Method to assemble components using brackets and bracketed assemblies with bracket furniture components

• US 7,434,304 B2
• Filed: 09/21/2006
• Issued: 10/14/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 09/15/2003
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Mobilis System LLC
• Original Assignee: Mobilis System LLC
• Inventors: Owens, Larry
• Primary Examiner(s): OMGBA, ESSAMA
• Application Number:
  US11/534,150
• Publication Number:
  US 20070011859A1
• Time in Patent Office: 754 Days
• Field of Search: 297/440.1, 297/440.16, 297/440.23, 248/224.61, 248/224.7, 248/224.8, 403/409.1, 312/111, 312/140, 312/263, 312/265.5, 295/250.1, 295/250.2, 295/250.3, 295/250.4, 294/34, 295/25, 294/28
• US Class Current: 29/525.01
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 13/005 Modular seating chairs connectible into a row A47C1/124
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 4/02 Dismountable chairs
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 4/028 Upholstered chairs, e.g. metal, plastic or wooden chairs
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 7/42 of detachable or loose type
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 29/49826 Assembling or joining
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 29/4984 Retaining clearance for motion between assembled parts
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 29/49947 by applying separate fastener
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 29/49948 Multipart cooperating fastener [e.g., bolt and nut]
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 403/60 Biased catch or latch

Abstract

Unique brackets, which form a bracket assembly that may be placed at any location of various components to form an assembly piece, such as furniture are disclosed. An assembled furniture piece made of furniture panels interconnected with attached engaging and receiving brackets is provided. The engaging and receiving brackets are positioned on components to facilitate the connection of the components. A method to assemble furniture having preformed arm, base, seat and back components is provided. This method of assembly saves on shipment costs, and facilitates the repair of damaged furniture.

Claims

1. A method comprising the steps of:

(a) attaching at least one engaging bracket to a plurality of first like furniture components wherein said at least one engaging bracket comprises an elongated riser wherein said elongated riser is comprised of two spaced apart vertical members and is substantially perpendicular to a plurality of flanges and a top member, said elongated riser connected to said plurality of flanges to form a line of intersection, wherein said elongated riser extends beyond said plurality of flanges to form a cantilevered projection, said cantilevered projection comprising a first portion and a second portion, said first portion extending substantially parallel to said line of intersection and said second portion tapering along the vertical members;

(b) attaching at least one receiving bracket to a plurality of second like furniture components, wherein said at least one receiving bracket comprises a riser having an inner surface and an outer surface and a plurality of flanges wherein said first portion of said cantilevered projection of said at least one engaging bracket is configured to contact the inner surface of said at least one receiving bracket, wherein said at least one receiving bracket is positioned to interconnect with said at least one engaging bracket.

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of transporting said plurality of first like furniture components.

3. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of transporting said plurality of second like furniture components.

4. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of interconnecting a first like furniture component having said at least one engaging bracket with a second like furniture component having said at least one receiving bracket to assemble furniture without the use of tools.