Seating furniture ottoman
US5695239A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C7/506
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hardware assembly for mounting a retractable ottoman on a seating unit frame below the front edge of an occupant support cushion. The assembly includes a frame bracket having a plate and an underlip, the frame and underlip each carrying a flange, the flanges are generally perpendicular to the plate and together carry a first pivot and a second pivot positioned below and rearward of the first pivot. The assembly also includes an ottoman bracket having a pair of pivots. A lazy tong linkage connects the brackets and locks in a horizontal extended position. The assembly may be optionally spring driven to facilitate deployment of an ottoman on the ottoman bracket.
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