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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 1987
Filed:
May. 14, 1985
Wayne Calco, Hudson, OH (US);
Other;
Abstract
An article of furniture foldable into a flat state and made of stiff sheet material includes a plurality of substantially vertical base panels, connected at their lateral edges to form a base portion, and a seat panel which is integral with and hinged from at least one of the base panels along at least one hinge line. The seat panel is disposed substantially horizontally over the base portion while in use and is pivotable around the hinge line to a substantially vertical position when the article of furniture is folded. A spine portion is provided between two of the base panels for reinforcing the article and includes a pair of flanges which are secured to each other. A reinforcing member is disposed within the base portion and is secured to the spine for reinforcing the seat panel.