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Joint construction such as for furniture and method of making

US3957239A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 1973
Grant dateMay 18, 1976
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Expiry dateMay 1, 1993

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/47
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A joint construction, especially for furniture or the like, in which members such as rail members, or the like, which extend at angles to each other, are joined together by a plastic block formed in situ on at least a pair of the members. The block may form a joint where a furniture leg is located. The plastic block, when it is to be connected to a leg may be formed directly on the leg or it may be formed with a recess therein engageable with an end part on the leg.

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