Patent ID: 7008021
Filing Date: 2006-03-07
Classification: A47C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A sling tightening mechanism comprising: a frame of a piece of furniture, said frame having an outer surface and an inner surface, said frame being a generally hollow member, said frame having an opening in said outer surface; a knob on said inner surface of said hollow member, said knob aligning generally with said opening in said frame; a threaded member, said threaded member having a first end and a second end, said first end of said threaded member adapted to be connected to said knob; a generally hollow connector member, said connector member having a first end and a second end, said first end of said connector member adopted to receive said second end of said threaded member, said connector member having an outer surface and an inner surface, said second end of said connector member extending from the outer surface of said frame; an attachment frame attached to said outer surface of said connector member, said attachment frame adapted to hold a sling; and a tightening means, said tightening means received by said connector member and said threaded member, said tightening means rotatable, and pushing said connector member over said threaded member making said sling taut when said tightening means is rotated.