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Systems and methods for correcting sound loss through partially acoustically transparent materials

An audio-enhanced furniture system comprises: a furniture assembly having a partially acoustically transparent material, such as an upholstery fabric or a perforated, rigid structure that is perforated in order to be more acoustically transparent; and a speaker system positioned within the furniture assembly, the speaker system including a speaker covered by the partially acoustically transparent material. The speaker is configured to be tuned to compensate for sound being emitted from the speaker through the perforated partially acoustically transparent material.
Owner:THE LOVESAC CORP

Article of furniture

An article of furniture includes a seat assembly that includes a rectangular seat support frame and a rest mount arranged on each of at least two adjacent sides of the seat support frame. A rest assembly includes a rectangular rest support frame and a seat mount arranged on at least one side of the rest support frame. The article of furniture includes at least one elongate connector, the, or each, elongate connector having a first portion that is engageable, in a detachable manner, with either of the rest mounts, and a second portion that is engageable, in a detachable manner, with the seat mount.
Owner:LAWSON RYAN

Systems and Methods for Tuning Based on Furniture Configuration

An electronic furniture assembly of the present invention includes: (i) a furniture assembly comprising: (A) a base (e.g., a seat portion), (B) at least one transverse or upright member (e.g., a side, armrest or backrest), and (ii) a speaker system mounted within one or more portions of the furniture assembly. A method of tuning a speaker of an audio-enhanced furniture system includes presenting a user with predetermined tuning profiles corresponding to a plurality of configuration footprint shapes in which the furniture assembly can be assembled and in response to a user selection of a given configuration footprint shape, tuning the speaker system according to the tuning profile selected by the user.
Owner:THE LOVESAC CORP

Ready to assemble furniture system

A ready-to-assemble furniture (“RTA”) system in which a seat, such as a sofa, comprises a seat base with a seating portion having a pair of preattached arm rests on opposing sides of the seating portion, and a separate backrest. The sofa has a transport configuration where the backrest nests on the base between the arm rests and is convertible to a use configuration by a simple upward lifting of the backrest, a partial rotation of the backrest of about 90°, lowering of the backrest onto elongate polymer KD brackets having a rearward inclination on the arm rests until a pair of slots of the backrest panelar side members is seated on the KD brackets. Each KD bracket having a wedge portion at the arm rest surface and a flange portion displaced from the arm rest. The seat may be boxed with instructions for assembly attached to the sofa.
Owner:ASHLEY FURNITURE IND INC

Folding sofa

A folding sofa is provided. The folding sofa includes multiple folding parts, where the folding parts include seat cushion frames, backrest frames, rotating locking elements, and support elements; the seat cushion frame and the backrest frame are rotationally connected, and are locked by the rotating locking element; the support element is provided inside the seat cushion frame and the backrest frame; multiple first seat cushion support legs are detachably provided below the first seat cushion frame, and multiple last seat cushion support legs are detachably provided below the last seat cushion frame; multiple common seat cushion support legs are detachably provided between each two adjacent seat cushion frames; and the backrest frame is provided with multiple backrest support legs for supporting when the folding sofa is used as a bed.
Owner:WUDI IND (SHANGHAI) CO LTD

Modular furniture and reclining assemblies

Disclosed are furniture systems including at least one reclining assembly. The reclining assembly can be configured to seamlessly integrate and couple to a modular furniture assembly, having a footprint that substantially fits within the geometric specifications of the footprint of the modular furniture assembly. The reclining assembly can have a general appearance that is substantially similar to the modular furniture assembly when the reclining assembly is in the un-reclined position. The reclining assembly can include a reclining mechanism that permits transitioning the reclining assembly between a shallow and deep seat configuration. The reclining assembly can include a rotatable footrest panel. The reclining mechanism can include rotating gears that ride on gear rails, to effect the reclining movement and / or extension of the footrest panel.
Owner:THE LOVESAC CORP

Systems and methods for tuning based on furniture configuration

An electronic furniture assembly of the present invention includes: (i) a furniture assembly comprising: (A) a base (e.g., a seat portion), (B) at least one transverse or upright member (e.g., a side, armrest or backrest), and (ii) a speaker system mounted within one or more portions of the furniture assembly. A method of tuning a speaker of an audio-enhanced furniture system includes presenting a user with predetermined tuning profiles corresponding to a plurality of configuration footprint shapes in which the furniture assembly can be assembled and in response to a user selection of a given configuration footprint shape, tuning the speaker system according to the tuning profile selected by the user.
Owner:THE LOVESAC CORP

Modular sofa sleeper having pivotal backrest assembly

A modular sofa sleeper comprises a sofa frame, a pivotal backrest assembly and a bed mechanism which be assembled and disassembled without tools. Each of these components may be shipped separately in boxes. The sofa frame may be shipped as multiple components which may be assembled or disassembled without tools. The sofa frame has at least one stop which limits rotation of the pivotal backrest assembly from its lowered position to its raised position. The bed mechanism is movable between an extended position for the sofa sleeper to function as a bed and a collapsed position for the sofa sleeper to function as a sofa.
Owner:L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO

Sit-to-stand convertible highchair

A sit-to-stand convertible highchair includes a frame configured to support the sit-to-stand convertible highchair above a floor, a foot platform adjustably mounted on the frame, and a seat assembly adjustably mounted on the frame above the foot platform. The seat assembly includes a backrest and a support surface configured to convert between a sitting configuration, in which a user may sit on the support surface, and a standing configuration, in which the user may extend through the support surface to stand on the foot platform.
Owner:VEZA INNOVATIONS LLC

Detachable modular sofa

PendingEP4563042A4BenchesSofas
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a detachable modular sofa. In at least one embodiment, the detachable modular sofa includes a recliner and a sofa detachably connected to the recliner. The recliner includes a recliner backrest, a recliner side, a recliner bottom and a recliner forepart; between the recliner bottom and the recliner side, a first bottom adjusting bracket is provided. The sofa includes a sofa base and a lift assembly. The lift assembly includes a lift base and a lift bottom, and between the lift base and the lift bottom, a second bottom adjusting bracket is mounted. By providing the first bottom adjusting bracket and the second bottom adjusting bracket, the disassembling and packaging the bottom, the body and the first bottom adjusting bracket of the recliner part can be realized, and the disassembling and packaging the sofa base, the lift base, the lift bottom and the second bottom adjusting bracket of the sofa part can be realized, such that the utilization rate of the packaging can be improved, and the space for storage and transportation can be reduced.
Owner:ANJI LONGWEI FURNITURE CO LTD

Sofa assembling and connecting structure

The utility model discloses a sofa assembling and connecting structure, which solves the technical problems that the existing plug pin cannot be interchanged up and down, is difficult to install, is difficult to assemble in place and the like, and comprises a plug pin component and a positioning component. The bolt assembly comprises a male pin and a female pin; the male pin comprises a male pin main body and an L-shaped guide part to form a U-shaped groove, so that the friction resistance when the male pin and the female pin are combined is reduced, the friction abnormal sound is reduced, and the problems of large friction resistance of a traditional bolt piece and friction abnormal sound of a hardware part are solved; the female pin comprises a female pin body and a plug. The positioning assembly comprises a positioning baffle and a mounting guide box. Enough assembling gaps are reserved between the male pins and the female pins, so that the soft sofa is more suitable for manual assembling of the soft sofa, precision deviation does not affect assembling in the assembling gaps, the plug pin assemblies are identical in vertical width and thickness and can be interchanged vertically and horizontally, and the problem that traditional plug pin pieces cannot be interchanged vertically is solved. The bolt assembly is matched with the positioning assembly, so that the whole sofa is convenient to carry, and the mounting flexibility is improved.
Owner:何翔

Modular furniture and lying assembly with docking feature

Disclosed herein is a furniture system comprising at least one lying assembly. The lying assembly is configured to be seamlessly integrated and coupled to a modular furniture assembly, the footprint of which substantially conforms to the geometry of the footprint of the modular furniture assembly. When the lying assembly is in the non-lying position, the overall appearance of the lying assembly is basically similar to that of the modular furniture assembly. The lying assembly comprises a lying mechanism, and the lying mechanism allows the lying assembly to be switched between a deep mode and a wide mode. The lying assembly comprises an adjustable frame and the lying mechanism, wherein the lying mechanism comprises a fixed lower bracket part and an upper bracket part. An actuator drives the upper bracket portion to move relative to the lower bracket portion.
Owner:THE LOVESAC CORP

Turnover telescopic table and chair

A turnover telescopic table and chair is used in the technical field of public facilities. The left supporting leg and the right supporting leg are arranged to be of a symmetrical structure, clamping grooves which are the same in structure and opposite in direction are formed in the opposite sides of the left supporting leg and the right supporting leg, the base plate assembly is installed through the lock pin assembly, connecting bases are arranged on the left leg and the right leg, and the left rotating arm and the right rotating arm are connected to the left supporting leg and the right supporting leg through rotating shaft assemblies and the connecting bases respectively and are of a symmetrical structure. Clamping grooves which are the same in structure and opposite in direction are formed in the opposite sides, the backrest assembly is installed through the lock pin assembly, the left armrest and the right armrest are arranged to be of a symmetrical structure, clamping grooves which are the same in structure and opposite in direction are formed in the opposite sides, the seat plate assembly is installed through the lock pin assembly, and the left armrest and the right armrest are connected with connecting seats arranged on the right rotating arm and the left rotating arm through rotating shaft assemblies. By rotating the right rotating arm and the left rotating arm, the turnover telescopic table and chair can be changed from an arm-chair to a combined table and chair, and meanwhile, the turnover telescopic table and chair has a telescopic function so as to meet diversified use requirements of different people.
Owner:湖北文理学院理工学院

Anti-stumbling noon break seat

The utility model provides an anti-stumbling noon break seat, which relates to the field of desks and chairs and comprises a support, a base and a backrest. The base is fixed on the bracket; the base is provided with a seat surface for bearing a human body; the seat surface is arranged upwards; the backrest is rotatably fixed on the bracket; the backrest is provided with a backrest surface for the back of a human body to lean; the orientation of the backrest surface can be changed along with the rotation of the backrest relative to the bracket; in a normal use state, the backrest surface can face the direction of the seat surface; a telescopic rod is fixedly arranged in the middle of the lower portion of the base. The telescopic direction of the telescopic rod is a direction deviating from the backrest; the tail end of the telescopic rod is provided with a supporting plate assembly used for supporting legs. The anti-stumbling noon break seat provided by the utility model solves the problem that a student is easily stumbled and injured by a noon break seat with a supporting leg structure in the prior art, and can reduce the risk that the student is stumbled by the noon break seat.
Owner:JIANGSU LINGCHENG TEACHING AIDS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Modular sofa

A sofa includes: a base assembly comprising a base that comprises at least one of a first connection member and a second connection member; wherein the first connection member is configured to detachably connect with a base connecting member, two bases are detachably connectable to each other through the first connection member and the base connecting member; the second connection member is configured to detachably connect with a backrest connecting member, thereby allowing a backrest connected to the backrest connecting member to be detachably connected to the base assembly.
Owner:AUGROUP TECH CO LTD

Multi-use apparatus for seating, protective covering, and cushioning

An apparatus comprises a foldable outer shell, a frame, a cushioning element, a pair of adjustable seat straps, a pair of adjustable case straps, and a handle. The apparatus is configured to be selectively transitioned between a plurality of configurations including a mat configuration, in which the outer shell is at least substantially flat; a seat configuration, in which the outer shell is folded in a second folding region; and a firearm cover configuration, in which the outer shell is folded in a first folding region and in the second folding region such that the outer shell defines a firearm-receiving cavity configured to receive a firearm. A method includes transitioning an apparatus between any two of the mat configuration, the seat configuration and the firearm cover configuration.
Owner:GILES STEVEN B

Thru joint for configurable backpack frame chair

A multi-functional backpack frame system that has a backpack frame configuration and a portable chair configuration. The backpack frame system includes: a first U-shaped subframe with an open end constructed by a pair of upright members connected to a cross member, a second tubular generally U-shaped subframe with an open end constructed by a pair of upright members connected to a cross member, a pair of subframes that can be mechanically fastened such that both are nested to be coplanar in a fixed relation as the backpack configuration, a pair of subframes that can be mechanically fastened such that the planes of each subframe are generally normal with a flexible seat cover as the chair configuration. The conversion into the chair configuration relies on a minimalist, self-intersecting tubular joint method, referred to as a “thru joint” that does not require additional parts, fasteners, or tools necessary for its use.
Owner:KOSSOR CHRISTOPHER GORDON

Folding stool with separable backrest

The utility model discloses a folding stool with a separable backrest, and relates to the technical field of articles for daily use. The device comprises a first supporting rod and a second supporting rod, cross beams are arranged at the tops of the first supporting rod and the second supporting rod, and supporting cloth is arranged on the surfaces of the cross beams in a sleeved mode. A supporting assembly is arranged on one side of the cross beam and comprises a connecting block installed on one side of the cross beam and a backrest connecting piece arranged on the surface of the connecting block in a sleeving mode. According to the folding stool, the storage assembly is arranged, the functionality of the backrest type folding stool is remarkably improved, the storage bag is arranged on the surface of the vertical rod in a sleeving mode, the design that the first hanging belt is aligned with the anti-skid pad is matched, a stable supporting structure can be formed at the bottom of the folding stool, the folding stool is prevented from falling into the soft ground, and meanwhile an additional storage space is provided; a user can reversely hang the storage bag on the hook through the second hanging belt, small articles such as keys and mobile phones can be conveniently stored, the problem that a traditional folding stool is lack of a storage structure is solved, and the convenience of outdoor use is improved.
Owner:NANTONG JINGGUAN HAT IND CO LTD

Modular sofa sleeper having pivotal backrest assembly

A modular sofa sleeper comprises a sofa frame, a pivotal backrest assembly and a bed mechanism which be assembled and disassembled without tools. Each of these components may be shipped separately in boxes. The sofa frame may be shipped as multiple components which may be assembled or disassembled without tools. The sofa frame has at least one stop which limits rotation of the pivotal backrest assembly from its lowered position to its raised position. The bed mechanism is movable between an extended position for the sofa sleeper to function as a bed and a collapsed position for the sofa sleeper to function as a sofa.
Owner:L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO

Packagable assembly comprising a device

The present disclosure provides a packagable assembly including a device. The device comprises a body (101) comprising one or more openings or grooves (102); one or more support members (103) insertable into the one or more openings or grooves of the body; one or more additional support members (104) positioned outside or away from the one or more openings or grooves of the body; and one or more attachment mechanisms (105) configured to removably couple the one or more support members to the one or more additional support members to provide structural support for the body. The present disclosure enhances transportability and packagability without compromising manufacturing quality, comfort, and structural integrity / stability.
Owner:ZINUS INC(KR)

Adjustable multi-use chair

An adjustable multi-use chair is provided with two adjustable chair backs and armrests, and the height of a first chair back is adjustable; an angle between a second chair back and a seat surface of a seat is adjustable, such that the second chair back can function as a chair back or a desk; and angles between inner sides of the two armrests and the seat surface of the seat can be separately adjusted to a plurality of angles from an acute angle to a reflex angle, and users can adjust the armrests according to their preferences to sit forward, lie on the side, sit laterally or backward on the chair and can change their sitting position without being limited by the armrests; and the whole chair is easy to adjust and can be adjusted in multiple ways to satisfy different adjustment requirements of users.
Owner:NEWTRAL FURNITURE TECHNOLOGY INC

Outdoor furniture and components thereof

Individual items of furniture and components thereof are described herein. The furniture can be used as individual pieces or connected to form a furniture system. A seat module is attached to three or four legs to form a chair; optionally the legs are part of a leg module. Two or more seat modules can be connected using a connection system to form a sectional, such as a multi-seat sofa. Each seat module is connected to one or more legs via the same or a different connection system. Each furniture system or item of furniture contains at least one seat module. The seat portion of each seat module typically contains one or more slots configured to facilitate drainage. A seat cushion can be placed on the top surface of the seat portion and is held in place via a plug that inserts into a top opening in the seat portion.
Owner:DOTCHI LLC

Modular Sofa Sleeper Having Pivotal Backrest Assembly

A modular sofa sleeper comprises a sofa frame, a pivotal backrest assembly and a bed mechanism which be assembled and disassembled without tools. Each of these components may be shipped separately in boxes. The sofa frame may be shipped as multiple components which may be assembled or disassembled without tools. The sofa frame has at least one stop which limits rotation of the pivotal backrest assembly from its lowered position to its raised position. The bed mechanism is movable between an extended position for the sofa sleeper to function as a bed and a collapsed position for the sofa sleeper to function as a sofa.
Owner:L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO

Multifunctional chair

The utility model discloses a multifunctional chair, belongs to the technical field of chairs, and aims to solve the problems in the prior art. Comprising an upper chair cylinder and a lower chair cylinder, the upper chair cylinder and the lower chair cylinder are detachably connected, and the bottom end face of the lower chair cylinder is of a plane structure; the back of the upper chair cylinder protrudes to form a chair back; the upper surface of the upper chair cylinder is provided with an inclined plane which gradually deviates downwards towards the chair back, a water leakage hole is formed in the lowest position of the inclined plane, a cleaning groove is formed in the end, away from the chair back, of the upper surface of the upper chair cylinder, a detachable sealing block is installed at the cleaning groove, and an upper through groove communicated with the back wall is formed in the bottom of the upper chair cylinder; a lower through groove communicated with the back wall is formed in the upper surface of the lower chair cylinder. According to the multifunctional chair, due to the detachable arrangement of the upper chair cylinder and the lower chair cylinder, the shape can be adjusted according to the use requirements, the lower chair cylinder can be used as a common chair after being detached and turned over, and the upper chair cylinder and the lower chair cylinder can be combined to be used as a bath chair in a bathroom or daily use.
Owner:ZHEJIANG HUAKUN NEW MATERIAL CO LTD

Innovative furniture connector providing easy assembly and disassembly

The invention is an assembly apparatus (A) that provides easy assembly and disassembly between furniture parts, characterized by; at least one arm connection plate (10) and locking counterpart (30) that connect the arm, backrest, and seating sections of furniture, a movable element (20) that performs a rotational movement between the arm connection plate (10) and the locking counterpart (30) and provides locking during this rotation, at least one locking tongue (21) on at least one end of the movable element (20), which moves within a locking cavity (31) on the body of the locking counterpart (30) to achieve locking, at least one centering element (40) positioned within a centering cavity (60) on the bodies of the movable element (20) and the arm connection plate (10), aiding in centering and stabilizing the rotation axis during assembly, along with a centering counterpart (41) corresponding to the centering element (40), at least one protrusion (33) on the locking counterpart (30) and at least one elevation (12) on the arm connection plate (10) to reduce friction between the arm connection plate (10) and the locking counterpart (30) and ensure smooth movement.
Owner:ALCAN CAN +1