Horizontally supported planar surfaces – Convertible – Alternately usable surfaces
Patent
1996-11-04
1998-03-17
Chen, Jose V.
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Convertible
Alternately usable surfaces
29742345, A47B 8500
Patent
active
057274762
ABSTRACT:
A multipurpose ottoman is described, consisting of a base unit having two supporting walls which rest on an underlying surface, and a top unit including a tabletop configured to receive a cushion or other items such as tableware, games or the like. The tabletop has two supporting walls which are designed to fit within the walls of the base unit and two support flaps connected by hinges to the tabletop. The support flaps are approximately parallel to the outside surfaces of the tabletop walls and are shorter in height than these walls.
When it is desired that the assembly function as an ottoman, the supporting walls of the tabletop are lowered within the supporting walls of the base unit, and the support flaps are moved slightly to fit over a portion of the outer surfaces of the base unit's walls so that the tabletop rests on the unit. When a table is desired, the top unit is lifted upwards, the support flaps are pushed slightly inward to rest on the top surfaces of the base unit's supporting walls and against the supporting walls of the tabletop, securely holding the top unit in place.
Optional features include a footstool and a slideable drawer.
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Chen José V.
Smith, Jr. Arthur A.
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