Modular furniture and reclining assemblies

US12396557B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Lovesac Company · US

Inventors

• Shawn D. Nelson · Washington, US
• David M. Underwood · Norwalk, US
• Lynn Curtis Strong · Rock Hill, US
• Stephen Ciccarelli · Santa Clara, US
• Zach Gaarder · Central, US
• Casey Webb · Spanish Fork, US
• Jacob D. Forman · Washington, US
• Braquel L. Urie · Cedar City, US
• Brian Kuchler · Hurricane, US
• Tyler Sanders · Santa Clara, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 11, 2023
• Grant date: Aug 26, 2025
• Expiry date: Nov 16, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A47C7/748
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

Disclosed are furniture systems including at least one reclining assembly. The reclining assembly can be configured to seamlessly integrate and couple to a modular furniture assembly, having a footprint that substantially fits within the geometric specifications of the footprint of the modular furniture assembly. The reclining assembly can have a general appearance that is substantially similar to the modular furniture assembly when the reclining assembly is in the un-reclined position. The reclining assembly can include a reclining mechanism that permits transitioning the reclining assembly between a shallow and deep seat configuration. The reclining assembly can include a rotatable footrest panel. The reclining mechanism can include rotating gears that ride on gear rails, to effect the reclining movement and/or extension of the footrest panel.