Beds – Attachment or accessory
Reexamination Certificate
2002-02-28
2003-07-01
Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3673)
Beds
Attachment or accessory
C005S037100, C294S154000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06584632
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a strap system for closing a futon frame that has a mattress.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
Strap systems that can be used to assist in carrying or moving objects are known in the prior art. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 2,944,713 to Beach discloses a strap system with a handle that can be attached to a container at two locations for carrying the container.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,370,767 to Fraser discloses a strap for holding a beach mat in a rolled up configuration.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,370,286 to Newman discloses a carrying strap having end loops, a handle in the middle and adjustable straps between the handle and the end loops.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,901,897 to Briggs et al. discloses a garment bag with adjustable shoulder straps to carry the bag.
The present invention is directed to a strap system to move a furniture piece, such as a futon, from an open to a closed position. The strap system has end loops whose length can be adjusted with belt buckles, connecting adjustable length strap members for each end loop and a handle between the strap members, all as will be detailed in the specification that follows hereafter.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a strap system used to close an opened futon.
It is the primary object of the present invention to provide for an improved strap system for use with a furniture piece that has movable portions.
Another object is to provide for such a strap system designed for closing an open futon.
Another object is to provide for a strap system which can be used by persons with handicaps or elderly persons.
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patent: 1472997 (1923-11-01), Stevenson
patent: 2486827 (1949-11-01), Duncan
patent: 2944713 (1960-07-01), Beach
patent: 3188130 (1965-06-01), Pietrowicz
patent: 4370767 (1983-02-01), Fraser
patent: 4901897 (1990-02-01), Briggs et al.
patent: 5370286 (1994-12-01), Newman
patent: 5785223 (1998-07-01), Matsushita
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