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Multi-function article of furniture

US6364416B1 · kind B1 · utility

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114Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 2000
Grant dateApr 2, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C3/16
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An article of furniture is disclosed. The article of furniture includes a multi-purpose article of furniture for use by at least one worker in a work environment having a horizontal support surface such as a floor and at least one vertical support surface such as a wall. The article includes a core formed by a first core section coupled to a second core section at an angular displacement and a cover configured to fit around the core. The core can be oriented in a first position for a first purpose and a second position for a second purpose. The article may be stored adjacent another article of furniture in a first arrangement and in use adjacent another article of furniture in a second arrangement. The article may also be a pocket for storing items attached to a covering skin. The covering skin may include a marking identifier.

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