Horizontally supported planar surfaces – With separable components – Separable components connected together by interlocking parts
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-11
2011-12-20
Chen, Jose V (Department: 3637)
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
With separable components
Separable components connected together by interlocking parts
C108S180000, C108S157140
Reexamination Certificate
active
08079315
ABSTRACT:
An article of furniture and associated methods and kits comprising at least one first leg support structure, at least one second leg support structure, the at least one first leg support structure being inter-fitted with the at least one second first leg support structure via an interference fit to define a support assembly, a top that is supported by and attached to the support assembly without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive; and means for creating a force state that attaches the top to the support assembly without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive, and thereby stabilizes the article of furniture, wherein the force state includes one or more forces applied to the at least one first leg support structure and the at least one second leg support structure, in addition to any frictional force from the interference fit.
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Berent Roger Jason
Hulewat Kyle David
Chen José V
Dobrusin & Thennisch PC
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