Patent classifications
A47B2096/207
DECORATIVE PANEL SYSTEM
A decorative panel formed from at least a display panel secured to a frame. In some embodiments the panel comprises a transparent or translucent display panel and an interchangeable decorative insert disposed between the display panel and a supporting surface. In other embodiments an opaque display panel acts serves the function of both the display and decorative layers. A retaining frame is disposed about the periphery of the panels and retains the layers in generally abutting relation, the retaining frame being removable so as to permit replacement of the decorative insert or display panel. The retaining frame comprises a return flange disposed forwardly of the supporting surface at the position of the groove, such that the display panel is retained by the flange seated in the groove, generally concealing the retaining frame. The panel system of the invention provides a cost effective means of changing the look of cabinetry and other decorative fixtures that is easy to implement and results in little wastage of materials.
Deformed web materials
Deformed web materials are disclosed. The web materials have discrete deformations formed therein. The deformations may be features in the form of portions of a web with apertures therein, protrusions, depressed areas, and combinations thereof. These features may extend out from the surface on one side of the web, or from both of the surfaces of the web. Different features may be intermixed with one another.
APRON FRONT SINK PANEL ASSEMBLY
A panel assembly for providing an apron-front aesthetic for a sink installed in a cabinet. The panel assembly includes a mounting body configured for coupling to a cabinet and a cover panel coupled to the mounting body to provide an apron-front aesthetic for a sink coupled to the cabinet. The mounting body may include an opening and the cover panel may be located within the opening. The mounting body may be configured to couple to a portion of the cabinet where a false drawer would normally be located. The panel assembly may include a fastener configured to extend through a portion of the mounting body to engage the cover panel so as to secure the cover panel in place with respect to the mounting body. The cover panel may be generally planar and have a metallic finish or a textured surface finish.
DYNAMIC FURNITURE ITEMS WITH INTERCHANGEABLE PANELS
This application describes a unique design and a method for designing furniture items that incorporate removable panels to either decorate or alter the use of a standard furniture item. The proposed furniture items take the form of standard furniture items but have recessed areas or cavities incorporated into different portions of the structure. These cavities correspond to and fit different panels which display artwork or different utility elements. These panels can be interchanged between different furniture items of the similar design.
DOOR FOR PIECE OF FURNITURE AND PIECE OF FURNITURE
A door for a piece of furniture is provided. The door has an outer panel of transparent or translucent material, a printed sheet having a depiction or a decoration, and a finishing support frame made of one of a thin metal sheet, an aluminum section bar, a plastic material, and a glass fiber or carbon fiber material and having a finishing locking wall and/or an auxiliary finishing locking wall. One or more fixing elements are fixed to the outer panel, the one or more fixing elements being suitable for fixing the outer panel to the finishing locking wall and/or the auxiliary finishing locking wall in a removable manner. The printed sheet is anchored between the outer panel and the finishing locking wall and/or the auxiliary finishing locking wall. A piece of furniture including the door is also provided.
Furniture article with interchangeable panel set
Furniture, such as a bed, dresser, cabinetry has a display system affixing a stack of interchangeable decorative panels to the furniture. The display system has an overlaying panelar frame that captures the stack of panels and has at least one elongated fastener securing the overlaying panelar frame on to a surface of the furniture item. The stack of interchangeable panels are each visually different such as having different colors and/or patterns and can be sandwiched between the overlaying panelar frame and the mounting surface in a pocket to immovably maintain the interchangeable panels against the furniture component. The stack of interchangeable panels can be rearranged such that a different panel is placed on top of the stack or the outermost position and thereby be visible through the opening in the overlaying panelar frame.
Product Management Display System with Trackless Pusher Mechanism
A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed. A plurality of thin dividers separate the product into rows. The dividers may be formed separately and attached and secured by being inserted into a plurality of grooves arranged along the lower surface and the forward and rear support posts of the product dispensing tray. The dividers are configured to self-adjust by laterally shifting within the grooves when the product is moved forward by the pusher to being loaded by an operator to allow the product to be positioned in a tight fitting manner to maximize the amount of product that can be accommodated horizontally across the tray. In addition, the dividers may have a bottom wall spaced from the surface with a support column that is inserted into an elongated pocket to provide the structural support for the divider.
HOME ENVIRONMENT REGULATION SYSTEM BASED ON FURNITURE HAVING DISPLAY DEVICES AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
A home environment regulation system and a control method, comprising pieces of furniture (1) arranged in a home environment. Each piece of furniture (1) comprises a furniture body (11) and a display device. An accommodating cavity (13) is provided within the furniture body (11). A transparent body (12) is provided on the surface of the furniture body (11). The transparent body (12) is provided at an opening of the accommodating cavity (13). The display device is provided within the accommodating cavity (13). The display device comprises a picture display module (14) and a driver module (15). The picture display module (14) is connected to the driver module (15). The picture display module (14) is provided with display pictures of various colors and images. The display pictures on the picture display module (14) face the transparent body (12).
Decorative panel system
A decorative panel formed from at least a display panel secured to a frame. In some embodiments the panel comprises a transparent or translucent display panel and an interchangeable decorative insert disposed between the display panel and a supporting surface. In other embodiments an opaque display panel acts serves the function of both the display and decorative layers. A retaining frame is disposed about the periphery of the panels and retains the layers in generally abutting relation, the retaining frame being removable so as to permit replacement of the decorative insert or display panel. The retaining frame comprises a return flange disposed forwardly of the supporting surface at the position of the groove, such that the display panel is retained by the flange seated in the groove, generally concealing the retaining frame. The panel system of the invention provides a cost effective means of changing the look of cabinetry and other decorative fixtures that is easy to implement and results in little wastage of materials.
Refrigerator
A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage space, and a door configured to open and close the storage space, in which the door includes a frame assembly configured to open and close the storage space, and a panel assembly detachably coupled to the frame assembly and configured to form a front outer appearance of the door, the frame assembly includes an upper extension part extending forward and a first coupling part provided on the upper extension part, the panel assembly includes a front panel, and an upper bracket coupled to a rear upper part of the front panel and having a second coupling part coupled to the first coupling part, and the panel assembly moves upward in a state where the second coupling part of the panel assembly is positioned below the first coupling part, so that the second coupling part is coupled to the first coupling part.