US2024099461A1PendingUtilityA1

Convertible coffee table and ottoman

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Assignee: WHAPHAM DUSTINPriority: Sep 23, 2022Filed: Sep 18, 2023Published: Mar 28, 2024
Est. expirySep 23, 2042(~16.2 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Dustin Whapham
A47B 85/00A47B 85/04A47B 13/081
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Abstract

Provided in this disclosure is a table having a multi-section design that combines the functions of a coffee table and an ottoman. One or more rotatable sections are independently rotatable between a hard table surface or cushioned ottoman surface facing up. One or more fixed sections are provided for table functionality, even if one or more rotatable sections are rotated to the ottoman surface. When all rotatable sections are rotated to the table surface, a large, continuous surface is created that is perfect for dining or entertaining. The fixed section(s) also include one or more drawers for storing remotes, coasters, and other small essentials. When a user wants to convert a rotatable section, a release handle is pulled on the side of the frame. This allows the side section to rotate freely until either the table surface or ottoman surface is in position and locks in place automatically.

Claims

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Having thus described the present teaching, it is now claimed: 
     
         1 . A convertible article of furniture comprising:
 a frame,   a fixed center section,   at least one rotatable section having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end adjacent to the fixed center section and the distal end attached to the frame, and   an axle assembly carried by the frame and running through the fixed center section and the at least one rotatable section, wherein the at least one rotatable section is rotatable about the axle assembly.   
     
     
         2 . A convertible article of furniture, as in  claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises:
 at least one vertical support assembly.   
     
     
         3 . A convertible article of furniture, as in  claim 1 , wherein the fixed center section is a table. 
     
     
         4 . A convertible article of furniture, as in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one rotatable section comprises:
 an elastically deformable surface.   
     
     
         5 . A convertible article of furniture, as in  claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises:
 a spring loaded, sliding bolt.   
     
     
         6 . A convertible article of furniture, as in  claim 1 , wherein the axle assembly is affixed to the fixed center section. 
     
     
         7 . An article of furniture, as in  claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises:
 a bolt handle.   
     
     
         8 . A convertible article of furniture comprising:
 a frame,   a fixed center section,   at least one rotatable section having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end adjacent to the fixed center section and the distal end being biasedly releasably attached to the frame, and   an axle assembly carried by the frame and running through the fixed center section and the at least one rotatable section, wherein the at least one rotatable section is rotatable about the axle assembly.   
     
     
         9 . An article of furniture, as in  claim 8 , wherein the frame comprises:
 at least one vertical support assembly.   
     
     
         10 . An article of furniture, as in  claim 8 , wherein the fixed center section is a table. 
     
     
         11 . An article of furniture, as in  claim 8 , wherein the at least one rotatable section comprises:
 an elastically deformable surface.   
     
     
         12 . An article of furniture, as in  claim 8 , wherein the frame comprises:
 a spring loaded, sliding bolt.   
     
     
         13 . An article of furniture, as in  claim 8 , wherein the axle assembly is affixed to the fixed center section. 
     
     
         14 . An article of furniture, as in  claim 8 , wherein the frame comprises:
 a bolt handle.   
     
     
         15 . A convertible article of furniture comprising:
 a frame,   a fixed center section,   at least one rotatable section having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end adjacent to the fixed center section and the distal end being biasedly releasably attached in a lock position to the frame, and   an axle assembly carried by the frame and running through the fixed center section and the at least one rotatable section, wherein the at least one rotatable section is rotatable about the axle assembly.   
     
     
         16 . An article of furniture, as in  claim 15 , wherein the frame comprises:
 at least one vertical support assembly.   
     
     
         17 . An article of furniture, as in  claim 15 , wherein the fixed center section comprises:
 a table surface.   
     
     
         18 . An article of furniture, as in  claim 15 , wherein the fixed center section comprises:
 a table surface and a receptacle configured to accept one or more drawer assemblies.   
     
     
         19 . An article of furniture, as in  claim 15 , wherein the frame comprises:
 a spring loaded, sliding bolt.   
     
     
         20 . An article of furniture, as in  claim 15 , wherein the axle assembly is affixed to the fixed center section.

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