Modular furniture system

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-10-07
KETER PLASTIC LTD
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[0008](b) one or more side-elements, each side-element being configured for use as a right-side cover of a chair

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Also, some pieces of furniture are too heavy or are awkwardly-shaped to be conveniently moved through doorways, hallways or staircases.

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[0016]FIG. 1 shows a modular furniture system 1 in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. The modular furniture system 1 comprises one or more deck-backs 2 and one or more side-elements 4. The deck-backs 2 and the side-elements 4 may be made of any material known to be used in the manufacture of furniture. In a preferred embodiment, the deck-backs 2 and the side-elements 4 are made from plastic. Each deck-back comprises a panel 6 attached to a frame 8. In a preferred embodiment, the panel 6 is integral with the frame 8. The panel 6 and the frame 8 may be from plastic and produced, for example, in a single injection molding process. Similarly, each side-element 4 comprises a panel 10 attached to a frame 12, and the panel 10 and the frame 12 may be integral with each other. The frame 12 includes a plurality of notches 13 into which a nut retainer 15 may be inserted to retain a nut may, as explained below. In a preferred embodiment, the panel 6 is identical to the panel 10.

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Abstract

The invention provides a modular furniture system. The system includes one or more deck-backs that are can be used as a deck of a chair as well as a back of a chair. The system also includes one or more side-elements that can be used as a right-side of a chair as well as a left-side of a chair.

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[0001]This application claims the benefit of prior U.S. provisional patent application No. 61 / 202,544 filed Mar. 11, 2009, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to furniture, and more particularly to modular furniture.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]It is known to provide modular furniture that can be assembled from pre-fabricated components. Modular furniture is more convenient and efficient to store and transport than non-modular furniture since the un-assembled components can be packed efficiently and shipped from the manufacturing facility to a store or home and then assembled, thereby reducing shipping costs. Also, some pieces of furniture are too heavy or are awkwardly-shaped to be conveniently moved through doorways, hallways or staircases. Modular furniture, on the other hand, can be delivered unassembled and then assembled in the room where it is to be used. Modular furniture is discl...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C7/00
CPCA47C13/005A47C4/028
InventorHAIMOFF, EFRAIMELIYAHU, NISIM
OwnerKETER PLASTIC LTD