Load dispersing furniture support for turf applications
AssigneeBrock USA, LLC
InventorsDaniel C. Sawyer, John Shaffer, Daniel J. Dodd
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Abstract
A support platform for a furniture unit includes a plurality of support arms that each terminate in a corner pocket. The corner pocket supports a furniture leg end and contains the leg end within the platform perimeter. The platform defines a foundation support surface that may include cleats or anti-skid cushion pads to enhance friction with the foundation surface.
Claims20
A furniture support platform having a plurality of support arms extending from a central point, the plurality of support arms each terminating in a corner pocket configured to support a furniture leg, the plurality of support arms having a reinforcement cross section defining a stiffness characteristic;
- an upper surface;
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- a foundation surface opposite the upper surface and configured to support an article of furniture on a base surface;
- the stiffness characteristic maintaining the foundation surface in a generally planar orientation.
A furniture support platform having a plurality of support arms extending from a central point, the plurality of support arms each terminating in a corner pocket configured to support a furniture leg;
- an upper surface defining a portion of a reinforcement cross section of the plurality of support arms, the reinforcement cross section defining a stiffness characteristic;
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- a foundation surface opposite the upper surface and configured to support an article of furniture on a base surface;
- the stiffness characteristic resisting deflection of the corner pockets.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.