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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7585018 | Wall proximity reclining chair with in-line linkage mechanism A furniture member actuation mechanism includes first and second side plates with polymeric inserts each having an elongated slot each receiving a first or second pin. First and second seat back support elements are provided, the first element rotatably coupled to t... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7543885 | Lift chair and recliner A combination lift chair and reclining chair having additional seating and reclining positions is provided with two separate motors and linkages enabling the chair back to be independently placed in various positions and the seat separately movable with the footrest... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7497512 | Recliner drive mechanism for a rocker chair This invention is related to a mechanism for use in a rocker recliner chair that reduces the complexity and links of typical linkage mechanisms. The rocker recliner chair includes a base, a rocker cam assembly mounted on the base, a seat, a footrest, a backrest and ... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7431387 | Adjustable toggle and stop for a furniture mechanism A biasing element assembly for an article of furniture includes an actuation mechanism to enable a leg rest assembly to move between a stowed position and an extended position and be retained in intermediate positions. The mechanism includes a support shaft, a drive... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7413245 | Linkage mechanism for use in motion furniture This invention is related to a mechanism for use in motion furniture that reduces the complexity and links of typical linkage mechanisms. The mechanism has a base plate and a footrest mechanism. The mechanism also includes a seat support link coupled to the footrest... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7396074 | Linkage mechanism for a recliner chair This invention is related to a recliner chair having a footrest mechanism and a recliner mechanism. The recliner chair includes a footrest, a seat, back, and a pair of spaced apart armrests. The recliner mechanism, in one aspect, broadly includes a base plate, a sea... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7360841 | Articulating leg rest for a wheelchair An articulating leg rest is provided having a first member pivotally connected to a base frame. The base frame may be either connected to or part of a wheelchair frame. A second member is telescopically received by the first member. A drive system includes a motor-d... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357450 | Wall-avoiding high leg recliner chair A reclining seating unit includes: a base; a generally horizontally disposed seat positioned above the base; a generally upright backrest positioned above a rear portion of the seat; an ottoman; and a reclining mechanism attached to the base, seat, backrest and otto... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7338132 | Multiple position leg rest mechanism A three-position leg rest mechanism includes a link and sector members rotatably supported to the link. The sector members are coupled to a drive rod for rotation therewith. A biased pin engages the sector members and releasably locks with the sector members in each... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7328949 | Rocker chair base A rocker mechanism for a rocker recliner chair having a seat, a back, a pair of armrests, and a recliner mechanism. The rocker mechanism includes a support portion and a pair of rocker cams. The support portion includes a pair of side rails with a cross plate interc... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7322650 | Reclining chair system, method of operating associated thereto, and kit for assembling the same A reclining chair system operable about different modes. The reclining chair includes a base, an intermediate member, left and right side frames, a support chassis, and a footrest. The intermediate member has opposite left and right sides, and is mounted onto the ba... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7210740 | Reclining chair A reclining chair, in particular a passenger chair, for use in a vehicle such as an aircraft, bus or mobile home. The chair includes a base assembly, a seat frame located above the base assembly, a seat attached to the seat frame, and a seat back connected to the se... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7147278 | Linkage mechanism for use in motion furniture A mechanism for use in motion furniture that reduces the complexity and links of typical linkage mechanisms. The mechanism has a base plate and a footrest mechanism. The mechanism also includes a seat support link coupled to the footrest mechanism and front and rear... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7114770 | Health care chair with reclining backrest and extendable ottoman A reclining seating unit includes: a frame having two arms; a backrest; a seat; at least one ottoman; an ottoman linkage, and a reclining mechanism. The ottoman linkage is attached to the frame and to the at least one ottoman and includes a plurality of pivotally in... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7080887 | Chair with foldable leg rest A chair includes a base frame unit, a leg rest frame, an operating unit, and a linkage device. The base frame unit includes a seat frame with front and rear frame portions. The leg rest frame is connected pivotally to the front frame portion of the seat frame, and i... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7040692 | Support mechanism for rocker-recliner chair A support assembly for a rocker-recliner chair which includes a base assembly having rocker cams and a support assembly mounted to the rocker cams and which can be shifted between a retracted state, and intermediate extended state and a fully extended state, the sup... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7021711 | Rocking-reclining seating unit with motion lock A locking mechanism configured to prevent rocking motion of a seat of a rocking and reclining chair relative to a base of the chair when the chair is in a reclined position, the locking mechanism being interconnected with the base and with a reclining mechanism of t... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7011297 | Hand rail assembly for recreational vehicles A hand rail assembly for assisting the ingress and egress of a recreational vehicle. The hand rail assembly has a banister and a support structure, one end of each pivotally attached to the exterior of a recreational vehicle adjacent to a door, and the other end of ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011362 | Structure of a securing mechanism for a back of an adjustable reclining chair A reclining chair includes a securing mechanism used for releaseably securing an angularly displaceable back; the back has a support rod pivoted thereto; the mechanism includes first and second rotary shafts, first and second pedals and first and second reels respec... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6988769 | Spring toggle furniture mechanism A spring assembly for an article of furniture having a seat assembly supported from a chair frame and an actuation mechanism for enabling a leg rest assembly to move between a stowed position and an extended position. The mechanism includes a support shaft, a drive ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6981745 | Reconfigurable chair A reconfigurable chair arranged for ease of operation by an elderly or disabled person, to change configuration to assist a person in sitting and standing, to limit the risk of a person becoming trapped in the operating mechanisms thereof and/or comprising means for... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6974186 | Chair A chair includes a seat rotatably attached to a base with a pivot axle and coupled to the base with an actuator, to adjust the seat relative to the base. A seat back is rotatably attached to the seat and coupled to the seat with another actuator, to adjust the seat ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6966872 | Articulating abdominal exercise bench The invention relates to the field of abdominal exercise with the operator using the sit-up or crunch movements. More particularly, an exercise apparatus that exercises the abdominal and back muscles with the lower torso of the operator supported by a moving seat wh... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6945599 | Rocker recliner mechanism A mechanism for a rocker recliner chair is caused to have enhanced comfort and stability, to have enhanced ease of operation, and to require fewer parts for manufacture. The mechanism includes a rocker locking linkage arranged to include a drive link slidingly conne... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6902233 | Reclining chair with extendible leg rest A reclining chair includes a base frame, a pivot link having a lower pivot end connected pivotally to the base frame, a back frame, and a carriage. A linkage mechanism couples pivotally a lower end of the back frame to a rear end of the carriage and to an upper pivo... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6896323 | Actuation mechanism for reclining chair The present invention is directed to a powered actuation mechanism for a reclining chair. The powered drive mechanism rotates a drive link which engages a follower link to extend the leg rest assembly. A biasing mechanism is coupled to the leg rest assembly to retra... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6893085 | Actuation mechanism for reclining chair The present invention is directed to a powered actuation mechanism for a reclining chair. The powered drive mechanism rotates a drive member which engages a follower member to extend the leg rest assembly. A biasing mechanism is coupled to the leg rest assembly to r... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6846042 | Ambulatory care chair A chair for transporting a patient includes a base frame, a plurality of casters mounted to the base frame, a patient support, and a push bar mounted to a back section of the patient support for use when transporting the patient. A wheel is coupled to the base frame... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6840575 | Seat-recliner fitting that can be adjusted by a motor A seat-recliner fitting is provided for the motor-driven inclination adjustment of a backrest (1) and for the motor-driven folding out and folding in of a two-part leg support (3A, 3B), whereby the fitting is completely pre-installed at the fact... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6793279 | Reclining seating unit movable to heart-rest position A reclining seating unit includes: a generally horizontally disposed seat; a pair of upright arms, each of the arms being positioned adjacent opposite sides of the seat and configured to rest on an underlying surface; a generally upright backrest positioned adjacent... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6769734 | Headrest pop-up linkage for a chair mechanism A rocker recliner linkage mechanism having a headrest pop-up linkage is provided. The pop-up linkage includes a headrest drive link, a headrest bell crank and a toggle link. The headrest bell crank couples the headrest drive link to the toggle link and is pivotally ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6733071 | Self-locking rocker recliner chair A self-locking rocker recliner is provided. The rocker recliner includes a base frame and a rocking frame that is rockably connected to said base frame. The rocking frame supports seating surfaces of the rocker recliner, such as a seat back, a seat bottom, a footres... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6729686 | Chair and recliner mechanism A mechanism for a reclining chair is caused to be more stable and to have enhanced ease of use. The mechanism includes strut supports extending obliquely forwardly and upwardly from pivotal connections to the base to a set of links connected to the operating handle ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6722736 | Movable switch for a motorized recliner A position controller for controlling a motorized, reclining chair comprising a track attached to a frame of the chair and a controller switch slidable in the track. The reclining chair includes a motor that controls movement of a backrest of the chair into a reclin... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6655732 | Multiple position leg rest mechanism for a reclining chair A three-position leg rest mechanism is disclosed. The mechanism includes a locking link and sector members rotatably supported on the locking link. The sector members are operably coupled to the drive rod for rotation therewith. A locking pin engages the ... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6644733 | Chair with a seat slidable relative to a seat base for synchronously actuating a footrest and a backrest A chair includes a seat base, a seat slidably mounted on the seat base, a backrest disposed rearwardly of the seat base, a footrest disposed frontwardly of the seat base, a front linkage unit interconnecting the footrest to the seat base, and a rear linka... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6634706 | Rocking recliner chair A mechanism for a rocking reclining chair is caused to have enhanced ease of use, to be more stable, and to provide enhance comfort. The mechanism includes a locking linkage arranged to engage the base of the chair for locking of the claim against rocking... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6572185 | Chair with an extendible footrest A chair includes a seat mounted on a seat base, a backrest disposed rearwardly of the seat base, a footrest disposed frontwardly of the seat base, and a linkage unit interconnecting the footrest and the seat. The linkage unit includes a plurality pair of ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6540291 | Off-the-floor reclining chair A reclining chair includes: a base configured to rest on an underlying surface; a swivel unit attached to the base; a chassis assembly mounted to the base; an arm member mounted above the base and to the chassis assembly; a seat having a seat frame, a low... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6439636 | Vehicle electric reclining seats A set of vehicle electrically actuated reclining seats are provided to replace stationary seats in a van permitting comfortable sleeping. The invention consists of a pair of side walls (30) attached to the van interior, with each side wall including a slo... | 08/27/2002 |
