Article of Furniture Adjustable in Size, Shape and Height

Abstract

A highly re-configurable article of furniture formed of interlocking elements that may be used as a bar, counter, desk, dining, display or coffee table and may be arranged in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and heights through the addition, removal or repositioning of the elements and varying the height of the supports.

1 . An article of furniture comprising
 (a) two or more elements interlocked in such a way as to provide for movement so that said article of furniture may be positioned into a variety of shapes and sizes,   (b) a attachment mechanism for said elements that may lock said elements in a secure position, loosely attach in a moveable position or detach to allow for removal or repositioning of said element,   (e) one or more terminus elements lacking said attachment mechanism used to cap the end of said article of furniture,   (d) an attachment mechanism rail affixed to the underside edge of said element to provide a guide for the attachment mechanism, as said element is locked, moved or repositioned,   (e) a support member housing a telescoping post or beam that adjusts in position and height,   (f) a length adjustment mechanism internal to said support member that secures said telescoping post at various predetermined lengths,   (g) a support member track affixed to the underside center of said element to provide a guide for locking, attachment and repositioning of said support member,   (h) one or more support member tracks affixed to the underside of said terminus element to provide a guide for locking, attachment and repositioning of a predetermined number of said support members.   (i) a support member threaded clamp attached to the top end of said support member which articulates with said support member track that may lock said support member in a secure position, attach in a moveable position or detach to allow for removal or repositioning of said support member.   (j) a telescoping post protective device inserted into a hole in the bottom end of said telescoping post having a cylindrical flange which secures said, protective device in place while said element is moved along a floor.   
     
     
         2 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  wherein the body of said elements is composed of wood, shaped as a crescent and proportioned so that twelve crescents may be joined together to create a closed circle, said terminus element is circular and composed of wood, said support member is composed of nickel plated steel, said mechanisms and devices are composed of nickel plated steel, said protective device is composed of ultra high molecular weight plastic and said telescoping post is composed of wood. 
     
     
         3 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  wherein the composition of said elements, said terminus element, said support members, and/or other named component parts is of milled or molded plastic, nylon or resin. 
     
     
         4 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  wherein the composition of said elements, said terminus element, said support members, and/or other above named component parts is of powder coated or polished aluminum, steel, or brass alloy. 
     
     
         5 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  wherein the surface of said element and/or said terminus element is composed of, veneered or laminated singly or in combination with wood, one or several of various furniture grade skins or leathers, melamine, plastic, metal paper, cloth, rubber, or other composite material. 
     
     
         6 . The article off furniture of  claim 1  wherein the surface of said elements, said terminus, said support members, said telescoping posts, and/or other above named component parts is composed of any above mentioned material and coated, etched, plated, patinated, painted, lacquered or otherwise covered with paint, varnish, wax, lacquer or gilding material. 
     
     
         7 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  wherein said elements are colored in gradient, complementary or contrasting colors. 
     
     
         8 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  wherein there are zero or more terminus elements. 
     
     
         9 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  wherein said article of furniture is arranged into the shape of a closed, open or ovoid circle, an arc of various radii, a diamond, a cross, a question mark, an exclamation point, a polygon, a spiral, a zigzag, an upright or inverted heart, an alphabet-inspired, or freeform open or closed figure. 
     
     
         10 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  wherein the body of said element is one of various shapes or makes use of various articulating surfaces of various dimensions or proportions which allow for movement of the co-joined elements. 
     
     
         11 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  with the addition of a mechanism to guide a predetermined number of said elements into a fixed shape, a shape of varying size or a range of related shapes. 
     
     
         12 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  wherein said terminus element is one of various shapes that may articulate with said attachment mechanism of said element, also one of various shapes. 
     
     
         13 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  wherein the cross section of said support member and said telescoping post is of a circular, ovoid, triangular, square or rectilinear shape. 
     
     
         14 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  in which said terminus element employs a lazy susan mechanism and is used at the same or a varying height to said interlocking elements. 
     
     
         15 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  lacking said support members and affixed with a guide or other mechanism that holds said elements in a vertical position for use as a screen, partition or wall mounted decoration. 
     
     
         16 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  lacking said support members and affixed with a guide or frame that suspends said elements above floor level, possibly for use as a re-configurable light fixture, artwork or mobile. 
     
     
         17 . The article of furniture of  claim 1  in which one or more said elements are upholstered, possibly for use as reconfigurable seating or bedding. 
     
     
         18 . A furniture system, comprising;
 (a) a plurality of interlocked and moveable elements   (b) an internal attachment mechanism that allows locked, loosely attached while moveable and detached positions,   (c) a device affixed to the underside edge of said element to secure and guide said internal attachment mechanism   (d) a height adjustable and/or moveable support, member that may reposition along the underside of said element   (e) a device affixed to the underside of said element to secure and guide said height adjustable and/or moveable support member   (f) a laterally stabilized protective glide inserted into a hole on the end of the internal post of said height adjustable and/or support member.   
     
     
         19 . A tabletop, either fixed or moveable, comprising two or more crescents or arced shapes affixed or nested concave to convex and with or without one or more corresponding circles, arranged into the shape of a closed, open or ovoid circle, an arc of various radii, a diamond, a cross, a question mark, an exclamation point, a polygon, a spiral, a zigzag, an upright or inverted heart, an alphabet-inspired, or freeform open or closed figure. 
     
     
         20 . A horizontally or vertically oriented utilitarian or decorative surface, either fixed or moveable, comprising two or more crescents or arced shapes affixed or nested concave to convex and with or without one or more corresponding circles, arranged into the shape of a closed, open or ovoid circle, an arc of various radii, a diamond, a cross, a question mark, an exclamation point, a polygon, a spiral, a zigzag, an upright or inverted heart, an alphabet-inspired, or freeform open or closed figure.