Christopher J Lejcher

20130320741, Dec 5, 2013

Nov 23, 2012

13/684441

Walter Wang - Kunshan City, CN
Nicholas J. Robinson - Ettrick WI, US
Christopher J Lejcher - Blair WI, US

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. - Arcadia WI

A47C 4/02

2974401, 206223, 29428

A component interface assembly for attaching the individual subcomponents of an RTA furniture system. Each component interface assembly having an elongated alignment slot cut into one of the subcomponents of the RTA furniture kit and a retention element affixed to a second corresponding subcomponent such that the first and second subcomponents can be secured together by inserting the retention element into the alignment slot. The alignment slot is positioned on the first subcomponent such that positioning the retention element for insertion into the slot aligns the second subcomponent with the first subcomponent providing tool-less alignment and engagement of the subcomponents. The assembled components may have cutouts on confronting planar surfaces of the respective first and second subcomponents providing enhanced storage for shipping the RTA furniture components.

20140026389, Jan 30, 2014

Jan 14, 2013

13/741309

Christopher Jon LEJCHER - Blair WI, US
Timothy A. Brandtner - Ettrick WI, US

ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. - Arcadia WI

B25B 11/02

29446, 292811

A furniture jig comprises a frame member positioning portion and a spring stretcher portion with at least the positioning frame portion having a rotating feature. The positioning frame portion may surround the spring stretcher portion and comprises constraint members that define receiving regions, such as slots or channels, into which furniture components, such a box frame members, may be inserted. The receiving regions of the jig frame maintain the furniture components upright or in other useful orientations at least until they are affixed together. In embodiments, the spring stretcher has a plurality of spring receiving portions on which the ends of a spring can be releasably engaged. Support members extending from the spring receiving portions operate to move the spring receiving portions from a spring loading position in which the springs can positioned on the tips to a spring attachment position where the springs are securable to the frame members. Drive portions, such as pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders move the spring receiving portions and support members between the respective positions. A control processer can automate the motions and be activated by a pedal or other switch.

20120248842, Oct 4, 2012

Nov 23, 2011

13/304172

Timothy A. Brandtner - Ettrick WI, US
Peter J. Fynboh - Saint Charles MN, US
Christopher Jon Lejcher - Blair WI, US

ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. - Arcadia WI

A47C 17/02
B23P 11/00
A47C 17/86

2974112, 29745218, 2952511

An assembly system permitting separate construction and transport of subcomponents for seating furniture items. The disassembled subcomponents allow for more efficient transportation by eliminating the dead space created by transporting irregularly shaped assembled furniture items. The assembly system includes a seat box having a rectangular frame defining an accessible internal cavity covered by an upper support surface. The assembly system also comprises a back rest having a seat box interface surface and at least arm rest interface surface. The back rest also defines an internal cavity accessible through closable opening for internal access to the arm rest interface surfaces. The assembly system also includes mounting an interface surface to the arm rest for securing the arm rest to the arm rest interface surface of the back rest and the rectangular frame of the seat box.

20120248836, Oct 4, 2012

Nov 23, 2011

13/304199

Christopher Jon Lejcher - Blair WI, US
Timothy A. Brandtner - Ettrick WI, US

ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. - Arcadia WI

A47C 17/02
B65D 69/00
B23P 19/04
A47C 7/54

297232, 206576, 29428

A seat stretcher that can be positioned in the seat box of a sofa to maintain the structural integrity of the seat box against the compressive force of the seat springs. The seat stretcher mounts without fasteners and without additional hardward. In embodiments, the seat stretcher has an offset portion that can be rotated to create space within the seat box for storing cushions or legs within the cavity defined by the seat box.

20150130253, May 14, 2015

Jul 15, 2014

14/331595

- Arcadia WI, US
Peter J. Fynboh - Saint Charles MN, US
Christopher Jon Lejcher - Blair WI, US

A47C 17/02
A47C 17/86

29745211, 2952511

An assembly system permitting separate construction and transport of subcomponents for seating furniture items. The disassembled subcomponents allow for more efficient transportation by eliminating the dead space created by transporting irregularly shaped assembled furniture items. The assembly system includes a seat box having a rectangular frame defining an accessible internal cavity covered by an upper support surface. The assembly system also comprises a back rest having a seat box interface surface and at least arm rest interface surface. The back rest also defines an internal cavity accessible through closable opening for internal access to the arm rest interface surfaces. The assembly system also includes mounting an interface surface to the arm rest for securing the arm rest to the arm rest interface surface of the back rest and the rectangular frame of the seat box.