System and method for modular furniture assembly

Details System and method for modular furniture assembly System and method for modular furniture assembly

2007-10-26

2010-06-29

Edell, Joseph F (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Having detachably interfitting parts or components; i.e.,...

Slotted components normal to each other

C297S440140, C297S440160

Reexamination Certificate

active

07744161

ABSTRACT:
A modular furniture assembly for securing together a plurality of furniture members, the modular furniture assembly comprising: a plurality of substantially planar frame members, each frame member comprising a plurality of ends, the plurality of ends comprising: a first end including a first cavity extending latitudinally along the first end; and a second end including a second cavity substantially identical to the first cavity, the second cavity being oriented and extending latitudinally along the second end such that a combined cavity is formed when the first end and second end come together; a base furniture member; and a securing system, configured to secure a first substantially planar frame member to a second substantially planar frame member, the securing system comprising an elongated member sized to extend through the combined cavity. The plurality of furniture members may comprise: a front member; opposing side furniture members; and a back furniture member.

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