Patent ID: 6139110
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
A wooden bench having a reinforced metal frame comprising in combination:(a) a wooden base bench comprising a left side arm, right side arm, backrest and seat portion reinforced and joined with a metal back support frame section and a pair of curvalinear metal side frame sections;(b) the metal back support frame section being of unitary construction having an arched top support member, a bottom support member and an end post disposed at each side and joined with said top and bottom support members; said support members comprising a plurality of integral laterally spaced throughbores for receiving means to secure wooden bench components to said back support frame section; and(c) the pair of curvalinear metal side frame sections being of unitary construction each comprising a top armrest support member and a bottom base support member, a plurality of stiffening ribs and an intermediate crossbar, said support members comprising a plurality of integral throughbores for receiving means to secure wooden bench components to said side frame section; each of said stiffening ribs has a substantially vertical lower portion and an upper arcuate portion extending beyond said bottom base support member.