Convertible bench/table apparatus and methods
AssigneePremiere Products, Inc.
InventorsStephen P. Watts, M. Brent Norton
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Abstract
A support frame for use in a convertible bench/table apparatus. In one presently preferred embodiment of the present invention, the support frame includes an upper portion movably mounted to a lower portion. In such preferred embodiment, the lower portion includes a first leg, a second leg, and a seat mount, where the seat mount is comprised of an upper surface and a lower surface defining a space therebetween which is capable of receiving one or more seat members to form a seat. Further in such embodiment, the upper portion preferably has a backrest mount which includes a first surface and a second surface that define a space therebetween which is capable of receiving one or more backrest members to form a backrest.
Claims44
A support frame for use in a convertible bench/table apparatus, comprising:
- a lower portion comprising:
- a first leg;
- a second leg;
- and
- a seat mount, said seat mount comprising an upper surface and a lower surface in a fixed position relative to one another, said upper surface and said lower surface defining a fixed space therebetween which is capable of receiving at least one seat member;
- and
- an upper portion movably mounted to said lower portion, said upper portion comprising a backrest mount.
A support frame for use in a convertible bench/table apparatus, comprising:
- a lower portion comprising:
- a first leg;
- a second leg;
- and
- a seat mount, said seat mount comprising an upper surface and a lower surface, said upper surface and said lower surface defining a space therebetween which is capable of receiving at least one seat member;
- and
- an upper portion movably mounted to said lower portion, said upper portion comprising a backrest mount that comprises a first surface and a second surface, said first surface and said second surface defining a plurality of compartments formed between said first surface and said second surface, said compartments being configured to receive a plurality of backrest members.
A support frame for use in a convertible bench/table apparatus, comprising:
- a lower portion having a first end and a second end, said lower portion comprising:
- a first leg adjacent said first end;
- a second leg adjacent said second end;
- and
- a seat mount, said seat mount comprising a plurality of compartments which are capable of receiving a plurality of seat members;
- and
- an upper portion pivotably mounted to said lower portion, said upper portion being rotatable to a first position where said support frame is capable of supporting a bench and a backrest, and said upper portion being rotatable to a second position where said support frame is capable of supporting a bench and a tabletop, said upper portion comprising:
- a backrest mount, said backrest mount comprising a plurality of compartments which are capable of receiving a plurality of backrest members.
A kit for assembling a convertible bench/table, comprising:
- a right support frame and a left support frame which are substantially symmetrical, each said right and left support frame comprising:
- a lower portion comprising:
- a first leg;
- a second leg;
- and
- a seat mount, said seat mount comprising an upper surface and a lower surface, said upper surface and said lower surface defining a space therebetween which is capable of receiving at least one seat member;
- and
- an upper portion movably mounted to said lower portion, said upper portion comprising a backrest mount, said backrest mount comprising a first surface and a second surface, said first surface and said second surface defining a space therebetween which is capable of receiving at least one backrest member.
A support frame for use in a convertible bench/table apparatus, comprising:
- a lower portion comprising:
- a first leg;
- a second leg;
- and
- a seat mount, said seat mount comprising an upper surface and a lower surface, said upper surface and said lower surface defining a space there between which is capable of receiving at least one seat member;
- and
- an upper portion movably mounted to said lower portion, said upper portion comprising a backrest mount and a tabletop support adjacent said backrest mount and wherein said tabletop support is pivotally connected to said lower portion at one end of said tabletop support, said upper portion can pivot relative to said lower portion.
A support frame for use in a convertible bench/table apparatus, comprising:
- a lower portion comprising:
- a first leg;
- a second leg;
- and
- a seat mount, said seat mount comprising an upper surface and a lower surface, said upper surface and said lower surface defining a space there between which is capable of receiving at least one seat member;
- and
- an upper portion movably mounted to said lower portion, said upper portion comprising a backrest mount and a tabletop support adjacent said backrest mount and wherein said tabletop support is configured so as to provide an armrest when said upper portion is in said first position.
A support frame for use in a convertible bench/table apparatus, comprising:
- a lower portion comprising:
- a first leg;
- a second leg;
- and
- a seat mount, said seat mount comprising an upper surface and a lower surface, said upper surface and said lower surface defining a space therebetween which is capable of receiving at least one seat member;
- and
- an upper portion movably mounted to said lower portion, said upper portion comprising a backrest mount and wherein said seat mount comprises a plurality of compartments formed between said upper surface and said lower surface, said compartments being configured to receive a plurality of seat members.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.