Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-11
2005-01-11
Nelson, Jr., Milton (Department: 3636)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
C297S440160, C297S440140
Reexamination Certificate
active
06839950
ABSTRACT:
A frame assembly for securing a plurality of modular sofa parts together into a sofa frame. The frame assembly includes a pair of tapered members attached to opposing sides of a backrest sofa part and a pair of receptacles attached to a respective one of a pair of rails, which are in turn attached to a pair of armrests. The backrest is connected to the armrests by inserting each of the tapered members into a tapered slot defined by each respective receptacle and is further strengthened using a pair of overlapping securing members. The tapered shape of the tapered members and slots produces a positive fit that has two directional components to prevent rocking of the backrest in two directions. The rails are configured to also accept a sleeper unit, and a futon unit allowing the sofa frame to be easily upgraded or adapted as desired by the user.
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Alston & Bird LLP
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
Jr. Milton Nelson
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