Backing or seating for seating type furniture and means for securing backing or seating to a frame
US5445436A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C5/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Patio furniture, for indoor or outdoor use, is formed by frame members made of aluminum tubular extrusions or similar materials. A plurality of straps or a one piece panel with several straps forms a seat and a back for the furniture. Each end of the strap is self-locked into a slot in the frame members. The locking element is either a shear formed tab which slides into the slot of the frame members and which is an integral part of the tang of each strap, or the locking element is an external fastener, such as a canoe clip, a screw, or a Christmas tree clip which is inserted through the end of the strap and into circular holes in the frame members.
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