MODULAR FURNITURE
First Claim
1. A furniture module, comprising, a frame assembly including a first and second side assembly interconnected by a rear assembly in a predetermined configuration, said rear assembly including an upper cross member and a spaced apart intermediate cross member, at least said intermediate cross member including a channel adapted to receive one or more wires depending from an appliance depending from said intermediate cross member.
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Abstract
A module of furniture is provided for use in a modular furniture system or as a free standing piece of furniture, comprising, a frame construction with two end assemblies each having a base and a front and rear upright. A flange and upper support beam connect the upper ends of the uprights and support a shelf. A mid-support beam connects the rear uprights and provides an accessory attachment lip as well as a wire management trough. A screen is disposed between the rear uprights for additional privacy. Various accessories including speaker shelves, a monitor mount, and a book shelf are included as a kit with the module for added desktop organization. Each accessory has a clasp, which may be integrally formed, for attaching to one of the support beams.
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21 Claims
- 1. A furniture module, comprising, a frame assembly including a first and second side assembly interconnected by a rear assembly in a predetermined configuration, said rear assembly including an upper cross member and a spaced apart intermediate cross member, at least said intermediate cross member including a channel adapted to receive one or more wires depending from an appliance depending from said intermediate cross member.
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10. A piece of modular furniture providing one of multiple functions selected by an end user, including one of an organizer for a desk or dresser, a support for lofting one end of a bed frame, a free-standing unit, and a support for at least one appliance, comprising a frame assembly including a first and a second end assembly, each having an upper end and a lower end, said first and second end assemblies interconnected at said upper ends by a top assembly and by a rear assembly intermediate said upper and lower ends, said rear assembly including at least one cross bar member receiving at least one bracket for mounting an appliance;
- and a privacy panel intermediate said first and second end assemblies.
- View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A multifunctional furniture module comprising, first and second end members;
- a top member interconnected to an upper end of each of said first and second end members;
at least one cross member interconnecting said first and second end members and keeping said end members generally parallel to one another in spaced apart relationship, said at least one cross member including at least one channel member for managing wires extending from apparatus mounted to or disposed proximate said at least one cross member; and
a screen disposed intermediate said first and second end members and below said at least one cross member. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
- a top member interconnected to an upper end of each of said first and second end members;
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20. A multifunctional support for a viewable display including a pair of vertically disposed end members substantially parallel to one another in spaced apart relationship;
- an upper end of said pair of vertically disposed end members interconnected by an upper shelf member;
an intermediate portion of said pair of vertically disposed end members interconnected by a cross bar member having a wire management path thereon and adapted to have the viewable display interconnected thereto, wherein the multifunctional support serves as one of a desktop organizer, a free standing framework, a support frame for a bed, and a frame for resting on a separate piece of furniture.
- an upper end of said pair of vertically disposed end members interconnected by an upper shelf member;
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21. A modular item of furniture providing one of multiple selective functions including a support for use in lofting a bed frame, an organizer for a desktop or dresser, a free-standing bookshelf, and an entertainment center supporting a display, comprising a frame having first and second sides;
- a rear assembly interconnecting said first and second sides, said rear assembly including at least one structural cross member interconnecting said first and second sides and providing a means for hanging at least one bracket thereon including the display, said structural cross member further including at least one channel for managing and concealing one or more wires attached to the display and other objects supported by said at least one bracket; and
a shelf at an upper end of the modular item of furniture.
- a rear assembly interconnecting said first and second sides, said rear assembly including at least one structural cross member interconnecting said first and second sides and providing a means for hanging at least one bracket thereon including the display, said structural cross member further including at least one channel for managing and concealing one or more wires attached to the display and other objects supported by said at least one bracket; and
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