Seating connector brackets

Abstract

The present invention relates to a tubular seating connector bracket assembly for modular seating furniture, the seating being aligned in side by side proximity. A three-piece connector bracket is disclosed for securing independent sections of modular furniture, preferably two seating units having an arm between. Additionally, a two-piece connector bracket is disclosed for adjoining a modular seating unit with an arm, or two modular seating units. A backing member is also disclosed to be secured to the frame of the modular furniture and fits behind the tubular connector brackets.

1 . A modular seating connector bracket assembly comprising: 
 a bracket arm having a first end and a second end;    a first extension extending perpendicularly from the first end;    a second extension extending perpendicularly from the second end and parallel to the first extension;    wherein the first extension and second extension are dispersed between, and adapted to be secured to a plurality of seating units.    
   
   
       2 . The connector bracket assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one aperture on the first extension, wherein the aperture is adapted for receiving bolts to secure the bracket to seating units.  
   
   
       3 . The connector bracket assembly of  claim 2 , further comprising at least one aperture on the second extension, wherein the aperture is adapted for receiving bolts to secure the bracket to seating units.  
   
   
       4 . The connector bracket assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a medial extension extending generally from the midpoint of the bracket arm and parallel to the first extension and the second extension.  
   
   
       5 . The connector bracket assembly of  claim 4 , wherein the connector bracket adjoins a first seating unit with a second seating unit having an arm between the first and second seating units.  
   
   
       6 . The connector bracket assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the connector bracket adjoins a first seating unit and an arm.  
   
   
       7 . The connector bracket assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a backing member having at least one aperture adapted to receive bolts to secure the backing member to a furniture frame.  
   
   
       8 . The connector bracket assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the backing member further comprises a flange along each side of the length of the backing member.  
   
   
       9 . A modular seating connector bracket assembly comprising: 
 a bracket arm having a first end and a second end;    a first extension extending perpendicularly from the first end, the first extension comprising at least one aperture;    a second extension extending perpendicularly from the second end and parallel to the first extension, the second extension comprising at least one aperture; and    a medial extension extending generally from the midpoint of the bracket arm and being parallel to the first extension and the second extension;    wherein the first extension, the medial extension and second extension are dispersed between and adapted to be secured to a plurality of seating units.    
   
   
       10 . The connector bracket assembly of  claim 9 , further comprising a backing member comprising at least one aperture, adapted to receive bolts and to be secured to a furniture frame.  
   
   
       11 . The connector bracket assembly of  claim 10 , wherein a plurality of backing members are secured to a furniture frame.  
   
   
       12 . The connector bracket assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the first extension, the medial extension and the second extension are dispersed between and adapted to be secured a first seating unit, an arm and a second seating unit.  
   
   
       13 . A modular seating connector bracket comprising: 
 a bracket arm having a first end and a second end;    a first extension extending perpendicularly from the first end, the first extension comprising at least one aperture;    a second extension extending perpendicularly from the second end and parallel to the first extension, the second extension comprising at least one aperture;    wherein the extensions are dispersed between and adapted to be secured to two seating units.    
   
   
       14 . The connector bracket of  claim 13 , wherein the second seating unit is an arm.