Furniture piece
US7000993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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26References
12Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C7/407
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A furniture piece including a base and a backrest pivotally connected to the base. An attachment component is positionable or movable between an engaged position locking the backrest in an upright position and a disengaged position allowing the backrest to move towards a folded position. A seat portion is pivotally connected to the base, and pivotally movable with respect to the base between an open position and a closed position. With the backrest in the folded position, the furniture piece may be placed within a box and shipped and/or stored in a volume-efficient manner.
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