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Support frame for making furniture

US6017107A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 29, 1998
Grant dateJan 25, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 29, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B2220/0055
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A support frame for use in furniture includes a first pair of end column members and at least one intermediate column member in spaced parallel relationship, a second pair of end column members and at least one intermediate column member in spaced parallel relationship, and at least two rows of horizontal beam members, with beam members disposed between adjacent column members. Openings are provided in the column members and beam member and metal fasteners secure them together, in tension. Additional securement may be achieved by also adhesively securing the column members and beam members together. A decorative covering may be used to encase and decorate the support frame.

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