Peter M Elliott

US Patent:

60171073, Jan 25, 2000

Filed:

Jan 29, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/015310

Inventors:

Peter M. Elliott - Baden PA
Richard A. Fabian - Saskatchewan, CA

International Classification:

A47B 4700

US Classification:

312265

Abstract:

A support frame for use in furniture includes a first pair of end column members and at least one intermediate column member in spaced parallel relationship, a second pair of end column members and at least one intermediate column member in spaced parallel relationship, and at least two rows of horizontal beam members, with beam members disposed between adjacent column members. Openings are provided in the column members and beam member and metal fasteners secure them together, in tension. Additional securement may be achieved by also adhesively securing the column members and beam members together. A decorative covering may be used to encase and decorate the support frame.

US Patent:

20180332960, Nov 22, 2018

Filed:

May 18, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/598985

Inventors:

Peter Matheson Elliott - Baden PA, US

International Classification:

A47B 47/04
F16B 12/16
A47B 87/00

Abstract:

A furniture frame structural system with interlocking members includes a first face frame, a second face frame, and a plurality of frame members. At least one joining feature for each frame member allows the frame members to arrange into a skeletal configuration as the joining feature includes a male interlocking portion and a female interlocking portion. More specifically, the male interlocking portion for each frame member is engaged with the female interlocking portion of an adjacent member from the frame members. Resultantly, the frame members complete the skeletal configuration. The first face frame and the second face frame are then oppositely mounted to the skeletal configuration completing the basic frame structure. Additional components such as post-tensioned fasteners, inner liners, outer panels held in side rails, a top, legs, and baseboard can be optionally integrated with the basic frame structure to improve the functionality and appearance of the resulting furniture.