Abstract:
A novel economically constructed freestanding combination corner hutch and dining table physically and structurally configured to accommodate placement into a typical room corner in order to economize space and simultaneously provide a uniquely designed, attractive, ergonomic, efficient, beneficial and desirable article of furniture.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The above inventor simultaneously filed a design patent application for this same entitled invention. 
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     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a freestanding combination corner hutch and dining table triangularly configured to accommodate placement into a typical room corner. 
     Numerous articles of “combination type” furniture have been designed to serve multi-functional purposes and have long been constructed by furniture manufacturers in the past as well as in the present. An example of such an article would be a combination table and shelving unit such as a hutch or cabinet that combined or constructed together would occupy significantly less space than that of the individual furniture components. Both the space savings and the consequent reductions in construction material and labor obviously provide economical benefits to consumers and manufacturers alike. In addition to the economical advantages, such combination type pieces of furniture also offer uniqueness, attractiveness, decor, style, comfort, display, storage, ergonomics, efficiency and therefore desirability and consumer demand. 
     Many different designs of this combination type of furniture exist in the form of eating/dining tables, nooks, work tables, desks, recreation tables and the like constructively combined with open or closed shelving structures such as hutches, breakfronts, closets, cabinets, secretaries, armoires and the like. These different designs are equally used in both the home as well as in the work place. Combination type furniture design is not limited in use or placement in a specific location, room or office in either a home or in a work place. Neither are these articles of furniture limited in their structural support as some are attached to wall structures or the like, and others are designed as freestanding units. 
     It is well known that the corners of dining rooms, kitchens and the like found in a typical home are generally not utilized well. In regards to the present invention many utility and design patents have been granted for combination table and shelving articles of furniture that were designed to be positioned against a wall or in the corner of such rooms. 
     For example U.S. Pat. No. 1,949,404 reflects a freestanding combination closet, seat and table design. U.S. Pat. No. 1,778,163 depicts a freestanding kitchen cabinet complete with table, cabinet shelves, and drawers. U.S. Pat. No. 3,592,520 is a freestanding combined breakfront with shelving and dining table. U.S. Pat. No. 878,769 is also an example of a freestanding kitchen-cabinet table. U.S. Pat. Nos. 880,185, D140, 702 and 3,745,936 also reflect freestanding cabinets with tables and shelving. All of the aforementioned patents are freestanding articles of combination furniture but they are not physically configured for placement in the corner of a room and their tables are not stationary as they fold, pivot or move in some way or offer table storage. 
     U.S. Pat. No. D250,237 is a large freestanding combined table, shelf and cabinet unit. U.S. Pat. No. 5,601,348 is also a large freestanding combination table and shelving article of furniture. U.S. Pat. No. 3,297,382 is another large freestanding combination cabinet and table. All three of these patents are physically configured for placement in the corner of a room but are designed for use as multi-use extensive wall units and not strictly as a corner unit as is an object of the present invention. 
     Both U.S. Pat. Nos. D430,763 and 5,628,255 are freestanding corner combination tables and shelving but are designed as desk type furniture. 
     U.S. Pat. Nos. D364,756; 1,700,545; 2,566,256; 3,936,110 and 5,513,574 are still other examples of combination tables and shelving units but are not physically configured for placement in the corner of a room. 
     It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel economically constructed freestanding combination corner hutch and dining table that is stationary and constructed as a unitary article of furniture. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel economically constructed freestanding combination corner shelved hutch and dining table in order to economize space and simultaneously provide a uniquely designed, attractive, ergonomic, efficient, beneficial and desirable article of furniture. The present invention applies to said articles of furniture constructed of wood, plastic, metal, glass, rock, mineral or any other suitable material. The present invention also includes any colors, finishes, surface textures, laminates or the like that may be used. 
     It is an object of this invention to provide a freestanding combination corner hutch and table that once positioned in the corner of a room will not be required to be supportably attached to an adjacent wall. However, supportably attaching said hutch and table as described is optional and is included within the spirit of the scope of this invention. 
     Another object of this invention includes said article of corner furniture being fabricated in different sizes and located in any room in the home or workplace. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide a plurality of hutch shelving that is permanently attached at predetermined heights and/or can be adjustably lowered or raised in height as desired. 
     Consumers will find this unique economical article of furniture to be quite novel in its daily use as well as its design and arrangement. Clearly this invention is a significant improvement and an advantage over the prior art. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS 
     FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention that is constructed of wood and positioned in the corner of a room. 
     FIG. 2 is an overhead plan view of the present invention positioned in the corner of a room and reflecting a typical seating arrangement. 
     FIG. 3 is an upper sectional view of the present invention reflecting its vertical skeleton framework, trim finish and horizontal shelving. 
     FIG. 4 is a mid sectional view of the present invention reflecting its vertical skeleton framework, trim finish and a horizontal portion of the table component. 
     FIG. 5 is a lower sectional view of the hutch component of the present invention as it rests upon a supporting floor. 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     FIG. 1 shows the present invention constructed of wood and positioned in a corner  92  of a typical room standing upright and comprised of a horizontal planar surface component, generally referenced as table  10 , and a shelved hutch component generally referenced as hutch  40 . Table  10  and hutch  40  are in communication with each other by way of a horizontal table extension  12  and are structurally integrated to form one combined and unitary article of corner furniture. Hutch  40  and table  10  with its vertical supporting leg members  20  and  25  are supportably located atop typical supporting floor  85 . Optionally table  10  can be designed with additional supporting leg members or with a single pedestal means. Hutch  40  is freestanding and is not supportably attached to walls  90  or  91 . Optionally hutch  40  can be attached to walls  90  and/or  91  if desirable. Hutch  40  is comprised of a horizontal top end portion  47 , which can serve as a shelf, horizontal shelves  55  and  65 , and table extension  12  which can function as a shelve as well. Proximal table end  15  of table  10  is configured as a 90-degree “pie” segment. As for an example of decor the present invention reflects table  10 , table end  15 , table extension  12 , hutch  40 , top end portion  47 , and shelves  55  and  65  all finished in ¼″ thick trims  30 ,  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34 ,  75 ,  77 ,  80 ,  45 ,  54  and  64 . The visible walls of hutch  40  are finished using typical paneling  70  and  71 . Existing wall baseboards  86  and  87  are modified in order for corner  92  to receive hutch  40 . 
     FIG. 2 is a plan view of the present invention reflecting a typical seating arrangement indicated by the locations of typical chairs  88  and  89 . Chairs  88  and  89  are not included as part of the present invention but are shown for information only. Obviously more chairs could be used or bench type seating could be used as well. Leg members  20  and  25  are attached to the underside of table  10  and suitably located to avoid interference with occupant seating. 
     FIGS. 3,  4  and  5  reflect a typical freestanding vertical skeleton framework means for supporting hutch  40  and table extension  12 . Said skeleton framework also serves as an attachment means for securing shelving, shelf cleating, finish trims and paneling. 
     The skeleton framework depicted in FIGS. 3,  4  and  5  is shown comprised of economical standard lumber such as 2×4 vertical members  100 ,  101 ,  102 , and  103 . Attached to said 2×4 vertical members are economical plywood sheet members  104  and  105 . 
     FIG. 3 shows upper shelf  55 , shelf support cleats  56  and  57 , lower shelf  65 , and shelf support cleats  66  and  67  attached to said framework. 
     FIG. 4 shows table extension  12  and table extension support cleats  13  and  14  attached to said framework. 
     FIG. 5 shows the remaining bottom portion of said hutch and framework resting on a typical supporting floor  85 . Sections of existing wall baseboards  86  and  87  are usually cut and removed in order to accommodate placement of said hutch into corner  92 . As an option lower sections of vertical members  100 ,  101 ,  102 , and  103  can be pre-notched (not shown) in order to avoid modifying any existing wall baseboard. 
     The present invention as constructed of wood is assembled using standard construction and design practices, economical fastening means and installation procedures.