Patents Assigned to Wieland Designs Inc.
  • Seat with reclining mechanism for marine vessel
    Patent number: 11242118
    Abstract: A marine helm seat includes a seat base positionable within a marine vessel. The marine helm seat also includes a seat back extending from the seat base in an upward direction from a longitudinal axis of the seat base. Further, the marine helm seat includes an actuation mechanism that reclines the seat back in response to a reclining force acting on the seat back. The actuation mechanism is also able to lock the seat back in a reclined position. Additionally, the actuation mechanism is positioned on an underside of the seat base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Wieland Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Yob, David T. Behles
  • Extensible foot rest
    Patent number: 5507562
    Abstract: An extensible foot rest for a seat of the type used in a van, motor home, or other motor vehicle includes a foot support which is extended and retracted by sliding brackets slidable on rails mounted under the seat. A drive screw is operated by an electric motor to extend and retract the foot support. Pivoting links are provided to rotate the foot support from a generally vertical orientation to a substantially horizontal orientation as the foot support is extended to thereby support the feet and legs of the user seated in the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Wieland Designs Inc.
    Inventor: Cliff Wieland