Modular furniture assembly with mounting platform

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  "publication_number": "US10154733B2",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B2",
  "title": "Modular furniture assembly with mounting platform",
  "abstract": "A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A modular furniture assembly comprising: a base member having a frame assembly; and a transverse member having a frame assembly; a mounting platform, the mounting platform configured to be mounted on both the base member and the transverse member to thereby couple the base member to the transverse member; and a foot configured to contact a support surface; wherein the foot is mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration.",
    "2. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly each have an aperture therein for receiving a fastener, and wherein a first fastener extends through an aperture of the mounting platform and into the aperture of the transverse member frame assembly, and wherein a second fastener extends through an aperture of the mounting platform and into the aperture of the base member frame assembly.",
    "3. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein the foot comprises a peg.",
    "4. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein the platform comprises a rigid plate having apertures therethrough.",
    "5. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 4, wherein the apertures comprise four apertures.",
    "6. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 5, wherein the apertures are placed in a square pattern equidistantly from each other.",
    "7. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein the base member has a seating surface, and the transverse member has a height that is substantially greater than the height of the seating surface of the base member.",
    "8. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein the platform comprises a substantially flat plate having apertures therethrough.",
    "9. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein the foot is mounted at a corner of the mounting platform.",
    "10. A modular furniture assembly comprising: a base member having a frame assembly, the base member having a seating surface; and a transverse member having a height that is substantially greater than a height of the seating surface of the base member, the transverse member having a frame assembly; a foot configured to contact a support surface; and a mounting platform, the mounting platform configured to be mounted on both the base member and the transverse member to thereby couple the base member to the transverse member; wherein the foot is mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration.",
    "11. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 10, wherein the foot comprises a peg.",
    "12. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 10, wherein the platform comprises a rigid plate having apertures therethrough.",
    "13. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 10, wherein the foot is removably mounted on the mounting platform.",
    "14. A modular furniture assembly comprising: a base member having a frame assembly, the base member having a seating surface; and a transverse member having a height that is substantially greater than a height of the seating surface of the base member, the transverse member having a frame assembly; a foot configured to contact a support surface; and a mounting platform having the foot mounted thereon, the mounting platform configured to be selectively mounted on bottom surfaces of the respective base member and transverse member to thereby couple the base member to the transverse member with the base member abutting the transverse member; such that the foot is configured to contact a support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration.",
    "15. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 14, wherein the foot is mounted in the middle of the mounting platform or on a corner of the mounting platform.",
    "16. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 14, wherein the foot comprises a peg.",
    "17. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 14, wherein the platform comprises a rigid plate.",
    "18. A method for forming a modular furniture assembly, the method comprising: providing a base member having a frame assembly; providing a transverse member having a frame assembly; providing a mounting platform, the mounting platform configured to be mounted on both the base member and the transverse member to thereby couple the base member to the transverse member, the mounting platform having a foot mounted thereon, wherein the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration; placing the base member in an abutting relationship with the transverse member; and mounting the mounting platform on bottom surfaces of the base member and the transverse member to thereby couple the base member to the transverse member.",
    "19. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 18, wherein the foot comprises a peg.",
    "20. A modular furniture assembly as recited in claim 19, wherein the platform comprises a rigid plate having four apertures therethrough."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "1. The Field of the Invention The invention relates to the field of furniture. Particularly, the invention relates to a modular furniture assembly. 2. The Relevant Technology A variety of shapes and sizes of furniture have been developed over the years to provide comfort and decoration. Consumers appreciate furniture that can serve multiple purposes and withstand the wear of everyday use without requiring much attention. Thus, what is desirable is furniture that is versatile, durable and relatively maintenance free. Once purchased, consumers expect furniture that is already assembled or can be easily assembled. Once assembled, however, most furniture cannot be easily disassembled. Most furniture is assembled using nails, staples, epoxy or some other type of fastener. Further, various types of furniture have upholstery covering the fastener thus making it difficult to disassemble the furniture. This presents a challenge for consumers, especially when the furniture needs to be transported from one location to another.\n\nAdditionally, once assembled, consumers appreciate furniture which can be readily cleaned. Most upholstery is secured to the furniture through the use of nails and/or staples, thus making it difficult to remove and clean when soiled or stained. One aspect that makes furniture cost-prohibitive is shipping and packaging. For example, a large piece of furniture requires a large amount of space during shipping. The non-solid shape of most furniture makes it difficult to maximize the space utilized when packaging and shipping furniture.",
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  "assignees": [
    "LoveSac Company"
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  "inventors": [
    "NELSON SHAWN D",
    "UNDERWOOD DAVID M",
    "PEARSON SPENCER"
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  "filing_date": "2017-11-29",
  "publication_date": "2018-12-18",
  "grant_date": "2018-12-18",
  "priority_date": "2005-06-10",
  "application_number": "US-201715826090-A",
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