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Seating connector bracketsSeating connector brackets description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070210631, Seating connector brackets. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to connectors for modular seating and sectional so furniture. BACKGROUND [0002] Modular seating arrangement furniture, such as sectional sofas are comprised of combinations of chairs, recliners, curves and the like, and provide flexibility in design and utility in a sofa arrangement to suit consumer preferences. The different modules, or sections, once selected are required to be adjoined into one unit. The differences in the seating components of modular seating arrangements and sectional sofas pose unique difficulties for interconnection of the individual modules. Various attempts have been made to provide connections between modules but have been either ineffective, unduly complex or have created additional problems. [0003] Some seating connectors provide rigid connections and require massive components and frames, or result in distortion of lighter weight frames and misalignments when mechanisms are operated. [0004] The prior use of complex high-strength connectors to make a rigid connection between the seating elements has disadvantages in the added strength requirements for the component parts such as the frame. [0005] The present invention and disclosure overcome the aforementioned disadvantages of the prior art. SUMMARY [0006] The present invention relates to a tubular seating connector bracket assembly for modular seating furniture, the seating units being aligned in side by side proximity. Generally, the present invention adjoins components of modular sofas having a plurality of furniture sectional components. [0007] Particularly, a connector bracket is disclosed for securing independent sections of modular furniture. For example, one embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to join three pieces of modular furniture. This bracket embodiment may be referred to as a "W" bracket because of its general shape. Typically, in this embodiment, the bracket is used for connecting two seating units with an arm between them. The connector comprises a bracket arm having extensions on two lateral end points of the bracket arm along with a medially extending arm. [0008] In another embodiment, a connector bracket is disclosed for adjoining a modular seating unit with an arm, or generally two units of modular seating components. This embodiment may also be referred to as a "U" bracket. [0009] A backing member is also disclosed which is secured to the frame of the modular furniture and fits between the tubular connector brackets and the frame of the modular furniture unit. [0010] Other features and advantages of the disclosure will be set forth in part in the description which follows and the accompanying drawings, wherein the embodiments of the disclosure are described and shown, and in part will become apparent upon examination of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011] The above mentioned and other features of this disclosure and the manner of obtaining them will become more apparent and the disclosure will be best understood by reference to the following description of embodiments of the disclosure taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which: [0012] FIG. 1 is a depicts a connector bracket for connecting three pieces of modular furniture; [0013] FIG. 2 depicts a connector bracket for connecting two pieces of modular; [0014] FIG. 3 depicts a backing member; [0015] FIG. 4 is a side elevation view of a connector bracket; [0016] FIG. 5 is a bottom view of a connector and backing member attached to a furniture frame; [0017] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a connector bracket in use; [0018] FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the bracket connecting a seating piece and one arm; [0019] FIG. 8 depicts the relationship of the bracket, the backing member and the furniture frame; [0020] FIG. 9 depicts a backing member; and Continue reading about Seating connector brackets... 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