US611274A

US611274A - Seat or cushion

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Publication number: US611274A
Authority: US
Publication date: 1898-09-27
Anticipated expiration: 1915-09-27

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No. 6lI,274. Patented Sept. 27, |898.

P. F. UUINN.

SEAT 0R CUSHION.

(Application filed Apr. 19, 1897.)

NITED STATES ArnNi WEGE@ PATRICK F. QUINN, OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS.

SEAT OR CUSHION.

SPECFIOATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 611,274, dated September 27, 1898.

Application filed April 19, 1897. Serial No. 632,759. (No model.)

To a/ZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, PATRICK F. QUINN, of Somerville, in the county of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Seats or Cushions, of which the following is a speciiication.

My invention relates to improvements in seats or cushions composed of wire springs; and its object is to lessen the use of hairl and other materials with which seats or cushions are commonly filled, as they retain theheat of the person and are therefore objectionable.

My improved seat or cushion is composed of a series of wire springs similar in construction, having their upper and lower arms respectively connected and held together firmly in their relative positions by a flexible connection, such as a coiled-wire spring, which, while holding the parts together, still is of sufficient resiliency to yield with the Wire springs when Weight is applied thereto, and when the weight is removed the wire springs and the coiled-wire connecting-springs return the seat or 'cushion to its normal position.

My invention consists of certain novel features hereinafter described, and particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings,which illustrate a construction embodying my invention,

Figure lis a plan view showing the top of the i cushion and the position of the wire springs. Fig. 2 is an end viewlooking in the direction indicated by the arrow, Fig. l. Fig. 3 is a detail view showing two adjacent and vcontiguous wire springs. Fig. 4 is a detail view of one of the wire springs.

Like letters of reference refer to like parts throughout the several views.

My improved seat or cushion is'composed of a series of wire springs A, having the arms A', A2, A3, and A4, and between the arms A2 and A3 the wire is coiledin the form ofa spring-coil, as A5, the arms A2 and A3 forming the V-shaped portion of the spring, with the coil A5 at the apex. Thefree ends of the arms A and A4 have respectivelyabent portion o and a. The Wire springs of the seat or cushion being similar, the seat or cushion is formed by placing said Wire springs along- `side of one another and Winding around the upper arms A' of each wirespring the coil B and around the lower arms A4 of each wire spring the coiled-wire spring B. This construction brings the bent portion ct against arranged around the edge of the seat or cushion, with the coils A5 extending inwardly and out of theway, and in the center of the cush-` ion there are two series of similar springs, which are connected together in a similar manner as those on the edges of the cushion and provide a bearing for weight at the center of the seat or cushion.

4For convenience of manipulation the coiledwire springs B and B' are provided for each edge of the cushion at the top and bottom, respectively, and across the cushion at the top and bottom similar coiled-wire springs B3 and B4, respectively, are provided for connecting the upper and lower arms of the springs A around the center of the cushion in a manner similar to that shown in Fig. 3, and the opposite free ends of the coiled-wire springs B3 are connected to the coiled-wire springs B, as

n shown at B5, and a similar connection is providedat the bottom of the seat or cushion for the coiled-wire springs B4. Strengtheningsprings C extend across the top of the cushion and are connected at C to the opposite coiledwire springs B and also link with the central coiled-wire springs B5. (See Fig. l.) Similar strengthening-springs are provided on 'the bottom of the cushion, which are connected in a like manner to that shown ou the top of Fig. l.

When Weight is applied to the topv of the seat or cushion, the edges of the cushion and the arm of the wire springs A will be depressed vertically, and the coils A5 will move horizontally, and the cushion will adapt itself to the requirements of the weight, and upon the removal of Weight the springs A and coperating part-s will return to their normal position, so that a strong, easy, and flexible seat or cushion is provided.

In'order to change the shape of the edge, it

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is only necessary to bend the upper arms A' and the lower arms A4 to the shape desired. Then the connecting coiled-wire springs B and B will follow the shape given to the arms A and A4.

Vhen the coiled-wire springs B and B are wound upon the arms A and A4, respectively, the ends a and ct and the arms A2 and A3 rmly hold said coiled-wire springs B and B, respectively, and prevent side motion or slip ping of the springs A in the coils B and B', and the same construction is provided for the coiled-wire springs Bg and B4.

Vhere it is desired to have a stiffer edge than is provided in the construction shown in the drawings, the ends a and a' can be formed into eyes at the top and bottom of the cushion, and llexible rods can be extended through said eyes along the edges and on the inner side of the coiled-wire springs B and B. Also, if desired, wire rods provided with eyes on the ends may be extended between and connected to the eyes formed on the ends a and a' of opposite springs in order to brace or stiien the seat or cushion.

I do not limit myself to the arrangement and construction shown, as the same may be varied without departing from the spirit of my invention.

Having thus ascertained the nature of my invention and set forth a construction embodying the same, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is-

1. In a seat or cushion, a series ot' wire springs provided with arms for forming an edge of said seat or cushion, a coil between the ends of said wire springs, iexible supporting means located around said arms and connecting the same together to form a continuous edge of said arms and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight.

2. In a seat or cushion, a series of wire springs having the upper arms thereof forming the upper edge of said seat or cushion, a coil between the ends of said wire springs, flexible supporting means consisting of coiledwire springs located around said upper arms and connecting the same together to form a continuous edge of said arms and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight, and a support for the lower arms of said wire springs.

3. In a seat or cushion, a series of wire springs having the upper and lower arms forming respectively the upper and lower edges of said seat or cushion, a coil between the ends of said wire springs, liexible supporting means located around said upper arms of said wire springs and connecting the same together to form a continuous edge of said arms and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs Linder the action of weight, and flexible supporting means located around said lower arms of said wire springs and connecting the same together to form a continuous edge of said arms and adapted to yield to the movement ol' said wire springs under the action of weight.

4. In a seat or cushion, a series of wire springs having the upper and lower arms forming respectively the upper and lower edges of said seat or cushion, a coil between the ends of said wire springs, iiexible supporting means consisting of coiled wire springs located around said upper arms and connecting the same together to form a continuous edge of said arms and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight, and flexible supporting means consisting of coiled -wire springs located around said lower arms and connecting the same together to form a continuous edge of said arms and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight.

5. In a seat or cushion, a series of wire springs having the upper arms thereof forming the upper edge of said seat or cushion, a coil between the ends of said wire springs, flexible supporting means located around said upper arms and connecting the same together to form a continuous edge of said arms and adapted to yield to the movement ot' said wire springs under the action of weight, a support for the lower arms of said wire springs, and means for holding said upper arms and ilexible supportin g means in Iposition with relation to one another.

G. In a seat or cushion, a series of wire springs having the upper and lower arms forming respectively the upper and lower edges of said seat or cushion, a coil between t-he ends of said wire springs, flexible supporting means located around said upper arms and connecting the same together to form a contin nous edge of said arms and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight, means for holding said upper arms and llexible supporting means in position with relation to one another, iiexible supporting means located around said lower arms and connecting the same together to form a continuous edge of said arms and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight, and means for holding said lower arms and flexible supporting means in position with relation to one another.

7. In a seat or cushion, a series of wire springs having the upper and lower arms forming respectively the upper and lower edges of said seat or cushion and extending in opposite directions, a coil between the ends of said wire springs, exible supporting mea-ns located around said upper arms and connecting the same together and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight, and flexible supporting means located around said lower arms of said wire springs and connecting the same together and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight.

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8. In a seat or cushion, a series of wire springs having the upper and lower arms forming` respectively the upper and lower edges of said seat or cushion and extending in opposite directions, a coil between the ends of said wire springsdlexible supporting means located around said upper arms and connecting the same together to form a continuous edge for the top of said seat or cushion and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight, and flexible supporting means located around said lower arms and connecting` the same together to form a continuous edge for the bottom of said seat or cushion and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight.

9. In a seat or cushion, a series of wire springs having the upper and lower arms forming respectively the upper and lower edges of said seat or cushion and extending in opposite directions, a coil between the ends of said wire springs,flexible supporting means located around said upper arms and connecting the same together to form a continuous edge for the top of said seat or cushion and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action ofweight, means for holding said upper arms and flexible supporting means in position with relation to one another, flexible supporting means located around said lower arms and connecting the same together to form a continuous edge for the bottom of said seat or cushion and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight, and means for holding said lower arms and flexible supporting means in position with relation to one another.

10. In a seat or cushion', a series of wire springs provided with arms for forming an edge of said seat or cushion, a coil between the ends of said wire springs, coiled -wire springs located around said arms and connecting the same together to form a continuous edge of said arms and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight.

ll. In a seat or cushion, a series of wire springs each having a V-shaped portion with an upper arm bent at an angle to said V-shaped portion, a coil at the apex of each V-shaped portion, flexible supporting means located around said upper arms and connecting the same together and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action ofv weight, and a lower support for said springs.

l2. In a seat or cushion, a series of wire springs each having a V-shaped portion with an upper arm bent at an angle to said V-shaped portion, a coil at the apex of each V-shaped portion, flexible supporting means consisting of coiled-wire springs located around said upper arms and connecting the same together and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight, and a lower support for said springs.

13. In a seat or cushion, a series of wire springs each having a V-shaped portion with an upper arm bent at an angle to said V-shaped portion, a coil at the apex of each V-shaped portion, flexible supporting means located 'around said upper arms and connecting the same together and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight,alower support for said springs, and means for holding said upper arms and flexible supporting means in position with relation to one another.

1,4. In a seat or cushion,.a series ot' wire springs each having a V-shaped portion with an upper arm bent at an angle to said V-shaped portion, a coil at the apex of each V-shaped portion, flexible' supporting means located around said upper arms and connecting the same together land adapted to yield to the movement of said springs under the action of weight, a lower support for said springs, and means on said upper arms with which said flexible supporting means engages for holding said arms and flexible supporting means in position with relation to one another.

15. In a seat or cushion, a series of wire springs each having a V-shaped portion with an upper and a lower arm bent at an angle to said V-shaped portion, a coil at the apex of each V-shaped portion, flexible supporting means located around said upper arms and connecting the same together and adapted to yield to the movement of said springs under the action of weight, and flexible supporting means located around said lower arms and connecting the same together and adapted to yield to the movementof said wire springs under the action of weight.

16. In a seat or cushion, a series of wire springs each having a V-shaped portion with an upper and a lower arm bent at an angle to said V-shaped portion, a coil at the apex of each V-shaped portion, flexible supporting means consisting of coiled-wire springs located around said upper arms and connecting the same together and adapted to yield to the movement of said springs under the action of weight, and flexible supporting means consisting of coiled-wire springs located around said lower arms and connecting the same together and adapted tol yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight.

17. In a seat or cushion, a series of-wire springs each having a V-shaped portion with an upper and a lower arm bent at an angle to said V-shaped portion, a coil at the apex or" each V-shaped portion, flexible supporting means consisting of coiled-wire springs located around said upper arms and connecting the same together and adapted to yield to the movement of said wire springs under the action of weight, means for holding said upper arms and flexible supporting means in position with relation to one another, flexible sup- IIO porting means consisting of coiled wire In testimony whereof I have signed my springs located around said lower arms and name to this specification, in the presence of 1c connecting the saine together and adapted to two subscribing witnesses, this 0th day of yield to the movement of said Wire springs April, A. D. 1897.

under the action of Weight, and means for PATRICK F. QUINN. holding said lower arms and flexible snp- 1Witnesses:

porting means in position with relation to one A. L. MESSER,

another. E. L. IIARLOW.