Flat pack friction fit furniture system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8220399
APP PUB NO 20120056463A1
SERIAL NO

13298499

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An article of furniture and associated methods and kits comprising at least one first leg support structure, at least one second leg support structure, the at least one first leg support structure being inter-fitted with the at least one second first leg support structure via an interference fit to define a support assembly, a top that is supported by and attached to the support assembly without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive; and means for creating a force state that attaches the top to the support assembly without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive, and thereby stabilizes the article of furniture, wherein the force state includes one or more forces applied to the at least one first leg support structure and the at least one second leg support structure, in addition to any frictional force from the interference fit.

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  • EDISON NATION, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berent, Roger Jason Shelby Township, US 3 81
Hulewat, Kyle David Rochester Hills, US 3 81

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