locking means is removably inserted in said back cushion loop so as to hold the back cushion captive in said back panel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |