WO2024211871A1

WO2024211871A1 - Frameless furniture with experience enhancement assembly

Info

Publication number: WO2024211871A1
Application number: PCT/US2024/023522
Authority: WO
Inventors: Casey L. WEBB; Braquel L. URIE; David M. UNDERWOOD; Karsten K. BARNETT; Jacob D. FORMAN; Shawn D. Nelson
Original assignee: The Lovesac Company
Priority date: 2023-04-06
Filing date: 2024-04-08
Publication date: 2024-10-10

Abstract

A frameless furniture assembly including an insert, a cover configured to receive the insert, and an experience enhancement assembly configured to adjust at least one operating characteristic of the frameless furniture assembly to change at an experience of the user with the frameless furniture assembly.

Description

FRAMELESS FURNITURE WITH EXPERIENCE ENHANCEMENT ASSEMBLY

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/494,645 filed on April 6, 2023, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.

FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure generally relates to apparatus, systems, and methods for adjusting characteristics of frameless furniture to enhance a user’s experience with the frameless furniture.

BACKGROUND

[0003] A variety of types of furniture have been developed over the years to provide comfort and decoration. Consumers appreciate furniture which can withstand a high level of wear and tear without having to be quickly replaced. Once purchased, consumers expect furniture to be easily assembled. Once assembled, consumers appreciate furniture which can be readily cleaned. Most upholstered furniture has the upholstery nailed or stapled to the furniture, requiring new upholstery if the furniture should become soiled or stained. Further, some consumers cannot afford many pieces of furniture. However, some furniture that serves multiple functions, such as futon beds, is bulky and subject to additional cost factors. In addition, futon mattresses are often thin and uncomfortable both as a couch and as abed. Consumers also expect furniture which is comfortable and accommodating for many different users.

BRIEF SUMMARY

[0004] Implementations of the present disclosure addresses the foregoing with apparatus, systems, and methods for adjusting characteristics of frameless furniture to enhance a user’s experience with the frameless furniture. Frameless furniture characteristics, such as conformability, compressibility, pliability, rigidity, and resiliency, can be changed through use of, for example, a removable member associated with the frameless furniture and/or an insert of the frameless furniture. Additionally, frameless furniture characteristics can also include other experiences a user can have with the frameless furniture, such as auditory, vibratory, or other tactile sensations a user can have while being seated on the frameless furniture.

[0005] Some implementations relate to frameless furniture that a user can modify or change to provide different user experiences, such as changing a degree to which the conformability, compressibility, pliability, rigidity, and resiliency of the frameless furniture molds or conforms to a user seated in the frameless furniture. This can be achieved, in one configuration, by changing at least one of the conformability, compressibility, pliability, rigidity, and resiliency characteristics of the frameless furniture over all or selective portions of the frameless furniture.

[0006] Some implementations relate to frameless furniture that a user can modify to change a softness or hardness of the frameless furniture. The “softness or hardness feel” can be modified or changed by providing all or portions of the frameless furniture with a comfort control assembly having one or more of touch, thickness, density, durometer, or other characteristics (such as, but not limited to conformability, compressibility, pliability, rigidity, and resiliency) different from a cover of the frameless furniture.

[0007] Some implementations relate to frameless furniture through which a user can modify the user’s experience with the frameless furniture, the experience can impact one or more of the user’s senses, such as through providing heating, cooling, massaging, auditory, other tactile changes, smell or other olfactory stimulation, such as but not limited to aroma therapy, nebulization, combinations or modifications thereof.

[0008] Some implementations relate to frameless furniture that includes a cover that is optionally replaceable to change a particular comfort level of at least a portion of the frameless furniture. A cover, and/or an insert of the frameless furniture, can selectively receive a comfort control assembly to adjust a softness or hardness of at least a portion of the frameless furniture, such as a sitting area of the frameless furniture. The cover may include additional accessories and features that enhance a user’s experience with frameless furniture. The removeable cover enables easy cleaning of the cover.

[0009] Some implementations relate to frameless furniture that includes a removable and interchangeable insert, enabling a user to change a particular comfort level of at least a portion of the frameless furniture. The removable and interchangeable insert also enables a user to provide one or more electronic settings to the frameless furniture. For example, an implementation of the removable and interchangeable insert may include a battery or other power source and an electric module. The electric module can provide heating, cooling, massaging and/or combinations thereof to a sitting area of the frameless furniture.

[0010] Some implementations relate to frameless furniture that accommodates multiple layers and/or modules. A core may include a power source that is configured to supply power to one or more layers. In some configurations, the frameless furniture includes a self-orienting module disposed within one of the one or more layers. The self-orienting module is configured to maintain a desired shape and/or orientation of the frameless furniture. In still other configurations, the size/shape of the core can be selectively changed, such as when the cores is inflatable or changed using another fluid or other mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, etc. structure or apparatus.

[0011] Some implementations relate to a frameless furniture assembly comprising an insert, a cover configured to receive the insert, and a comfort control assembly configured to be disposed below an outer surface of the cover, the comfort control assembly mounted or otherwise connected to at least one of the insert and the cover.

[0012] Some implementations relate to a frameless furniture assembly comprising an air permeable insert filled with a filler material; a cover configured to receive the insert; and a comfort control assembly configured to be disposed between the insert and the cover; wherein at least one anchoring location is disposed on at least one of the insert and the cover, the at least one anchoring location selectively cooperating with at least one complementary anchoring location of the comfort control assembly.

[0013] Some implementations relate to a method of changing one or more characteristics of a frameless furniture to enhance a user’s experience with the frameless furniture, the method comprising providing an insert comprising a body and a filler material, providing a cover configured to receive the insert, the cover comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, and positioning a comfort control assembly between the insert and the cover, the comfort control assembly comprising at least one characteristic different from at least one of the insert and the cover.

[0014] Some implementations relate to a furniture assembly comprising an inner member comprising an inner member cover and a filler material disposed within the inner member cover, an outer cover member surrounding the inner member, and a durometer adjusting assembly operatively cooperating with the inner member and the outer cover member, the durometer adjusting assembly selectively changing an overall durometer of the furniture assembly.

[0015] Some implementations relate to a frameless furniture assembly comprising an insert comprising a sitting area, a cover configured to receive the insert, a comfort control assembly configured to be disposed between the insert and the cover, the comfort control assembly mounted or otherwise connected to at least one of the insert and the cover, and a thermoelectric module operatively coupled to the frameless furniture assembly and being configured to provide one or more of massaging, heating, and/or cooling to the sitting area.

[0016] Some implementations relate to a frameless furniture assembly comprising a core comprising a sitting area, an insert configured to be received by the sitting area; a cover configured to receive the core and the insert, a comfort control assembly configured to be disposed between the insert and the cover, the comfort control assembly mounted or otherwise connected to at least one of the insert and the cover, and a thermoelectric module operatively coupled to the frameless furniture assembly and being configured to provide one or more of massaging, heating, and/or cooling to the sitting area.

[0017] Some implementations relate to a method of changing one or more characteristics of a frameless furniture assembly, the method comprising providing a frameless furniture system, the frameless furniture system comprising a core comprising a sitting area, at least one insert configured to be received by the sitting area, a cover configured to receive the core and the insert, an experience enhancement assembly operatively coupled to at least one of the insert and the cover, and adjusting at least one of a firmness, a softness, and an electronic setting of the at least one experience enhancement assembly.

[0018] Some implementations relate to a method of changing one or more characteristics of a frameless furniture assembly, the method comprising providing a frameless furniture assembly as described herein, and adjusting at least one of a firmness, a softness, and an electronic setting of the frameless furniture assembly, wherein adjusting is performed using the comfort control assembly, the at least one electric module, or both and wherein the electronic setting includes at least an “on” setting, an “off’ setting, a thermal setting, and a massage setting.

[0019] Some implementations relate to a frameless furniture assembly comprising an insert comprising a sitting area, a cover configured to receive the insert; and a technology assembly at least partially disposed below the cover and configured enhance a user’s experience with the frameless furniture.

[0020] Some implementations relate to a frameless furniture assembly comprising an insert, a cover configured to receive the insert, and an experience enhancement assembly operatively cooperating with at least one of the insert and the cover, the experience enhancement assembly being configured to adjust at least one operating characteristic of the frameless furniture assembly to change at an experience of the user with the frameless furniture assembly.

[0021] Other implementations are also described and recited herein. Further, while multiple implementations are disclosed, still other implementations of the presently disclosed technology will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which shows and describes illustrative implementations of the presently disclosed technology. As will be realized, the presently disclosed technology is capable of modifications in various aspects, all without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. Accordingly, the drawings and detailed description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not limiting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] FIG. 1 illustrates an example furniture assembly having a user resting comfortably thereon.

[0023] FIG. 2 illustrates an example furniture assembly.

[0024] FIG. 3 illustrates an insert being placed in an outer cover.

[0025] FIG. 4 illustrates an air permeable member of the insert.

[0026] FIG. 5A illustrates an example manufacture of the air permeable member.

[0027] FIGS. 5B-5D illustrate example air permeable members.

[0028] FIG. 6 illustrates the air permeable member of the insert having filter material placed therein.

[0029] FIG. 7 illustrates an example manufacture of an outer cover.

[0030] FIG. 8 illustrates an example comfort control assembly associated with an insert and an outer cover.

[0031] FIG. 9 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a portion of the furniture assembly with a comfort control assembly.

[0032] FIGS. 10A-10D illustrate example configurations of the comfort control assembly.

[0033] FIGS. 11A-11D illustrates connections of the comfort control assembly and one or more of the insert and the outer cover.

[0034] FIGS. 12A and 12B illustrate cross-sectional views of a portion of the furniture assembly with an example comfort control assembly.

[0035] FIGS. 13A-13C illustrate mounting of the comfort control assembly.

[0036] FIG. 13D illustrates example heat maps of the furniture assembly illustrated in FIGS. 13A-13C.

[0037] FIG. 14A illustrates a front view of the comfort control assembly.

[0038] FIG. 14B illustrates a side view of the alternate implementation of the comfort control assembly of FIG. 14 A.

[0039] FIG. 15A illustrates a perspective view of a protective cover of a comfort control assembly.

[0040] FIG. 15B illustrates a perspective view of an example comfort control element.

[0041] FIG. 15C illustrates a perspective view of an example comfort control element. [0042] FIGS. 16A-16B illustrate a cross-sectional view of an example comfort control element.

[0043] FIG. 17A illustrates a cross-sectional perspective view of an example of a furniture assembly.

[0044] FIG. 17B illustrates a cross-sectional view of details of the furniture assembly illustrated in FIG. 17A.

[0045] FIG. 17C illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of the furniture assembly illustrated in FIG. 17A.

[0046] FIG. 17D illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of the furniture assembly illustrated in FIG. 17A.

[0047] FIG. 17E illustrates a perspective view of the furniture assembly illustrated in FIG. 17 A.

[0048] FIGS. 18A-18B illustrate phantom perspective views of an example furniture assembly.

[0049] FIG. 18C illustrates a perspective view of the furniture assembly illustrated in FIGS. 18A-18B.

[0050] FIGS. 19A-19B illustrate perspective views of example furniture assemblies including inflatable elements.

[0051] FIG. 20A-20C illustrate example covers for use with furniture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] One or more specific implementations of the present disclosure will be described below. In an effort to provide a concise description of these implementations, some features of an actual implementation may be described in the specification. It should be appreciated that in the development of any such actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developers’ specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which may vary from one implementation to another. It should further be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking of design, fabrication, and manufacture for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure.

[0053] One or more implementations of the present disclosure may generally relate to apparatus, systems, and methods for adjusting characteristics of frameless furniture (such as but not limited to conformability, compressibility, pliability, rigidity, and resiliency of the frameless furniture) to enhance a user’s experience with the frameless furniture. By adjusting characteristics of one or more portions of the frameless furniture, such as an insert and/or an outer cover of the frameless furniture, a user’s experience can be changed and enhanced per the user’s desired choices. For instance, if the user currently owns a frameless furniture and wishes to have a more resilient and less conforming feel or configuration, the user can add a durometer adjusting assembly to stiffen or decrease the flexibility of the frameless furniture. Similarly, if the user chooses to change or modify the molding or forming ability of the insert and/or outer cover, the user can add a durometer adjusting assembly to change the molding or forming characteristics. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various other characteristics of the frameless furniture can be changed or modified and would be recognized/encompassed by the present disclosure.

[0054] While the present disclosure will describe particular implementations of apparatus, systems, and methods for adjusting characteristics of frameless furniture to enhance a user’s experience with the frameless furniture, it should be understood that the apparatus, systems, and methods described herein may be applicable to other uses. Additionally, elements described in relation to any examples depicted and/or described herein may be combinable with elements described in relation to any other examples depicted and/or described herein. [0055] Generally, now referring to the drawings in detail wherein like reference numerals are used to designate like elements, there is shown one or more implementations of the present disclosure that provides apparatus, systems, and methods for adjusting user characteristics of frameless furniture to enhance a user’s experience with the frameless furniture. The apparatus, systems, and methods permit a user of the frameless furniture to modify or change a degree to which the frameless furniture molds or forms to a user resting in the frameless furniture. This can be achieved, in one configuration, by inserting or removing a durometer adjusting assembly so that the user can adjust one or more of conformability, compressibility, pliability, rigidity, and resiliency of the frameless furniture thereby changing a “softness or hardness” of the frameless furniture.

[0056] The “softness or hardness” can be modified or changed by providing all or portions of the frameless furniture with a durometer adjusting assembly having characteristics different from one or both of a cover and/or inserting of the frameless furniture. For instance, a user can change molding or forming capabilities or characteristics of a previously purchased frameless furniture by inserting or otherwise coupling a durometer adjusting assembly having differing touch, thickness, density, and/or other characteristic from those of the originally purchased frameless furniture. This allows the user to continue using the frameless furniture over time and as the user’s physical condition changes.

[0057] FIGS. 1 and 2 shows a furniture assembly 10. FIG. 1 depicts a large furniture assembly 10 with a user resting comfortably thereon in a main sitting area 12. The furniture assembly 10 may range in size from large on which two adult sized people may comfortably rest, to small on which a small child may rest. It will be appreciated that furniture assembly 10 can conform to the shape of the user resting thereon to form a chair-like structure. Additional details regarding the furniture assembly 10 can be found in U.S. Patent No. 6,952,906, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein.

[0058] While FIG. 1 shows the furniture assembly 10 being used in a chair-like function, the furniture assembly 10 may have a variety of uses. The furniture assembly 10 may be flattened to provide a bed-like surface upon which to lie. A smaller furniture assembly 10 may function as an ottoman. Alternatively, the furniture assembly 10 may function as a toy for children to jump or land upon during play. Further, the furniture assembly 10 may be formed slightly elongated in shape so that a household pet, or even a small infant, may sleep comfortably thereon. Thus, it will be appreciated that the furniture assembly 10 is extremely comfortable and versatile for a variety of uses.

[0059] The furniture assembly 10 may be constructed in a variety of shapes. As shown in FIG. 2, furniture assembly 10 is generally spherical in shape. However, it will be appreciated that the furniture assembly may have a generally cubical or cylindrical shape, or a variety of other shapes. Furthermore, the furniture assembly 10 is durable and is constructed from an efficient design which reduces the costs of manufacturing and packaging, the details of which will be described herein in further detail.

[0060] Referring for a moment to FIG. 3, in one configuration the furniture assembly 10 includes an insert or chair 14 having a removable cover 16. The insert 14 can range in size from 2 feet to 7 feet in diameter, for example. As shown best in FIGS. 4-6, the insert 14 includes an air permeable member 18 which houses a filler material 24 disposed therein. While it is preferred to employ a protective cover 16 over member 18, another implementation of a “furniture assembly” as discussed herein includes a member 18 having a filler material 24 therein. An example of air permeable member 18 is shown in more detail in FIGS. 2-6.

[0061] FIGS. 4 and 5 A depict one implementation of the manufacture of air permeable member 18. Air permeable member 18 includes a central portion 20 and two side portions 22A, 22B formed of a fabric material, for example. The side portions 22 A, 22B are joined to the central portion 20 so that the edges of the side portions 22A, 22B and the edges of the central portion 20 can be sewn together or otherwise attached so that, as shown in FIG. 4, the insert 14 forms a generally spherical structure. However, it will be appreciated that a variety of shapes may be profitably employed. As illustrated in FIG. 4, each side portion 22A, 22B is formed of multiple pieces joined together, such as being sewn or otherwise joined together. It is understood, however, that each side portion can be formed of a single portion or member.

[0062] Disposed in the central portion 20 is an opening 26 extending cross-wise across an intermediate region 28 of the central portion 20. Opening 26 may be formed before the side portions 22A and 22B are sewn together or otherwise attached to the central portion 20. Opening 26 can be selectively opened and closed and thus includes a structure which facilitates such opening and closing such as, but not limited to, a zipper, lacing, hook and loop fasteners, clips, buttons, snaps, other mechanical fasteners, other connecting structure(s), and combinations or modifications thereof. Additionally, a flap 30 can be disposed over the opening 26 to cover the structures that facilitate opening and closing. The flap 30 can be attached to the central portion 20, the side portion 22A, the side portion 22B, or any combination of the central portion 20, the side portion 22A, and the side portion 22B.

[0063] FIGS. 5B-5D illustrate another implementation of the insert, where a plurality of segments are used to form the inserts 14a, 14b, and 14c respectively. One or more of the segments A-D, or wedged portions, can be placed adjacent to each other to form the insert. As illustrated in FIGS. 5B-5D, the segmented insert 14a, 14b, and 14c can include a number of the same orangelike segments (FIG. 5B), a number of different orange-like segments (FIG. 5C), or a number of segments (A-D) that can form an inner and outer portion that collectively form the insert 14 (FIG. 5D). The segments may be formed of different materials, such as those materials described herein. Alternatively, the segments may be formed of the same material, such as those materials described herein. Adjacent segments can be combined or coupled together through various fastening mechanisms, such as but not limited to zippers, lacing, hook and loop fasteners, clips, buttons, snaps, other mechanical fasteners, other connecting structure(s), and combinations or modifications thereof.

[0064] The segments may be combined and configured to adjust a sitting area of the insert 14 (such as sitting area 12 in FIGS. 1 and 2 as one example of a sitting area). For example, some segments can provide enhanced support towards a rear of the insert 14, while segments forming the sitting area can have an alternate “softness” provided by changing the durometer or density of the fill material forming all or portions of the sitting area segments. Additionally, and/or alternatively, one or more of the segments can house a power source and/or provide a power source for various embedded mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical systems (described more fully below), schematically illustrated in FIG. 5B-5D. For example, one or more segments can provide or facilitate access to power for systems such as speakers, amplifiers, massagers, heaters, coolers, rumbiers, haptic feedback devices, inflatable/deflatable bladders, among other systems and electrical components that are described herein.

[0065] In one configuration, the air permeable member 18 is comprised of a flaccid, air- permeable material, such as a fabric or mesh material. For example, the air permeable member 18 may include a fabric material, such as cotton, polyester, woven or stitched materials, or various other fabric materials. In one implementation, the air permeable member 18 is constructed of a flaccid fabric, such as linen, cotton, gauze, mesh, and/or combinations thereof, optionally with an untreated finish. The air permeable member 18 may also include another flaccid, air permeable material, for example.

[0066] As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art in light of this disclosure, member 18 may be constructed employing a variety of different methods and may comprise a variety of different air permeable, flaccid materials that allow it to receive a filler therein and comfortably conform to the shape of a user’s body.

[0067] As depicted in FIG. 6, the air permeable member 18 is filled with a filler material 24 and then the opening 26 is closed. The filler material 24 can be a compressible material which is resilient so that it selectively expands and contracts. Furthermore, the filler material 24 can be deformable, such that when the insert 14 is filled, the filler material 24 conforms to the contours of a body resting on the furniture assembly 10, as illustrated in FIG. 1. The filler material 24 may be cut into small pieces of material, such as about 1-inch pieces, before being placed in the air permeable member 18. While references is made to a particular size of the pieces of the filler material, it will be understood that the pieces of material forming the filler material 24 can range, in a longest dimension, from about one (1) to six (6) inches, from about two (2) to five (5) inches, within a range defined by any two of the foregoing values, or other dimensions. The filler material 24 may comprise foam, Styrofoam, urethane, latex, polyethylene, EVA, combinations thereof, and the like, for example. Alternatively, the filler material 24 may be a memory foam material, such as a viscoelastic material, which may be employed such that the insert 14 conforms to a user’s body when in use, but the foam refills with air when a user gets off the furniture assembly 10, enabling the insert 14 to puff back up. For example, in one implementation, the filler material is a polyurethane foam having a density in an uncompressed state of approximately 1 to approximately 3 Ib/ft³, such as approximately 1.5, 1.8, 2, 2.5 lb/ft³, or a density within a range defined by any two of the foregoing values. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the filler material can have an internal load deflection (ILD) of approximately 10-60 Ibf, such as 20, 30, 40, 45, 50, or an ILD within a range defined by any two of the foregoing values.

[0068] Returning to FIG. 3, the insert 14 is inserted into the cover 16. The cover 16 is easily removable from the insert 14. One reason for this is that the cover 16 may be made from a variety of colors, patterns, and/or fabrics so that the purchaser may select from various outer covers for the chair (i.e., furniture assembly 10). For instance, the cover 16 may be quilted or otherwise worked to provide enhanced comfort and/or decoration to a user of the frameless furniture assembly. For example, the cover 16 can be constructed from brocade or another ornamental fabric. In addition, the insert 14 can be packaged and/or sold separately from cover 16. This prevents the cover 16 from becoming wrinkled during packing and shipping. Further, the insert 14 can be packaged such that the volume and weight of the insert 14 is decreased. Advantageously, when the volume of the insert 14 is diminished, the weight of the furniture assembly 10 also decreases, thus, reducing packaging and shipping costs. Furthermore, as the size of the insert 14 decreases, the insert 14 can increase in firmness which facilitates carrying and stacking of multiple inserts, chairs, and/or furniture assemblies.

[0069] The manufacture of the cover 16 may be similar to that for air permeable member 18 discussed above, for example. As shown in FIG. 7, the cover 16 includes a central portion 40 and two side portions 42A, 42B each having a generally circular form. The two side portions 42A, 42B are placed against the central portion 40 similar to the placement shown in FIG. 3 for air permeable member 18. The edges of the central portion 40 and the two side portions 42A, 42B are sewn together or otherwise attached so that, when filled, the cover 16 forms a generally spherical structure. However, it will be appreciated that other shapes are contemplated within the scope of the present disclosure such as generally cubical, generally cylindrical, and other geometrical shapes. The cover 16 is constructed such that it will substantially match or accommodate a shape of the insert 14.

[0070] While the air permeable member 18 includes the opening portion 26 in the central portion 20, the cover 16 includes an opening 46 extending lengthwise across the central portion 40 and at least a portion of each of the two side portions 42A, 42B. In one implementation, the opening 46 is formed following sewing together of the two side portions 42A, 42B and the central portion 40. The opening 46 can be selectively opened and closed and, thus, cover 16 includes a structure which facilitates such opening and closing such as, but not limited to a zipper, lacing, hook and loop fasteners, clips, buttons, snaps, other mechanical fasteners, other connecting structure(s), and combinations or modifications thereof. Additionally, a flap 50 can be disposed over the opening 46 in an intermediate region 48 to cover the structures that facilitate opening and closing. The flap 50 can be a single flap extending across the central portion 40 and at least portions of the two side portions 42A, 42B. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the flap 50 can be segmented so multiple flaps can be used to cover the opening 46. The cover 16 may also comprise an air-permeable material. For example, the cover 16 may comprise a fabric, for example, or another flaccid material.

[0071] In one implementation, the cover 16 is constructed from cotton, twill, linen, nylon, velvet, leather, suraline gabardine material, stretchable material, polyester, PVC, synthetic material, natural material, recycled material, and/or combinations thereof. Advantageously, the cover 16 can be made of different patterns and colors or may incorporate features such as logos or pockets. Generally, the cover 16 can be formed of a material that allows air to fdl the insert 14 through the cover 16 to thereby cause the filler material 24 within the insert 14 to fill with air when a user gets off the furniture assembly 10.

[0072] As shown in FIG. 3, following inserting the insert 14 into the opening 46 of the cover 16, the opening 46 is closed and the user can then arrange the furniture assembly 10, shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, into the configuration desired. It will be appreciated that even after packaging the insert 14, the furniture assembly 10 retains at least substantially all of its original compressibility, pliability, rigidity, and resiliency that it originally had. As such, the user is provided with a comfortable, durable piece of furniture which may be applied in a variety of uses.

[0073] In addition to inserting the insert 14 into the cover 16, it is possible for the user to modify or change characteristics of the furniture assembly 10 to provide enhanced experiences for the user. In implementations where the insert 14 is constructed from a plurality of segments (see FIGS. 5B-5D), the user can modify or change characteristics of the furniture assembly through various combinations of segments and materials. Additionally, and/or alternatively, modifying or changing the characteristics of the frameless furniture (e g., conformability, compressibility, pliability, rigidity, and/or resiliency) can be accomplished by providing a durometer adjusting assembly, such as a comfort control assembly 60 that illustrated in FIG. 8, below an outer surface of the cover 16.

[0074] The comfort control assembly 60 has different properties or characteristics than the insert 14 or the cover 16. For instance, one or more of touch, thickness, density, or other characteristic of the comfort control assembly 60 are different from the cover 16 and/or the insert 14 of the frameless furniture 10. While FIG. 8 illustrates the comfort control assembly 60 positioned between the insert 14 and the outer cover 16, it is understood that the comfort control assembly 60 could be disposed on top of the cover 16, within the insert 14, or below an outer surface of the cover 16. Furthermore, the comfort control assembly 60 can be integrally formed with the cover 16, for instance, so that a user can adjust or change characteristics of the furniture assembly by switching a removeable cover not having the comfort control assembly for one having the comfort control assembly. Additionally, in alternate configurations, the comfort control assembly can be integrally formed with the insert 14 and so the user can adjust or change characteristics of the furniture assembly by switching an insert 14 without the comfort control assembly for one having the comfort control assembly. In still another configuration, the comfort control assembly can be positioned on an exterior of the cover 16 to change characteristics of the furniture assembly. In still another configuration, a pocket 52 can be provided in the insert 14 and/or a pocket 54 can be provided in the cover 16 to receive the comfort control assembly 60. The pocket 54 can extend over at least a portion of the central portion 40 and the two side portions 42A, 42B of the cover 16, while the pocket 52 can extend over at least a portion of the central portion 20 and two side portions 22A, 22B of the insert 14. It will be understood that combinations and/or modifications of the foregoing area also possible.

[0075] Through using the comfort control assemblies of the present disclosure, the user can select the desired comfort control assembly to achieve the desired “softness or hardness” of the frameless furniture. The “softness or hardness” can be modified or changed by providing all or portions of the frameless furniture with a comfort control assembly having one or more of conformability, compressibility, pliability, rigidity, and resiliency characteristic different from a cover and/or insert of the frameless furniture.

[0076] Turning to FIG. 8, illustrated is the furniture assembly 10 with the comfort control assembly 60 positioned between the insert 14 and the cover 16. Applying the unique comfort control assembly 60 to the main sitting area 12 saves cost and eliminates unnecessary weight. Additionally, the materials associated with the comfort control assembly 60, and more generally to other portions of the furniture assembly 10, can have unique advantages beyond comfort. There may also be ecological, sustainable, or environmental advantages, through using recycled materials. Additionally, shaping and aesthetic structural advantages can also be provided or achieved.

[0077] The comfort control assembly 60 is positioned so as to extend over the main sitting area 12 that is formed from at least a portion of a central portion 20 and two side portion 22A, 22B. The comfort control assembly 60 can change a user’s experience with the furniture assembly 10 by changing compressibility, pliability, and resiliency of the furniture assembly 10. The comfort control assembly 60 can be added to a furniture assembly 10 that does not already include a comfort control assembly 60. This allows the user to customize their experience through inclusion of the comfort control assembly 60.

[0078] As illustrated in FIG. 9, the comfort control assembly 60 includes a body 62 having a first outer member 64 and a second outer member 66 with a filler material 68 between the first outer member 64 and the second outer member 66. The body 62 completely surrounds the insert 14 so that it provides alternate compressibility, pliability, and resiliency to the furniture assembly 10 as a whole. The first outer member 64 and the second outer member 66 can have a clothdike form.

[0079] A plurality of chambers 70 are formed in the comfort control assembly 60, with a perimeter of the chambers 70 being defined by a plurality of junctions or joints 72 so that adjacent chambers 70 are bounded by the plurality of junctions or joints 72. This results, in the illustrated configuration, in the comfort control assembly 60 having a quilted form so that the body 62 forms an outer shell within which the filler material 68 is disposed. The junctions or joints 72 are locations where opposite sides of the body 62, with the filler material 68 disposed between, are joined or connected such as through stitching the body 62 to retain the filler material 68 therebetween and form the chambers 70. Stated another way, the first outer member 64 and the second outer member 66 of the body 62 can be brought together at the junctions or joints 72, with the filler material 68 sandwiched between the first outer member 64 and the second outer member 66.

[0080] It will be understood that in other configurations, the body 62 and the filler material 68 are one in the same without the specific separate first outer member 64 and second outer member 66. This can occur when the filler material 68 is a foam, a memory material or foam, a gel-infused material or foam, an open cell material or foam, a viscoelastic material or foam, a latex grid, a gel grid, or other elastic material rather than a separated, optionally loose, filler material disposed within the chambers 70. In those cases where the body 62 and the filler material 68 are one in the same, the junctions or joints 72 are locations where opposite sides of the body 62 are bought together, without a separate filler material disposed between the sides. This imparts a quilted nature to the body 62.

[0081] Returning to FIG. 9, while reference is made to using stitching or tacking to retain the filler material 68 within the body 62 (i.e., the first outer member 64 and the second outer member 66), the body 62 and filler material 68 can be joined together through adhesives, thermal or chemical bonds, mechanical fasteners, such as clips, snap fasteners, studs, clamps, stitching, tacking, mechanical fasteners, (optionally with stitching (single, double, etc.) or tacking), and combinations and modifications thereof to form the chambers 70.

[0082] The filler material 68 can be a synthetic material, natural material, recycled material, memory material or foam, gel-infused material or foam, open cell material or foam, viscoelastic material or foam, down, a fiber fill having various physical properties, latex, gel grids, woven materials, non-woven materials, and combinations or mixtures thereof.

[0083] In one configuration, the filler material 68 can have a density in an uncompressed state of about 1 lb/ft³ to about 8 lb/ft³, about 1.5 lb/ft³ to about 7.5 lb/ft³, about 2 lb/ft³ to about 6 lb/ft³, or about 3 lb/ft³ to about 5.5 lb/ft³, less than about 3.5 lb/ft³, greater than about 6 lb/ft³, or combinations thereof. It will be understood, however, that depending upon the particular material used the density of the filler material will change.

[0084] In one configuration, the filler material 68 can have a thickness in an uncompressed state from about one (1) inch to about 7 inches, from about 1.5 inches to about 6 inches, from about 2 inches to about 5 inches, from about 3 inches to about 4 inches, or a thickness defined by any two of the foregoing values. It will be understood, however, that depending upon the particular material used the thickness of the filler material will change.

[0085] As illustrated in FIGS. 9-10D, the comfort control assembly 60 completely surrounds the insert 14, with the chambers 70 being organized in various patterns. For instance, the chambers 70 can form tubular structures 74 extending horizontally (FIG. 10A) or vertically (FIG. 10B) circumferentially around the insert 14 with adjoining tubular structures 74 separated by the junctions or joints 72. The tubular structures 74 can have a single chamber 70 or a number of discrete or segmented tubular structures illustrated by the phantom that collectively form the tubular structure 74. In still other configurations, the chambers 70 are formed from a pattern of shaped chambers distributed regularly (FIG. 10C) or randomly (FIG. 10D) with adjoining chambers 70 separated by the junctions or joints 72. The shaped chambers can be polygonal, oval, circular, and combinations and/or modifications thereof. It will be understood that different areas of the comfort control assembly can have different patterns, such that a comfort control assembly can combine one or more of the chambers described herein. [0086] To maintain the comfort control assembly 60 in position about the insert 14, the comfort control assembly 60 includes one or more control anchoring locations or attachment sites 80 that correspond to one or more complementary anchoring locations or attachment sites 82 of the insert 14 and/or the cover 16, as illustrated in FIG. 9. In the illustrated configuration of FIG. 9, the control anchoring locations 80 can correspond to the junctions or joints 72. Such correspondence thereby maintains the integrity of the chambers 70 and their ability to provide an enhanced experience for the user through maintaining the compressibility, pliability, and resiliency that otherwise would be impacted by including an anchor or attachment site 80 through the chamber 70. It will be understood, however, that the location and position of the control anchoring locations 80 is not so limited and the control anchoring locations 80 can be at various other locations.

[0087] The control anchoring locations 80 and the complementary anchoring locations 82 allow removable attachment of the comfort control assembly 60 to either, or both, the insert 14 and the cover 16. For instance, as illustrated in FIG. 11A, an anchoring location 80A is illustrated as a buttonhole 86 that cooperates with a button 88 and associated thread, string, etc. at the complementary anchoring location 82A of the insert 14 and/or cover 16 (it being understood that the complementary anchoring location 82A can include the buttonhole 86 and the control comfort assembly 60 can include the button 88, etc.). In FIG. 11B, the control anchoring location 80B is illustrated as the hooks 90A of a hook and loop fastener 90, while the complementary anchoring member 82B is illustrated as the loops 90B of the hook and loop fastener 90 (it being understood that the position of the hooks 90A and loops 90B could be reversed). In FIG. 11C, the control anchoring location 80C is illustrated as one or more holes 94 to accommodate straps or ties 96 extending from and forming part of the complementary anchoring member 82C. The straps or ties 96 can be joined, such as by a knot 98 or other mechanical fastener to secure the comfort control assembly 60 to the insert 14 and/or the cover 16 (it being understood that the position of the holes 94 and straps or ties 96 could be reversed).

[0088] In FIG. 11D, the control anchoring location 90D is illustrated as a magnet 100A that cooperates with a magnet 102 at the complementary anchoring member 82D. It will be understood that various other manners for attaching the comfort control assembly 60 to one or both of the insert 14 and the cover 16 are contemplated, including and not by way of limitation, tongue and groove, modular lightweight load carrying equipment (MOLLE) system and straps, zipper, buckles, clips, lacing, hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, other mechanical fasteners, other connecting structure(s), and combinations or modifications thereof, or some other structures and associated methods. Additionally, while a particular relationship of anchoring locations, and anchoring members is described, it will be understood that the particular order is not so limited and either or both of the insert 14 and the cover 16 can include any number and combination of anchoring locations and anchoring members.

[0089] While FIG. 9 illustrates the comfort control assembly 60 enclosing or surrounding the insert 14, FIGS. 12A-12B illustrate another configuration of a comfort control assembly 160 that partially covers an insert 14. The disclosure and discussion related to other furniture assemblies described herein are also applicable to the frameless furniture assembly 110 and so like structures are provided with like reference numerals. The comfort control assembly 160 is another example of a durometer adjusting assembly.

[0090] As illustrated in FIGS. 12A-13C, the comfort control assembly 160 has a similar configuration to the comfort control assembly 60 of FIG. 9. However, the comfort control assembly 160 extends partially around the insert 14, such as in both or either a horizontal direction or vertical direction. The comfort control assembly 160 includes a body 162 having a plurality of chambers 170, a plurality of junctions or joints 172 forming adjacent chambers 170, and a filler material 168 disposed within the chambers 170. In the illustrated configuration, the comfort control assembly 160 has a quilted form similar to that of comfort control assembly 60.

[0091] In contrast to the comfort control assembly 60, the shape of the body 162 of the comfort control assembly 160 approximates a shape of the main sitting area 112 of the frameless furniture assembly 110. For instance, the body 162 as illustrated in FIG. 13A has a base portion 190 having four chambers 170, with side portions 192A, 192B each extending from the base portion 190 (the side portions 192A, 192B each having two chambers 170). Surrounding the base portion 190 and the side portions 192A, 192B is a circumferential support portion 194 having a single chamber 170, while a front portion 196 extends from the base portion 190 (the front portion having four chambers 170). While the circumferential support portion 194 is illustrated as separated from the front portion 196, it will be understood that in other configurations the support 194 can be connected to the front portion 196. These portions 190, 192A, 192B, 194, and 196 can be formed with any number of chambers 170, notwithstanding the particular configuration illustrated and described. These portions enable, when positioned between the insert 114 and the cover 116, a change in the user’s sitting experience. For instance, the side portions 192A, 192B and the circumferential support portion 194 can provide additional lateral support to the user, the base portion 192 can provide additional cushioning, and the front portion 196 can provide enhanced support for the user’s legs and thighs. The particular filler materials used in the chambers 170 for each of the base portion 190, the side portions 192A, 192B, the circumferential support portion 194, and the front portion 196 can be the same or different to thereby allow further customization to and by the user. Additionally, even when the filler material 168 is the same for portions 190, 192A, 192B, 194, and 196, a packing density or thickness variations of the filler material 168 can adjust or change the support or cushioning.

[0092] To retain the comfort control assembly 160 in the desired main sitting area 112, the insert 114 and/or the cover 116 can include anchoring locations 182 to which anchors 186 join or connect. The anchors 186 extend from the control anchor locations 180 of the body 162, such as from the circumferential support portion 194, although the anchors 186 (or additional anchors 186) can extend from other portions 190, 194, and 196 of the body 162. In the illustrated configuration of FIGS. 12-13B, the anchors 186 are straps, ties, etc. extending from the body 162 (although it would be appreciated that the anchors 186 can extend from both ends, from sides and ends, or other combinations of sides and ends of the comfort control assembly 160). The anchors 186 can optionally have sufficient elastic properties to apply a tensioning force to the comfort control assembly 160 and maintain the comfort control assembly 160 against an outer surface 132 of the insert 114, such as when the anchors 186 extend from both ends of the comfort control assembly 160 to complementary anchor locations 182.

[0093] As illustrated in more detail in FIG. 12B, the anchor 186 includes a strap or tie 200 with a portion of a snap fastener 202, the other portion of the snap fastener 202 being mounted to one of the insert 114 (as shown) or the cover 116. The snap fastener 202 includes a first member 204 with a receiving hole 206 that receives a stud 210 of a second member 208 at the complementary anchoring location 182. Engagement of the stud 210 with the first member 204 attaches the conform control assembly 160 to the insert 114. Although reference is made to positioning of the first member 204 and the second member 206 as illustrated in FIG. 12B, it is understood that the first member 204 can be positioned at the complementary anchor location 182 and the second member 208 can be positioned at the anchor location 180. When the comfort control assembly 160 is disposed on the insert 114, the cover 116 can be disposed over both the insert 114 and the comfort control assembly 160, as illustrated in FIG. 13C. It will be understood that various other manner or members can be used to connect the conform control assembly 160 to the insert 14 and/or the cover 16. These include, but are not limited to, those manners or members described in FIGS. 11A-11D.

[0094] FIG. 13D illustrates various heat maps of the heating and cooling capabilities of the frameless furniture assembly 110. The light gray heat maps correspond to cooling capability that is substantially aligned at the main sitting area 112, while the dark gray heat maps correspond to heating capability that is substantially aligned at the main sitting area 112. As outlined more with respect to FIGS. 17A-17E, the frameless furniture assembly 110 may include one or more experience enhancement assemblies or devices that can vary the characteristics of the furniture assembly, such as but not limited to conformability, compressibility, pliability, rigidity, resiliency, cooling properties, heating properties, massaging properties, etc.). The experience enhancement assembly 1776 can include various modules and components, such as but not limited to, electrical components/modules, thermoelectric components/modules, electromechanical components/modules, mechanical components/modules, hydraulic components/modules, pneumatic components/modules, speakers, amplifiers, massagers, heaters, coolers, rumbiers, haptic feedback devices, inflatable/deflatable bladders, chargers (such as induction chargers or other chargers), electrical and non-electrical components, combinations and modifications thereof, among other modules and components. These experience enhancement assemblies 176 (including the associated modules, components, etc.) are schematically illustrated in FIGS. 13A-13C. The experience enhancement assemblies or devices and associated modules, components, etc., can be used interchangeably with respect to reference numeral 176 or like reference numerals.

[0095] For example, one or more electric modules, thermoelectric modules, electromechanical modules, or hydraulic/pneumatic modules 176 may be disposed in the sitting area 112 or otherwise operatively coupled to the sitting area 112 or another portion of the frameless furniture assembly. The one or more modules 176 can provide heating and/or cooling to the sitting area 112. For example, the sitting area 112 may have a “seat warmer” setting where heating is provided to the sitting area 112. Alternatively, the sitting area 112 may have a “seat cooler” setting where cooling is provided to the sitting area 112. The sitting area 112 can further have a “massage” setting, where massaging elements disposed within the sitting area 112 provide massaging capability to the sitting area 112. [0096] The one or more modules 176 can be disposed in one of a plurality of chambers 170, illustrated in FIG. 13A. Such placement of the one or more modules 176 can be substantially aligned with the sitting area 112. Alternatively, the one or more modules 176 can include portions external to the plurality of chambers 170 while the desired heating, cooling, and/or massage capabilities can be achieved in the sitting area 112 or other location of the frameless furniture assembly. For instance, in the event that air is used as a medium to achieve the heating, cooling, and/or massage capabilities, the hydraulic/pneumatic modules 176 can use external pumps, motors, conduits, pipes, etc. to deliver heated, cooled, or pressurized air to the chambers 170 to achieve the heating, cooling, and/or massage capabilities. As such, components of the modules 176, such as the pumps, motors, conduits, pipes, etc. can be external to the frameless furniture assembly but cooperate with the plurality of chambers 170 to achieve the desired heating, cooling, and/or massaging.

[0097] Turning to FIGS. 14A and 14B, illustrated is another configuration of a comfort control assembly 260 that partially covers an insert, such as the inserts described herein. The disclosure and discussion related to other furniture assemblies described herein are also applicable to the comfort control assembly 260 and so like structures are provided with like reference numerals. The comfort control assembly 260 is another example of a durometer adjusting assembly.

[0098] The comfort control assembly 260 includes a body 262 having a plurality of chambers 270 and a filler material 268 disposed within the chambers 270. The comfort control assembly 260 can be mounted to one or both of the insert 14 (FIG. 1) and the cover 16 (FIG. 1) through anchors 286 extending from control anchor locations 280 of the comfort control assembly 260 to complementary anchoring locations 282 of the insert 14 (FIG. 1) and the cover 16 (FIG. 1). The anchors 286 can include straps, strings, ties, or other structures that extend from holes, grommets, etc. of the comfort control assembly 260 to complementary anchoring locations 282, such as complementary holes, grommets, pins, stubs, buttons, straps, etc. of the insert 14 (FIG. 1) and the cover 16 (FIG. 1).

[0099] To aid with the comfort control assembly 260 conforming to the main sitting area 212 of a furniture assembly, as described herein, the chambers 270 have a generally tubular form similar to those described in relation to FIGS. 10A and 10B. A first group 234A contains a number of chambers 270, where each chamber 270 has a corresponding length (e.g., a first length 236A). A second group 234B contains a number of chambers 270, where each chamber 270 has a corresponding length (e g., second length 236B). A third group 234C contains a number of chambers 270, where each chamber 270 has a corresponding length (e.g., a third length 236C). The first group 234A can provide back support, the second group 234B can provide lateral support, and the third group 234C can provide thigh or leg support. In the illustrated configuration, the first length 236A and the third length 236C can be the same, with both being shorter than the second length 236B. In other configurations, the first length 236A and the third length 236B can be different. In still other configurations, all of the lengths 236A, 236B, 236C can be the same or different. In some configurations, a combination or aggregation of the lengths of each individual chamber 270 affords the group (e.g., the first, second and/or third groups) a length, as a whole. [00100] The filler material 268 disposed within the chambers 270 can be a solid mass of material or a loose fill/small chunks of material. The filler material can be a foam, memory material or foam, gel-infused material or foam, open cell material or foam, viscoelastic material or foam, latex, a gel grid, etc. In some implementations, the filler material is formed by molding various foams together, by inflating a shaped air chamber, by inflating a more rigid or semi-rigid molded or assembled structure. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the filler material can be formed by inflating a more rigid frame supporting a fabric sling. The sling could be constructed of one or more pieces of fabric or webbing. The sling can have adjustable dimensions to change the shape and tension of the filler material. For instance, the filler material 268 can be a cylindrical mass of filler material that is slide or otherwise disposed into each of the chambers 270. Once filled, the chambers 270 can be sealed to retain the filler material 268 within the individual chambers 270. The body 262 can be sealed through adhesives, thermal or chemical bonds, mechanical fasteners, such as clips, snap fasteners, studs, staples, stitching, tacking, mechanical fasteners, (optionally with stitching (single, double, etc.) or tacking), zipper, lacing, hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, other mechanical fasteners, other connecting structure(s), and combinations and modifications.

[00101] Turning to FIGS. 15A-15C, illustrated is another configuration of a comfort control assembly 360 that partially covers an insert, such as the inserts described herein. The disclosure and discussion related to other furniture assemblies described herein are also applicable to the comfort control assembly 360 and so like structures are provided with like reference numerals. The comfort control assembly 360 is another example of a durometer adjusting assembly. [00102] The comfort control assembly 360 includes a protective cover 384 that can receive different filler material bodies 362, such as body 362A and 362B, to allow a user to change different characteristics of a furniture assembly to which the comfort control assembly 360 is mounted/attached. The body 362 can be disposed within a cavity 390 of a protective cover 384 and retained therein by closing a top portion 392 that is releasably attached to walls 394 extending from a bottom portion 396 through a zipper, lacing, hook and loop fasteners, clips, buttons, snaps, other mechanical fasteners, other connecting structure(s), and combinations or modifications thereof or other releasable attachment mechanism 398. The top portion 392, bottom portion 396, and walls 394 form the cavity 390 to receive the body 362 and so can have various configuration to accommodate the body 362.

[00103] The protective cover 384 has an attachment end 400 with control anchor locations 380 from which extend anchors 386 that allow mounting of the comfort control assembly 360 to complementary anchoring locations of the one or both of the insert 14 (FIG. 1) and/or the cover 16 (FIG. 1), as described herein. For instance, the anchors 386 can include straps, strings, ties, or other structures that extend from holes, grommets, etc. of the comfort control assembly 360 to complementary holes, grommets, pins, stubs, buttons, straps, etc. of the insert 14 (FIG. 1) and the cover 16 (FIG. 1).

[00104] The body 362A (FIG. 15A) has a griddike form with a plurality of chambers 370 separated by a plurality of walls 372, the walls 372 extending from a base 374. The walls 372 have resiliency so that the walls 372 will rebound, following compression from a weight of a user, to their original orientation. The body 362A can be formed from one or more layers of a polymeric material. The body 362B (FIG. 15C) has the form of a viscoelastic material having the form of a block or mass. Each of the bodies 362A and 362B can be placed within the cavity 390 of the protective cover 384.

[00105] By providing a comfort control assembly of the present disclosure, users can adjust the feel of frameless furniture assemblies, thereby enhancing their experience with the furniture. The comfort control assemblies of the present disclosure enable users to adjust or change an original compressibility, pliability, and resiliency of the frameless furniture to a desired compressibility, pliability, and resiliency. Additionally, the form of the comfort control assembly allows reshaping and aesthetic structural changes to the frameless furniture that enhance the user’s use and enjoyment of the frameless furniture. [00106] FIGS. 16A-16B illustrate an alternate implementation of a durometer adjusting assembly or a comfort control assembly. The disclosure and discussion related to other furniture assemblies, durometer adjusting assemblies, and comfort control assemblies described herein are also applicable to the comfort control assembly of FIGS. 16A-16B and so like structure are provided with like reference numerals. The comfort control assembly 1660 is embedded within an insert 1614, which may be encased within a cover (not illustrated in FIGS. 16A-16B), of the furniture assembly. The comfort control assembly 1660 includes a strap 1662 and a motor 1665, with the strap 1662 having a first end 1664 and a second end 1666. The first end 1664 can be attached to an interior surface of the insert 1614 to form a fixed or anchoring end for the strap 1662. The second end 1666 cooperates with a motor 1665, such as wrapping around a rotating shaft 1667 powered by the motor 1665, so that rotation of the shaft 1667 reduces a length of the strap 1662 presented to a sitting area 1612 of the furniture assembly 1660. The motor 1665 electrically connects with a power source or battery 1669, which can in turn electrically connect to an external power source through a power cable 1671 or a wireless charger receiver 1673. The operation of the rotating shaft 1667 can be under the control of a controller 1675, such as a microprocessor, microcontroller, etc. that can be controlled by a user interface 1677 accessible to a user resting or seated on the furniture assembly via a wireless or hardwire communication/connection or by a remote control or smart device 1679 in wireless or hardwire communi cation/ connect! on to the controller 1675 and/or the user interface 1677. The wireless communication/connection can be any communication technology using any medium to communicate and/or receive data or instructions between the remote control or smart device 1679 and the controller 1675 and/or the user interface 1677, including but not limited to radiofrequency, Bluetooth, microwave, infrared, or combinations or modifications thereof. The remote control or smart device 1679 can be any device that can be used to deliver and/or receive data or instructions using the wireless communication/connection technology, such as mobile computers, mobile phones, handheld computers, wearable computers, smart cards, combinations or modifications thereof. More generally, a user can control their experiences with the frameless furniture by adjusting the operation of the one or more experience enhancement assemblies, such as the comfort control assembly 1660, through a wireless control, an audible control, a wired control, or a physical control. [00107] Though one strap 1662 and one motor 1665 is illustrated, the frameless furniture assembly 1610 may include more than one strap 1662, such as two, three, four, or five straps 1662. Additionally, the frameless furniture assembly 1610 can include more than one motor 1665, such as two motors with one motor at each end of the strap 1662 so one or both of the first and second ends 1664, 1666 can be moved. The number of motors 1665 may correspond to the number of straps 1662 included in the frameless furniture assembly 1610.

[00108] The strap 1662 is configured to adjust a durometer of the sitting area 1612, to be harder or softer as desired, through adjusting a length of the strap 1662 presented towards a sitting area 1612 of the frameless furniture assembly 1610. In some implementations, the motor 1665, that controls a length or extension of the strap 1662, can be rotated to wind up or shorten the presented length of the strap 1662. When the strap 1662 is substantially fully extended, with little or a small amount of tension in the strap 1662, the sitting area 1612 may provide a softer sitting experience. When the strap 1662 is less than fully extended, along a range of extension, so that the strap 1662 is tensioned more than in the substantially fully extended state, the sitting area 1612 may provide a firmer or harder sitting experience. When more than one strap 1662 is included in the frameless furniture assembly 1610, it may be advantageous to tension inner straps differently than outer straps in order to create a three-dimensional (3D) contoured surface for seating comfort.

[00109] FIGS. 17A-17E illustrate another implementation of a frameless furniture assembly 1710 having a plurality of layers that can include the one or more modules of the experience enhancement assemblies 1776, similar to the modules of the experience enhancement assemblies 176 described herein, according to the present disclosure. The disclosure and discussion related to other furniture assemblies described herein, including the description of the modules of the experience enhancement assemblies 176, are also applicable to the frameless furniture assembly 1710 and so like structures are provided with like reference numerals.

[00110] FIG. 17A depicts a large frameless furniture assembly 1710 with a main sitting area 1712. Similar to the furniture assembly 10 of FIGS. 1 and 2, the frameless furniture assembly 1710 may range in size from large on which two adult sized people may comfortably rest, to small on which a small child may rest. It will be appreciated that frameless furniture assembly 1710 can conform to the shape of the user resting thereon to form a chair-like structure. Additional details regarding the frameless furniture assembly 1710 can be found in U.S. Patent No. 6,952,906, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein. [00111] While FIG. 17A shows the frameless furniture assembly 1710 being used in a chairlike function, the frameless furniture assembly 1710 may have a variety of uses. The frameless furniture assembly 1710 may be flattened to provide a bed-like surface upon which to lie. A smaller frameless furniture assembly 1710 may function as an ottoman. Alternatively, the frameless furniture assembly 1710 may function as a toy for children to jump or land upon during play. Further, the frameless furniture assembly 1710 may be formed slightly elongated in shape so that a household pet, or even a small infant, may sleep comfortably thereon. Thus, it will be appreciated that the frameless furniture assembly 1710 is extremely comfortable and versatile for a variety of uses.

[00112] The frameless furniture assembly 1710 may be constructed in a variety of shapes. As shown in FIGS. 17A-17E, frameless furniture assembly 1710 is generally spherical in shape. However, it will be appreciated that the furniture assembly may have a generally cubical or cylindrical shape, or a variety of other shapes. Furthermore, the frameless furniture assembly 1710 is durable and is constructed from an efficient design which reduces the costs of manufacturing and packaging. The frameless furniture assembly 1710 may range in size from 2 feet to 7 feet in diameter, for example.

[00113] As shown in FIGS. 17A-17E, the frameless furniture assembly 1710 includes a plurality of layers 1700 that allow a user to vary the user’s experience with the frameless furniture assembly 1710 and provide access to technology that improves or enhances the user’s enjoyment of the frameless furniture assembly 1710. For instance, as with the other furniture assemblies the frameless furniture assembly 1710 can included one or more experience enhancement assemblies 1776 that allow a user to adjust characteristics, properties, functions of the frameless furniture assembly. The one or more experience enhancement assemblies 1776 can be durometer adjusting assemblies, the comfort control assembly, or any of various modules and components, such as but not limited to, electrical components, thermoelectric components, electromechanical components, mechanical components, hydraulic components, pneumatic components, speakers, amplifiers, massagers, heaters, coolers, rumbiers, haptic feedback devices, inflatable/deflatable bladders, chargers (such as induction chargers or other chargers), scent or aroma therapy machines to provide smell or other olfactory stimulation, nebulizing machines, scent diffusers, electrical and non-electrical components, among other modules and component. [00114] As shown in FIGS. 17A-17D, the plurality of layers includes, at least, a core 1705, an insert 1714, a technology layer 1758, a membrane 1720, a comfort layer 1760 and a cover 1716. In some implementations, the core 1705 is embedded in and surrounded by the insert 1714 which protects the core 1705. The insert 1714 can be constructed or manufactured using the same general process for manufacturing insert 14, discussed with respect to FIGS. 4 to 5D. Further, the insert 1714 can be configured to have a resiliency sufficient to substantially maintain a shape of the frameless furniture assembly 1710. For example, the insert 1714 can be constructed from dura- foam, gel foam, shredded memory foam, or combinations thereof. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the insert 1714 and/or the core 1705 can include air or fillable fluid bladders that impart the resiliency to the insert 1714. Stated another way, the size/shape of the insert 1714 and/or core 1705 can be selectively changed, such as when the insert 1714 and/or core 1705 is inflatable or changed using another fluid or other mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc. structure or apparatus, i.e., the experience enhancement assemblies 1776. Adjusting the size/shape of the insert 1714 can also change an overall durometer of the frameless furniture assembly 1710 and so the bladders are another example of a durometer adjusting assembly.

[00115] The technology layer 1758, which can also be considered as or part of a technology assembly, can include or house experience enhancement devices 1776 that enhance a user’s experience with the frameless furniture assembly 1710. The experience enhancement assemblies 1776 can be controlled by a user interface 1777 on at least one of the insert 1714 or the cover 1716 and/or a remote control or smart device 1779 in wireless or hardwire communication/connection to a controller 1775. The wireless communication/connection can be any communication technology using any medium to communicate and/or receive data or instructions between the remote control or smart device 1779 and the controller 1775 and/or the user interface 1777, including but not limited to radiofrequency, Bluetooth, microwave, infrared, or combinations or modifications thereof. The remote control or smart device 1779 can be any device that can be used to deliver and/or receive data or instructions using the wireless communication/connection technology, such as mobile computers, mobile phones, handheld computers, wearable computers, smart cards, combinations or modifications thereof. More generally, a user can control their experiences with the frameless furniture by adjusting the operation of the one or more experience enhancement assemblies through a wireless control, an audible control, a wired control, or a physical control. [00116] The technology layer 1758, whether alone or in combination with the core 1705, can house or otherwise contain experience enhancement assemblies 1776 such as, but not limited to, electrical components, thermoelectric components, electromechanical components, mechanical components, hydraulic components, pneumatic components, speakers, amplifiers, massagers, heaters, coolers, rumbiers, haptic feedback devices, inflatable/deflatable bladders, chargers (such as induction chargers or other chargers), among other systems and electrical and non-electrical components that can be powered by the core 1705. In some implementations, the core 1705 contains a wired or corded power source that is configured to be plugged into an external power source via power connector 1725 (FIG. 17B) and facilitate the transfer of power to one or more layers. Alternatively, the core 1705 can include a wireless receiver so that a battery or other components of the core can be powered or receive power wirelessly. Alternatively, the technology layer 1758 can include a battery or other wired or wireless power source.

[00117] Additional examples of the experience enhancement assemblies 1776 that can be contained or otherwise included with the technology layer 1758, the core 1705, or other layers (optionally with external portions 1770 of any of the experience enhancement assemblies 1776 being external to the technology layer 1758, the core 1705, or other layers but operatively or functionally coupled or connected to one or more of the technology layer 1758, the core 1705, and/or other layers to achieve the desired functions, characteristics, and/or capabilities) are outlined in U.S. Patent App. No. 17/349,363, filed June 26, 2021, entitled “Furniture Console and Methods of Using the Same,” the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference. Additional examples are outlined in U.S. Patent No. 10,236,643, filed September 20, 2016, entitled “Electrical Hub for Furniture assemblies,” the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference. Further examples are outlined U.S. Patent Nos.: 10,212,519, filed November 10, 2016, entitled “Electronic Furniture Systems with Integrated Internal Speakers;” 11,178,486, filed November 26, 2019, entitled “Modular Furniture Speaker Assembly with Reconfigurable Transverse Members;” 11,178,487, filed January 9, 2020, entitled “Electronic Furniture Systems with Integrated Induction Charger;” and 11,172,301, filed February 12, 2019, entitled ’’Electronic Furniture Systems with Integrated Internal Speakers,” U.S. Patent App. No. 18/178,319, filed March 3, 2023, filed entitled “Systems and Methods for Correcting Sound Loss Through Partially Acoustically Transparent Materials.” The entire contents of each of the foregoing patents are herein incorporated by reference. [00118] To maintain the comfort and user experience of the frameless furniture assembly 1710, the position of the experience enhancement assemblies 1776 in the technology layer 1758, and any in the core 1705, are positioned so that they are positioned away from the sitting area or region 1712. This maintains a sufficient quantity of the fill material of the insert 1714, etc. between the experience enhancement assemblies 1776 that provide the user with an enhanced experience and the user that might result in the user being uncomfortable. The technology layer 1758, and optionally other layers and the core 1705, can be “clocked” or aligned circumferentially in relation to one another to position experience enhancement assemblies 1776 to limit impacting a user resting in the sitting area 1712. This alignment or “clocking” of the technology layer 1758 with respect to the core 1705, the insert 1714 or other layer can be achieved through complementary mechanical fasteners on the technology layer 1758, the core 1705, the insert 1714 or other layers. The mechanical fasteners can include zippers, magnets, hook and loop connections, tongue and groove, combinations or modifications thereof. The experience enhancement devices 1776 can be positioned approximately 180 degrees from the sitting area or region 1712. In other configurations experience enhancement devices 1776 can be positioned from the sitting area or region 1712 about 30 degrees to about 330 degrees, about 30 degrees to about 300 degrees, about 30 degrees to about 270 degrees, about 30 degrees to about 240 degrees, about 30 degrees to about 210 degrees, about 30 degrees to about 180 degrees, about 30 degrees to about 150 degrees, about 30 degrees to about 120 degrees, about 30 degrees to about 90 degrees, or some other position in relation to the sitting area or region 1712. The alignment or “clocking” can be performed using the core 1705 as the base or structure about which the other layers, including the technology layer 1758, are circumferentially aligned or adjusted, such adjustment being vertically, horizontally, in any angularly orientation between vertical and horizontal, and combinations or modifications thereof. [00119] In some implementations, the technology layer 1758 surrounds and/or encases the insert 1714, and the membrane 1720 surrounds and/or encases the technology layer 1758. The cover 1716 surrounds and/or encases the comfort layer 1760; the cover 1716 is the outermost layer of the frameless furniture assembly 1710. In some implementations, the technology layer 1758 is sewn or otherwise mechanically attached to the insert 1714. In some implementations, the membrane 1720 is sewn or otherwise mechanically attached to the technology layer 1758. In some implementations, the comfort layer 1760 is sewn or otherwise mechanically attached to the membrane 1720. In some implementations, the cover 1716 is sewn or otherwise mechanically attached to the comfort layer 1760.

[00120] In some implementations, the technology layer 1758, such as the technology assembly, is embedded in the insert 1714 and is spaced a distance from the core 1705. For example, the technology layer 1758 may be spaced approximately 6 inches to 18 inches (1.5 feet) from the core 1705, such as being spaced 8 inches, 10 inches, 12 inches (1 foot), 14 inches, or 16 inches from the core, a distance defined by any two of the foregoing values, or a distance between any two of the foregoing. When the technology layer 1758 is embedded in the insert 1714, a portion of the insert 1714 surrounds and encases the technology layer 1758. The membrane 1720 then surrounds and/or encases the portion of the insert 1714 surrounding or encasing the technology layer 1758. The comfort layer 1760 then surrounds and/or encases the portion of the membrane 1720 that is surrounding and/or encasing the technology layer 1758. The cover 1716 surrounds and/or encases the comfort layer 1760; the cover 1716 is the outermost layer of the frameless furniture assembly 1710.

[00121] As mentioned above, in some implementations the technology layer 1758 forms part of the core 1705 and so the core 1705 is an example of a technology assembly that can both power and support one or more experience enhancement assemblies 1776 and power other portions of the frameless furniture assembly 1710. The one or more experience enhancement assemblies 1776 include, but are not limited to, electrical components, electromechanical components, mechanical components, hydraulic components, pneumatic components, speakers, amplifiers, massagers, heaters, coolers, rumbiers, haptic feedback devices, inflatable/deflatable bladders, chargers (such as induction chargers or other chargers), scent or aroma therapy machines to provide smell or other olfactory stimulation, nebulizing machines, scent diffusers, or combinations or modifications thereof to allow the user to vary the user’s experience with the frameless furniture assembly 1710. When the technology layer 1758 is contained or incorporated into the core 1705, a portion of the insert 1714 surrounds and encases the core 1705. The membrane 1720 then surrounds and/or encases the portion of the insert 1714 surrounding or encasing the core 1705. The comfort layer 1760 then surrounds and/or encases the portion of the membrane 1720 that is surrounding and/or encasing the core 1705 containing or incorporating the technology layer 1758. The cover 1716 surrounds and/or encases the comfort layer 1760; the cover 1716 is the outermost layer of the frameless furniture assembly 1710. [00122] In some implementations, the membrane 1720 is configured to protect the technology layer 1758, the insert 1714 and/or the core 1705. For example, in some implementations, the membrane 1720 is constructed from a liquid-proof barrier. For example, the membrane 1720 may be constructed from polyurethane laminate fabric, thermoplastic polyurethane, extra-long-staples (ELS) cotton, polyester, nylon, oilcloth, microfiber, wool, vinyl, other waterproof laminates like Gore-Tex®, PVC rubber, PTFE or other hydrophobic-coated materials, or combinations thereof. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the membrane 1720 can be constructed from a woven or other fabric that has been coated with a waterproof material such as latex, polyurethane laminate, durable water rep ell ant (DWR), and/or wax. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the membrane 1720 can be constructed from a woven or other fabric that is treated with a silicone wash to impart water- or liquid-proof capabilities. Further, in some implementations, the membrane 1720 can be configured to be anti -microbial and odor resistance (i.e., anti-odor). For example, the membrane 1720 could be constructed from wool or a wool blend. Beneficially, the membrane 1720 maintains a cleanliness of the frameless furniture assembly 1710, prolonging the useful lifespan of the frameless furniture assembly 1710.

[00123] As illustrated, the technology layer 1758 can be configured to be in electrical communication and/or connection with the core 1705. For example, the core 1705 can be configured to provide power to one or more of the layers of the plurality of layers 1700 and provide power to the one or more experience enhancement assemblies 1776. In some implementations, the core 1705 contains a battery or other wireless power source. In some implementations, the core 1705 contains a wired or corded power source that is configured to be plugged into an external power source via power connector 1725 (FIG. 17B) and facilitate the transfer of power to one or more layers. For example, as illustrated, the core 1705 is electrically connected to the technology layer 1758 via power connectors 1715. In some implementations, power connectors 1715 may be “daisy-chained” throughout and between individual layers to route power to the individual layers of the plurality of layers 1700. For example, in some implementations, the core 1705 is configured to provide power to the technology layer 1758. The technology layer 1758, in some implementations, is configured to facilitate the transfer of power to one or more of the layers (e.g., through additional power connectors 1715). In still other configurations, the power connector 1715 is a wireless receiver that electrically communicates with a wireless transmitter to power the core 1705 and any components or structures that are in turn powered by the core 1705. In still other configurations, the power connector 1715 is a wireless device that functions to (i) electrically communicate with a wireless transmitter to power the core 1705 and any components or structures that are in turn powered by the core 1705, and (ii) charge, such as via induction charging or other technology, a device by the user.

[00124] As shown in FIG. 17E, in some implementations, the cover 1716 can include an electrical assembly 1735 to provide power to the core 1705 (FIG. 17B) from an external power source, which may be a wall outlet or external battery. The electrical assembly 1735 can include a power connector 1740, which can extend from a panel 1745 to an external power source. Alternatively, instead of the power connector 1740, the panel 1745 can be a wireless receiver that electrically communicates with a wireless transmitter to power the core 1705 and any components or structures that are in turn powered by the core 1705. In still another configuration, a charger 1717, such as an induction charger, can be included to allow a user to charge or otherwise power a device (the charger 1717 can be similar to the charger referenced in relation to the technology layer 1758). In still another configuration, the electrical assembly 1735 can incorporated the charger 1717 so that the electrical assembly 1735 can function or include a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver for powering devices, such as the remote control or smart device 1679 (FIGS. 16A-16B) or the remote control or smart device 1779 (FIG. 17B).

[00125] The electrical assembly 1735 and/or the core 1705 containing a power source, allows the frameless furniture assembly 1710 to support and power a number of electronic components of the one or more experience enhancement assemblies 1776. For example, the frameless furniture assembly 1710 can house or otherwise contain speakers, amplifiers, massagers, heaters, coolers, rumbiers, haptic feedback devices, inflatable/deflatable bladders, among other systems and electrical components, that can be powered by the electrical assembly 1735 and/or the core 1705 containing a power source. For instance, as illustrated in FIGS. 17A and 17E, the insert 1714 can include a speaker 1781, such as a subwoofer or other type of speaker, while additional speakers 1783, such as channel speakers, can be provided in the technology layer 1758, or any other layer of the frameless furniture assembly 1710, so as to be positioned around the sitting area 1712. The speaker 1781 and speakers 1783, in combination with an amplifier 1785 that is external to the frameless furniture assembly 1710 or incorporated into the core 1705 or the technology layer 1758, provides the user with a surround sound system, such as but not limited to 3.1, 4.1. 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 or other surround system using speakers, amplifiers, etc. to provide the user with a surround sound experience.. The operation of the amplifier 1785, and more generally the operation of any of the one or more experience enhancement devices associated with the furniture assemblies described herein, can be performed by the remote control or smart device 1779 in wireless or hardwire communi cation/ connect! on with the controller 1775. It will be understood that the speakers 1783 and the speaker 1781 can form part of a surround sound system using other speakers, amplifiers and components within a room or other environment within which the frameless furniture assembly 1710 is disposed.

[00126] Examples of one or more experience enhancement assemblies 1776, such as electrical components, that can be contained or otherwise included with the frameless furniture assembly 1710 or can be used to enhance the functionality of the one or more experience enhancement devices (such as, but not limited to, allowing tuning of the speakers 1781, 1783 based upon the material forming the cover of the furniture assembly) are outlined in U.S. Patent App. No. 17/349,363, fried June 26, 2021, entitled “Furniture Console and Methods of Using the Same,” the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference. Additional examples are outlined in U.S. Patent No. 10,236,643, filed September 20, 2016, entitled “Electrical Hub for Furniture assemblies,” the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference. Further examples are outlined U.S. Patent Nos.: 10,212,519, filed November 10, 2016, entitled “Electronic Furniture Systems with Integrated Internal Speakers;” 11,178,486, filed November 26, 2019, entitled “Modular Furniture Speaker Assembly with Reconfigurable Transverse Members;” 11,178,487, filed January 9, 2020, entitled “Electronic Furniture Systems with Integrated Induction Charger;” and 11,172,301, filed February 12, 2019, entitled "Electronic Furniture Systems with Integrated Internal Speakers,” U.S. Patent App. No. 18/178,319, filed March 3, 2023, filed entitled “Systems and Methods for Correcting Sound Loss Through Partially Acoustically Transparent Materials.” The entire contents of each of the foregoing patents are herein incorporated by reference.

[00127] In some implementations, the core 1705 also contains motors, pumps, air bladders, and/or hydraulic lift elements, among other things as part of the one or more experience enhancement assemblies 1776. For example, the core 1705 can contain a pump to fill an air bladder which can alter or modify various characteristics of the sitting area 1712 (e.g., conformability, compressibility, pliability, rigidity, resiliency, etc.). In some implementations, an air bladder may be included in a bottom portion of the frameless furniture assembly 1710 (e.g., where the frameless furniture assembly 1710 rests on a floor or surface) to help orient the frameless furniture assembly 1710. While reference is made to the core 1705 containing motors, pumps, air bladders, and/or hydraulic lift elements, among other things, including but not limited to, speakers, amplifiers, massagers, heaters, coolers, rumbiers, haptic feedback devices, inflatable/deflatable bladders, among other systems and electrical components, any layer of the frameless furniture assembly 1710 can include one or more of the preceding. In still other implementations, components of the motors, pumps, air bladders, and/or hydraulic lift elements, among other portions of the one or more experience enhancement assemblies 1776 referenced as being contained within the core 1705 can be disposed with in any of the plurality of layers 1700 and/or external to the furniture assembly while being operatively connected or coupled to other components of the motors, pumps, air bladders, and/or hydraulic lift elements, among other things of the one or more experience enhancement devicesl776 that are within the furniture assembly. For instance, and as illustrated in FIG. 17B, portions 1770 of the electric modules or thermoelectric modules described herein can connected to one or more of the plurality of layers 1770 via an operative connection 1772, such as but not limited to pipes, conduits, conductive cables, fiber optic cables, optical fibers, etc., that extend from one or more of the motors, pumps, air bladders, and/or hydraulic lift elements, among other things of the one or more experience enhancement devices, as non-limiting examples of the external portions 1770, external to the furniture assembly to components or spaces within the furniture assembly. In one example, pipes, conduits, conductive cables, fiber optic cables, optical fibers, etc. extend from a motor or pump external to the frameless furniture assembly 1710 to a bladder within the frameless furniture assembly 1710 to provide air or fluid flow to the bladder to change a size/shape, etc. of any portion of the frameless furniture assembly 1710.

[001281 In some implementations, one or more of the layers of the plurality of the layers 1700 forms or contributes to the main sitting area 1712, illustrated most clearly in FIG. 17E. In some implementations, all of the layers of the plurality of the layers 1700 forms or contributes to the main sitting area 1712. In some implementations, the comfort layer 1760 forms the main sitting area 1712. In some implementations, the comfort layer 1760 may be the one of the comfort control assemblies previously described (e.g., any one of comfort control assemblies illustrated in FIGS. 8-15C). In some implementations, the comfort layer 1760 may be included in the frameless furniture assembly 1710 in addition, or as an alternative, to the comfort control assemblies (e.g., any one of comfort control assemblies illustrated in FIGS. 8-15C). [00129] In some implementations, the comfort layer 1760 can surround the insert 1714, and be disposed between the insert 1714 and the cover 1716. Similar to comfort control assemblies described herein, the comfort layer 1760 can be positioned so as to extend over the main sitting area 1712. The comfort layer 1760, instead of or in addition to the technology layer 1758, can allow a user to change their experience with the frameless furniture assembly 1710, such as by providing heating, cooling, massaging, and other changes to the function and operation of the frameless furniture assembly 1710. For example, the comfort layer 1760 can be configured to be in electrical communication with a power source in the core 1705 and/or the technology layer 1758.

[00130] In some implementations, the comfort layer 1760 (and/or the technology layer 1758) contains one or more modules or components referenced with respect to the core 1705 or the technology layer 1758 that form part of the one or more experience enhancement assemblies 1776. The one or more modules or components 1776 include, as mentioned herein, various modules and components, such as but not limited to, electrical components, thermoelectric components, electromechanical components, mechanical components, hydraulic components, pneumatic components, speakers, amplifiers, massagers, heaters, coolers, rumbiers, haptic feedback devices, inflatable/deflatable bladders, chargers (such as induction chargers or other chargers), scent or aroma therapy machines to provide smell or other olfactory stimulation, nebulizing machines, scent diffusers, electrical and non-electrical components, combinations and modifications therefor, among other modules and components. The one or more modules of the comfort layer 1760 may enable various modes or characteristics for the sitting area 1712. In some implementations, the one or more modules or components of the experience enhancement assemblies 1776 can be embedded or contained within one of the layers of the plurality of layers 1700. In some implementations, the one or more modules or components of the experience enhancement assemblies 1776 are embedded or contained in the comfort layer 1760 and can be configured to receive power from the core 1705 (e.g., via the technology layer 1758 and the membrane 1720).

[00131] For example, the one or more thermoelectric modules of the experience enhancement assemblies 1776 are configured to provide heating and/or cooling capability to the sitting area 1712. In some implementations, the electric modules or components of the comfort layer 1760 are connected to and receive power from the membrane 1720. In some implementations, the electric modules or components of the comfort layer 1760 are directly connected to and receive power from the core 1705. In some implementations, the sitting area 1712 is inflatable and is configured to be inflated using one or pumps that may be housed in the core 1705.

[001321 In other configurations, the one or more thermoelectric modules of the experience enhancement assemblies 1776 can include portions external to the plurality of layers 1700 while the desired heating, cooling, and/or massage capabilities (and optionally providing scent or aroma therapy experience to provide smell or other olfactory stimulation to the user) can be achieved in the sitting area 1712 or other location of the frameless furniture assembly. For instance, in the event that air is used as a medium to achieve the heating, cooling, and/or massage capabilities (and optionally providing scent or aroma therapy experience (or smell or other olfactory stimulation) to the user), external pumps, motors, conduits, pipes, etc. can deliver heated, cooled, or pressurized air (and optionally scented or infused for aroma therapy (or smell or other olfactory stimulation)) to one or more of the plurality of layers 1700, the insert 1714, or the core 1705 to achieve the heating, cooling, and/or massage capabilities (and optionally providing scent or aroma therapy experience (or smell or other olfactory stimulation) to the user). As such, components of the thermoelectric modules of the experience enhancement assemblies 1776, such as the pumps, motors, conduits, pipes, etc. are external to the frameless furniture assembly but cooperate with the plurality of layers 1700 and/or the insert 1714 to achieve the desired heating, cooling, and/or massaging (and optionally providing scent or aroma therapy experience (or smell or other olfactory stimulation) to the user).

[00133] The one or more electric modules or components of the experience enhancement assemblies 1776 can be embedded in pockets or chambers of the comfort layer 1760, the technology layer 1758, or any other layer or portion of the frameless furniture assembly. For example, in some implementations, the comfort layer 1760 is constructed similarly to that of comfort control assembly 60, illustrated in FIGS. 9-12A. Additionally, the comfort layer 1760 may be attached to one or both of the cover 1716 and the insert 1714 in a similar manner as comfort control assembly 60, illustrated in FIGS. 11A-15C. Therefore, the comfort layer 1760 can have a body (e.g., body 62) having a first outer member (e.g., outer member 64) and a second outer member (e.g., outer member 66) with a filler material therebetween. A plurality of chambers (e.g., chambers 70) can be formed in the comfort layer 1760, resulting in the quilted form of comfort control assembly 60. The filler material disposed within the chambers and/or the comfort layer 1760 can be a synthetic material, natural material, recycled material, memory material or foam, gel-infused material or foam, open cell material or foam, viscoelastic material or foam, down, fiber fill, polyester or other poly-blend fill, latex, gel grids, woven materials, non-woven materials, and combinations or mixtures thereof.

[00134] A portion of the plurality of chambers can be configured for electrical communication with the core 1705 (e.g., through the technology layer 1758 and the membrane 1720). At least one of the one or more electric modules or components can be disposed within one of the plurality of chambers, (e.g., selected from the portion of electrically connected chambers). In this way, the comfort layer 1760 can allow a user to change their experience with the frameless furniture assembly 1710, such as by providing heating, cooling, massaging, and other changes to the function and operation of the frameless furniture assembly 1710.

[00135] As mentioned briefly above, some implementations of the disclosed furniture assemblies include inflatable and other elements that are examples of a durometer adjusting assembly or an experience enhancement device or assembly. The disclosure and discussion related to other furniture assemblies described herein are also applicable to the frameless furniture assembly 1810 and so like structure are provided with like reference numerals. FIGS. 18A-18D illustrate some examples of inflatable and other elements, which are examples of durometer adjusting assemblies, that may be included or incorporated into disclosed frameless furniture and furniture assemblies.

[00136] FIG. 18A transparently illustrates a deflated or partially deflated furniture assembly and FIG. 18B transparently illustrates an inflated or substantially inflated furniture assembly. FIGS. 18A-18B illustrate a frameless furniture assembly 1810 having a cover 1816, a sitting area 1812 and an inflatable core 1805, which is another example of an experience enhancement assembly. The inflatable core 1805, which can be similar to the core 1705 of frameless furniture assembly 1710, includes a pump 1800 and an electrical assembly 1835, which facilitates the transfer of power from an external or other power source to the pump 1800. The pump 1800 and the electrical assembly 1835 are electrically connected by the elongated member 1850, such as an electrical cable or other cable capable of providing power and/or signals to between the pump 1800 and the electrical assembly 1835. The electrical assembly 1835 can include a power connector 1840, which can extend from a panel 1845 to an external power source. Alternatively, instead of the power connector 1840, the panel 1845 can be a wireless receiver or power connector 1815 that electrically communicates with a wireless transmitter to power the core 1805 and any components or structures that are in turn powered by the core 1805. The pump 1800 can be embedded within the inflatable core 1805 or received by a pocket within the inflatable core 1805. As illustrated in FIG. 18A, the inflatable core 1805 is disposed/provided towards a bottom of the frameless furniture assembly 1810 within an interior of the frameless furniture assembly 1810. In some implementations, the inflatable core 1805 is disposed towards the bottom of the frameless furniture assembly 1810 on an exterior of the frameless furniture assembly 1810.

[00137] The core 1805 may be embedded in the insert (e.g., insert 14 of FIGS. 1 and 2, 114, 1614, or another insert described herein) and may be operatively coupled to the insert, such that inflation of the core 1805 imparts a change to the insert (e.g., a change in conformability, compressibility, pliability, rigidity, resiliency, etc.). The inflatable core 1805 can be suspended in the inner member; (ii) disposed between the inner member and the outer cover 1816 in a fixed location; (iii) disposed between the inner member and the outer cover 1816 in a loose location; or (iv) disposed at a bottom of the frameless furniture assembly 1810.

[00138] In some implementations, the inflatable core 1805 is configured to self-orient the frameless furniture assembly 1810. The inflatable core 1805 may orient the frameless furniture assembly 1810 to a predetermined orientation in relation to a surface upon which the frameless furniture assembly 1810 rests. The inflatable core 1805 may be of a fixed shape and size. Alternatively, the inflatable core 1805 may be of a variable size and shape, depending on how inflated the inflatable core 1805 is at any given point in time.

[00139] As illustrated in FIG. 18B, the inflatable core 1805 substantially fills a main body of the frameless furniture assembly 1810 when inflated. As the inflatable core 1805 inflates, the elongated member 1850connecting the pump 1800 to the electrical assembly 1835 may retract. The elongated member 1850may retract into a portion of the electrical assembly 1835 or may be received by a portion of the insert (e.g., insert 14 of FIGS. 1 and 2). Alternatively, the elongated member 1850connecting the pump 1800 to the electrical assembly 1835 may move freely between the inflatable core 1805 and a remainder of the frameless furniture assembly 1810 without being retracted.

[00140] In some implementations, the inflatable core 1805 is installed in the frameless furniture assembly 1810 in a substantially flat or uninflated configuration (see FIG. 18A). Upon arriving at a user’s home, the inflatable core 1805 may be inflated to a desired fill level in order to impart a desired durometer (i.e., “hardness” or “softness”) to the sitting area 1812 of the frameless furniture assembly 1810. The inflatable core 1805 may be fully inflated or may be partially inflated depending on the desired durometer. In some implementations, the frameless furniture assembly 1810 may include a control on the cover 1816 (FIG. 18C), a remote control or other user input device (such as the remote device or smart device 1679 or 1779) to control a rate of inflation of the inflatable core 1805. In this regard, the inflatable core 41805 provides a similar functionality to the frameless furniture assembly 1810 as the comfort control assemblies described elsewhere, such as comfort control assembly 60. Inflation, deflation, or other operations of the one or more experience enhancement assemblies 1805 can be through a wireless control, an audible control, a wired control or a physical control.

[00141] FIG. 18C illustrates the frameless furniture assembly 1810 with a fully inflated inflatable core 1805. The electrical assembly 1385 extends from a panel 1845 in the cover 1816 to an external power source, which may be a wall outlet or external battery. The electrical assembly 1835 can further include a power connector 1840, which can extend from the panel 1845 to an external power source.

[00142] FIGS. 19A-19B illustrate various other inflatable elements that may be included with a frameless furniture assembly or system of the present disclosure, the inflatable elements are examples of durometer adjusting assemblies and/or experience enhancement devices or assemblies. FIG. 19A illustrates a frameless furniture assembly 1910 having a sitting area 1912, a cover 1916 and an experience enhancement device 1976 in the form of an inflatable element 1980a. The illustrated inflatable element 1980a is an ottoman or footrest that is disposed outside of the main body of the frameless furniture assembly 1910. In some implementations, the inflatable element 1980a detachably extends from a lower portion 1920 of the frameless furniture assembly 1910. For instance, a conduit 1982 can extend from an opening 1922 in the lower portion 1920. The conduit 1982 provides for fluid communication with an inflatable core 1905, which is similar to the inflatable core 1805, such that when the inflatable core 1905 is inflated by a pump 1900a, the inflatable element 1980a also inflates, i.e., fills a body 1984 of the inflatable element 1980. The inflatable element 1980a can be received within a cavity 1924 formed by the opening 1922 when deflated and then can be removed for inflation or can exit the opening 1922 under pressure during inflation. In some implementations, the inflatable element 1980a is in fluid communication with a pump 1900b within the inflatable element 1980 and is inflated using the pump 1900b rather than the pump 1900a. As such, the pump 1900b is configured to inflate the inflatable element 1980a to a desired fill level, whether or not the frameless furniture assembly 1910 includes the pump 1900a to the inflatable core 1805.

[00143] FIG. 19B illustrates another implementation of the frameless furniture assembly 1910 having a sitting area 1912, a cover 1916, and a plurality of inflatable elements 1980b of an experience enhancement device 1976. Specifically, as illustrated, the plurality of inflatable elements 1980b include a pillow, a footrest, and comfort ridges. In some implementations, the plurality of inflatable elements 1980b are configured to inflate together as a group using one or more of the pumps 1900a, 1900b. In some implementations, the plurality of inflatable elements 1980b are configured to be individually inflatable, as desired by a user. In still another configuration, one or more of the inflatable elements 1980b are filled manually. For instance, as illustrated in FIG. 19B, the pillow includes a sealable port 1986, through which a user can blow air into an interior of the pillow and/or the comfort ridges to inflate one or more of the pillow and comfort ridges and close the port 1986 with a cap 1988. In some implementations, the footrest can have its own port 1986. In some implementations, the footrest is in fluid communication with an inflatable core (such as inflatable core 1805), such that when the inflatable core is inflated, the inflatable element 1980a also inflates.

[00144] FIGS. 20A-20C illustrate accessories and covers that may be utilized with any of the frameless furniture assemblies described herein. FIG. 20A illustrates a frameless furniture assembly 2010 having a cover 2016 containing a pocket 2000a. The pocket is disposed on one side of the sitting area 2012 and is incorporated into the cover 2016. The pocket 2000a is configured to hold items such as remote controls, smart devices, phones, mobile devices, headphones, video game controllers, etc. In some implementations, the pock 2000a is sized, shaped and configured to hold a cup or other container. In some configurations, a portion of the pocket 2000a includes a charger 2717, such as the charger 1717 or other charger described herein in relation to the technology assembly or the technology layer 1758. The charger 2717 can be disposed towards an outside of the pocket 2000a or closer towards an interior of the frameless furniture assembly 2010. This allows a user to charge an item, as mentioned herein, inserted into the pocket 2000a. In still another configuration, the charger 2717 is disposed within an interior of the frameless furniture assembly 2010 but aligned with the pocket 2000a so a user can charge the item inserted into the pocket 2000a. [00145] FIGS. 20B-20C illustrate other implementations of a cover 2016 having one or more integrated pockets or pouches 2000b, 2000c (pocket or pouch 2000b illustrated towards a bottom of the sitting area 2012 and pockets or pouches 2000c illustrated toward sides of the sitting area 2012). Each pocket or pouch 2000b, 2000c includes a zipper assembly 2015. The zipper assemblies 2015 provide access to the pockets or pouches 2000b, 2000c while enabling the pockets or pouches 2000b, 2000c to be closed. The pockets 2000b, 2000c may be sewn into an interior of the cover 2016. The pockets 2000b, 2000c may be disposed around the sitting area 2012 or may be disposed around other areas of the frameless furniture assembly 2010, as desired. Because the pockets 2000b, 2000c may be closed and secured via the zipper assemblies 2015, the pockets 2000b, 2000c can store items that are not regularly accessed during use of the furniture assemblies. In some implementations, the pockets 2000b, 2000c are configured to store a user display that may be used to alter a durometer or electronic setting (e.g., heating, cooling, massaging, on-setting, off-setting, etc.) of the sitting area 2012. The pockets 2000b, 2000c may store batteries or other power sources to provide power to one or more layers or components of the furniture, such as the core 1705, the membrane 1720 and/or the technology layer 1758 shown in FIGS. 17B-17D. In some configurations, the pockets 2000b, 2000c include the charger 2717 (FIG. 20A) that allow a user to charge a device inserted into the pocket 2000b, 2000c and described in relation to the pocket 2000a (the disclosure related to pocket 2000a also being applicable to pockets 2000b, 2000c).

[00146] In the present disclosure, the methods disclosed may be implemented as sets of instructions or software readable by a device. Further, it is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the methods disclosed are instances of example approaches. Based upon design preferences, it is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the method can be rearranged while remaining within the disclosed subject matter. The accompanying method claims present elements of the various steps in a sample order, and are not necessarily meant to be limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented.

[00147] The described disclosure may be provided as a computer program product, or software, that may include a non-transitory machine-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, which may be used to program a computer system (or other electronic devices) to perform a process according to the present disclosure. A machine-readable medium includes any mechanism for storing information in a form (e.g., software, processing application) readable by a machine (e.g., a computer). The machine-readable medium may include, but is not limited to, magnetic storage medium, optical storage medium; magneto-optical storage medium, read only memory (ROM); random access memory (RAM); erasable programmable memory (e.g., EPROM and EEPROM); flash memory; or other types of medium suitable for storing electronic instructions.

[00148] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to various implementations, it will be understood that these implementations are illustrative and that the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to them. Many variations, modifications, additions, and improvements are possible. More generally, implementations in accordance with the present disclosure have been described in the context of particular implementations. Functionality may be separated or combined in blocks differently in various implementations of the disclosure or described with different terminology. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of the disclosure as defined in the claims that follow.

Claims

CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. A frameless furniture assembly comprising: an insert; a cover configured to receive the insert; and a comfort control assembly configured to be disposed below an outer surface of the cover, the comfort control assembly mounted to at least one of the insert and the cover.

2. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 1, wherein the comfort control assembly is removably mounted to at least one of the insert and the cover.

3. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 1, wherein the comfort control assembly is sewn to at least one of the insert and the cover.

4. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 1, wherein the comfort control assembly is selected from a synthetic material, natural material, recycled material, memory material or foam, gel-infused material or foam, open cell material or foam, viscoelastic material or foam, down, fiber fill, polyester or poly-blend fill, latex, gel grids, woven materials, non-woven materials, and combinations or mixtures thereof.

5. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 1, wherein the insert comprises a central portion and two side portions, the comfort control assembly overlapping at least a portion of each of the central portion and the two portions.

6. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 1, wherein the insert comprises a central portion and two side portions, the comfort control assembly overlapping the central portion.

7. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a main sitting area formed by at least a portion of a central portion and two side portions, the comfort control assembly overlapping at least a portion of the main sitting area.

8. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 1, further comprising a pocket disposed on an interior of the cover, the pocket being configured to receive the comfort control assembly.

9. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 8, wherein the pocket extends over at least a portion of a central portion and two side portions of the cover.

10. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 8, wherein the pocket extends over at least a portion of a central portion and two side portions of the insert.

11. A frameless furniture assembly comprising: an air permeable insert filled with a filler material; a cover configured to receive the insert; and a comfort control assembly configured to be disposed between the insert and the cover; wherein at least one anchoring location is disposed on at least one of the insert and the cover, the at least one anchoring location selectively cooperating with at least one complementary anchoring location of the comfort control assembly.

12. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 11, wherein the comfort control assembly encloses an entirety of the air permeable insert.

13. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 11, wherein the comfort control assembly encloses a portion of the air permeable insert.

14. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 11 , wherein the at least one anchoring location and the at least one complementary anchoring location comprises a structure selected from a buttonhole, a button, hook and loop fastener, a strap, a magnet, tongue and groove, modular lightweight load carrying equipment (MOLLE) system and straps, zipper, buckles, clips, a combination or modification thereof.

15. A method of changing one or more characteristics of a frameless furniture to enhance a user’s experience with the frameless furniture, the method comprising: providing an insert comprising a body and a filler material; providing a cover configured to receive the insert, the cover comprising an inner surface and an outer surface; and positioning a comfort control assembly between the insert and the outer surface of the cover, the comfort control assembly comprising at least one characteristic different from at least one of the insert and the cover.

16. The method of claim 15, further comprising selectively attaching the comfort control assembly to the insert.

17. The method of claim 15, further comprising selectively attaching the comfort control assembly to the cover.

18. The method of claim 15, wherein the comfort control assembly is mounted to the cover before positioning the comfort control assembly between the insert and the outer surface of the cover.

19. The method of claim 15, wherein the comfort control assembly and the cover are formed together as a monolithic cover/comfort control assembly.

20. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least one characteristic is selected from conformability, compressibility, pliability, rigidity, and resiliency.

21 . A furniture assembly comprising: an inner member comprising an inner member cover and a filler material disposed within the inner member cover; an outer cover member surrounding the inner member; and a durometer adjusting assembly operatively cooperating with at least one of the inner member and the outer cover member, the durometer adjusting assembly selectively changing an overall durometer of the furniture assembly.

22. The furniture assembly of claim 21, further comprising a pump mechanism in fluid communication with the durometer adjusting assembly.

23. The furniture assembly of claim 22, wherein the pump mechanism is external to the outer cover.

24. The furniture assembly of claim 22, wherein the pump mechanism is operatively connected to a control.

25. The furniture assembly of claim 24, wherein the control is a software application included in a smart device.

26. The furniture assembly of claim 24, wherein the control is contained within a remote control.

27. The furniture assembly of claim 21, wherein the durometer adjusting assembly comprises a shaped bladder, the shaped bladder being disposed in a location selected from at least one of (i) suspended in the inner member, (ii) disposed between the inner member and the outer cover in a fixed location, (iii) disposed between the inner member and the outer cover in a loose location, or (iv) disposed at a bottom of the furniture assembly.

28. The furniture assembly of claim 21, wherein the durometer adjusting assembly comprises at least one of (i) a head rest, (ii) a foot rest, and (iii) a back rest.

29. The furniture assembly of claim 28, wherein a gap is formed between the foot rest and the outer cover while the foot rest is in fluid communication with an interior of the outer cover.

30. The furniture assembly of claim 21, wherein the durometer adjusting assembly comprise a valve formed in a portion of the outer cover member.

31. The furniture assembly of claim 21 , further comprising an onboard control configured to selectively control inflation and deflation of the durometer adjusting assembly to aid a user of the furniture assembly to move from a sitting position to a standing position.

32. The furniture assembly of claim 31, wherein the onboard control is operable through at least one of (i) a wireless control, (ii) an audible control, and (iii) a physical control.

33. The furniture assembly of claim 21, wherein the durometer adjusting assembly comprises a strap disposed within the inner member, the strap comprising a fixed end and a moveable end.

34. The furniture assembly of claim 33, wherein the moveable end is mounted to a rotating member, wherein rotation of the rotating member tensions the strap.

35. A frameless furniture assembly comprising: an insert comprising a sitting area; a cover configured to receive the insert; a comfort control assembly configured to be disposed between the insert and the cover, the comfort control assembly mounted to at least one of the insert and the cover; and a thermoelectric module operatively coupled to the frameless furniture assembly and being configured to provide one or more of massaging, heating and/or cooling to the sitting area.

36. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 35, wherein the thermoelectric module is disposed in the sitting area of the cover.

37. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 35, wherein the thermoelectric module is disposed between the cover and the insert.

38. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 35, wherein the thermoelectric module comprises at least one component external to the frameless furniture assembly.

39. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 35, wherein the thermoelectric module is disposed in the insert.

40. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 35, further comprising at least one of an electrical module, an electromechanical module, a mechanical module, a hydraulic module, a pneumatic module, speaker, amplifier, rumbier, haptic feedback device, inflatable/deflatable bladder, wireless charger, wireless transmitter, wireless receiver, scent or aroma therapy machines, nebulizing machines, scent diffusers, or combinations and modifications thereof.

41 . A frameless furniture assembly comprising: a core comprising a sitting area; an insert configured to be received by the sitting area; a cover configured to receive the core and the insert; a comfort control assembly configured to be disposed between the insert and the cover, the comfort control assembly mounted to at least one of the insert and the cover; and a thermoelectric module operatively coupled to the frameless furniture assembly and being configured to provide one or more of massaging, heating and/or cooling to the sitting area.

42. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 41, wherein the thermoelectric module is disposed in the sitting area of the cover.

43. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 41, wherein the thermoelectric module is disposed between the cover and the insert.

44. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 41, wherein the thermoelectric module comprises at least one component external to the frameless furniture assembly.

45. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 41, wherein the thermoelectric module is disposed in the insert.

46. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 41, further comprising at least one of an electrical module, an electromechanical module, a mechanical module, a hydraulic module, a pneumatic module, speaker, amplifier, rumbier, haptic feedback device, inflatable/deflatable bladder, wireless charger, wireless transmitter, wireless receiver, scent or aroma therapy machines, nebulizing machines, scent diffusers, or combinations and modifications thereof.

47. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 46, wherein the speaker forms part of a surround sound system.

48. A method of changing one or more characteristics of a frameless furniture assembly, the method comprising: providing a frameless furniture system, the frameless furniture system comprising: a core comprising a sitting area; at least one insert configured to be received by the sitting area; a cover configured to receive the core and the insert; and an experience enhancement assembly operatively coupled to at least one of the insert and the cover; and adjusting at least one of a firmness, a softness, and an electronic setting of the experience enhancement assembly.

49. The method of changing one or more characteristics of a frameless furniture assembly of claim 48, wherein the experience enhancement assembly comprises a comfort control assembly configured to be disposed between the insert and the cover, the comfort control assembly mounted to at least one of the insert and the cover.

50. The method of changing one or more characteristics of a frameless furniture assembly of claim 49, wherein adjusting is performed using the comfort control assembly.

51. The method of changing one or more characteristics of a frameless furniture assembly of claim 48, wherein the experience enhancement assembly comprises a thermoelectric module disposed in the sitting area or the cover.

52. The method of changing one or more characteristics of a frameless furniture assembly of claim 51, wherein adjusting is performed using the thermoelectric module.

53. The method of changing one or more characteristics of a frameless furniture assembly of claim 48, wherein the experience enhancement assembly comprises: a comfort control assembly configured to be disposed between the insert and the cover, the comfort control assembly mounted to at least one of the insert and the cover; and a thermoelectric module disposed in the sitting area or the cover.

54. The method of changing one or more characteristics of a frameless furniture assembly of claim 53, wherein adjusting is performed using the comfort control assembly, the thermoelectric module or both.

55. The method of changing one or more characteristics of a frameless furniture assembly of claim 48, wherein the electronic setting comprises an “on” setting, an “off’ setting, a heat setting, a cool setting, and a massage setting.

56. A method of changing one or more characteristics of a frameless furniture assembly, the method comprising: providing a frameless furniture assembly as described herein; and adjusting at least one of a firmness, a softness, and an electronic setting of the frameless furniture assembly, wherein adjusting is performed using the comfort control assembly, the at least one electric module, or both and wherein the electronic setting includes at least an “on” setting, an “off’ setting, a thermal setting, and a massage setting.

57. The method of implementation 56, wherein the thermal setting includes a heat setting and a cool setting.

58. A frameless furniture assembly comprising: an insert comprising a sitting area; a cover configured to receive the insert; and a technology assembly at least partially disposed below the cover and configured enhance a user’s experience with the frameless furniture.

59. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 58, wherein the technology assembly is configured to provide one or more of massaging, heating, auditory, and/or cooling stimulus to a user resting in the sitting area.

60. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 59, wherein the technology assembly is incorporated in at least one of a technology layer and the insert.

61. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 59, wherein the technology assembly is incorporated a core disposed within the insert.

62. The frameless furniture assembly claim 58, wherein the technology assembly comprises one or more electrical components or electromechanical components that comprises at least one of speakers, amplifiers, massagers, heaters, coolers, rumbiers, haptic feedback devices, inflatable/deflatable bladders, chargers, scent or aroma therapy machines, nebulizing machines, scent diffusers, and combinations or modifications thereof.

63. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 62, where the electrical components or electromechanical components are powered by a core disposed within the insert.

64. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 63, wherein the core is powered by a battery.

65. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 64, wherein the core is powered by an external power source.

66. A frameless furniture assembly comprising: an insert; a cover configured to receive the insert; and an experience enhancement assembly operatively cooperating with at least one of the insert and the cover, the experience enhancement assembly being configured to adjust at least one operating characteristic of the frameless furniture assembly to change at an experience of the user with the frameless furniture assembly.

67. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 66, wherein the experience enhancement assembly is removably mounted to at least one of the insert and the cover.

68. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 66, wherein the experience enhancement assembly comprises a technology layer configured to provide one or more of massaging, heating, auditory, and/or cooling stimulus to a user resting in the sitting area.

69. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 68, wherein the technology layer cooperates with a core disposed within the insert.

70. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 66, wherein the technology layer comprises at least one of an electrical module, an electromechanical module, a mechanical module, a hydraulic module, a pneumatic module, speaker, amplifier, rumbier, haptic feedback device, inflatable/deflatable bladder, wireless charger, wireless transmitter, wireless receiver, scent or aroma therapy machines, nebulizing machines, scent diffusers, or combinations and modifications thereof.

71. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 70, where the technology layers is powered by a core disposed within the insert.

72. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 71 , wherein the core is powered by a battery.

73. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 71, wherein the core is powered by an external power source.

74. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 66, wherein experience enhancement assembly is sewn to at least one of the insert and the cover.

75. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 66, wherein the experience enhancement assembly is selected from a synthetic material, natural material, recycled material, memory material or foam, gel-infused material or foam, open cell material or foam, viscoelastic material or foam, down, fiber fill, polyester or poly-blend fill, latex, gel grids, woven materials, non-woven materials, and combinations or mixtures thereof.

76. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 66, wherein the cover comprises a pocket.

77. The frameless furniture assembly of claim 76, wherein the pocket cooperates with a wireless charger.