Sofa or similar article

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a sofa showing my design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of a modified form of the sofa of FIG. 1; and

FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a sofa or similar article, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Raftery; William B. (Arlington, TX)
Assignee:	Steelcase Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI)
Appl. No.:	06/789,728
Filed:	October 21, 1985

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	494177	May 13, 1983

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Current U.S. Class:	D6/381
Field of Search:	;D6/334,335,372,375,381 ;297/232,233,445

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U.S. Patent Documents

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Other References

Domus, Jul. 1970, p. 36, Chair bottom center. . Newspaper advertisement printed in the Grand Rapids Press, Apr. 3, 1983. . Vecta Contract Brochure, Tappo Seating; Miko Seating; Wilkhahn 84 Series. . Interiors, Sep. 1977, p. 52, Bench bottom center. . Interiors, Jun. 1980, p. 44, bottom center, Chair in panel 8..

Primary Examiner: Dunkins; Bruce W.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Price, Heneveld, Cooper, DeWitt & Litton