Patents by Inventor Andre Holtzinger

Andre Holtzinger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Holder for attaching a headrest to the back of a seat
    Patent number: 8544958
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seat that comprises: a base; a sitting portion and a back support mounted on the base; a back including a shell and a padding attached to the shell; at least one attachment point provided with attachment means for attaching the back holder to the back; a headrest; and a headrest holder. The seat further includes: a bearing profile section adapted for attachment to the top of the shell of the back; and an arm with a planar aspect extending between the padding and the shell of the back, wherein said arm extends down to the attachment point(s) and is held rigidly by the attachment means of the back to the back holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Steelcase S.A.
    Inventors: Andre Holtzinger, Jean-Francois Host
  • HOLDER FOR ATTACHING A HEADREST TO THE BACK OF A SEAT
    Publication number: 20100289316
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seat that comprises: a base; a sitting portion and a back support mounted on the base; a back including a shell and a padding attached to the shell; at least one attachment point provided with attachment means for attaching the back holder to the back; a headrest; and a headrest holder. The seat further includes: a bearing profile section adapted for attachment to the top of the shell of the back; and an arm with a planar aspect extending between the padding and the shell of the back, wherein said arm extends down to the attachment point(s) and is held rigidly by the attachment means of the back to the back holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Steelcase S.A.
    Inventors: Andre Holtzinger, Jean-Francois Host