U.S. patent application number 14/815916 was filed with the patent office on 2017-02-02 for configurable chair.
This patent application is currently assigned to ELEVEN 23 MARKETING, LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is Eleven23 Marketing, LLC. Invention is credited to Armen Sevada Gharabegian.
Application Number | 20170027326 14/815916 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 57886171 |
Filed Date | 2017-02-02 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170027326 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Gharabegian; Armen Sevada |
February 2, 2017 |
Configurable Chair
Abstract
A configurable chair comprises an end piece, an interior frame
with feet, connected to a side of the first end piece, and a
plurality of rail elements, connected to a side of the interior
frame with feet element and stretching horizontally from the
interior frame with feet element. The configurable chair further
comprises a first chair section placed around the plurality of rail
elements and placed next to the interior frame with feet element,
an interior frame element, placed next to the first chair section
and around the plurality of rail elements, and a second first chair
section placed around the plurality of rail elements and placed
next to the interior frame element. The configurable chair may
comprise a second interior frame element with feet, slid over the
plurality elements and placed next to a side of the second chair
section and a second end piece.
Inventors: |
Gharabegian; Armen Sevada;
(Glendale, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Eleven23 Marketing, LLC |
Glendale |
CA |
US |
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Assignee: |
ELEVEN 23 MARKETING, LLC
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Family ID: |
57886171 |
Appl. No.: |
14/815916 |
Filed: |
July 31, 2015 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47C 4/028 20130101;
A47C 4/022 20130101; A47C 13/005 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47C 4/02 20060101
A47C004/02 |
Claims
1. A method of making a configurable chair, comprising: connecting
an interior frame with feet element to a first end of a plurality
of rail elements; connecting an end piece to the interior frame
with feet element; and sliding a plurality of chair seating
sections and interior frame elements onto the plurality of rail
elements, where the at least one chair section rests next to the
interior frame with feet element on a first side and the interior
frame element on a second side and wherein the plurality of rail
elements extend horizontally through openings in the plurality of
chair seating sections and interior frame elements.
2. The method of claim 1, further comprising: connecting a second
frame with feet element to a last one of the plurality of chair
seating sections.
3. The method of claim 2, further comprising: connecting a second
end piece to the second frame with feet element.
4. A configurable chair, comprising: a first end piece; an interior
frame with feet element, connected via a fastener and/or adhesive,
to a side of the first end piece; a plurality of rail elements,
connected to a side of the interior frame with feet element and
stretching horizontally from the interior frame with feet element;
a first chair section placed around the plurality of rail elements
and placed next to the interior frame with feet element; an
interior frame element, placed next to the first chair section and
around the plurality of rail elements; and a second chair section
placed around the plurality of rail elements and placed next to the
interior frame element, wherein the plurality of rail elements pass
through the first chair section, the interior frame element and the
second chair section.
5. The configurable chair of claim 4, further comprising, one or
more interior frame elements, the one or more interior frame
elements placed next to one or more chair sections and around the
plurality of rail elements.
6. The configurable chair of claim 4, further comprising a second
interior frame element with feet, slid over the plurality elements
and placed next to a side of the second chair section.
7. The configurable chair of claim 6, further comprising a second
end piece, the second end piece connected to the second interior
frame element with feet.
8. The configurable chair of claim 4, wherein the first chair
section and the second chair section are comprised of a wood
material
9. The configurable chair of claim 8, wherein the first chair
section and the second chair section may be covered by foam and/or
may also be upholstered with fabric.
10. The configurable chair of claim 4, wherein the plurality of
rail elements are comprised of a metal material
11. The configurable chair of claim 4, wherein the interior frame
with feet element and the interior frame element are comprised of a
plastic material.
12. The configurable chair of claim 4, wherein the end piece is
comprised of a wood material, may be covered by foam, or may also
be upholstered with fabric.
13. A configurable chair, comprising: a first end piece; an
interior frame with feet element, connected to a side of the first
end piece; a plurality of rail elements, connected to a side of the
interior frame with feet element and stretching horizontally from
the interior frame with feet element; a first chair section placed
next to the interior frame with feet element and having a plurality
of openings through which the plurality of rail elements are
placed; an interior frame element, placed next to the first chair
section and having a plurality of openings through which the
plurality of rail elements are placed; and a second chair section
placed next to the interior frame element and having a plurality of
openings through which the plurality of rail elements are
placed.
14. The configurable chair of claim 13, further comprising, one or
more interior frame elements, the one or more interior frame
elements placed next to one or more chair sections and having a
plurality of openings through which the plurality of rail elements
are placed.
15. The configurable chair of claim 13, further comprising a second
interior frame element with feet, slid over the plurality of rail
elements and placed next to a side of the second chair section.
16. The configurable chair of claim 15, further comprising a second
end piece, the second end piece connected to the second interior
frame element with feet.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] 1. Field
[0002] The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a methods and
systems for providing a chair with a reconfigurable width and/or
length.
[0003] 2. Information/Background of the Invention
[0004] Conventional chairs are made with specific dimensions in
order to allow for easy manufacture in overseas location. The
result is a chair having seating room for a specific number of
users or a chair of a specific width and dimension. This leaves
interior designers, house owners, studio designers, or exhibit
designers with little flexibility in meeting different needs of
clients and/or customers.
[0005] Accordingly, a need exists for a chair design having the
flexibility to meet the varying needs of different clients.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0006] Non-limiting and non-exhaustive aspects are described with
reference to the following figures, wherein like reference numerals
refer to like parts throughout the various figures unless otherwise
specified.
[0007] FIG. 1 illustrates a line drawing of a configurable chair
according to an embodiment;
[0008] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded version of a line drawing of
a configurable chair according to an embodiment; and
[0009] FIG. 3 illustrate a process of making the chair according to
an embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0010] In the following detailed description, numerous specific
details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of
claimed subject matter. For purposes of explanation, specific
numbers, systems and/or configurations are set forth, for example.
However, it should be apparent to one skilled in the relevant art
having benefit of this disclosure that claimed subject matter may
be practiced without specific details. In other instances,
well-known features may be omitted and/or simplified so as not to
obscure claimed subject matter. While certain features have been
illustrated and/or described herein, many modifications,
substitutions, changes and/or equivalents may occur to those
skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that
appended claims are intended to cover any and all modifications
and/or changes as fall within claimed subject matter.
[0011] Reference is now made in detail to the description of
non-limiting embodiments as illustrated in the drawings. While the
embodiments described may use specific materials or configurations,
there is no intent to limit the subject matter to the embodiment or
embodiments disclosed herein. Accordingly, various modifications to
the embodiments presented may be readily apparent to those skilled
in the art, and the generic principles described herein can be
applied to other non-limiting embodiments without departing from
the spirit or scope of the claimed subject matter. As such, this
detailed description of various alternative embodiments should not
be construed to limit the scope or breadth of the present
apparatus, system and method as set forth in the claims
[0012] The invention disclosed herein is directed to a furniture
assembly. In the following description, numerous details are set
forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present
invention. It will be appreciated by one skilled in the art that
variations of these specific details are possible while still
achieving the results of the present invention. In other instance,
well-known components are not described in detail in order not to
unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
[0013] References throughout this specification to one
implementation, an implementation, one embodiment, an embodiment
and/or the like means that a particular feature, structure, and/or
characteristic described in connection with a particular
implementation and/or embodiment is included in at least one
implementation and/or embodiment of claimed subject matter. Thus,
appearances of such phrases, for example, in various places
throughout this specification are not necessarily intended to refer
to the same implementation or to any one particular implementation
described. Furthermore, it is to be understood that particular
features, structures, and/or characteristics described are capable
of being combined in various ways in one or more implementations
and, therefore, are within intended claim scope, for example. In
general, of course, these and other issues vary with context.
Therefore, particular context of description and/or usage provides
helpful guidance regarding inferences to be drawn.
[0014] References throughout this specification to one
implementation, an implementation, one embodiment, an embodiment
and/or the like means that a particular feature, structure, and/or
characteristic described in connection with a particular
implementation and/or embodiment is included in at least one
implementation and/or embodiment of claimed subject matter. Thus,
appearances of such phrases, for example, in various places
throughout this specification are not necessarily intended to refer
to the same implementation or to any one particular implementation
described. Furthermore, it is to be understood that particular
features, structures, and/or characteristics described are capable
of being combined in various ways in one or more implementations
and, therefore, are within intended claim scope, for example. In
general, of course, these and other issues vary with context.
Therefore, particular context of description and/or usage provides
helpful guidance regarding inferences to be drawn.
[0015] Likewise, in this context, the terms "coupled", "connected,"
and/or similar terms are used generically. It should be understood
that these terms are not intended as synonyms. Rather, "connected"
is used generically to indicate that two or more components, for
example, are in direct physical, including electrical, contact;
while, "coupled" is used generically to mean that two or more
components are potentially in direct physical, including
electrical, contact; however, "coupled" is also used generically to
also mean that two or more components are not necessarily in direct
contact, but nonetheless are able to co-operate and/or interact.
The term coupled is also understood generically to mean indirectly
connected, for example, in an appropriate context.
[0016] The terms, "and", "or", "and/or" and/or similar terms, as
used herein, include a variety of meanings that also are expected
to depend at least in part upon the particular context in which
such terms are used. Typically, "or" if used to associate a list,
such as A, B or C, is intended to mean A, B, and C, here used in
the inclusive sense, as well as A, B or C, here used in the
exclusive sense. In addition, the term "one or more" and/or similar
terms is used to describe any feature, structure, and/or
characteristic in the singular and/or is also used to describe a
plurality and/or some other combination of features, structures
and/or characteristics. Likewise, the term "based on" and/or
similar terms are understood as not necessarily intending to convey
an exclusive set of factors, but to allow for existence of
additional factors not necessarily expressly described. Of course,
for all of the foregoing, particular context of description and/or
usage provides helpful guidance regarding inferences to be drawn.
It should be noted that the following description merely provides
one or more illustrative examples and claimed subject matter is not
limited to these one or more illustrative examples; however, again,
particular context of description and/or usage provides helpful
guidance regarding inferences to be drawn.
[0017] FIG. 1 illustrates a configurable chair according to an
embodiment. In an illustrated embodiment, configurable chair 110
may comprise five chair sections 112 114 116 118 120. In other
embodiments, configurable chair 110 may comprise between two to
fifteen chair sections depending upon a desired width 125 of a
configurable chair 110. In an embodiment, a desired width 125 may
be configurable based on needs of consumers, event planners or
interior designers and how large of a furniture piece is needed in
a space that is being utilized. In an embodiment, a configurable
chair 110 may also include end pieces 130 and 135. In an
embodiment, a configurable chair 110 may comprise a plurality of
legs. In an illustrated example embodiment of FIG. 1, a
configurable chair 110 may comprise two legs (or leg pieces) 140
and 145. In other embodiments, a configurable chair 110 may have
between three to six leg pieces.
[0018] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded version of a configurable
chair 200 according to an embodiment. In an embodiment, a
configurable chair 200 may include a plurality of chair sections
202 204 206 208 210, end pieces 215 and 220, interior frame
elements with feet 225 230, end piece fasteners 235, one or more
frame elements 240, a plurality of rail elements 250, 255 and 260,
and one or more frame fasteners 245.
[0019] In an illustrated embodiment of FIG. 2, the configurable
chair 200 may have five chair sections 202 204 206 208 210. In
other embodiments, the configurable chair 200 may include a
plurality of chair sections, e.g., ranging from two to fifteen
chair sections.
[0020] In an embodiment, a plurality of rail elements 255 260 265
may be attached by fasteners 245 to an interior frame element with
feet 225. In an embodiment, fasteners 245 may be screws, tape, nuts
and bolt combinations, or other similar fastening mechanisms. In an
embodiment, a plurality of rail elements 255 260 265 may be
attached to an interior frame element with feet 225 via an adhesive
and/or an epoxy. In an embodiment, fasteners 245 may be attached at
an outside surface of the interior frame with feet 225, for
example, as is illustrated in FIG. 2. A structure and strength of a
configurable chair 200 may be comprised of a plurality of rail
elements 255 260 and 265, a plurality of interior frames with feet
225 and 230, and a plurality of interior frame elements 240. These
elements may form a frame of a configurable chair. In an
embodiment, a length of rail elements 255 260 and 265 may be
configurable depending upon a need of a consumer, interior designer
or space planner. For example, a plurality rail elements 255 260
265 may be one feet in length, two feet in length, four feet in
length, or up to twelve feet in length.
[0021] In an embodiment, one of end sections 215 may be fastened to
an interior frame element with feet 225. In an embodiment
illustrated in FIG. 2, four fasteners 235 may be utilized to
connect an end section 215 to an interior frame element with feet
225. In other embodiments, a different number of fasteners 235 may
be utilized. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, an interior
frame element with feet 225 may include four connection points as
receptacles or receiving elements for one or more fasteners
235.
[0022] In an embodiment, a chair section 202 may be slid on the
plurality of rail elements 255 260 265 and may rest against a
surface of an interior frame element with feet 225. In an
embodiment, interior chair sections 202 may have spaces opposing
the rail elements to allow the interior chair sections to be
mounted on or slid onto a chair structure frame formed by an
interior frame element with feet 225 and a plurality of rail
elements 255 260 265. In an embodiment, an interior frame element
240 may be slid onto a chair structure frame and be pressed against
an opposite side of chair section 202 that may attached to interior
frame element with feet 225. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG.
2, a left side of chair section 202 is next to an interior frame
element with feet 225 and a right side of chair section 202 is next
to interior frame element 240.
[0023] In an embodiment, an additional chair section 204 may be
slid on the plurality of rail elements 255 260 265 and be placed
next to an interior frame element 240. The additional chair section
204 may be the same width as chair section 202 or may have a
different width depending on the overall configuration of the
configurable chair. An additional interior frame element (not
shown) is then slid on a plurality of rail elements 255 260 265
next to the additional chair section 204. This process of adding a
chair section (e.g., 206 208 210) may be continued until a desired
width or size of the chair is reached. In the embodiment
illustrated in FIG. 2, five chair sections are utilized (e.g.,
chair sections 202 204 206 208 210) and four interior frame
elements 240 are utilized.
[0024] In an embodiment, once a configurable chair 200 has reached
a desired width, a second interior frame element with feet 230 may
be fastened to the plurality of rail elements 255 260 265 on an
opposite or distal end of a configurable chair. In an embodiment,
fasteners (not shown) may be utilized to connect the second
interior frame element with feet 230 to a plurality of rail
elements 255 260 265. In an embodiment, three fasteners may be
utilized to connect or fasten the second interior frame element
with feet 230 to an opposite or distal end of the plurality of rail
elements 255 260 265. In an embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, with
regard to an interior frame element with feet 225 on a left side of
the chair, the plurality of rail elements 255 260 265 may not
extend past the second interior frame element with feet 230. In an
embodiment, a second end piece 220 may be connected to a second
interior frame element with feet 230 with fasteners. In an
embodiment, four fasteners may connect or fasten to a second end
piece 220 to a second interior frame element with feet 230.
[0025] FIG. 3 illustrate a process of making a chair according to
an embodiment. In an embodiment, in step 305, an interior frame
with feet may be attached to rail elements on one end. In an
embodiment, in step 310, an end piece may be connected to a surface
of an interior frame with feet. In an embodiment, in step 315, a
chair section may be slid or placed onto a plurality of rail
elements and placed next to an interior frame with feet.
[0026] In an embodiment, in step 320, an interior frame element may
be slid or placed onto a plurality of rail elements and placed next
to a chair section. In an embodiment, in step 325, it may be
determined whether a construction of a configurable chair is
complete, or if additional chair sections may need to be added to
increase a width of a configurable chair. If a configurable chair
is not complete, i.e., it is determined not to be the correct size
and/or width desired by an event planner, space designer or
furniture designer, then a process described herein returns to step
315 where a chair section is slid or placed onto a plurality of
rail elements. In an embodiment, if a configurable chair may be
determined to be at a correct size or width, then at step 330, a
second interior frame with feet may be connected to a last chair
section and a second end piece may be connected to a second
interior frame with feet.
[0027] In an embodiment, end pieces 215 and 220 may be comprised of
a wood material, a plastic material, or a combination thereof. A
wood structure may be covered by foam and/or may also be
upholstered with fabric. In an embodiment, a plurality of end
pieces 215 220 may be connected to respective interior frame
elements with feet 225 230 before covering end pieces 215 220 with
foam and/or upholstering end pieces 215 220 with fabric.
[0028] In an embodiment, interior frame with feet 225 230 may be
comprised with a metal material, a plastic material, a composite
material, or any combination thereof. In an embodiment, metal may
provide strength to support a plurality of chair sections 202 204
206 208 210, a plurality of interior frame elements 240 and a
plurality of rail elements 255 260 265, and provide a basis for a
frame and/or strength of a configurable chair. In an embodiment,
the metal may be aluminum, stainless steel, iron or other
metal.
[0029] In an embodiment, a plurality of interior frames 240 may be
comprised of a plastic material. In another embodiment, the
plurality of frames may be made of another material (e.g., wood or
another metal), or a combination of wood, metal, composite or
plastic material. In an embodiment, a plurality of interior frames
may be utilized to provide spacing between a plurality of chair
sections.
[0030] In an embodiment of the invention, a plurality of rail
elements 255 260 265 may be comprised of a metal, plastic, or
composite material, or any combination thereof. In an illustrative
embodiment, a plurality of rail elements 255 260 265 may be
comprised of steel. A sturdy metal may be required as a material to
provide support for a configurable chair and specifically chair
sections of a configurable chair.
[0031] In an embodiment, a plurality of chair sections may be
comprised of a wood material. In an embodiment, a plurality of
chair sections 202 204 206 208 210 may be covered with foam and/or
upholstered with fabric.
[0032] What has been described and illustrated herein is a
preferred embodiment of the invention along with some of its
variations. The terms, descriptions and figures used herein are set
forth by way of illustration only and are not meant as limitations.
Those skilled in the art will recognize that many variations are
possible within the spirit and scope of the invention in which all
terms are meant in their broadest, reasonable sense unless
otherwise indicated. Any headings utilized within the description
are for convenience only and have no legal or limiting effect.
[0033] The foregoing description of the preferred embodiment of the
invention has been presented for the purposes of illustration and
description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the
invention to the precise form disclosed. Many modifications and
variations are possible in light of the above teaching. It is
intended that the scope of the invention not be limited by this
detailed description, but by the claims and the equivalents to the
claims appended hereto.
[0034] It will thus be seen that the objects of the present
invention have been fully and effectively accomplished. It
embodiments have been shown and described for the purposes of
illustrating the functional and structural principles of the
present invention and is subject to change without departure from
such principles. Therefore, this invention includes all
modifications encompassed within the spirit and scope of the
following claims.
[0035] While certain exemplary techniques have been described and
shown herein using various methods and systems, it should be
understood by those skilled in the art that various other
modifications may be made, and equivalents may be substituted,
without departing from claimed subject matter. Additionally, many
modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation to the
teachings of claimed subject matter without departing from the
central concept described herein. Therefore, it is intended that
claimed subject matter not be limited to the particular examples
disclosed, but that such claimed subject matter may also include
all implementations falling within the scope of the appended
claims, and equivalents thereof.
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