Patents by Inventor Benjamin Michael Lee

Benjamin Michael Lee 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).

  • Patent number: 7040995
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, Hinging Chair Stand (100), a Hinging Chair Stand includes first and second support members (200 and 202) coupled to one another at the intermediate portion. (210) The support members each have a leg portion (206a and 206b) that is adapted to rest on a base and an arm portion (204a and 204b) adapted to suspend a hanging chair over a region defined by the leg portions 220. A pair of attachment members (212) may be coupled to ends of the arm portions to suspend the hanging chair over the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventor: Benjamin Michael Lee
  • Patent number: 7010819
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a hammock support includes a helically shaped support member having a first end and a second end, the support member adapted to rest on a base and a pair of stability members coupled to the support member and adapted to prevent the support member from rotating around the axis of the support member. The support member is adapted to couple a first hammock to the support member at the first and second ends and a second hammock to the support member adjacent the first and second ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Inventor: Benjamin Michael Lee
  • Publication number: 20040116195
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, Hinging Chair Stand (100), a Hinging Chair Stand includes first and second support members (200 and 202) coupled to one another at the intermediate portion. (210) The support members each have a leg portion (206a and 206b) that is adapted to rest on a base and an arm portion (204a and 204b) adapted to suspend a hanging chair over a region defined by the leg portions 220. A pair of attachment members (212) may be coupled to ends of the arm portions to suspend the hanging chair over the region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventor: Benjamin Michael Lee
  • Publication number: 20040098802
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a hammock support includes a helically shaped support member having a first end and a second end, the support member adapted to rest on a base and a pair of stability members coupled to the support member and adapted to prevent the support member from rotating around the axis of the support member. The support member is adapted to couple a first hammock to the support member at the first and second ends and a second hammock to the support member adjacent the first and second ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventor: Benjamin Michael Lee