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  Relating to furniture and or fastener mountingsUSPTO Application #: 20060054207Title: Relating to furniture and or fastener mountings Abstract: The invention provides for canopy designs for furniture, mountings for attaching such canopies to resin and plastic frames to tubular frames. Methods of mounting and methods of assembly are also provided. (end of abstract) Agent: Madson & Austin Gateway Tower West - Salt Lake City, UT, US Inventor: Stanley Jack Wootliff USPTO Applicaton #: 20060054207 - Class: 135096000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, Or Cane, Portable Shelter (i.e., Tent Or Canopy), Combined The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060054207. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
[0001] The present invention is concerned with improvements in and relating to furniture and/or nursery equipment and/or canopies, particularly, though not exclusively, in relation to recreational furniture such as loungers or recliners. In another form this invention concerns improvements in and relating to fastener mountings, particularly for use in mounting canopies, sunshades and the like to furniture or to nursery equipment, such as prams, push chairs and the like. In yet another form this invention concerns improvements in relation to fastener mountings, particularly for use in mounting canopies, sunshades and the like to furniture. [0002] The use of recreational furniture such as loungers, recliners and deck chairs has become increasingly prevalent over recent years. Such furniture is now commonly found in use in many gardens. Moreover, the collapsible nature of much of this furniture means that is often taken on family trips such as picnics, caravan holidays and trips to the beach Holiday resorts and cruise liners also provide a large market for recreational furniture. [0003] In order to enhance the utility of such furniture the present invention seeks to provide attachment of a variety of accessories to one or more parts of the furniture. The invention also seeks to provide a variety of useful and versatile accessories for such items of furniture. The invention also seeks to provide this attachment in a manner suitable for use on a wide variety of recreational furniture types irrespective of the framework they employ. The invention also seeks to provide accessories with an attachment suitable for attachment to a wide variety of recreational furniture types irrespective of their manufacturer. The invention also seeks to provide the attachment in a manner sufficiently easy to attach and detach as to be attractive to users who need to perform such operations regularly and in great numbers. The invention also seeks to provide canopies which are useful in a variety of other situations, including on nursery equipment. [0004] When providing a mounting for a fastener to which a canopy can be attached problems are faced by existing mounting designs. Particular problems are faced in terms of an effective mounting for attachment to tubular frames. The problems are even more acute or unaddressed in the prior art where retrofitting to existing assembled frames is required. [0005] The present invention has amongst its aims to provide a secure mounting for one part of a fastener system. The present invention is aimed at both providing secure mountings on new items and on items to which retrofitting is required. The present invention has amongst its aims to provide a secure mounting which fits effectively to a range of different frame configurations. The present invention has amongst its aims to provide a mounting %which is suited to retrofitting. The present invention has amongst its aims to provide a mounting which is easily attached to existing assembled frames. [0006] When providing a mounting for a fastener to make sure a canopy can be attached problems are faced by existing by existing mounting designs. Such problems occur with frames of various materials and in the context of frames used for various purposes, but particular problems are faced in terms of providing an effective mounting on resin frames, such as those often used for furniture. These problems are particularly acute and are unaddressed by the prior art in the context of retrofitting such fastener mountings to existing assembled frames. [0007] The present invention has amongst its aims to provide a secure mounting for one part of a fastener system. The present invention has amongst its aims to provide a secure mounting which fits effectively to a range of different frame configurations. The present invention has amongst its aims to provide a mounting which is suited to retrofitting. The present invention has amongst its aims to provide a mounting which is easily attached to existing plastic frames. [0008] According to a first aspect of the invention we provide a canopy, the canopy including: a first part which includes a first arm, the first arm being provided with a first component of a fastener system at or towards one end, the first arm being provided with a joint at or towards the other end; a second part which includes a second arm, the joint connecting the second arm to the first arm, the joint allowing the orientation of the first arm to the second arm to be varied, the second arm being provided with a second joint, the second arm supporting a screen; a third part which includes a further arm, the second joint connecting the further arm to the second arm, the second joint allowing the orientation of the second arm to the further arm to be varied, the further arm supporting a screen; and wherein the second part and third part are adjustable in angle relative to one another. [0009] The second arm may be connected to the further arm indirectly and preferably through a third arm. Preferably pairs of first and/or second and/or third and/or further arms are provided. [0010] The canopy may provide screening or protection against the sun. The canopy may provide at least 75% or even at least 90% effective shade against the sun. The canopy may be formed of a fabric which allows air movement through it, particularly to accommodate wind. The shade provided by one or more portions of the canopy may be increased by using the canopy with the second arm and the further arm folded together and/or by using the canopy with the second arm and third arm folded together and/or by using the canopy with the third arm and the further arm folded together. [0011] The attachment is preferably by means of a two part fastener system. The two part fastener system preferably includes a second component provided on the item. Preferably the first component and second component releasably engage one another to provide the attachment. Preferably the first component and second component can be released and/or attached by either hand of a user. [0012] The item of furniture may be a chair, a deckchair, a lounger, a recliner, a seat or a reclining seat. The item of furniture may seat one or more persons. [0013] The first arm is preferably attached to the first component by means of a mounting. Preferably the mounting includes a part that receives the end of the first arm. Preferably a sliding fit is provided. One or more elements, such as cooperating lugs and recesses, may be provided to retain the mounting and first arm in position relative to one. [0014] Preferably the first component is connected to the mounting by an element which can be rotated relative to the mounting. The rotatable element may be received within a channel. Preferably the rotatable element is mounted on a pin, ideally a pin spanning the channel. The mounting may join a first side part and a second side part. Preferably the first and second side parts define the channel. The element may be a disc element. The first and/or second side parts may have corresponding profiles to the element. Preferably a pin is provided mounted in an aperture in a first side part, passes through an aperture in the element and is mounted in an aperture in the second side part. The rotatable element may be free to rotate or may be releasably fixed in position. Preferably the part of the mounting which receives the arm is provided on one of the side parts. The part of the mounting which receives the arm may span between the two side parts. [0015] Preferably the rotatable element is connected to the continuation part of the first component. The rotatable element may be connected direct to the body portion of the first component. [0016] The first component may be offset compared with the axis of the first arm. The first component may be closer to the front surface of the upright part of the item of furniture than the first arm in use. [0017] The first component may be a male component The second component may be a female component. Preferably a body portion of the first component is received within the second component during attachment. Preferably the leading edge of the body portion of the first component is inserted into the second component first during attachment. [0018] Preferably the body portion of the first component is connected to a continuation portion. Preferably a part of the continuation portion extends out of the second component in the attached stated. Preferably one or more dependant arms extend from the leading edge of the body portion. Preferably the one or more dependant arms extend away from the leading edge towards the continuation portion. Preferably a gap is defined between each of the one or more arms and the body portion. Each arm is preferably provided with a lug or protrusion. Preferably the lug or protrusion cooperates with a part of the second component. Preferably deforming the arm into its gap causes the attachment to be released. The arms may be provided with a gripper portion towards its end. Preferably the continuation part of the first component is mounted on the support arm. [0019] The length of the first arm may be adjustable. The length may be adjusted by telescoping one part of the first arm inside another part of the first arm. Preferably the length can be fixed using a releasable fixing. Preferably the first arm is linear. The length of the first arm may be variable. Preferably one or more repeat units can be used to vary the length of a first arm. Preferably a first joint is attached to one end and a part of the fastener is attached to the other end. Preferably the repeat unit is provided with a recess at one end. Preferably the repeat unit is provided with a protrusion at the other end. [0020] Preferably the protrusion is configured to match the recess. The protrusion may be in the form of a pin. [0021] The first arm may be a rectangular cross-section. [0022] Preferably two first arms are provided. Preferably the two first arms are of equivalent configuration. A screen may be provided between the two first arms. One or more strips of material may be provided between the two first arms. The gap between the two first arms may be left open. [0023] The first joint may be provided at the end of the first arm. The first joint may be an integral part of the first arm or may be a separate component. The first arm may be connected to the joint by a pin which passes through the arm and is connected to the joint. The same pin may connected the second arm to the first joint or a different pin may be used. Preferably the pin connects the first joint on a first first arm with the first joint on a second first aim. The pin may provide support and/or a mount for a screen and/or material provided between the first arms and/or provided between the second arms. [0024] The first arm or arms and/or joints therefor and/or first component or components of the fastener system are preferably separate components from one another. Continue reading... Full patent description for Relating to furniture and or fastener mountings Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Relating to furniture and or fastener mountings patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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