Chairs and seats – Having detachably interfitting parts or components; i.e.,... – Slotted components normal to each other
Patent
1993-10-29
1995-05-16
Brown, Peter R.
Chairs and seats
Having detachably interfitting parts or components; i.e.,...
Slotted components normal to each other
29741126, 29744021, A47C 402
Patent
active
054154618
ABSTRACT:
Upholstered furniture, such as an armchair or couch, that is built on a thermoformed plastic frame that replaces the wooden frame in standard furniture construction. The thermoformed frame has a horizontal base with integrally molded legs which support the chair or couch and a vertical back and sides. A plastic foam insert is generally U-shaped so that it forms the undercushion of the seat, the sides of the chair and the arms of the chair in a single piece which fits into the thermoformed frame. The plastic foam insert is made so that it interlocks with the thermoformed frame without the need for additional fasteners. A fabric slipcover, which has zipper closures for easy installation and removal, covers the frame and the plastic foam insert and holds them together as a unit. A plastic foam seat cushion and a plastic foam back cushion, each with their own fabric covers, complete the chair or couch. The finished piece of furniture has the outward appearance of a standard upholstered chair or couch, which can be made in many different styles and decorated to match virtually any room decor. However, the furniture can be disassembled in moments without special tools for cleaning or repairs and reassembled just as quickly. The furniture construction is suitable for large or small volume manufacturing methods. In one preferred embodiment, the structure takes the form of a small armchair or couch for domestic pets, such as dogs or cats, which appears as a smaller version of an upholstered armchair or couch. The furniture can be made in different sizes for large or small pets, as well as for children and adults.
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Brown Peter R.
Duffield Carol A.
Leary James J.
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