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Sofa bed with friction stop

CA 1312178 C · Owner: Hartline, Michael F. · Inventors: Hartline, Michael F.

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

A sofa bed having a friction damper on the main angle of the bed frame, which prevents the front tube and front legs of the frame from rapidly swinging forward as the frame is opened to prevent injury to the operator.

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  • Granted January 5, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 5, 2010.
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FiledDecember 15, 1987
GrantedJanuary 5, 1993
Term endedJanuary 5, 2010
Patent numberCA 1312178 C
Classification (IPC)A47C17/04 +1 more

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedDec 15, 1987Patent grantedJan 5, 1993Term endedJan 5, 2010

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